7 Tricks To Making The Best Pregnancy Protein Smoothies
Protein smoothies are such a great option for pregnancy. The reason is because, its never been more important to eat healthy than during pregnancy because now it affects the baby and also the pregnancy. But it’s also ohhhh soooo hard to eat healthy during pregnancy, isn’t it? Between the nausea, the morning sickness, the food…
Read MoreThe Best Protein Powder For Pregnancy & Baby
A few years ago, I would not have been writing this post. Because years ago… when I was pregnant, there wasn’t any safe or recommended protein powders for pregnancy. And boy…. did I struggle. I don’t know about you, but when I was pregnant (both times), the entire first trimester… I DID NOT WANT TO…
Read MoreAll About Sodium In Your Diet
If you’ve ever felt bloated, you know sodium. Sodium is often looked at as a “culprit”, but it is actually a mineral that does have some benefits… when used SPARINGLY. But it can also be very harmful to your health and fitness goals. So I want to talk about all the things sodium and give you lots…
Read MoreCan I Lose Weight During Pregnancy?
This is the million dollar question I get asked almost on a daily basis. And trust me, I am NOT judging. I know that it’s hard to see our body change while pregnant. I know that a lot of us worked really hard to lose some weight and finally get in shape and feel good and pregnancy… while the…
Read MorePregnancy Healthy Snacks
Are you feeling hungry often this pregnancy? Feel like you eat and shortly after you are hungry again? I remember feeling like that. If you make sure to have healthy options available and to eat something even if its a little something… Then being hungry won’t negatively impact you. How Skipping Meals Negatively Affects You…
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting – Pro’s & Con’s
I’ve gotten so many questions about this lately, so I wanted to let you know where I stand with intermittent fasting. First of all, I want you to know that in fitness and health…. there are no ABSOLUTES. There isn’t one thing that works for everyone and that is what trips people up a lot. There’s…
Read More3 Easy Weight Loss Tips – Not Related To Exercise or Diet
If these things aren’t in place, no matter what you do, it will be hard to lose weight because the body is not in a position to burn fat effectively. If you can’t burn fat, you will NOT lose weight… no matter what. I did a short little video on Instagram Live the other…
Read MoreImportant Benefits of Protein Powder During Pregnancy
Protein is a macronutrient so it’s important for every single human to consume it. By definition, a nutrient is something you must ingest in order to sustain life. It’s that important… And during pregnancy its even more important. Protein is what helps your baby’s tissues and organs (including the brain) grow and develop. It also…
Read MoreHow To Lose All Your Baby Weight In Less Than A Month Postpartum
It was freezing cold in the hospital room that my girlfriend just had her baby. I’ll never forget that day. I was so excited to see her and the baby (she was one of my first friends to have a baby). She must have been so hormonal. Her first words were, look at me, Michelle….…
Read MoreHow To Get Rid of Mom-Guilt – Kick Shame In The Butt & Feel Like A Great Mom
I was waking up with a huge “tension headache” every single morning. One of those headaches that makes you unproductive for the whole day. Tight neck and traps… it hurt to turn my head, it was debilitating. For weeks and months I couldn’t figure out why I was waking up with a headache. Until…
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