Isn’t it funny, before you had a baby you felt like there was a lot to do, and now there REALLY is a lot to do! It can be truly overwhelming, especially if you’re a first time mom, your baby is an infant and he or she is nursing. The key to reducing overwhelm is to …
If you want to get fit the key is to be consistent. Once you get on a pattern of exercising and eating healthy (not depriving yourself…there’s a difference!) your body will actually crave healthy food and exercise. It only takes about 2 weeks of exercising 3-4 times per week for 30- 45 min. for your …
You may be overwhelmed with the mere thought of starting an exercise program. If so, you’re not alone. I help my clients get beyond the overwhelm with “mini” goals. I tell my clients to set “mini” goals such as walking to the light post. The next day I encourage my clients to go to the next …
I know there are a lot of times that you don’t feel like exercising…especially when you’re pregnant, but now more than ever is when you need too! In your first trimester you may feel nausea. I’ve found that light exercise actually reduces nausea! Not convincing enough? What about this…the fitter you are during your pregnancy …
So you’re wanting to lose a little weight, but you don’t to deprive yourself? You don’t need to deprive yourself, just cut back on the extras. Ask yourself if you REALLY are hungry, or are you eating more because it tastes good? Cutting back on that extra portion can omit up to an additional 300 …
It’s common to feel “big” during the third trimester. You may experience water retention, bloating, and more physical discomfort. I highly recommend swimming or water exercise. In the water you’ll feel weightless and light- what a relief! Also, movement through the water will relieve pressure normally placed on your joints and muscles which will relieve …
So many women exercise because they feel they “have too”, but they really don’t enjoy it. I always ask my clients what exercise they enjoy doing. I had one client that said the last time she enjoyed any type of exercise was when she was doing ballet as a young child. I said, “Great! Join …
There’s quite the misconception about pregnancy and food consumption. Many women believe that once they’re pregnant they can eat anything they want. The fact is when you’re pregnant it is more important than ever to eat healthy, and nourish yourself and your baby with healthy foods. Eating for two will do NO good for either …
Have you noticed that when your stressed or anxious you crave sweets? There’s nothing wrong with eating sweets in moderation, but it becomes a problem is you’re eating sweets and you’re unaware of when you’re doing it. Start keeping a journal and notice when and how often you crave sweets. Is it when you’re low …
One thing I tell my clients that seems to have a big impact is “We are our children’s role models and they watch our habits”. Eating healthy and exercising will have a strong impact on your children. I’ve had clients tell me that once they started exercising that their children wanted to do what they …
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