Why Diets Don’t Work
We all want results yesterday…
Even after being at this for 11 years I’m still impatient for more. Unfortunately, nothing good happens quickly. Crash diets are a sure way to cause more harm than good.
Learning to Love Your New Postpartum Body
As a new mama you probably did a fair bit of preparation for your new arrival – buying car seats and cots and cute onesies. You might have read books on pregnancy or sat a hospital course on birth or breastfeeding.
But one thing that we don’t tend to prepare for is having a new postpartum body. The changes to our bodies in pregnancy can be exciting and transitory, but the postpartum body can be a bit more permanent.
Stop Beating Yourself Up! Self-Love for Mommas
Hey, beautiful mommas! In the whirlwind of motherhood, it’s essential to remember to extend love and kindness to ourselves. The way we talk to ourselves matters, so let’s fill our minds and hearts with positive self-talk that uplifts and empowers us. Here are some affirmations to nurture your inner being:
How to Add In More Movement for New Mamas
Every new mom has been there. “Stuck” in a rocking chair, in a super uncomfortable position, with your water and snacks JUST out of reach, under a sleeping baby. And you wouldn’t DARE move!
Truths About Weight Loss
“When a Calorie Deficit Becomes Detrimental to Your Health”
You’ve probably heard or read that the ONLY way to lose weight is to be in a caloric deficit, right?
Well, what if you’ve been in a caloric deficit for weeks, months, or even years and still haven’t lost any or all of the weight you’re looking to shed?
Should I Buy Low Fat Products?
Did you follow the 90’s low-fat / no-fat craze? It was all the rage…
Women were told fat makes you fat.
So in turn they were told to eat low-fat and no-fat foods.
Three Reasons Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
As women, we are taught at a young age that the number on the scale is IMPORTANT. This number follows us around: on our licenses, at our doctor’s visits, and can even be a topic of casual conversation.
But, does that number tell the whole story of our health and fitness? HELL NO.
The Top 3 Books to Read When You’re Pregnant
From nutrition to fitness, textbooks to celebrity-written pregnancy stories, I fancy myself quite the connoisseur. Not only do I read pregnancy and postpartum books as part of my actual JOB (usually the textbook types, not SO much the celebrity-written tell-alls;) but I could not get enough of them when I was actually pregnant. I wanted to feel as prepared as possible. I wanted to get as much insight and info from other moms as well as much advice and stats as I could!
