We're back to reality today after enjoying a ton of "active rest" over the long weekend! So I didn't actually get in any workouts the past couple of days, but we were definitely on the move!

Active rest involves replacing your formally planned workout with another, less intense form of exercise. Don't get this "rest" confused with sitting on the couch watching Netflix.

There are some common health and fitness myths that never seem to get old. One being that lifting weights will make you big. THIS IS A MYTH!

Fact: as women we really don’t have the testosterone to put on big and bulky muscle. So if you are avoiding the weights, think again. Resistance training will actually help you lose weight faster and probably keep it off in the long run.

As a mom of one I am still learning how to balance everything and I still get uptight when things go off schedule. I hear this becomes easier when baby #2 arrives (no, I’m not pregnant). Exercise has helped manage my stress and I laugh a lot more because of it. So this weekend, get moving wherever and whenever you can!

Did you know kissing can burn approximately 2-6 calories per minute? So go ahead and pucker up, mamas!

WOW! Cheyenne is a 23-year old mother of 2 who came to me after struggling with another program that had on her too little calories and not a lot of guidance. We won't get into a lot of detail about which program she was following, but what Cheyenne needed was a customized plan that made sense for her life ... and her life only! Together we explored the best choices and tools she needed to achieve the results she wanted before returning to work from mat leave.

Here is a glimpse of my Sunday morning as I hustle get a smoothie made and the little one is messing with the dishwater. A year ago this scenerio would've stressed me out, but now I wouldn't change my life for a second. Don't get me wrong, I still love a clean house and a morning routine (well any routine for that matter), but there is something beautiful about the chaos that my daughter creates in my life. I love it! 

#TBT to our last vacation ... wouldn't you agree that outdoor workouts are so much better with palm trees and ocean air!?!

It's Saturday and yes, I would usually make a healthier version of ice cream at home, but sometimes nothing ever beats the real thing!

It's been a long work week and I'm beat, but I was able to squeeze in a workout before heading home to be with the babes. I finished my session with a few kettlebell swings and some core work. Mommies, sometimes we just gotta do it!!

As mothers we are always on the go. We don’t stop. And even when we do, we are still constantly thinking of our to-do list.

Especially when it comes to getting results with working out and exercise, adequate levels of rest and sleep cannot be underestimated. Proper rest and recovery time helps to provide mental health, hormonal balance, and muscular recovery.

Vicki from Spoiled One Inc. is in the final stretch of her 30-Day No Tummy Mommy plan and has committed to her customized fitness and nutrition routine despite her insanely busy schedule co-managing her successful business and working full-time ... not to mention being a hands-on mom to her son Ethan.

The rain is not stopping in Toronto, so we have to take our cardio indoors! How is everyone staying active in this wet weather?

Today's routine was a 15-min HIIT followed by some stretching and core work. More to come on my blog about core rehab postpartum!

No Tummy is part of a fun project called #HelloSonnyAngel with some other incredible mompreneurs including, Mini Model Gallery, Bonjour Baby Baskets, Spoiled-One Inc., and Pixel Paper Hearts. 

A lot of moms have inquired about foam rollers and what to do and how to do it. If you haven't already got a foam roller, seriously consider it. They are relatively inexpensive and help to work out some impossible knots, as well as also being a good support for various exercises (including core exercises).

Stay hydrated today, mommies!

There are so many benefits to drinking water from flushing out toxins, improving skin's complexion to even supporting weight loss - so cheers to the weekend!

With exercise aside, even minor parenting tasks like carrying your diaper bag and running after your toddler can make your body stiff and achy. For this reason, the advantages of stretching range from improved posture to stress relief. 

We are back from vacation and we are BACK at it!! #RiseAndGrind

I like to change up the type of activity I do - from yoga to home workouts - but I do try and make it to the gym throughout the week. My love for fitness and health stemmed from lifting weights in the gym and it has remained a constant in my routine.

It's our last day in Mexico so we finished our morning jog climbing stairs; it is widely regarded as one of the most efficient and effective cardio and strength building workouts you can do. It's definitely not recommended for the little ones, but if you’re willing to put in the work, it provides the results! Better yet, moms can do this exercise at home! 

Her form is better than mine - so proud of my mini me! FORM IS EVERYTHING!!

This past weekend I completed The Bellies Inc. Instructor Certification Course that allows me to be more specialized in core rehabilitation and pelvic floor health (yes, this also includes correcting diastasis recti).