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Here's a simple recipe you can make in bulk and have for a few days! Presentation and cutting veggies in different ways encourages kiddos to eat more and try new things :) Have you tried cutting your kids food differently to help them eat more veggies? What has worked for you?

Veggie Dip - Super Healthy Kids Here’s a simple, solidly tasty Veggie Dip made from Greek yogurt and flavored with handy dried herbs and spices. Serve it to kids who love to dip!

Hi Mamas!
Just a simple note to say be kind to yourself, have grace and compassion and keep going! Not every day is going to be as good as you imagine before you wake up in the morning but keep making the most of it!
Keep focusing on the small positive and good things you do each day. Those good moments, when you start to see them, will only get keep growing.
Do you have plans for this weekend? My family is going to head to the beach for a day and soak up the sunshine while we can! Have a great weekend!!

Hi Mamas! Its been a while since Ive posted on this page. I took a break after having my second daughter and was experiencing long term vertigo and headaches. After spending more than a year taking care of myself, I'm ready to get back to helping mamas!

What area are you finding the hardest right now, during covid-19? Fitting in a workout, with kids around? Not sure what to do? Post-natal difficulties?

Im here to support you, please leave a comment so I can post information and videos that you are interested in at this time. :)

Get outside.
Go for a walk without a destination or time limit. Give yourself time.

Getting outside just for the sake of walking can spur creativity, improve heart health, help those with back pain, improve digestion, increase mindfulness and focus, along with a litany of other things.

These are two of my favorite leg exercises to feel strong and build muscle! You can even do these at home with kids running around or while picking up toys!

Tip: Cheat Your Single-Leg Training | T Nation If you want to build muscle and reap the benefits of unilateral work, start out by doing it like this.

Just a few thoughts from today. Being healthy is not just about having a regular workout routine- it’s also about mental and spiritual health too. We need balance if we want to be good at what we do.
What are some of your daily or weekly habits?

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For those of you that love Nutella here’s a DIY recipe for you and your kiddos!

Finally got it smooth!! My kiddos said yes mom you got it this time :)

Home made nutella:

Blend 3/4 cup coconut sugar to make it into a powder. Take out of blender.

2 cups hazelnuts( roasted, skins removed best u can) roast 8 min rub skins off
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pulse till smooth
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/2 cup powdered coconut sugar u pulsed at beginning(more to taste)
Pulse and pulse till smooth took me a while to pulse and added more oil (my blender got a workout :))

Mmm I absolutely love nutella, going to make some more for myself keto style :) Omit coconut sugar, more oil and a bit of stevia.

Here are some really helpful upper body stretches with a thick green band! This band is amazing for increasing upper body mobility. If you don't have one yet, you can purchase one at Fitness Depot in Ancaster. I will attach other videos that are especially helpful for moms in the comments.

Upper Body Mobility - Band Technique - Neck Series A neck issue is a shoulder issue and a shoulder issue is a neck issue.

Anyone have tight hip flexors? A lot of daily life can contribute to tight hip flexors- here are a few of my favorite stretches to do regularly to loosen the hips, glutes, and hamstrings!
The band is amazing for stretching and mobilizing! There are times when being a mom can make me feel like my whole body is tight. This provides relief after I’ve been using the baby carrier, lots of walking, pushing a stroller, or breastfeeding! This video is for the hips the next one will be for upper body!

5 Amazing Stretches for Hip Flexors That Will Open You Up | Yuri Elkaim Tight hips can lead to back pain, posture problems, muscle imbalances and more. But these 5 hip flexor stretches will have you feeling better, fast.

Mindfulness...
One of my main priorities with clients is teaching them to be aware of the food they eat and how it affects them- physically and mentally. It is an important learned skill that has enormous benefits!
👉energy
👉sleep
👉mental acuity
👉breastmilk supply
👉food choices while grocery shopping or eating out

☝️what other ways has mindfulness helped you?

“With that much awareness it can lead to healthier awareness without feeling deprived along the way...” from the article below...

How Mindful Eating Techniques Can Amp up Your Weight Loss | MyFitnessPal For many people, it’s incredibly easy to eat without paying much attention to portion control, feelings of fullness or even flavor after the first few bites. Often, this is because we’re concentrating on other tasks — from watching TV while snacking, to eating lunch at our desks.