Reptile enthusiasts of a certain age likely remember the tiny turtles sold in lagoon containers, swimming in the nonexistent shade of a thumb-sized plastic palm tree. They lived short lives at the hands of the children who pined for them.

When it comes to body transformation, there are a million ways people give it a go. Some march into the gym and start lifting all the heavy things. Others stop eating or opt for surgery, pills, wraps or drinks to lose weight rapidly. My own personal advice as a trainer comes down to this: gaining lean muscle mass while slowly losing body fat is the healthiest way to transform your body.

All of your senses are heightened during pregnancy. You know who else has heightened senses? Spiderman! Does that mean being pregnant is like being a superhero?