Stretching versus foam rolling. Which is best to relieve soreness and help with mobility? You may have noticed that I don’t include stretching before SLAM workouts. This is intentional. Studies have actually found that stretching prior to a workout generates less muscle force. Instead, I take you through a dynamic warm up that preps the […]
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MOM STRONG: Member Feature
RACHEL SAVAGE This woman is a pure warrior. At not-quite 24 Rachel had three strokes. Misdiagnosed as food poisoning, the damage to her brain was substantial. Doctors said she shouldn’t be alive. Rachel rebuilt her strength through sheer will and grit. With many months of rehab, she was able to walk, talk, and feed herself […]
What is diastasis recti and how to PROPERLY check for it!
Have you ever noticed a ridge or coning of your belly when you sit up? Lost all the “baby weight” but still feel like you have a pooch? Does your core just not feel strong and stable? It could be diastasis recti–a very prevalent condition that many women experience postpartum. Let’s talk about what exactly […]
Healthy and Easy OAT MILK!!
About freaking time. I know. I know. I’ve been talking about this oat milk recipe for quite some time, but I was so busy writing the Power Pregnancy program that I didn’t get to this until now. Before I dive into the recipe, we need to talk about some important tips. While this recipe is […]
Healthy 4 Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars!
HEALTHY 4 INGREDIENT, NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS AKA–The only food I’m currently consuming with all this stress. These are vegan, gluten free, and so stinking easy to make! You can also make them keto or paleo if you sub the oat flour with almond or coconut flour. You do you, boo! I don’t share a whole lot […]
Fugly Fit Food: Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
Hot off the press! Fugly Fit Food Fridays! I even added a funky music track to the background to get you in the mood. I’ve been wanting to share more recipes and nutrition tips, because, well, food is life. The thing is…I literally have zero artistic abilities and this includes food photography. You know what […]
Healthy, Cold-Fighting Strawberry Lemonade
My twins have colds. Total bummer. I know. Healthy Strawberry Lemonade, adapted from Elana’s Pantry, is my go-to remedy. Think lemonade isn’t a good winter drink? Think again. The lemon juice is loaded with vitamin c, provides numerous cleansing properties, and is soothing on a sore throat. The honey also helps to soothe that throat, and contains antioxidant, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties […]
Zucchini Primavera with Greek Yogurt Lemon Alfredo Sauce
I go through phases where I hate cooking. Nothing sounds good. I hate that I have to cook a bazillion meals every day…all the time. First-world problems…I know! Today I felt like I got my cooking mojo back. This recipe was the perfect combination of refreshing and rich. I am working on my next What’s […]
Taco Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Bell Peppers
There are three ways to get your kids to eat healthy shit. They just do it. If this is the case, you are likely a fictional character from a children’s book. If it is your only child, you may brag about it to all your mom friends as their indignent kids proclaim, “I don’t yike it.” I […]
Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf
I was really hungry last night after my son’s taekwondo practice. I wanted to eat as soon as we walked in, but I needed to take a picture of this loaf-y meat before chowing, that way I could share the love. As I’m holding my plate under a lamp and begrudgingly snapping the photo with […]