Six Weeks Postpartum! Fitness Update

Tommy is 6 weeks old today and that means he is eating like an animal. I guess there is a 6 week growth spurt and he has been hungry nonstop. It also means that it is time for my postnatal check up with my midwife. I actually had my appointment yesterday and was given the […]
10 Thing I Learned My 1st Month As a New Mom

Five weeks ago we brought Tommy home from the Hospital. It feels fast and slow at the same time, somehow. I never want to be that mom that thinks she has everything figured out because I don’t think I ever will, but I did want to share the 10 things that I have learned since […]
Cranberry Nut Baked Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten Free)

My morning routine has definitely changed. I don’t really have time to do the whole warm water with lemon thing or make a protein pancake from scratch. I’m lucky if I can drink my almond milk lattes hot. The Nespresso machine I got for Christmas has been my best friend. Cold breakfasts have become the […]
My First Post Natal Strength Training Session

Today, I finally stepped off the elliptical and walked into the weight room for the first time in over 5 weeks. I felt ready but wasn’t sure what I should start with so I met with a personal trainer at the South End location of Boston Sports Clubs®. I trained for my triathlon at this […]
The Nutrition Label To Always Check

My New Year’s Resolution for the past few years as I’ve shared on my blog has been to eliminate artificial sugars from my diet. Chewing gum was the last lingering item in my diet but my pregnancy oddly helped me kick that habit. However, even as savvy as I think I am, I still need […]
Video: My Birth Story

This one time, I thought it would be a great idea to video tape going into labor. I told my followers that I was planning to do so, so that I could share it with them. This is how that idea went… If you want to hear about my birth story, you can watch the […]