One of the main reasons women experience intense ab separation postpartum is because they DIDN’T work their core while pregnant out of fear or because they were told not to. Maintaining core strength and engagement during pregnancy helps to prevent intense ab separation, makes recovery postpartum easier and helps with PP functionality (think - carrying a heavy baby around all day).
Read MoreSomething that’s important to understand is that our rectus abdominals have always been separated. By understanding how to cultivate a mind-body connection, use specific breathing techniques and properly engage the core, these every day movements will have little to no impact on the connective tissue, having us with less severe ab separation that’s much easier to heal PP.
Read MoreI initially created this routine for breastfeeding moms, but as I thought about it I realized it applies to everyone. These stretches are meant to help open the chest and shoulders and provide mobility in the back.
Read MoreThese are some of my favorite newborn/infant baby products that I’ve used so far.
Read MoreHere are 10 of my most used newborn and infant products so far. I will also share a post with larger items soon!
Read MoreI know that every one has a different experience, and some people might not be able to breast feed or decide not to for their own reasons. There’s zero judgement here, but for those Mama’s looking for products to help make breastfeeding a bit easier, this post is for you.
Read MoreThe past month has been nothing short of magical. I’m completely exhausted, but also feel like I’m totally in my element. I feel more like myself physically and mentally every day.
Read MorePostpartum can be uncomfortable, regardless of what type of birth experience you had. Over the last few weeks I’ve learned that comfort is a must and also totally realistic when you’re home all day with a baby getting peed and spit up on. Here are my 5 Must Have Postpartum Clothing Items:
Read MoreI am the luckiest woman in the world and I feel grateful to have a beautiful, healthy baby boy. Roca’s birth experience was basically everything I knew I wanted to avoid (if I had the option).
Read MoreA lot has happened since the last time I wrote a blog post. Both in the world and in my personal life!
We went through a pandemic, which affected everyone in the world a different way. It's pretty crazy to think that we were all experiencing this terrifying situation at the same time.
Read MoreI’m sure you’ve heard the buzz around Intermittent Fasting recently. And with so much information out there, sometimes it can be difficult to weed out the noise. If you’re interested in learning more about Intermittent Fasting (IF), here’s some info:
Read MoreAre you an inflexible yogi? Same. Here are four tips to increase your flexibility.
Read MoreMotivation. Such a sneaky little word. One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “How do you always stay so motivated to workout and eat healthy??”
Read MoreEach time I return from traveling I feel like I leave a part of myself behind and gain a better understanding of the world and of myself. There’s something extremely valuable about experiencing how people in other parts of the world live, and realizing that it can be so vastly different but also, in so many ways, exactly the same.
Read MoreI always recommend my clients stretch in the morning and night - even if it’s only for 5-10 minutes - to help maintain a mobile and flexible bod. However, I constantly get asked what type of stretching should be done before and after a workout.
Read MoreMy hair is one of my favorite assets. I've spent a lot of time and money keeping it healthy and long, even when I went from black to blonde. So you bet your ass I've figured out some tips to keep it as healthy as possible…
Read MoreIt’s story time, and this is a good one. When did having more THINGS start to mean someone is more important, has more power or can be demeaning towards another person?
Read MoreI live in a really beautiful place. So it takes something spectacular for me to be in awe. While in Maui, I found myself stopping to look around and comment on the beauty at least 15 times per day. And I am not exaggerating. The beaches, the plants, the palm trees, the sunsets - everything is gorgeous.
Read MoreOne of my favorite things about living in Los Angeles is the variety of outdoor activities that are available. I can be hiking in the mountains or in a canyon in the morning and hanging at the beach 20 minutes later. So naturally I was thrilled when Athleta came to me to test out their Train line of workout gear.
Read MoreMy favorite thing in the entire world is to travel, meet new people and see new places. Over the past few years I’ve learned how to work while traveling so I can continue to grow my business and experience new places along the way.
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