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Saturday, May 16, 2015
Shedding The Weight After Welcoming Reign
I've had lots of requests to write about how I've been losing my baby weight since welcoming Reign. I've found that the hardest part after welcoming a new baby is finding the motivation to START working out again. Exercise can have such a positive influence on your life once you start.
My first tip is to find a workout buddy, it's so much more fun to have someone with you than to go at it alone.
My second tip is to shock your body! Switch it up and make changes in how you exercise. Whether it's swimming, running, boxing, or hiking. Do anything to get moving even if it's just for 30 minutes but do something different every time.
I have also started waist training as well. For more information on that, please read my blog post at Benefits Of Waist Training
Another way I've helped shed the pounds is by eating more frequently, believe it or not. Eating more little meals throughout the day is a great way to make sure you get a healthy balance between exercise and making sure that I eat enough. One of my favorite meals to eat throughout the day is a protein heavy salad, usually chinese chicken.
Also, breastfeeding is another great way to burn the calories! Breastfeeding can burn between 400-600 calories a day.
If you want to know more about my exercise routines please feel free to read my blogpost HERE
Thursday, April 16, 2015
My Top Ten Must Have Baby Items!
Here's a list of my top ten baby items that I wouldn't be able to live without!
1. Orbit travel system: I find this extremely easy to use and I adore the sidekick skateboard that attaches onto the side of the stroller for my older child! It has an easy attachment to turn it into a double stroller as well. There is nothing that this travel system doesn’t offer…and we travel ALOT!
2. Medela Free Style Pump: This made it possible for me to pump any and everywhere, all while texting, emailing, cooking, eating, in design meetings, answering the door for room service, getting a manicure…you name it, I was doing it with this thing on.
3. Beaba Babycook: This device is a must if you plan to make homemade baby food. It steam cooks and blends the food all in one. They also have wonderful silicone storage containers to keep the food in and the most amazing silicone spoons perfect for babies first meal.
4. Books: I read to my children from the moment we came home from the hospital. Reading is a big part of our daily routine and one of my favorite times of the day. On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman is my absolute favorite baby book. It is so sweet and brings me back to those perfectly innocent moments when my children were infants.
5. Earth Mama Angel Baby products: I have an obsession for these products because they are all natural, zero toxins, herbal organic baby products. My favorites are the Bottom Balm, Shampoo & Body Wash and Lotion.
7. Sleepyhead: This is a special pillow like bed that goes inside of your bed for safe co-sleeping. I used this with both of my children and found it essential for traveling. My kids could sleep anywhere as long as I had this pod with me.
8. Nook crib mattress and changing pad: I never thought I would be excited to get a crib mattress or a changing table pad. Not only do they look chic, but they have a breathability that allows babies to sleep longer and deeper
9. Lots of cozy blankets: From Barefoot Dreams to Kardashian Kids, you really cannot have enough soft and cozy blankies.
10. Prada Diaper Bag – The best diaper bag I have ever used so far is my Prada diaper bag that my sister Kim bought for me. It’s simple, has lots of amazing compartments and is made of the perfect fabric which can be easily wiped down. It’s all about having lots of different compartments when it comes to a diaper bag!
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