I WAS a health freak and perfectionist. As a former athlete, a personal trainer, and a Dietitian, I used to pride myself in being the epitome of health and sought out to make a career out of helping others achieve “optimal health.” The problem was, however, that I didn’t even know what the true meaning of “health” was for me, and I was actually very unhealthy for a very long time … That was until I became pregnant with my first child and my “perfect” world was thrown upside down (for the better) and I was smacked in the face with the undeniable truth behind the word “healthy.” If I haven’t lost your attention yet and you find yourself in a similar boat, read on to learn how my first pregnancy taught me the true meaning of health.
Healthy Pregnancy
Free Fitness Friday: Full Body Resistance Band Workout (prenatal approved)
Fitness, WorkoutCommentHappy Friday, fit friends! Here is another FUN and FAST workout for you to strengthen your full body in no time at all! The best part is that you don't need tons of fancy equipment or time to fit in a great workout with this Full Body Resistance Band Workout and it is easily modifiable for any fitness level and any stage in pregnancy!
Free Fitness Friday: Full Body Bosu Ball Circuit (Prenatal Approved)
Fitness, WorkoutCommentHappy Friday, fit friends! Here is another FUN and FAST workout for you to strengthen your full body in no time at all! The best part is that you don't need tons of fancy equipment or time to fit in a great workout with this Full Body Bosu Ball Circuit and it is easily modifiable for any fitness level and any stage in pregnancy!
Free Fitness Friday: Low Intensity Lower Body Workout (Second Trimester)
Workout, Fitness2 CommentsHappy Friday, fit friends! Here is another FUN and FAST workout for you to strengthen your lower body in no time at all! The best part is that you don't need tons of fancy equipment or time to fit in a great workout with this Low Intensity Lower Body Workout and it is easily modified for my pregnant momma's (second trimester). That's right, now that y'all know I am pregnant, you will be seeing more workouts that are easily modifiable for any fitness level and any stage in pregnancy!
Nutrients by the Alphabet: Iodine Health Benefits and Recipe
Nutrition, RecipeCommentYou have probably heard of Iodine in salt, but did you know that it is one of the body’s vital nutrients? Many adults don’t consume enough Iodine and therefor suffer from a disorder called Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD). Read on to learn about why Iodine is so important for your health and easy ways to increase your Iodine intake in a tasty way!