All posts tagged: #PrenatalFitness

STRONG LIKE MOMMY

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#StrongLikeMommy has begun with an e-book, but we are so much more than that. As our children grow up, we should never lose the drive to continue getting stronger and learning even more about how to live a healthier lifestyle. As strong mommies, it’s our responsibility to set an example of how to get more out of our lives, and the only way to do that is to lead by example. I cannot wait to share my #Postnatal e-book along with more of my journey as a new mommy 🙂 Photo by Dave Laus and Liana Lauzon MUH by Valeria Nova and Florencia Taylor

Attention all Fitness Professionals!

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Register for the @canfitpro world fitness expo for some awesome fitness education, expo hall, and join me on Friday August 14 from 2:45-3:15 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Expo Hall Lecture Room. I will be presenting successful dieting and exercise strategies for both Prenatal and Postnatal women including common pregnancy symptoms and solutions, sample meal/supplement plans, sample exercise programs for pregnancy, and how to avoid/remedy “mommy tummy” (Diastasis Recti). Come out as I would love to see you at my #StrongLikeMommy session! Catch all the action at http://www.worldfitnessexpo.com #worldfitnessexpo #gofurther #InteractiveNutrition #TreadmillFactory #UnderArmourWomen.

STRONG LIKE MOMMY – Your guide to a healthy and fit pregnancy

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It’s here! It’s here, it’s here, it’s finally here!!! Along with the birth of my Baby Boy last week, I’m extremely excited to launch my Strong Like MOMMY Prenatal ebook which is a guide to a Healthy and Fit Pregnancy. The protocols in my ebook chronicle my own personal Prenatal journey along with a handful of my clients in their journey towards motherhood. Find out how these STRONG MOMMIES stayed health, happy, and fit along with their some of their secrets in getting their bodies back soon after delivery! – Eat clean and healthy meals which pack in the energy you need. – Postural and Flexibility Movements – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Training Programs – For more daily energy, a better sense of well being, much faster postpartum recovery. – Exercise Videos – How to stop “MommyTummy” – I’ll show you specific exercises you can perform to help control your MommyTummy. – Supplement Recommendations – Over 30 Recipes – And so much more! To purchase your STRONG LIKE MOMMY Prenatal ebook, head on over …

Goal setting with my Baby Bean…Like Mommy.

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Since it’s Social Media’s famous Throwback Thursday, I decided to go through some older photos and stumbled upon an image captured during a photo shoot I did with the incredible Paul Buceta (which actually wasn’t even that long ago but now feels like a lifetime ago with my growing belly). As I’m deep into the 2nd Trimester of my pregnancy, one of the most harrowing thoughts that can go through an expecting Mommy’s mind is “how do I get back into pre-baby shape?”. These thoughts are echoing through my mind more frequently but what’s keeping me grounded is the fact that I haven’t deviated from consistent exercise and keeping on top of the training program I designed for myself. Knowing that I’m going to meet the new love-of-my-life in a few more months gives me butterflies as my excitement grows by leaps and bounds almost hourly. I’m also starting to feel his little kicks and movements so my imagination of giving him kisses and snuggles is happening constantly. With fitness being such a major component …

EXERCISE AND PREGNANCY

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Whether it is from a friend or family member, I’m sure we’ve all heard the same thing before – to stop exercising and lifting weights because it is dangerous for a new Mommy and also dangerous for baby. Just to be clear, this is baloney. Of course we should always consult our doctor beforehand but if our focus is having a healthy pregnancy then there is no reason why we can’t exercise and lift weights. In fact there is enough research out there that shows Fit Mommies are in labour shorter, have less chance of preterm labour, have fewer complications, and much briefer hospital stays. A STRONG MOMMY also has more daily energy and a better sense of well being, much faster Post-Partum recovery, less discomfort in the pelvic area and back due to much better conditioned muscles, are less likely to have varicose veins due to better circulation, has less risk of excessive weight gain that can result in permanent stretch marks, and (very important to most) a quicker return to their pre-pregnancy weight. …

STRONG LIKE MOMMY – Exercise during the 1st and 2nd Trimester

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As I settle into the 2nd trimester of my pregnancy, my body is becoming accustomed to all of the changes that is happening inside of me. Even better, my Little Bean is starting to make an appearance pushing out my midsection and as I start to share all of these changes with my family, friends, and loved ones I am frequently asked – “Are you still working out?”. The answer is YES. Do I advocate exercise during pregnancy? The answer is also YES. Do I advise everyone to do the same exercises? That answer is NO. Please consult your doctor before engaging in anything strenuous especially during pregnancy but as a rule of thumb, if you were active before the baby then there isn’t any reason you should continue staying active during pregnancy. (In contrast, if you were inactive before your pregnancy it isn’t a good idea to all of a sudden get heavily involved in a disciplined training regimen of consistent and strenuous activity if your body wasn’t conditioned prior) Of course my training …

STRONG LIKE MOMMY Success Story – Andrea R.

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I work with a wide array of different clients in different stages in their lives and one my most enjoyable (and certainly most rewarding) is my Prenatal and Postnatal work with my STRONG GIRLS so I was happy to begin work with the beautiful Andrea R. and her first pregnancy. Andrea says, “When I first found out I was pregnant, I immediately signed on with, Coach JVB aka Jenny, my long time friend and world renowned wellness coach. Not being at my ideal weight pre-baby, I was nervous about overeating and gaining too much during my pregnancy. Jenny catered to my tired, changing body by making me a custom plan that was able to curb my cravings and keep my energy levels up. The fitness program was easy to follow and kept me feeling strong even on my weakest days. I gained a healthy 25 pounds during my pregnancy which I have been able to lose by following her post pregnancy regimen. As a breast feeding mother, I was nervous about not being able to …