How Exercise During Pregnancy Can Benefit Mom and Baby

How Exercise During Pregnancy Can Benefit Mom and Baby

Since day 1 baby CJ came out eyes wide open! He is ready to party at all times and we often joke that exercise may be the reason he is hyper-aware at such a young age. Throughout our nine months together I stuck to my regular fitness regimen and as things got bigger and rounder and weirder, I adapted my …

Work In Your Workout With Athleta

Work In Your Workout With Athleta

***This is a sponsored post brought you by Athleta. As always, all opinions are my own. People often ask me what a typical day in my life looks like and I always say that as a trainer, health coach and blogger, there is no typical day.  I can be hosting a Facebook Live with a health system, teaching a Barre …

5 Tips to Help You Feel Your Best When Exercise is NOT an Option

5 Tips to Help You Feel Your Best When Exercise is NOT an Option

I am about a week away from being cleared to start exercising again and to be honest, I am a bit nervous! This mom thing has been such a humbling experience and just when I think I have a minute to myself, babe needs to be changed, fed or cuddled. As most of you know, I crave movement and find …

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Breastfeeding Nutrition and the Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby

To round out National Breastfeeding Month, I wanted to share some great information on maintaining a nutritious diet and the benefits of breastfeeding! When I first started thinking about conceiving, I also started to think about “The Fourth Trimester”, AKA postpartum life and breastfeeding. Now that I am knees deep in it, I can tell you it is WAY HARDER …

Chicken Apple Sausage Potato Egg Casserole

Chicken Apple Sausage Potato Egg Casserole

In between all of the crazy that comes with earning “new mom” status, I am finding that family and friends visiting gives me some time to cook. Something that I already miss doing. Since I had extra hands around, I decided to whip up a quick egg casserole for my family to enjoy. Egg casseroles are something I often do …

Hypnobirth

TWF Hypnobirth Story: Welcome to the World Baby “CJ”

Well, guys, we made it out on the other side! Cory Michael Sinning Jr. AKA “Baby CJ” was born into the water on July 29, 2018 at 6:20 A.M, weighing 7 Lbs. 6 OZ. with a full head of jet black hair. I am not sure if his little combover is hereditary or just that mommy can’t help herself, but …

BaptistHealthy

Quinoa: Health Benefits and How to Cook it From #BaptistHealthy

I think I take for granted the fact that I love to cook and have the time do it these days, but for many, work and family make cooking elaborate meals difficult and simple, nutritious recipes that you can make ahead of time are the best! Quinoa is not only a trendy “grain”, but it is one with staying power. …

My Favorite Pregnancy Safe Skincare Products

My Favorite Pregnancy Skincare Products

*** If pregnant or breastfeeding, always consult with your physician before using a new product! All of these products were cleared by my doctor in the second trimester. While navigating this pregnancy has had its up’s and downs, I feel like I have tried to do my best to find balance. I still eat healthily, yet I give in to …

Roasted Fig Salad

Sweet, Salty, Crunchy Roasted Fig and Blue Cheese Salad

Lately, I have really been enjoying summer produce and taking time to cook meals for Cory and I as we soak up the last few weeks as a family of two. Anytime fig season rolls around, I always have to add them to everything. Why? Because fresh figs are delicious and chock full of fiber and nutrients. I will always …

Join us at the Amelia Island Wellness Festival 2018

Join us at the Amelia Island Wellness Festival 2018

Hi All! I am so excited to share that one of my first events back after baby boy will be the Amelia Island Wellness Festival; hosted at the stunning Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island from November 9-11. I will be teaching three Barre Flow classes and one informative Nutrition Luncheon. The Amelia Island Wellness Festival offers a weekend of wellness programming to help you emerge …

UPPAbaby

Happy Birth Month: Why We Chose the UPPAbaby Vista Stroller

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of UPPAbaby. The opinions and text are all mine. You guys, it’s happening, it’s all really happening! The nursery is ready, the car seat is installed, all the clothes are washed and we are patiently awaiting our little boy’s arrival. These past nine months have been fueled with questions, joy, …

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Last Minute buybuy BABY Essentials

*** This is a sponsored post brought to you by buybuy BABY. As always, all opinions are my own. You guys, I cannot believe we are in the month of July. JULY, the month that our baby is supposed to be here. I am about equal parts excited and freaked out as our delivery window approaches, but hey, he has …

Healthy Ways to Detox

8 Healthy Ways to Detox Without Crash Dieting

Detox and cleanse are two words I often hear and see in mainstream media. Beyonce’s infamous 21-day water cleanse to juice cleanses from popular juice bars promote weight loss and a healthier you! Those detox programs may work under special circumstances, but they can also be dangerous and extremely limiting. Personally, I much prefer a food detox or cleanse as …

Why Exercise Without a Healthy Diet Does NOT Work For Weight Loss

Why Exercise Without a Healthy Diet Does NOT Work For Weight Loss

I often hear people say that they spend hours in the gym or taking multiple classes at the studio, but they are not seeing results! The truth of the matter is you will be hardpressed to see any improvement or hit your weight loss goals without adjusting your diet. I rarely use the word diet because it makes one think of …