5 Tips For A Quicker & Easier Labor & Delivery
I would lie in bed at night, especially the last trimester and just have anxious thoughts about labor. Especially my first pregnancy, but surprisingly, I was also nervous and anxious the 2nd time. Though I did have a fast and great labor experience the first time, you never know what can happen. Even though, I knew I…
Read MoreFoods That Give You Energy While Pregnant
Did you know that your body is working 4,000 times harder, than a NON pregnant woman ROCK CLIMBING? I know. I know… This pregnancy has you so tired, fatigued and exhausted. I remember the days. Usually, I am not a nap kinda person. However, during both my pregnancies, I remember feeling like I needed one.…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Protein Shakes & Pregnancy
Eating and getting the right nutrition during pregnancy is hard, between nausea, morning sickness, food aversions and fatigue. Many pregnant women are struggling to get the right nutrients they need. I understand it’s probably pretty tough to eat healthy meals right now. You may be wondering if protein shakes are safe to consume during pregnancy.…
Read MoreHow I Burned Fat In 2nd-3rd Trimester After Gaining a Lot in the 1st
I walked into the cold doctor’s office at 10 weeks, stripped off everything I possibly could… Shoes Bracelets Watch Earring (literally) I had worn light shorts and a tank so as to weigh the least amount possible. Yet the number on the scale yielded 12 lbs. higher than when I was there just 4 short…
Read MoreWhy Motivation & Will Power Will Hurt You More Than Help & What to Do Instead
You CANNOT get in shape, lose weight, tone up, get healthy with “MOTIVATION” & “WILL POWER” because both of those are not constant, they fluctuate and are NOT RELIABLE. What’s reliable is DISCIPLINE.What works is CONSISTENCY. People ask me all the time…“how do you get the motivation”?I don’t! I’m not always motivated, and I don’t always have will power.…
Read More5 Easy Steps For 3rd Trimester To Lose Baby Weight Faster
I feel like a cow… I’m huge… These are unfortunate things I get in emails and messages on a daily basis. It saddens be and its one of the main reasons I am so passionate about helping pregnant and postpartum moms. I have seen women go through really hard times during pregnancy and postpartum and it’s why…
Read MoreSprinkle Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
If your mornings are busy like mine, you probably struggle to get a good and healthy breakfast in because….. well, it’s all about the kids. Then you get home after dealing with the kids, working, running errands and you are famished and either OVER-EAT or make “bad choices”. Either way, it’s not helping you get towards your fitness…
Read MoreWhat Supplements to Take While Covid Positive to Recover Quickly
Two years later and my family finally got Covid. I have to say that I truly feel like our lifestyle, nutrition and supplementation attributed to going 2 + years escaping Covid while still doing all the things, travel, school, camps, sports, etc. We’ve been around a lot of people in the last 2 years who…
Read MorePregnancy Protein Smoothie – Chocolate PB & Banana
There are several reasons why I love a good protein smoothie during pregnancy, and why most of my prego clients do too. Food aversions Cravings No time to make a meal or snack Quick & easy Get so many vitamins and nutrients in one easy meal (if you have the right protein powder) Doctor said…
Read MoreChocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars For Lactation
If you have already started nursing, then you know how ravenously hungry you get after. If you do not have healthy options, snacks, food available at all times, it will be too easy to grab foods that not only won’t be good for lactation and the baby, but they will most likely be high in…
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