Staying fit during pregnancy can be confusing especially when you’re expecting your first baby. I know this first hand. Nearly 5 years ago, I was expecting my first baby and I was working as a personal trainer in a gym. Before pregnancy, I didn’t even think twice about pregnancy classes at the women’s only club that I worked for, but when I became pregnant, that’s when it occurred. At that time, there wasn’t alot of pregnancy and fitness resources and fitness professionals

Bringing baby home is an absolute shock to the system...am I right? We spend 9 months planning every little detail, the nursery, the clothes and all of the fun activities that we just have to do. There is so much focus during pregnancy, that we don’t think about planning our first few months of our postpartum. Trust me, the first 3 months are the hardest! Sleeping like a baby actually means the opposite. It means, let’s all live off no sleep and try to keep up with the eve

As you may know, last week was my 36th birthday and I couldn't be more grateful! This year has been huge for me with starting a business and having my second baby. It's had its challenges, but the rewards mean more than anything. I was speaking with a mom who gets stressed about birthdays and holidays because of all the temptations she faces. She's been crash dieting for years and every time she tried the latest and greatest diet to lose the weight, she over-indulges when

What do you know your mindset? Would you like your mindset to se you free? I struggled with my body image for years. I was overweight then thin, then overweight and then thin again. I first started working out because I wanted to be that “perfect 10” or the “trophy wife”. I thought I would love my body if I was just 10 pounds lighter or less than 130 pounds! I read diet books, bought magazines that promised a tighter but in 10 days, 6 pack abs on this miracle program. I

Being a new mom is stressful. You’re getting use to your new life with your baby, partner and yourself. As moms, we tend to feel a little lost (which is totally normal!), and sometimes we want a piece of our old self back. With all of the changes going on around and within us, it’s natural to want to look outside ourselves to find our new normal. There’s overwhelming information available to use on how to be a great mom. Social media, books, magazines, our family, and wit