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An Open Letter to My Daughter about Her Body and Relationship with Food on Her Second Birthday
Dear Madelynn, I know you do not know how much I wanted you. I wanted you and your brother more than you will ever know but for different reasons. Caleb made me a mom after struggling for years to become pregnant. You made me a mom all over again and gave me hope...
Guest Blog: Dear Moms: Your Food is Great. Please Keep Cooking.
I am very excited and honored to have my sister and a professional chef as my guest blogger today. My sister has influenced, encouraged and taught me more about cooking more than anyone else. We both hope to encourage people to cook more as we know the impact it...
Running Before and After Baby
Exercise After Pregnancy, Exercise During Pregnancy, Fit Moms
“Can I run while I am pregnant?” “When should I stop running when pregnant?” “What can I start running again after having the baby?” These are questions I receive quite frequently from clients, friends, my group exercise class participants or even strangers after...
What I Wish I Could Tell Every New Mama
Exercise After Pregnancy, Fit Moms
A few of my good friends and a client of mine have all had a baby within the last month. New babies always make me feel a bit nostalgic and I think of that special time with both my babies. I am also currently studying and obtaining an additional pre-and post-natal...
Can You Get Lean Eating a Vegetarian Diet?
We all know that our country has had an obsession with protein for quite some time now. It is a huge marketing tool and companies seem to be adding protein to everything! Protein crackers! Protein peanut butter! Higher protein bars! In my professional and personal...
The Most Important Lessons My Son Has Taught Me in 48 Months of Parenting
Yesterday, I celebrated my son’s 4th birthday. I always get a little nostalgic on my kid’s birthday as I am sure many moms do. Caleb is my first born so everything I know with him is my first as a mom. We struggled for years to to get pregnant and were so thankful...