Off Finding a Mantra
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My name is Erica and I am the creator of the blog, your personal trainer, fitness nutritionist, and wellness enthusiast!
Off Finding a Mantra
2y ago
It’s no lie that staying fit is hard during pregnancy or even the thought of implementing a workout routine can sound daunting. You are constantly dealing with sickness, fatigue, bodily changes, and so much more that working out can sound more like a task rather than a privilege. I want to teach you that maintaining a good, solid exercise routine during pregnancy can set you up for a wonderful road to recovery and a better mental state through it all. I promise you, you want to keep reading. How to Stay Fit During Your Pregnancy I am going to be the first person here to say my whole mindset, d ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
Do you need a snack that is easy to make, doesn’t require cooking or baking, and is packed with high energy foods? Then you came to the right post! This post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. These Cinnamon Toast Energy Balls are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious! So, grab your bowl, have your hands clean and ready, and let’s go ahead and jump into the recipe! Cinnamon Toast Energy Balls Ingredients 1/2 cup almond butter 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or powder 1/2 c ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
Your core is one of the most important complexes of your body. The core is not just comprised of the abdominals but we are also referring to your lower back and pelvic area. These muscles are the center of everything and they’re really helpful with functional activities that you do daily! So, we need to activate them to reduce the risk of injury and to aid in stabilizing and strengthening those core muscles. Today we are discussing 5 ways to increase your core activation during your day and exercises you can do to strengthen! Core Activation for Your Body First, let’s get the elephant out of t ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
Picking up a set of weights can be really intimidating especially if you’re new to the workout scene. With that said, deciding what weight size is best for your body can be a puzzle in itself that could cause a little bit of anxiety, but don’t fear it, ladies! It’s not as hard as it may look and there is nothing to worry about when it comes to picking up weights. Have you ever wonder if you are working out with the right set of weights? Wonder no more! Whether you’re starting a new fitness routine or you’re just looking to gain some muscle mass, you need to have some knowledge about weight siz ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
15 Minute Workouts Can Cultivate Results Look, time. It’s a bitch. There are 24 hours in a day which seems like a lot but it’s really not especially with children, a husband, pets, work, and all the household bullsh*t that needs to be done. So, working out and nutrition seem to be lower on the totem pole of things that “need” to be done. But where energy goes then energy will flow, so I believe there comes a time in the day that we, as moms and as women, need to focus on ourselves even if that time is only 15 minutes. First and foremost let’s start with why you should be working out and what y ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
I love books especially cookbooks for weight loss and nutrition, but it’s really hard to find the real deal with all the fluff and fad diets out on the market. Therefore, after reading a bunch of books, I decided to narrow it down to make life a little bit easier when you’re browsing the bookstore or on Amazon. Tell Me the 5 Must-Read Cookbooks for Weight Loss & Nutrition! What should you look for in good cookbooks for weight loss and nutrition? Is it science-based? Research, trial and error, case studies, and science citations from credible sources are really important. The nutritional wo ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
We have all been there. We start a new lifestyle change, because I don’t like the word diet, and things are going great until they’re not. Today I would like to share why you may not being losing weight with your new lifestyle change and then offer you some suggestions on how to fix it! Why You May Not Be Losing Weight Let’s begin shall we! You’re not utilizing intervals. This may not be something you want to hear, especially if you despise cardio, but intervals are really important. What intervals, or HIIT training, does is push your body to that next level. That time under tension and change ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
Do you love Oreos? Or any cookie for that matter? If so, you’re going to swoon over this smoothie recipie. Are Oreo’s Vegan? Yes, Oreo’s are vegan! But…. This post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. The cookie that you love so dearly does not have animal products listed as its ingredients. The ingredients are as following: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder, Wheat Starch, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Salt, Raising Agents, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin), Flavouring (Vanillin). However, recen ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
About 6 months ago, I made the decision that I wanted to start transitioning into a plant-based diet. I have tried this several times before but it never stuck because I wasn’t in the right mindset! Finally, I dove headfirst and tested the waters for real this time. So, I thought I would share where I have been and where I am going with these transitions to a plant-based lifestyle. Hopefully, this helps you with your diet transitions! Change Your Mindset for a Plant-Based Diet Begin plant-based is a hard concept to grasp especially if you live in a meat-loving family, which I do. The area I li ..read more
Off Finding a Mantra
3y ago
I am sure you have heard of intuitively eating. It’s a pretty popular approach to gaining control of your eating habits and to have some sort of food freedom too. The cool thing is, is that this approach can be applied to exercise as well. It’s called intuitive exercise. How to Exercise Intuitively As you know, exercise is really important for many health benefits and has been proven to increase your longevity, decrease the risk of all types of ailments, diseases, and illnesses, but exercise can spark other mental difficulties you may not be aware of in your life. However, exercise can also fo ..read more