Author: Saralynn

How Pregnancy Can Make You a Better Athlete

Exercise After Pregnancy

A lot of women I talk to and have trained talk about their pre-baby body and their post-baby body.  I have also thought of my body in these terms.  Your body is different.  For me, I know my hips are a bit wider and I honestly think my rib cage expanded a bit unless...

Guest Post from Jill Coleman: 3 Ways to Get a Kickass Workout in 10 Minutes (Yes, Really) and Sample Workouts

Fit Moms

Super excited to have a guest post from Jill Coleman, an unbelievable fitness guru on everything from exercise, nutrition and mindset AND one of my BFF’s for the past 12 years.   I have learned so much from Jill over the years.  Besides learning a lot about...

35 Years Old and 9 Months Postpartum: 5 Things I Learned about Exercise and Recovery

Exercise After Pregnancy, Fit Moms

I cannot believe my baby will be 9 months tomorrow.  Yes, it makes me a little sad as I feel like at times it has gone by fast but it is also such an exciting time to watch her try to crawl and interact with her brother.  I still think one of the best quotes about...

Meal Plans and Counting Calories Do Not Work: Part 2

Fit Moms

In my last blog I wrote about meal plans and why I do not think they work.  Calorie counting is often another so called ‘tool’ that many people try to use to lose weight.   Meal plans and calorie counting are often used in conjunction but many people have a target...

Meal Plans and Calorie Counting Do Not Work Part 1

Fit Moms

As a fitness professional I am often asked for nutrition and exercise advice.  I am probably most often asked for meal plans.  For many years, I did come up with meal plans for either paying clients or for friends who asked for help.   For many years I have also...