Discover my top 10 picks for Fitness Apps and Platforms for the best home workouts!

What are my top 10 favourite workout brands? This post is NOT SPONSORED!

Here are some of my picks for post-workout fuel. Spoiler alert: it’s not ice cream.

Thank you to The Kaizen Canada team for supporting this 8-week journey with Kyle at SWAT Health.

5 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Fitness Journey After Baby … and then What to Do Next?

Read some of my favourite mother-daughter date ideas that you can do in my city! Plus, many of the ideas you’re about to read can be used for Mother/Son outings too! 

80% of the time I have breakfast on the go and it is usually a smoothie of some sort! We all know mornings can be pretty chaotic, so having simple smoothie recipes on hand makes life so much easier. You can blend, pour and take it out the door with you! I'll get right to the point and share my favourite (SUPER EASY) breakfast smoothies; hopefully they make your mornings less crazy too.

I’m slowly getting back to more regular activity since having my second baby and I have to admit, finding workout clothing for the nursing mother was not an easy task. As you might already know, it takes major skills to try and breastfeed in a regular sports bra after a Mommy & Baby fitness class. I was not up for that challenge. But I think the universe must’ve been listening because that’s when I was introduced to @Cadenshae. It’s the first active wear line made specifically for moms (by a mom) that’s not only functional, but fashionable too. I’ve shared the full low-down on the blog! If you’re a nursing active mama, you HAVE to check out this line. I’m officially obsessed! 

This is me 6 weeks postpartum. My body is softer and my skin is looser; sure, I'm excited to get back to my fitness routine, but I just made a beautiful little human which took 39 weeks to bake, so I'm in no rush whatsoever. Although this week my OB told me my "recovery was quick" and that I was allowed to get back to the gym, I am still following my own advice about taking it slow. Here are some tips to help you ease back into it too. 

Mamas, it’s official - we’ve just partnered with Pampers! There are so many reasons why I would consider us a ‘Pampers family’ from the get-go and it goes beyond just the diapers and wipes themselves. Read on to learn more about why we are so loyal to this brand!

I wasn’t going to write about this, but if you know me then you know that I’m a pretty sensitive person. So after getting hit from a bunch of trolls online recently I thought I should write a little something … 

It's true when they say parents have amnesia and forget the early stages of when they had a baby. I thought it would be a good idea to write this post and share a glimpse into our day so that I never forget it again. For you expecting mamas, this might help jog your memory too!

We opted to bank baby #2’s cord blood and cord tissue and to be honest, I really didn’t know much about the benefits of banking 5 years ago, which is why we hadn’t gone this route with Harper. However, this time around, Americord had recently launched here in Canada and I was given the opportunity to have a more thorough discussion with experts at Americord about the benefits. As a result, there was no doubt in my mind than to say YES to cord blood and tissue banking. Read on to learn more about why we made this choice.

There’s still a lot of stigma around chiropractic care during pregnancy, so that’s exactly why I’m writing this post. I wanted to share my positive experience, but also share Dr. Aliya’s answers to some frequently asked questions about receiving chiro care during pregnancy. I’m sure you have had some of these questions yourself and hopefully after reading this you will have some reassurance!

Resolutions are in full swing and I’m sure getting into optimal shape is a priority for you. But there’s also no better time to shape up your sleep routine and improve your energy levels too! Read my tips to help you up your sleep and energy game; plus I’ve partnered with Jamieson Canada to help shed some light on the benefits of Vitamin B12 and Melatonin and how these two supplements can support this goal. Please note that melatonin should NOT be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding and you should always consult your healthcare provider prior to taking B12 and/or melatonin. 

Read some of the most common health and fitness related New Year’s resolutions and how you can take them from shabby to successful just by making a few minor tweaks!

I love the holidays, but sometimes it can be challenging to keep fitness goals in check. Staying active during this season is the best way to keep off that “festive 15”. My mini is one to be up for any kind of outdoor play despite the weather and I’m usually the one to opt for an indoor sweat session instead. I’ve teamed up with Sport Chek to share some quick tips to help you look and feel your best this holiday season (all while staying on track with your fitness). 

It's true, we're expecting #2! I wasn't planning on sharing the full story of our journey to getting pregnant, but I realize now that talking and writing about it has a way of helping me heal and become stronger too! 

She is jumping for joy about being a big sister! I'm equally as thrilled, but jumping isn't exactly one of the exercises I'm doing right now. Read more on my fave prenatal moves.

This post is dedicated to all the mamas who hit the gym – even if it’s for a quick 30 minutes. Get a little sneak peek of what my typical gym routine might look like!