I’m so excited to have my pal Rachel from Daily Routine Fitness here again for the second fitness post of the three-part series, and one of my FAVOURITES: upper body workouts! Let’s face it, us moms get a killer workout naturally from carrying around our babes (hi biceps!), but speaking from personal experience, it also…
Post-Baby Workout: Rebuilding Those Abs!
I’m so thrilled to bring this work out series to you with my dear friend and personal trainer Rachel Doell from Daily Routine Fitness. I’ve known Rachel for a few years now, and clearly remember the first day we met (she did a personal training session for Jillian and I). Her beautiful positive energy is…
Baby Food 101
As a dietitian and hard-core lover of food, I was so excited when the time came to introduce solid food to our little guy Max! It’s such a huge milestone in a baby’s development, which can be really fun but also a bit nerve racking. I can see how parents can get overwhelmed, there are…
Breastfeeding: Nutrition Tips & Essentials
Breastfeeding. I can’t believe that the most natural thing a woman can do can also be SO incredibly challenging! Don’t get me wrong, I am such a huge proponent of breastfeeding, there is zero argument that it is the absolute best thing for both mom and babe for so many reasons. The feeling that you…
Fit Mom Snack Guide
Snacking. Let’s face it, the humble snack has gotten a bad rap. Visions of late nights on the couch cuddled up to a tub of ice cream or a bag of potato chips seem to come to mind for many when you mention the word ‘snack’. And there’s some truth to this: poor snacking choices…
Eating for Two
So, you’re expecting a baby? Congratulations! There is truly no greater joy than being a parent, get ready for your heart to burst with love! But before you reach for that pint of ice cream, read this post. The notion of ‘eating for two’ isn’t quite as it sounds.
6 Ways to Stay Healthy & Active with Kids!
Staying healthy and active during the winter with kids isn’t the easiest thing to do. It’s cold outside and that couch is looking pretty darned inviting, right? As tempting as this may seem, it’s so important to keep our bodies moving in any season to help boost our mood and immune system, get a better…