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Does your back hurt when you go to pick up your child from the ground? *Like as much as you love them, you cringe thinking about the pain that’s about to happen!* The reality is, picking things off of the ground is inevitable as a mom. But there are ways you can work to minimize any pain so you can…
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This chicken enchilada recipe is very easy to make because it uses left-over (or rotisserie) chicken and a few simple ingredients. It’s great for weeknight…Read More
Every mama wants to have an easy birth and delivery. *Who can blame them?!* >>The secret to an easier birth actually isn’t much of a secret at all… Are you ready for it? Breath.<< But first, here’s what makes it hard: Feeling the pressure to get your baby out as quick as possible Worrying that something could go wrong Stressed…
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I have been so excited to share my Minestrone Soup recipe with you all. It is a fast and healthy version made with vegetables, beans,…Read More
I get it. You want all of your pregnancy questions answered so you can do what’s best for your baby during pregnancy. Quite honestly, it may leave you feeling stuck or a bit overwhelmed. *Believe me, I’ve been there three times over.” >>But I want to remind you of one thing: only you know what’s best for your baby.<< Whether…
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A lot of what we teach is prenatal fitness, but how you nourish yourself before pregnancy is just as important. In fact, preparing your body for pregnancy before you conceive may be the most important factor of all. >>Building up your body’s nutrients will help with your energy levels while you’re pregnant.<< That’s something all mamas can benefit from and…
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We’ve all heard the phrase, “Stop and smell the roses,” but what does that ACTUALLY look like for you? Self-care for me lately has looked a lot like finding time in my day to breathe and connect with my body. *Trust me, it’s moments like these that I’m grateful for my health!* There’s so much to be grateful for both…
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Fitness professionals want to help everyone, but do you want to know a secret? *Come closer…* >>Not all clients can be trained the same way.<< *There, I said it!* In order to train women prenatal fitness, you need to remind them of these things: Lightly connect from the pelvic floor and give your baby a gentle hug from underneath the…
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I was recently answering questions in my Instagram DMs when Jennifer asked: “What should I be looking for when testing for diastasis recti?” This was a question I had heard before…There are always postpartum women asking me similar questions: How can I test diastasis recti at home? And If I have diastasis recti, do I need to have surgery? >>Here’s my…
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I’m going to tell you something a liiittle controversial, but I’m going to speak up because it needs to be talked about in women’s health. >>Kegels are not an effective way to strengthen your pelvic floor.<< Now, I know that that’s a different take than what you’ve been taught in the past, so let me explain. From what I’ve learned…
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Have fun improvising with this healthy zucchini casserole recipe. It’s an easy gluten-free and low-carb recipe to bring to a potluck and it only takes…Read More
Mama, do you want to naturally improve your digestion? *I got you.* Naturally improve digestion by calming down the inflammation! This is the simplest way to get your gut moving. It takes pressure and stress off of your body, core, and pelvic floor. Digestion is intertwined with improving deep core function. It’s not something that we initially think has a…
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Can I make a confession? I have pelvic floor activation all throughout my day! >>Not only is it easy to incorporate, but it’s also one of the best ways to begin healing and strengthening the deep core.<< Now that I have helped over 10,000 women do the same, I have developed some cues to help you. *And no, Beautiful, Kegels are…
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Some days can seem daunting. Some days the to-do list we created for ourselves seems overwhelming. Some weeks we can’t see the light and don’t know how we’ll make it through the week. Some months we just give up because we don’t have time for it now or we haven’t done it in a while, so why start now? Guess…
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This recipe for Basil Pesto is a classic and authentic recipe using pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and it only takes 5 minutes to make! It…Read More