What Demi Moore and Linda Hamilton taught me about loving my Mom Bod.
So, I am heading home to my Dudes on an airplane after my Tulum ‘incident’ (read all about that HERE) and I am thinking all about society’s role in Body Positivity and the role it plays in Mamas loving their Mom Bod. I decide to put on the movie GI Jane,...
What Tulum Taught Me About Loving My Mom Bod.
“But your face is so pretty! Like, you are really gorgeous. I mean, you clearly have a 'Mom Bod', but you can work on that. Your face really is gorgeous.”The scene?Tulum. Mexico. At an 'exclusive' beach party. I had just BOLTED from being in a group...
My (SUPER HARD) lesson in putting my own oxygen mask on first.
*Bare with me. This is a long one. But an important one.* ***Steps onto her soapbox. Clears her throat.*** The medical system is failing women left, right, and centre. Over and over and over again. Medical advancement on Women's health is slow going (I feel in...
Why it is never, ever, EVER ok to comment on a Woman’s body.
About 4 months ago I was diagnosed with PCOS, Adenomyosis, and Liver Disease. It was a lot to process and a lot of 'solutions' were thrown my way...One being a hysterectomy. At the age of 35. Big nope. So in my own research (because the internet is a...
What failing (HARD) on a volcano in Guatemala taught me about wanting my pre-baby body back. A picturebook story.
What failing (HARD) on a volcano in Guatemala taught me about wanting my pre-baby body back. A picturebook story. To say I was adventurous in my 20's may be a slight understatement. I was an adrenaline junkie. I gave my Father regular heart attacks (figuratively...my...
Body Diversity And My Personal Struggle With Body Image
"Your body isn't wrong. The clothing industry is." NOTE: I sent this email out to my Baby Mama Smackdown group and it brought up some amazing discussions so I thought it was really important to share here as well....
Two stories. One Point. (Before and After pics)
Two stories. One point. I remember the first time someone called me fat. Ok, in his defence, he called me "chubby" but I heard "fat". I was 22 and was taking a on-camera class from a legendary film acting teacher. I adored him and his methods. And I felt VERY...
Why I quit my cleanse and why you should too.
Why I quit my cleanse and why you should too. I am typically an all-or-nothing type of lady. When I do something, I go for it. And I am not normally a quitter. I would ROCK Survivor! But in the past 2 months, I have quit two separate cleanses. Yup. Two. Totally...
There is no Golden Ticket. A little (Tough) Love Letter.
There is no Golden Ticket. A little (Tough) Love Letter. It happens every so often. A Mama emails me and confesses that she doesn't think my classes are working for her because she hasn't lost the 'baby weight' yet. She loves me but the number on the scale isn't...
My personal battle with Postpartum anxiety.
My personal battle with Postpartum anxiety. I had always been a bit of a worrier. I could imagine a worst-case scenario with the best of them. But I remember this moving up a notch when I became pregnant. I thought it was just part and parcel to having child....
“ALL OF THE GREEN THINGS” SMOOTHIE!
"ALL OF THE GREEN THINGS" SMOOTHIE! I love me a good smoothie. Super easy to throw together and super easy to eat on the go (when Daycare drop-off isn't going quite as planned...). And it is also one of the only ways I can get my little dude to eat vegetables......
My very own 12 week smackdown!
This Mama is giving herself a 12 week smackdown. First off, thank you thank you thank you for your outpouring of kind words and encouragement, all your "Shares", your "Me too!" responses, and your "Thank you for sharing!"s after last week's post. I was so overwhelmed...
My husband asked me if we could talk….
My husband asked me if we could talk.... Last week was my 3rd wedding anniversary. 3 years ago me and the love of my life said "I do" on the sandy beach of Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba, in front of 25 of our closest family and friends. It was pure magic. Cut back to the...
What’s your excuse? Why excuses are valid and why choices are more important.
What's your excuse? Why excuses are valid and why choices are more important. I'm not sure how many of you Mamas have followed the controversy that happened around a fit Mom in the States who posted pics of her incredibly fit post-baby body with the headline...
Water Water Everywhere!
Drink your water! I know this is not new information but it is uber important. Water is the most important of all the important things. Important! Did you know that 75% of the North American population is chronically dehydrated? Chronically! And Mamas are...
Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) How to find out if you have it and what to do about it.
Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) How to find out if you have it and what to do about it. Diastasis Recti is a relatively common issue that plagues Mamas after having babies. It becomes more and more prevalent the more babies you have. Diastasis Recti is...
Why I start every day with warm water and lemon. And why you should too.
Why I start every day with warm water and lemon. And why you should too. Every single ailment that the body has, can be alleviated through the digestion system. The balance of good bacteria and proper elimination (pooping!) can heal so many chronic illnesses that...
The Body I Live In.
The body I live in. I don't remember having body shame. I guess this makes me lucky? I, honestly, don't remember being made fun of for my body or shape or feeling shame or trying to cover up or even overexpose for that matter. Until I had a kid. I wake up every...
Your bod ain’t nothin’ without your brain.
Part 5 of 5 of the Mummy Tummy Solution. (Click for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4) I don't know if you know this but babies are stressful. "WHAAAAAATTT!?!?!", you say. Yup. Cute, snuggly, laughing, stress-inducing poop and puke machines. The problem? Stress is...
When SLEEP becomes a 4-letter word.
(Part 4 of the Mummy Tummy Solution - Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.) When I was pregnant with the little dude I remember so many people telling me to "get my sleep now". This was probably the most frustrating thing anyone could say to me because once I hit the 34...