by Jaclyn Herrmann While you love your baby more than you could have possibly imagined, they are a one-way ticket to sleep deprivation. As a new mother, you may feel like the sleep that you are getting isn’t enough or is low-quality. Here are 5 ways to get better sleep so that you can get […]
by Jaclyn Herrmann While having a baby can be a wonderful, fulfilling, and happy time, for many, it comes with a frequent feeling of being down. Approximately 10 to 15% of women suffer from postpartum mood disorders, including postpartum depression, and even women who don’t suffer from PPD can find themselves in a funk at […]
Intentional. This is your new mantra as a mom-to-be. Own the experience, and celebrate everything it brings. Admittedly, I didn’t feel that way when I was pregnant. I kind of wanted to hide. To downplay how important and magical this experience was for me. That’s why I’m so grateful that I met Kortnee Goode (of […]
“I love adventure. I love nature, food, and exercise. I love experiences. Give me blood sweat and tears. I don’t want to look at pictures of places – I want to experience these places!” This Adventure Baby… Abroad segment is a little different. I have a chat with Nadia – a new mama who decided […]
I love that look I used to get from the future grandparents anytime I would lift anything heavier than five pounds. It was both comical and endearing. “Okay, okay”, I would assure them, making a note to self: Do not show them my beast-mode gym selfies. So… I love lifting weights. Heavy is good. Being […]
If you’ve been keeping up with our Profiles in Power, you’ll know that we believe in the power of pregnancy fitness. A good workout – whether light or intense – can bring about a sense of strength you didn’t know you had. And, at the same time making a commitment to yourself and following a […]
Crossfit during pregnancy? “If you don’t know how strong a person is you could think they’re absolutely crazy for lifting while pregnant, and I know that anyone could have judged me in that way.” This pregnant Crossfitter is fully aware what the controversy is all about, but she made the choice to take things one […]
Don’t you just love good parenting advice? The kind that solves everything. The kind you get when someone actually understands your problems. The kind you ASKED FOR! Unfortunately, more often than not, we get advice when we don’t ask for it and don’t want it. It’s good to chat problems and solutions, but only when […]
Don’t let her powerful photos fool you. Showing your strength doesn’t mean that you you can’t be sweet, kind, and helpful – even with pregnancy hormones. For this installment of Profiles in Power, I chatted with 27-year-old Daizi Schiano who powerlifts while pregnant, and has just entered her third trimester. How do I know her? […]
Powerlifting during pregnancy pregnant and powerlifting lifting deadlifts squats benchpress bench press listening to your body So… Full disclosure, this Profile in Power is about a close friend of mine – Leah. First of all, she works as a Nuclear Safety Regulator Extraordinaire, and a few years ago she decided that she needs an equally […]