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Olympian Janet Evans on post-baby weight

Posted on Dec 23rd 2007 9:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
How did five-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans whittle away her post-pregnancy weight? She did what comes naturally. She swam. She swam throughout her pregnancy too which helped keep her in shape and then 10 days after daughter Sydney was born, she was back to splashing in the pool.

"Swimming throughout the pregnancy really kept me fit and made it easier," says the 37-year-old. "And my OB said it was the best thing that I could do."

Evans just can't shake her competitive spirit. Ten months after giving birth, she arrived at a fund raiser in a flattering dress, determined to make an impression.

"I'd be disappointing all of the Olympians if I didn't look good after having a little one," she said.

Evans, a natural-born swimmer, began swimming laps at the age of two. At 15, she broke her first world record and then went on to win Olympic medal after Olympic medal. She talks all about her swimming escapades as a motivational speaker and has written a book too -- click here for more information. And here for a tour of Evans' website.

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