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Having control over your core musculature during your pregnancy can save you from many issues

I did planks until the last day of my pregnancy. They are an amazing way to continue to work your core. Here is WHY you should be working your core.

My 5 Steps to get more done, have a happier day, remove unnecessary stress and feel more productive even when you're very very sleep deprived!

What you ACTUALLY need to pack! And a few other fun things :) 

It's time to shatter your old blueprint, kick the naysayers in your head to the curb and truly live the life of your wildest dreams!

We work together to build confidence in who THEY are, not who they are COMPARED to those around them.  BIG distinction!  

I have started many things in my life and stopped because of one or all four of these reasons.  It is the START that STOPS most of us from being successful in our endeavors and that quite frankly sucks!  But it doesn't have to be the case.  

In this video you'll see just how to engage your core in the proper way.  You'll also be walked through a mini meditation that you can do at any time throughout the day and your pregnancy.

I found that there were 3 specific ways to reduce my anxiety and increase my overall level of happiness during my pregnancy.  They are simple which means they are easy do to but they are also easy NOT to do.  But if you're serious about reducing your anxiety here are 3 things to engage in today

These are the 5 reasons why I've seen time after time people are unwilling to create a better relationship with themselves.  

I followed the rules for the majority of my professional life.  It got me nowhere.  
I ignored my inner voice and "played it safe." As a result I kept living the same negative days.

I have learned that with transition comes choice.  I can choose to let my mind be clouded and filled with doubt and allow these doubts to further delay my dreams.  Or I can choose to change the paradigm in my mind and take action towards my future vision. 

We focused on movements that would work the pelvic floor, engage hip flexibility and mobility and create proper alignment for the baby to move into the ideal position for labor.  These exercises were not meant to get a "killer workout" in but keep Amanda engaged and active all the way through the end.  

No one is going to do this perfectly.  Even the fittest mom who makes it look easy isn't doing it perfectly.  We can only do what's best for us and for our baby.  All you can do is treat yourself as kindly as possible.  Compliment that growing belly, tell yourself how beautiful you are, embrace the random aches and pains because you are truly in the throws of magic my friend.  

Life is not a one size fit’s all deal.  “A number on the scale can measure your gravitational pull but it doesn’t measure your strength, spirit and soul” shared Nicole.  The scale doesn’t measure your spirit and soul.  How beautiful is that.  Your weight is simply a number.  Your soul and spirit can change the world!  

I have put together a video of 3 at home core exercises you can do to help with ab separation and keep you strong through your pregnancy!  These exercises are safe to do any stage of your pregnancy. 

Debi is an amazing example of taking the first and hardest step.  She didn’t know what was on the other side of that fear but she took the step to make it happen.

One of my favorite quotes says: “Celebrate the behavior not the results.” And what that means is take pride and shout from the rooftops the incredibly positive and powerful behavior that you’re doing day in and day out for your body.  Don’t just celebrate the number on the scale.  Because when you’re doing the right work, the results will come.  

She realized that every time she weighted her food it wasn’t just the food she was weighing.  It was her worth, her value and her ability to be loved.  During that backpacking trip she stopped tracking every tasteless bite, she let go of her ego and embraced her own unique spark.  

She is moving forward and forging ahead creating a beautiful and joyful life she can be proud of.  “It’s a game changer to give yourself permission to be happy!”  says Alli.  And her mission is to spread that message. 

 I am obsessed with Debbie and you’ll find out why in a few minutes. BUT before we dive in, I just want to quote one thing she said to me during our interview that I highlighted and bolded as she was saying it:  “We’re afraid to accept our current success based on what we did in the past.”  I could end the blog here quite frankly!  MIC DROP!