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6 Months Postpartum: The Body & FASTer WAY to Fat Loss Results & Review!

August 9, 2019

To register for the next round of FASTer Way to Fat Loss, Click here!

11 Months Postpartum Fitness Update

As many of you know, fitness is a huge part of my life and is super important to me. After I had my first and second son, it took me a LONG time to get back to where I was pre-pregnancy. Like…18 months. I always chalked the long ((and slow)) postpartum weight loss journey to nursing. I was really scared to limit too much food intake because I was so worried about my milk supply. I also figured my body just wanted me to hold on the extra weight until I was done nursing. And, bottom line, that I wasn’t like some people that were able to drop the weight while nursing and “bounce back” in a few months.

Fast forward to postpartum baby 3, and I happened to see a few other mamas who had just had babies, were nursing, and started a program called FASTer Way to Fat Loss. The reviews seemed pretty good, and these mothers looked AMAZING, lost their baby weight…and kept their milk supply! BUT, I’m like any other person out there and resisted any sort of change. Because lets be real: change is scary! And it puts you out of your comfort zone. I kept pushing it out of my mind thinking “There’s just no way that would work for me….”

But then something in the back of my mind thought “what the hell. If you do what you always do, you’ll get what you always get.” I thought 6 weeks isn’t really that long of a time (the length of the program) and if it didn’t work at least I would know and I TRIED. So, I put myself out there. And so I went for it. Because, at the end of the day I wanted change. I wanted to feel good about myself, feel confident, have more energy, feel like I was on a plan, and mostly wanted to fit in my clothes again!

I can hands down say that FASTer Way to Fat Loss is THE BEST THING I have ever done for my nutrition, eating habits, my lifestyle.. I’m happier, I’m more confident AND I’m eating more carbs. HELL YES. I’ve had pizza almost every week since I’ve started the program, I’ve had cake, cookies, gummy bears, pancakes, syrup. ALL OF THE THINGS. I’m not done yet, but the progress I’ve made in the last 2 months has been incredible.

Update: I continued on the program through January of 2020 and continued to see results! I did not sign up for another round, but just continued to do the program on my own!

I lost 18 lbs, and lost 14 inches in 6 months

As you can see, there is a huge difference between these photos. Also.. this is not easy for me to post because I am definitely not where I want to be yet…so be kind, friends! The reason I show this is that I want to help other people and honestly feel this program is truly amazing and I thought these photos spoke volumes.

I’m leaner, fitter, and so much happier. I’m still not where I want to be, but I feel like I’m on a structured plan and I’m totally focused on something that is sustainable, that works, and is HEALTHY for me and my baby! Believe it or not, my milk production/supply is BETTER now than before I started.

As you all know, I mentioned that I wanted to try this out before even really talking about this on my blog. I wanted to be sure I believed in it, and it worked, before I even really spoke about it (I was your guinea pig!)! Well, here I am, 8 weeks later, living proof that this program works. No gimmicks, no supplements. Just fueling your body at the right times with good, whole foods.

I 100% believe in this program.. If you’re interested in registering for the program, click here: .

Now, on to how this program works, what it entails…

What is FASTer Way to Fat Loss?

The FASTer Way to Fat Loss is a 6-week online fitness program. The program was created by Amanda Tress, and it helps you learn to fuel your body effectively and maintain energy throughout the day while you naturally burn fat. It’s basically a strategic program that combines intermittent fasting, carb cycling, macro counting, and strategically paired workouts so that you are working smarter, not harder.  If you have no idea what those words mean, I’ll answer them in the Q&A below!

What makes  FASTer Way to Fat Loss different ?

First, it’s NOT a diet. Or a fad. I hate the fact that this sounds even the slightest bit gimmicky because it is the farthest thing from that!

It’s a healthy way of eating. We count macros (proteins, carbohydrates and fats), not calories. The focus is on why proteins, carbs and fats are each essential parts of a healthy diet. Carbs are not bad, and fat doesn’t make you fat. This is a lifestyle change that is actually sustainable!

I’m not sure the name  FASTer Way to Fat Loss (or FWTFL for short) does it justice, but its different than any other program out there. No supplements. No gym memberships. No crazy meal plans. No weigh ins. In fact, they want you to stay off the scale. They want you to focus on keeping/building muscle and losing fat. The goal is sustainable progress, not overnight transformation.

What are macros & why do I need to count them?

Macronutrients (or macros) are the molecules our bodies need to grow and be active. We use these molecules as energy to do work on a cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal level. This energy helps us break down nutrients, repair damaged cells, grow new cells, and more. Macronutrients are broken down into three basic categories: carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

I was familiar with doing macro counting…however this was still a little bit of a learning curve! It was 100% COMPLETELY worth it though! I can say that it is an adjustment tracking all of your food and entering it, but after the first week it just becomes part of your day. Most of the time I enter everything the night before, or right when I wake up.

How do you track your food?

This program encourages you to use the MyFitnessPal app to track calories and macros. It’s a free app to download on your phone. Using the MyFitnessPal app is pretty easy! You put in your weight and your goals and then it calculates everything for you. Then every day you enter in the food you’re eating and watch the chart change to try to hit your goals.

During Prep Week of FWTFL, there are helpful videos ( I listened to these videos driving in the car-time is something I don’t have a lot of these days! ha!) that teach you how to set up and effectively use MyFitnessPal to track your macros based on the program, and once you get through the first week it is like second nature. I do have to say that planning your day out is the most important part of tracking your macros! I try to enter my meals and snacks the night before so I have time to adjust each macro before eating a thing ie. Do I need to add more carbs? Fats? That way I don’t get stuck at 6 pm wondering what else I need to eat/find that I’ve eaten too much one.

What is carb cycling?

We not only track our macros in FWTFL, but we also cycle our carbs and fats. This may sound a little overwhelming, but it’s actually a very simple practice of varying our carbohydrate intake each week to maximize the body’s ability to burn fat. The program has 3 regular macro days (higher carb), 2 low macro days (this was still a lot of carbs for me!) and only 2 low carb days! Every week, I actually look forward to the low-carb days where I can fill up on healthy fats and protein (think nut butters, avocados, olive oils/sunflower oils, nuts, etc., but then love that following the low-carb days I can then go back and enjoy the carbs that I missed for the 2 back to back low carb days. This is such a departure from what I have done in the past- limiting carbs 5/7 days ( I did do carb cycle but only on 2 days). I find this is so much more managable and a LIFESTYLE! The fact that I can have a plentiful amount of carbs 5/7 days is amazing and I’m SO. HERE. FOR. IT.

What is Intermittent Fasting?

During the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, you engage in a daily 16/8 fast protocol. This means that you fast for 16 hours each day (most of which are overnight while you are sleeping), and consume ALL of your daily calories during an eight hour feeding window. While there are other fasting schedules that can be followed for similar results, this is the one that worked for me! 

Daily periods of fasting changes your body at a cellular level. In addition, it helps to regulate hormones like insulin and HGH to make the fat stores in your body more accessible energy sources. The time given to your cells to repair during fasted periods, allows cells to remove waste and function optimally.

Intermittent fasting allows time for the body to utilize fat as its main source of energy, which means you not only lose weight overall, but will see an improvement in your overall body composition. Intermittent fasting allows you to maintain muscle mass which speeds up your metabolic rate, while helping you shed fat.

This is the only part of the program that I hadn’t had experience with (in the past I have counted macros and done some carb cycling) and was most nervous for. I am a huge breakfast lover and proponent of it!

And guess what? I love it.

Honestly, its one less thing I need to do in the morning when I have 3 kids 5 & under…! Do I get hungry? Yes..sometimes I’ll feel a pang of hunger but I drink a TON of water and any feeling of hunger doesn’t last for very long. Even though I break my fast at noon, I usually eat breakfast foods because I just love them that much (ie. oats, pancakes, eggs, turkey bacon, etc.)But you can break your fast with whatever you want!

I will say that I slowly worked my way into the fasting during prep week. I started with 12 hours, then 14 hours, and then all the way to the 16!

Can you do this when breastfeeding?

Yes. Basically what you alter for being a breastfeeding mom is the lower carb days (you don’t go below 100 g net carbs, regular program is 50).

What made me feel so confident was seeing other mom’s do it with no issue with their supply, and the fact that my coach is a Labor & Delivery nurse (medically qualified & educated), who also did FWTFL while nursing and was successful. There are no supplements, drinks, etc. to take doing this and you are just eating plain, natural food that God has created for us to eat!

I can tell you that I had NO issues with my supply, if anything I had an increase!

Who will coach me through this?

I had an amazing coach in Allie Janszen! She is a Labor & Delivery nurse as well as a pregnant mama of two (soon to be three). She is so encouraging and helpful on a daily basis! After you join the program, she will contact you to join a facebook group that will be integral to your success! Every day you send a screen shot of your macros. I love that there is accountability built in this program. Everyone is super encouraging to each other and Allie is so accessible for any questions you may have, especially when prep week can seem a little overwhelming.

Do you have to do the workout portion of the program?

FASTer Way to Fat Loss comes with a workout program has two options: at home and gym. I love this about the program especially for people who may not have the experience that someone like myself has (professional sports background). I personally did a combination of the workouts they suggested, as well as my own strength workouts through STA Sports performance (highly recommend if you live in WNY). Most of the workouts I used from FASTer way were the low carb days where we did HIIT or sprint workouts and it helped me have a bit more variety to my sprint sessions.

For those who aren’t experienced, they have great options for home workouts with videos & explanations of every single exercise! I love that they offer a home and gym option for those who may not be able to get to a gym!

Most of the workouts can be completed in 45 minutes or less!

Please know that you can decide to not do the workouts at all, or do some of the workouts. Also, the schedule is fairly flexible. Technically, the week is: Monday & Tuesday- Low Carb, Wed, Th, Saturday- Reg Macro, Friday & Sunday-Low Macro. However, due to my work schedule/child care I switched some of the days around. The only thing that you have to abide by is the 2 low carb days in a row, with a regular macro day following. I love the flexibility of the program!

What did I eat on the program?

Like I said earlier, I broke my fast on most days with breakfast at 12 noon. I have oatmeal almost every day (its great for nursing mama’s and a good slow burning carb!). I add in eggs, chicken sausage or turkey bacon and put peanut butter in my oatmeal. On my higher carb days, sometimes I have Kodiak Pancakes WITH Maple syrup. Yes, real maple syrup. Not low sugar, fake syrup!

In the afternoons, I usually have a salad with avocado, especially on low carb days. I have Quest bars and lots of fruits on higher carb days- think bananas, apples, plums, strawberries, blueberries. Dinner it honestly varies every day. I use Sunbasket meals twice a week so I enter the macros on those days straight from the recipe card. Other days we will grill out and I enter how much I’m eating of everything. Go -to’s are salmon, grilled chicken, fajitas, burrito bowls, sweet potatoes, salads, avocados, brown rice & stir fries, fruit, steamed vegetables, sweet potato fries. ANY of the recipes on my website are also fair game- you just need to fit them into your macros!

The hardest days are my “regular macro” (higher carb) days when I have to go to work just because of the amount of food I have to pack for work. I usually pack simple foods -like oatmeal, an apple & banana, and some eggs/bacon. Then I try to eat more between 5-8 pm so I don’t have to pack as much.

Do you have to be dairy/gluten free?

I know some coaches for FASTer way do require you, but my coach Allie does not. I still saw results and I have had yogurt, gluten and cheese throughout the 6 weeks.

Can you drink alcohol?

YES! Just fit it into your macros. And obviously they recommend limiting alcohol intake to 1-2 times per week.

Can I have coffee in the mornings? 

You will be fasting in the morning, but coffee is okay to have.

Can I have treats? I have a sweet tooth!

Yes! Your coach will actually URGE you to have a treat on Saturdays! I also sneaked in different snacks during the week- ie. gummies, 1/2 cookie, etc. I always just made sure it fit into my macros and that I did it on a high activity day (leg day usually!). Like I stated before, this is all about manipulating what & when you are eating, and manipulating it to work for you, not against you!

Also note that I had pizza & cake 3/6 weeks I was in the program! I can’t tell you how much freedom this program gives you while still seeing results.

#PROGRESSOVERPERFECTION

What I love about this program is there are some days where I’ve gone over with my macros, gone under my macros, missed a workout…etc. but still, I have some incredible results to show for it and am constantly working towards my goal everyday.  The mantra of the program is “Progress Over Perfection”. 

My plan moving forward:

I’m continuing to follow the FASTer Way program including macro counting, the FASTer way schedule AND the intermittent fasting combined with my own workouts. Stay tuned for my next update in 6-8 weeks!

HOW DO YOU JOIN?

The next round of FASTer Way To Fat Loss starts on January 4th with Coach Allie! The best part of the program is that you are part of an amazing community and have a coach who is there to help you every step of the way! Sign up with my referral link .

Also, if you have ANY questions whatsoever, please feel free to reach out to me in the comments below or via email or FB/ instagram!

xo

Alex





































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Meal Plan Monday: Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

June 10, 2019

Happy Monday! I’m a week into FASTer Way to Fat loss and I’m feeling great! I can already see a difference in my body and my milk supply has been great! I’m so excited to go through the full 6 weeks and share results!

Its been awhile since I threw a recipe on here…mostly because I have been eating the same thing over and over the last month or so #BASIC..haha. I did try this recipe at home yesterday though and it was easy to make so I had to share. It IS kid friendly but I would lay off the paprika in the dredge if you have young kids.

This meal is literally bomb.com and some of it can be prepped ahead of time (rice, and sauce!). I can’t take credit for this amazing-ness though-a friend of mine made it for me during my postpartum phase and it was pretty much heaven on earth. This is pretty much the first stir fry that isn’t sunbasket that I’ve made that actually tastes like a legit stir fry! So I’m here to tell you that this recipe can be mastered by anyone! Special shout out to my friend for this recipe! xo!

Anyway, enough talk. Let’s get to this stir fry!

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Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pound chicken breasts sliced into frying pieces
Canola oil for frying
Broccoli
Rice

Batter:

1 C Flour
3 t paprika
1 t garlic powder
2 t salt & pepper
Mix above ingredients in large dish for chicken to be dipped in.

Dipping:

2 eggs beat (separate bowl)
1 C corn starch (separate bowl)

Sauce:

5 oz Mae ploy sweet chili sauce
5 Oz water
1/4 C low sodium soy sauce
1/8 C rice wine vinegar
1/4 C honey
1 t Thai chili sauce (more if want spicier)
1 T sesame oil
2 T corn starch

Combine all ingredients except cornstarch and mix well.

To Serve:

Sesame seeds
Cooked rice
Steamed Broccoli

Instructions:

  1. Heat adequate oil in large frying pan

  2. Dredge the chicken in the cornflour, then dip in the egg and then dredge in flour mixture.  Add to the frying pan and cook on medium high heat for 7-10 minutes or until brown on both sides.  Remove from the pan and place on paper towels.

  3. While chicken is cooking, cook rice. Remove broccoli from stems, and steam.

  4. add all the sauce ingredients to a hot pan. Mix in corn starch with whisk through fine sleeve to prevent clumping. and cook to thicken, generally 2-3 minutes.



Enjoy!

xo

Alex

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4 Months Postpartum: The Body

June 2, 2019

4 Months Postpartum: The Body. Where I’m at, and My plan the next 6 weeks!




I’ve documented the first 3 months of the postpartum journey and been completely transparent on how I’m feeling, my fitness, and of course weight loss. Looking back at photos, I’m ahead of where I was with my other two postpartum phases at the same point in time. I know it has to do with the fact that I strength trained as long as I did while I was pregnant, my nutrition postpartum (more focused) this time around, and my consistency of strength training over the last 2.5 months.

Regardless of this, I have had some real low points during this journey already (especially around 2-3 months PP) with lack of progress and comparing myself to where I was pre-pregnancy, to other people on instagram or IRL that may be fitter than me, leaner than me, doing more than me….So much so that I’ve been trying to keep the blinders on, focus on what I’ve accomplished thus far (creating THREE beautiful boys) and remember my journey is UNIQUE to anyone else’s and its about ME, not what Susie or anyone else is doing on their instagram page.

I AM happy to say I saw some real progress this past month (finally!) and I’ve dropped another 3-lbs. This was so meaningful to me because the scale stopped moving around 6 weeks postpartum and I didn’t see movement for a good 8 weeks, even though I was working hard and saw small changes in my body composition and clothes were fitting better.

From a strength standpoint, I’ve started to ease my way into max effort squats/leg day exercises vs higher reps that I had been doing since easing my way into working out. We held off for a little bit so to not shock my nervous system. So, I’m definitely seeing strength gains in that department. Cardio wise, to be honest, I’m still struggling at times to feel good running, mainly. Also my splits are pretty crappy most of the time, but, that all takes time so I try to not let it affect me.

On average I’m getting 3 strength days and 3 cardio days. The 3 cardio days are generally 1 sprint day, 1 longer distance day (3-4 miles) and one HIIT day (sled workout for 10-15 minutes).

Would I like to be doing more? Absolutely. But at this point its all I can manage given work, kids, lack of sleep lol. I do try and WALK as much as I can. Why? Low intensity cardio is good, and its something I can do with the kids. I am a big advocate of moving more if you want your physique to change.

Nutrition has been on a whole pretty good and I’m happy with where I’m at. The most important thing at the moment is keeping my supply for nursing.

As you can see, my stomach is definitely an area I’m going to focus on….

As you can see, my stomach is definitely an area I’m going to focus on….

How I’m feeling

Regardless of some of the progress I’ve made, I’m still very far off where I was, and I hate it. Around 12 lbs, 2 pants sizes to be exact. A good portion of my closet doesn’t fit. I feel heavy & tired when I run. While I am definitely a confident person, I still don’t feel great about how I look & feel.

There’s been a big part of me thats been wanting more for myself postpartum and not wanting to accept the mindset of “This is just the way it is for the whole year after you have a baby”. I’ve been wanting to free myself of the stigma of “I’ll completely feel confident about myself when I stop nursing”, “I’ll get my body back after I stop breastfeeding,” or “that’ll fit next year when I’m done nursing.”

I don’t want to live like that. I want to live in the now, not for the future. I want to live my life fully and wholly, happy. NOW. Do I think I look good right now? Sure. But am I super happy with it? Not really.

What has always held me back during the year postpartum was my milk supply. Breastfeeding is so important to me and I would never jeopardize that. I’ve always held off with any strict dietary changes (macros, etc.) until I was done nursing because I’ve been too scared to play around with my food intake. And, because I nurse my babies for a long time (13 months with my first, 15 months with my second) I’ve always wondered if I could make some changes and get to where I wanted to be while still breastfeeding. Because, lets be honest…9 months of pregnancy & over a year of breastfeeding is a LONG time for your body to not be yours.

After the birth of my two older sons, I just wished I had a little bit of guidance from someone who knew what was best for my body while nursing so I could get where I wanted to be. Maybe I could do it if I had the right plan?!

A few months ago I saw 2 or 3 girls doing something called the Faster way to Fat loss program that were nursing babies similar age to mine, and still lost weight. AND….wait for it….

THEIR SUPPLY INCREASED.

I was intrigued. I kept thinking about it, week after week. And finally, I pulled the trigger and thought- if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. But at least I’ve tried.

So, I’ll be starting the Faster Way to Fat loss Program tomorrow. I’ll explain everything briefly about what the program is, and I’ll be sharing my results with all of you throughout the process!

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Faster Way To Fat Loss

What is the Faster Way to Fat Loss Program?

The FASTer Way to Fat Loss is a 6-week online fitness program. The program was created by Amanda Tress, and it helps you learn to fuel your body effectively and maintain energy throughout the day while you naturally burn fat. It’s basically a strategic program that combines intermittent fasting, carb cycling, macro counting, and strategically paired workouts so that you are working smarter, not harder.  If you have no idea what those words mean, I’ll answer them in the Q&A below!

Can you do this when breastfeeding?

Yes. Basically what you alter for being a breastfeeding mom is the lower carb days (you don’t go below 100 g net carbs, regular program is 50) and you don’t need to do the low macro day. You can choose to do either one of those, but I think to start I won’t.

What made me feel so confident was seeing other mom’s do it with no issue with their supply, and the fact that my coach is a Labor & Delivery nurse (medically qualified & educated), who also did FWTFL while nursing and was successful. There are no supplements, drinks, etc. to take doing this and you are just eating plain, natural food that God has created for us to eat!

What is Intermittent fasting?

Intermittent fasting is when you limit yourself to a shorter window of eating through out the day, thus being in a “fasted” state for more of the day.  Specifically, having only an 8 hour period in which you eat and a 16 hour period where you don’t eat.  For example, eating only between 12pm-8pm and not eating, or “fasting,” from 8pm-12pm. To note: I’ve always been a big proponent of eating breakfast, and this might not be something I do longer term, but I’m willing to try it (after looking at results and doing some research) to get myself where I want to be.

What are macros & why do I need to count them?

Macronutrients (or macros) are the molecules our bodies need to grow and be active. We use these molecules as energy to do work on a cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal level. This energy helps us break down nutrients, repair damaged cells, grow new cells, and more. Macronutrients are broken down into three basic categories: carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

I have tracked my macros when I leaned out after my first 2 babies so I AM familiar with this and using my fitness pal, but its still been a learning curve for me during this past weeks “prep week.”

What is carb cycling?

We not only track our macros in FWTFL, but we also cycle our carbs and fats.  This may sound a little overwhelming, but it’s actually a very simple practice of varying our carbohydrate intake each week to maximize the body’s ability to burn fat.

I found this to be very beneficial leaning out in the past, so I’m excited to start this up again. I mean, hello, who doesn’t want a high carb day and still lose fat?!! YES.

Other Random Tidbits about the program:

-You have a “prep” week the week before you actually start the program. So, technically the program is 7 weeks. This prep week is super beneficial so you don’t get overwhelmed. They supply videos, and a ton of information on how to do everything over the course of the week for the next 6 weeks. You have time to ask questions, familiarize yourself with everything, and try things out!

-There’s a huge support system (and accountability!) with other people that are in the program with you and access to your coach via a private Facebook group!

-They do supply workouts with FWTFL, but you can continue your own if you want. Also, you can ONLY focus on nutrition if you don’t want to do the workouts.

-It is a completely flexible program, meaning that they don’t tell you that you can’t have treats, or carbs, etc. If it fits in your macros…you’re good.

-Yes, You can have coffee during your fast!

-I mentioned above I’m a huge proponent of breakfast. I used this past week to practice fasting and eating in the 8 hour window. I had no issues with my supply and there were times I felt a little hungry, but I was fine! I’ll keep you all updated with this!

Here we go!

I start the program officially tomorrow morning, so I’ll be checking in on instagram with y’all, as well as blog posts (Maybe I’ll do a 3 week update when I’m halfway through). I know everyone will have a ton of questions about the program! I’m happy to be your guinea pig to give you all a lowdown if the program really works!

Hope y’all have a great day!

xo

Alex








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My Favorite Home Workout Exercises

April 6, 2019

First Saturday in April! Let’s go! So excited because this weekend the weather is actually supposed to be SPRING-like! Give us all the outdoor time!

On any given week, I try to make it to the gym 3 times a week for my workouts. If I get 4 in, thats a really good week (that has yet to happen since I had Sammy lol). The other days I either run, or work out at home. In my basement I have kettlebells and bands …which have been a lifesaver to be honest over the last year or so. Its so hard to squeeze as many workouts in as I want with work, kids, etc. The biggest challenge I think with home workouts for me (and for many people) is what exercises to do! So, I wanted to share my favorite go-to exercises that I do ALL of the time. These exercises are mostly compound (where I use my whole body) which allows for a higher energy expenditure, calorie & fat burn. When I only have 30 minutes, I want the most bang for my buck!

  1. Squat to Push Press. This is a simple exercise where you have two kettlebells, hold by your shoulder. Squat down, squeeze the glutes as you stand, and push press the KB’s when you stand. Here is an example of the exercise. Anything with a squat is a great exercise because it tightens that booty.

  2. Broad Jump: You need NO equipment for this. Gets the heart rate up, is an explosive movement and you only need about 6 feet of space! Example here.

  3. Kettlebell swings. These are fantastic for not only strength, but conditioning. Sometimes I use two, sometimes just one and hold with both hands, sometimes I use a heavier weight for less reps, and other times I do high rep (like 30) for conditioning. The key is the slight bend in the knees, thrusting the hips, and squeezing the glutes during the forward motion. As seen here!

  4. Row. A row is an easy way to incorporate some upper body work into your body. Lean on a bench or table…as seen here.

  5. Dead Lift. This has to be one of my favorite exercises of all time. Key is slight bend in knees, feeling the pull in your hammys, and squeezing the glutes on the way up. As seen here. The footage shows a bar, but you can use KB or free weights! Such a good exercise!

  6. Last but not least, I love lunges. Whether you do reverse, lateral, or just standard ones, these are fantastic. If you’re advanced, you can do a lunge to a step up, or a lunge to a bicep curl. Crucial in your form for the lunge is keeping your chest up, and front knee at 90 degrees. As seen here.

I noticed that there are some HUGE sales this weekend and I’m always down for some new workout clothes or athleisure. SO I rounded up a few of my faves! Keep in mind Old Navy has a huge 50% off sale right now!

Have a great weekend! xo

Alex




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4 weeks postpartum and hit up the gym for the first time ….YES

4 weeks postpartum and hit up the gym for the first time ….YES

Pregnancy Workout Series #3: Strength Training

February 14, 2019

Pregnancy workouts: Lifting

Next up in the pregnancy workout series is strength training! 

This one is near and dear to my heart because as a soccer player my whole life, running was something that came super natural to me and was my exercise on the daily. 

But what really helped me change my body after kids? WEIGHTS.

((And of course, diet. ))

Anyway, my first pregnancy I legit had allllll the time in the world so I was able to spend as much time as I wanted working out. That meant training on the ball, running, and continuing my weight sessions in the gym. I also swam as I spoke of in the pregnancy series #2. 

After I had my first baby, I simply didn’t have enough time to fit in all of the cardio I wanted AND the weights.

And let’s be honest, I didn’t WANT to or have the energy. The cardio that I did do was a lot of walking & running with the stroller and I chose to prioritize my time away from my son with strength training. Weights are what got me where I wanted to be postpartum. 

Fast forward to pregnancy two, and it was a lot harder to stay fit during pregnancy, because, hello, time is limited when you have kids lol. I managed to run until full term. and continued to lift until I hit the third trimester and then stopped. Why? I was so uncomfortable, it was the hottest August in over 100 years, and I was content with doing just cardio. I also think I stopped caring as much because I was so tired, and because I had “gotten my body back” once before, I knew I could do it again.

Well. In conclusion, I definitely feel like I got REALLY soft, gained 5 + more pounds than I did with my first, and my recovery was a lot harder. Like A LOT.

When I found out I was pregnant with my third (unexpectantly) I had literally almost gotten to where I wanted to be with my body post baby 2. My second had JUST stopped nursing 3 months earlier .. so it was definitely something I had to get my head around knowing I had 9+ months of pregnancy and another year of nursing ahead of me!! 

I think when you find out you are pregnant you have goals in your head like “I’m gonna do this one different.. I’m going to eat super healthy and work out everyday and look good “ LOLZ. And then you’re waddling around and like yeah.. gimme that chocolate. Ha. 

I think out of all three pregnancies just due to experience I was somewhat able to fulfill those goal this time. I was also determined to have a better “rebound” from baby 3 and lift as long as I could because I knew it would make a huge, huge difference.


Why is lifting so important? 

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  1. Strength- carrying a baby during pregnancy and postpartum is no easy task. 

  2. Labor. Enough said. 

  3. Knowing you have at least 6 weeks of rest postpartum was enough to keep me motivated. 

  4. More muscle mass= more fat burned. 

With that being said,I wanted to share tips on how I adjusted my strength training workouts to help you all! 

First trimester 

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The biggest battle for me with first trimester workouts is FATIGUE!!! I don’t really have an answer for dealing with fatigue other than the fact that working out is part of my life, my routine and its something I just do. So, even when I’m tired, I ((most days)) get the energy to get myself going. Best advice I can give is GET yourself to the gym, on that run/cardio machine, and if after 10 minutes you are still feeling like crap-call it a day. BUT TRY. I can’t tell you how many times I have said this to myself to just start my workout. And to be honest with you-I never have stopped after the 10 minutes because I have ALWAYS felt better after that 10 minutes and wanted to keep going. Workouts somehow give you energy!!

I never got sick during any of my three pregnancies so I don’t have any tips for working through morning sickness/nausea!! Sorry!

From a limitation standpoint, in some ways how your workouts are affected in the weight room will depend on whether or not this is your first pregnancy. I found that with my second and third some exercises I was limited with because I was already somewhat showing. Not to the public eye, but enough that I couldn’t do exercises that had anything to do with my stomach area ( ie. Reverse hyper) 

I continued to do EVERYTHING as normal with the exception was that I did not do any max effort lower body lifts. So no heavy squats, dead lift, etc. I kept it to a 3 rep max during the first trimester. In addition I NEVER do any straight up abdominal work when pregnant. So no sit ups, planks, etc.

I was able to continue doing jumping and dynamic movements through 12/13 weeks. 

Second trimester 

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This is where I really started to slow down. My main lower lifts moved to 4-5 reps (3 if I was feeling really good) and my box height for squats was raised. 

Upper body wise I started doing everything on an incline towards the end of the second trimester and if I did do a flat bench, I brought my legs and feet up on the bench. 
I found this trimester I definitely had more energy, but I felt more winded at the same time so I had to take more time in between reps. 

Weight wise I didn’t have to adjust much for accessory work at this point.

Third trimester 

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This is where sh*t hits the fan. Haha. You’re big, uncomfortable and ready to throw in the towel. The key this trimester is listening to your body and STICK ING with it even if your workouts aren’t as frequent/aren’t very intense. You’ve come this far!! Keep at it! There were definitely days I waited 4-5 days in between workouts to recover, because I didn’t feel great, or because I felt so much pressure! 

There were SO many adjustments I made. My reps for major lifts increased to 6-8 reps and I stopped squatting/benching with the bar at about 36 weeks and just did free weights with EVERYTHING.

My accessory work weights lowered substantially and at times I only did body weight, especially the last 2-3 weeks! Bands were also a huge part of what I did from a workout standpoint. 


Tips for lifting throughout pregnancy

  1. Mindset: remember your goal is to stay active, retain a little muscle, and get those endorphins 💪🏼 

  2. Slow. it. down & focus more on activating: I found that I really slowed my movement down the bigger I got. Even if the movement was supposed to be “explosive” I just did it at my own pace and focused more on ACTIVATING the muscle whether it was glutes, hams, triceps, etc.

  3. Lower your expectations: Don’t worry about the number on the barbell or rack, or how explosive your movements are…

  4. Take rest breaks !!! This was huge for me. I honestly had to really slow down in between reps and that’s OKAY.

  5. Fuel properly: TONS of Water and good food is so important!

  6. Adjust your weight: Enough said!

  7. Listen to your body: I touch on this a little bit- if you need a few days off, take it! During my third trimester there was a period where I didn’t lift for almost a week! When I felt better, I got right back at it, no issues!

I’m slowly getting back into things now at 4 weeks postpartum and it feels SOOO good. I wanted to round up some fitness athleisure clothes that I am lusting after…cause is there anything better or more motivating than new fitness/workout clothes??? NOPE. :)

Check em out:

Z By Zella High Waist Daily Leggings • Zella • $26.97
Salutation Stash Pocket Tight In Powervita • Athleta • $43.97–89
Nike Train Like A Girl Muscle Tank - Womens - Black/White • Nike • $24.99
Zella Shine Zip High Waist Ankle Leggings • Zella • $41.40
Nike Just Do It Racerback Tank - Womens - Black/Pure Platinum/Heather • Nike • $19.99
Lululemon Align Pant Super High-Rise *28" • Lululemon • $98
Z By Zella High Waist Mesh Leggings • Zella • Sold Out
7/8 Length Takara Legging • $89
Nike Sportswear Women's Leggings • Nike • Sold Out
Adidas Originals adidas Originals white Forest Grove sneakers • adidas • $80
Nike Sportswear Women's Crop Top • Nike • $35
Nike Sportswear Womens Crew • Nike • $65
Nike Script JDI Muscle Tank - Womens - Black/White • Nike • $19.99
Nike - Tech Pack 2.0 Cropped Cutout Stretch Top - Pink • Nike • $50
Adidas Originals adidas Originals I-5923 Sneakers In White And Pink • adidas • $65
Nike High-rise leggings • Nike • $102
Lululemon Align Jogger *28" • Lululemon • $98
Lululemon Align Pant *Full Length 28" • Lululemon • $98
Nike High-Neck Cropped Training Tank • Nike • $50
Nike Pro HyperWarm Women's Tights • Nike • $63.97
adidas Originals Graphic Sweatshirt • adidas • $70

Hope y’all have a great day! xo

Alex

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Friday Flow: 17 weeks & Our Go-to Recipe

August 17, 2018

Happy FRIDAY y'all! Hope this week has flown by for you and you have some fun weekend plans! I'm sharing a few random things today...Pregnancy, my thoughts on the post baby #2 photo shoot (and some advice!), and an AWESOME recipe thats been a go-to this summer for us! Let's get to it!  

17 weeks Pregnant

No news is good news, right??! I don't have anything to report over here, except that I've had a great week of working out, moving and being active. I also had pizza twice. lol. hey, its called #balance.

Workouts: I'm still able to hover around 8:30 splits when I run, and am doing very low, low box jumps lifting wise ((those will probs end very very soon)). Everything is pretty much fair game in the weight room except I've started to put some of my upper body lifting exercises (benching, free weights) on an incline.

Sleeping has been hit or miss. Some nights I'm really restless and then I think it catches up to me and I sleep like a log after a few nights of average sleep. It's crazy how much bigger I am with this baby than the first 2, I feel like I was hardly showing with my first at this point in time!! I guess thats called muscle memory ha.  I've had some heartburn and I'm still squeezing into my "postpartum" regular jean shorts (a size or two bigger than I was when I got pregnant).

I am actually really looking forward to some cooler temps in September and LESS humidity. MY RINGS have been a serious issue! Its been so humid I feel like my fingers are already swollen! EEEK! Some days I have been going without which honestly makes me feel naked. Ugh. I'm kind of like..this is happening already? Really? I haven't even hit 20 weeks. ha. 

Also, last but not least, YES I have felt the baby move :) 

Names- we have no idea. Naming a third baby in the same sex is pretty difficult!!
Any suggestions??! 

Weight wise I'm still hovering around 11 or 12 lb weight gain! 

Photo Shoot

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So..truth be told I'm gonna be blitzing your timeline on insta over the next month or so with my shoot that I did when I was about 6 weeks pregnant. Even though I was already pregnant...I am so dang PROUD of the photos (and thanks to my girl Kristy for her awesome work during the shoot). Its funny how in the moment you're always criticizing yourself and thinking "I'm not enough"...but I look back on the photos and I feel this overwhelming sense of pride- for achieving a goal, for getting a piece of me back ((even if it was for only a month or so lol)), for following through with something I wanted to so badly, for the sacrifice and discipline. For fighting through the moments of doubt, moments of hard, hard mommin'. Moments of looking at myself and not even recognizing who that was in the mirror, but believing if I persisted it would lead me to my goal. 

So...this is just a reminder to all of us-its HUMAN NATURE to always want more. Of course I could be more "fit" looking in those photos. And now, My baby bump could be smaller and so could my ass. But its OKAY. I am enough...and so are you. And if you have that yearning for more...go for it. But still respect the hell out of yourself and your body in your current state! 

 

Recipe: Ground Turkey Fajita Bowl

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Okay..even though my nutrition has been not quite as disciplined as I normally would be, I am still loving some healthy meals and wanted to share this awesome meal that is not only healthy, but EASY and FAST!! This has been on our weekly meal plan every. single. dang. week. 

Things I love about this recipe- awesome flavor, quick and easy, no cutting of meat (ground turkey #ftw!!), you can buy most of these ingredients pre-cut if you don't have time to prepare (or lets be honest don't feel like it ha) , its lower carb, and you don't need to know how to cook to make this!! 

Ingredients:

Green, Orange, Yellow Pepper Sliced
1 small onion sliced
1 Poblano Pepper sliced
Mushrooms (optional)
Simply Organic Fajita Simmer Sauce
Lettuce (cut)
1 Avocado pitted and sliced
1 lb Ground Turkey
 

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Directions: 
1. Slice Onion, Peppers. Cut mushrooms if already not sliced. Heat oil in pan. Warm onion, until starting to brown. Add mushrooms, brown. Add peppers. Sautee for 4-5 minutes until softened. 

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2. Remove vegetables from skillet. Add oil if pan is dry. Cook turkey. While turkey is cooking, slice lettuce and prepare avocado as a garnish. 

Ground turkey cooking...above is the boys fajita that we made for them for dinner!

Ground turkey cooking...above is the boys fajita that we made for them for dinner!

3. When turkey is cooked, add Fajita sauce. Add vegetables. Stir an cook for 3-5 minutes. Let cool. Place in bowl with salad and avocado. Enjoy! 

Hope you guys all give this one a try! Have a great weekend! 

xo

Alex

 

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Family friendly Breakfast & 16 Weeks Bumpdate

August 10, 2018

Happy Friday! I'm rocking in today at 4 months pregnant...I can't believe it! Hope you all have some fun plans for this summer weekend :) 

Guilt free Family friendly Breakfast:

I wanted to share with all of you an awesome breakfast that is great for the whole family! I know that sometimes it is such a struggle to make only ONE meal for the whole family..especially when you are trying to eat healthy ((hello fellow moms of picky eaters!)).

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Introducing...Kodiak Cake Buttermilk Pancakes. The macros (Protein, fat, carbs) on these bad boys are AWESOME, and they taste great. Our boys love them and we usually top them with syrup or honey for the kids. Right now ((because I'm a little bit of IDGAF about nutrition sometimes ha)) I usually top mine with syrup too haha #pregnancyprobs. A healthier more clean option would be to top with either Walden farms sugar free syrup ( I haven't tried, I've seen a lot of people use though) or a nut butter- Peanut butter, almond butter, etc. 

These are literally IDIOT proof to cook (I am a decent cook but for some reason pancakes aren't on the top of my list of great meals I can cook), and you can play up the protein content with adding milk and egg. YES- that means the mixture needs NOTHING else. So, those days that you have nothing left in the house (read: no eggs), you can still make these suckers. 

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I get mine at Wegmans but I'm sure you can snag them online. 

BumpDate: 

16 weeks pregnant! Boom! Another month and we will be halfway there. I've had a killer week of workouts and can't wait to have a day off tomorrow and rest my body! Weight gain is staying steady at 9 pounds. I have my anatomy scan scheduled in a few weeks before we go out of town, so fingers crossed everything is okay. I've started to stock up on maternity basics (short sleeve and long sleeve tees, leggings, etc.) for the upcoming months. By mid September I think I'll be hard pressed to find too much of my closet that fits properly! Ha! I'll be doing a post on my maternity must haves and brands I love for fit, comfort, and quality so keep an eye out for that! 

Hope you all have a great weekend! xo

Alex

 

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    • Jan 3, 2019 Running while Pregnant: My journey & tips for the Pregnant Runner Jan 3, 2019
    • Sep 14, 2018 Pregnancy workouts & The Ten Minute Rule Sep 14, 2018
    • Jul 3, 2018 Transformation Tuesday Jul 3, 2018
    • Sep 1, 2017 Friday Free For All Sep 1, 2017
    • Mar 4, 2016 No Gym Necessary Workout Mar 4, 2016
  • Nutrition 51
    • Mar 30, 2022 Hu Kitchen: The Natural Way to Snack (and the yummiest Chocolate chips!) Mar 30, 2022
    • Mar 23, 2022 How I’ve leaned out: The ins and outs of my nutrition Mar 23, 2022
    • Nov 17, 2021 Talking Collagen: Live Conscious Collagen Peptides Nov 17, 2021
    • Apr 7, 2021 My go-to electrolyte drink: Ultima Replenisher Apr 7, 2021
    • Mar 12, 2021 Fun Finds for March: National Nutrition Month! Mar 12, 2021
    • Jan 14, 2021 Tortellini Chicken Soup Jan 14, 2021
    • Dec 22, 2020 Guilt Free Dessert: Keto Pint Dec 22, 2020
    • Nov 25, 2020 Nutrition Tips for Thanksgiving... Nov 25, 2020
    • Nov 18, 2020 How to Combat Holiday Weight Gain Nov 18, 2020
    • Oct 19, 2020 6 things to do when weight loss has stalled Oct 19, 2020
    • Sep 3, 2020 Favorite Fall Foods Sep 3, 2020
    • Aug 27, 2020 Talking Snacks: Nature Valley Packed Sustained Energy Bars Aug 27, 2020
    • May 18, 2020 Monday Meal Plan: My favorite snacks May 18, 2020
    • May 6, 2020 Breastfeeding: How I keep my supply up while working out & getting fit May 6, 2020
    • Apr 9, 2020 Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe Apr 9, 2020
    • Mar 2, 2020 Monday Meal Plan: Healthy Chicken Parm Mar 2, 2020
    • Feb 10, 2020 Meal Plan Monday: Chicken Piccata Feb 10, 2020
    • Feb 3, 2020 Fast Shrimp Paella Feb 3, 2020
    • Jan 27, 2020 Meal Plan Monday: Peanut Tofu Rice Bowl with Avocado Jan 27, 2020
    • Nov 11, 2019 Monday Meal Plan: Turkey Bolognese Nov 11, 2019
    • Oct 28, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: Chicken Tetrazzini Oct 28, 2019
    • Oct 7, 2019 Monday Meal Plan: Apple Pie Recipe Oct 7, 2019
    • Aug 9, 2019 6 Months Postpartum: The Body & FASTer WAY to Fat Loss Results & Review! Aug 9, 2019
    • Aug 5, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: Stir Fried Pork with Vegetables Aug 5, 2019
    • Jun 10, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: Sesame Chicken Stir Fry Jun 10, 2019
    • Jun 2, 2019 4 Months Postpartum: The Body Jun 2, 2019
    • Mar 23, 2019 2 Months Postpartum: The Body Mar 23, 2019
    • Mar 11, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: 3/11/19 Mar 11, 2019
    • Feb 1, 2019 Week 2 Postpartum: The Body & Fitness Feb 1, 2019
    • Jan 28, 2019 Meal Plan Monday: Homemade Chicken Nuggets Jan 28, 2019
    • Jan 10, 2019 My Diet/ Nutrition while Pregnant Jan 10, 2019
    • Nov 29, 2018 Fast & Easy Family Friendly Recipe: Turkey Pepperoni Chicken Nov 29, 2018
    • Nov 20, 2018 Appetizer 101: Rustic Guacamole Nov 20, 2018
    • Oct 22, 2018 Make your own Panera Bread: Family friendly Chicken Avo Panini Oct 22, 2018
    • Aug 17, 2018 Friday Flow: 17 weeks & Our Go-to Recipe Aug 17, 2018
    • Aug 10, 2018 Family friendly Breakfast & 16 Weeks Bumpdate Aug 10, 2018
    • May 7, 2018 Monday Meal Plan: Breakfast May 7, 2018
    • Apr 23, 2018 Meal Plan Monday & snacks I'm loving Apr 23, 2018
    • Apr 16, 2018 Meal Plan Monday #2: No Bean Chili Apr 16, 2018
    • Apr 9, 2018 MealPlan Monday: The best healthy Sweet Potato fries Apr 9, 2018
    • Apr 5, 2018 5 Tips for for better Fitness/Wellness Apr 5, 2018
    • Nov 17, 2017 30 minute meal: Chicken Arugula Salad Nov 17, 2017
    • Sep 8, 2017 Friday Free For All Sep 8, 2017
    • Sep 1, 2017 Friday Free For All Sep 1, 2017
    • Jun 1, 2017 Thursday Thoughts 6/1/17 Jun 1, 2017
    • Oct 1, 2016 A 'lighter' lasagna Oct 1, 2016
    • May 19, 2016 Easy Chicken Bake May 19, 2016
    • Apr 26, 2016 Hot Chicken Recipe: The healthy alternative to Chicken Wings Apr 26, 2016
    • Mar 12, 2016 Burrito Bowl...made at home! Mar 12, 2016
    • Feb 16, 2016 "Eat Clean" Turkey Bolognase Feb 16, 2016
    • Feb 14, 2016 Mediterranean Pita Feb 14, 2016
  • Pregnancy 18
    • Jan 21, 2021 Mira Fertility Tracker Review Jan 21, 2021
    • May 6, 2020 Breastfeeding: How I keep my supply up while working out & getting fit May 6, 2020
    • Mar 15, 2019 Birth Plans & What I wish I knew about C-Sections Mar 15, 2019
    • Feb 14, 2019 Pregnancy Workout Series #3: Strength Training Feb 14, 2019
    • Feb 7, 2019 3 weeks Postpartum Thoughts & My #1 PP Must Have Feb 7, 2019
    • Feb 1, 2019 Week 2 Postpartum: The Body & Fitness Feb 1, 2019
    • Jan 21, 2019 Pregnancy Fitness #2: Swimming/Aqua Jogging Jan 21, 2019
    • Jan 15, 2019 What I packed: Hospital Bag for Baby #3! Jan 15, 2019
    • Jan 12, 2019 Change, 38 weeks Pregnant & Saturday Spotlight Jan 12, 2019
    • Jan 10, 2019 My Diet/ Nutrition while Pregnant Jan 10, 2019
    • Jan 8, 2019 Tips for Surviving pregnancy with littles Jan 8, 2019
    • Sep 14, 2018 Pregnancy workouts & The Ten Minute Rule Sep 14, 2018
    • Aug 24, 2018 18 Weeks & Friday Fashion Aug 24, 2018
    • Aug 17, 2018 Friday Flow: 17 weeks & Our Go-to Recipe Aug 17, 2018
    • Aug 3, 2018 4 Tips to Survive the 1st Trimester and Stay Active! Aug 3, 2018
    • Jul 24, 2018 I guess 3 was meant to be....{{Pregnancy thoughts}} Jul 24, 2018
    • Sep 17, 2016 36 weeks.. Sep 17, 2016
    • Aug 1, 2016 Bye Bye Second Tri... Aug 1, 2016
  • Travel 7
    • Sep 12, 2022 Family Travel: Our stay at Marriott Clearwater Sandkey Sep 12, 2022
    • Mar 17, 2022 Experience Sandestin: Our family trip to the Emerald Coast at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort Mar 17, 2022
    • Mar 15, 2022 Travel Series #1: How we fly affordably as a family Mar 15, 2022
    • Dec 23, 2021 Doing Disney: Hacks, Fashion & More! Dec 23, 2021
    • Nov 10, 2018 Peanut Butter Blondie's NYC Travel Guide Nov 10, 2018
    • Oct 18, 2018 Paris Babymoon! Oct 18, 2018
    • Sep 18, 2018 Hawaii Vacation P1: #whatiwore Sep 18, 2018
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    • Dec 16, 2022 Give the Gift of Dynacraft Bicycles this holiday season! Dec 16, 2022
    • Jun 2, 2022 Jumping into summer with ACON Trampolines   Jun 2, 2022
    • Dec 23, 2021 Doing Disney: Hacks, Fashion & More! Dec 23, 2021
    • Oct 8, 2021 Swinging into Fall with Microban 24 Oct 8, 2021
    • Aug 20, 2021 Kids Back to School 2021 Essentials Aug 20, 2021
    • May 20, 2021 Child Proof Hacks & The Door Guardian May 20, 2021
    • Feb 23, 2021 Top 10 Mom Hacks & talking Triple Paste Diaper Cream Feb 23, 2021
    • Feb 15, 2021 BLAST OFF WITH NY’S 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM DIRECT PLAN Feb 15, 2021
    • Jan 29, 2021 Kids Nutrition Spotlight : Arnold Organic White made with Whole Wheat Bread Jan 29, 2021
    • Jan 21, 2021 Mira Fertility Tracker Review Jan 21, 2021
    • Jan 19, 2021 Goldfish Swim School Review: This past years progress & Water Safety Jan 19, 2021
    • Dec 18, 2020 Preschooler Gift Guide! Dec 18, 2020
    • Dec 16, 2020 Toddler Gift Guide Dec 16, 2020
    • Oct 7, 2020 Its October: Fall decor Oct 7, 2020
    • Sep 29, 2020 Learning to Swim with Goldfish Swim School! Sep 29, 2020
    • Sep 27, 2020 8 things to do on Sunday for a better week! Sep 27, 2020
    • Aug 27, 2020 Talking Snacks: Nature Valley Packed Sustained Energy Bars Aug 27, 2020
    • May 6, 2020 Breastfeeding: How I keep my supply up while working out & getting fit May 6, 2020
    • Apr 25, 2020 PBB's Mother's Day Gift Guide! Apr 25, 2020
    • Apr 15, 2020 How I'm getting through Quarantine Life with 3 Boys 5 & under Apr 15, 2020
    • Mar 29, 2020 Social Distancing: 10 ways I'm handling it & My quarantine essentials Mar 29, 2020
    • Mar 21, 2020 50 things to do with Kids & my Amazon Faves Mar 21, 2020
    • Feb 11, 2020 100 Days of school....by a rookie Kindergarten Mom Feb 11, 2020
    • Jan 21, 2020 Goldfish Swim School Review: My thoughts Jan 21, 2020
    • Jan 16, 2020 And just like that, he's One. A letter to my last baby...... Jan 16, 2020
    • Jan 15, 2020 2020: Words of the year Jan 15, 2020
    • Dec 13, 2019 Our yearly tradition: Picture Christmas cards with Basic Invite Dec 13, 2019
    • Dec 9, 2019 Gift Guide #1: ETSY Dec 9, 2019
    • Oct 30, 2019 9 Month Baby: Sleep, Nursing, Food & Routine! Oct 30, 2019
    • Oct 1, 2019 Fall Bucket List Oct 1, 2019
    • Jul 25, 2019 6 Months Baby: Schedule, Sleep & Favorites! Jul 25, 2019
    • Jun 2, 2019 4 Months Postpartum: The Body Jun 2, 2019
    • May 21, 2019 The Willow Pump Review May 21, 2019
    • May 16, 2019 4 Month Sammy: Favorites, Sleep & Routine May 16, 2019
    • May 14, 2019 My Three Sons: The Transition from Two--> Three Kids May 14, 2019
    • May 5, 2019 Motherhood: 6 Ways its Changed Me & My Mothers Day Gift Guide May 5, 2019
    • Apr 27, 2019 3 Months Postpartum: the Body Apr 27, 2019
    • Apr 18, 2019 Last Minute Easter Basket Finds Apr 18, 2019
    • Apr 17, 2019 3 months old: Sleep, Favorites, & Routine Apr 17, 2019
    • Apr 11, 2019 The 4th Trimester Series #1: Fashion after the bump Apr 11, 2019
    • Mar 23, 2019 2 Months Postpartum: The Body Mar 23, 2019
    • Mar 19, 2019 2 Months: All about Baby, Sleep & Routine Mar 19, 2019
    • Mar 15, 2019 Birth Plans & What I wish I knew about C-Sections Mar 15, 2019
    • Feb 16, 2019 1 Month Old & 1 Month Baby Picks Feb 16, 2019
    • Feb 11, 2019 -Last Minute Valentines Day Gifts for Kids- Feb 11, 2019
    • Feb 7, 2019 3 weeks Postpartum Thoughts & My #1 PP Must Have Feb 7, 2019
    • Jan 23, 2019 Week 1 Postpartum & 10 Hacks to surviving the first week PP Jan 23, 2019
    • Jan 15, 2019 What I packed: Hospital Bag for Baby #3! Jan 15, 2019
    • Jan 12, 2019 Change, 38 weeks Pregnant & Saturday Spotlight Jan 12, 2019
    • Jan 8, 2019 Tips for Surviving pregnancy with littles Jan 8, 2019
    • Jan 3, 2019 Running while Pregnant: My journey & tips for the Pregnant Runner Jan 3, 2019
    • Dec 15, 2018 Peanut Butter Blondie's Maternity Favorites! Dec 15, 2018
    • Aug 10, 2018 Family friendly Breakfast & 16 Weeks Bumpdate Aug 10, 2018
    • May 2, 2018 3 things I love about being a Mom & Gift Ideas for your Mom May 2, 2018
    • Mar 30, 2018 Documenting the lasts....Weaning Mar 30, 2018
    • Mar 21, 2018 Easter Basket Ideas Mar 21, 2018
    • Jan 1, 2018 2018: Don't wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect Jan 1, 2018
    • Nov 1, 2017 Doing Disney with Toddlers Nov 1, 2017
    • Oct 20, 2017 Sebby's 1st Birthday Party/1 year update Oct 20, 2017
    • Oct 6, 2017 Birthday weekend & Helicopter Tour in NYC Oct 6, 2017
    • Sep 19, 2017 10/11 Month Sebby Sep 19, 2017
    • Aug 5, 2017 My review on: Ollie Gray Breastfeeding/Pumping Bra Aug 5, 2017
    • Jul 15, 2017 9 Month Sebby Jul 15, 2017
    • Jun 23, 2017 8 Month sebby Jun 23, 2017
    • Jun 15, 2017 Max's 3rd Birthday Party...and 6 tips for your first kiddo party Jun 15, 2017
    • May 25, 2017 Seven Month Sebby May 25, 2017
    • Apr 14, 2017 Six month sebby Apr 14, 2017
    • Feb 17, 2017 Our New Normal: 4 Months Feb 17, 2017
    • Dec 9, 2016 On the Clock: 2 Months Postpartum Dec 9, 2016
    • Nov 16, 2016 6 Weeks Postpartum..Life with Sebastian Nov 16, 2016
    • Aug 1, 2016 Bye Bye Second Tri... Aug 1, 2016
    • May 14, 2016 Weeks 17 & 18 Pregnancy Update: Nutrition & Workouts May 14, 2016
    • May 3, 2016 Pregnancy weeks 12-16: Our big scare May 3, 2016
    • Apr 23, 2016 Pregnancy Workouts/Update: Weeks 8-12 Apr 23, 2016
    • Apr 16, 2016 Another time around the sun: Pregnancy #2 Apr 16, 2016
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