Fiber One Bars

Hey Guys!

I love fiber! it's no secret that I believe you can never have enough, probably because I don't often feel as though I have cleared my system. It wasn't until recently that I have discovered Fiber one bars. I would often go to the grocery store and see them on sale/on display. I was always curious about them but never thought to try it, mostly because I was afraid of wasting my money. One day I decided to read the reviews online and it sold me. I went to the store and picked up TWO boxes. I got lemon flavor and strawberry crumble. My boyfriend and I fell in love!

The flavor is spot on! It is delicious and doesn't taste healthy. I feel as though I am eating a pastry, without the guilt of all the calories. I am so excited to try the other flavors. There is 5g of fiber in each bar, the only downside would be the sugar. It can run a bit high, but I don't eat a lot of sugar in the day so for me it isn't a big concern. I eat these bars as part of my morning snack and as an after workout snack.

I have noticed me being more regular and I have become less bloated. I have seen a few people complain about being in pain after eating these bars due to gas/constipation. Keep in mind that you do need to drink lots of water when you increase your fiber. You may have to run to the bathroom or notice an increase in gas, this is normal. I would reccomend going out later in the day if you are just starting on these bars.

I would recommend these bars to anyone who is trying to incorporate more fiber in their diet or just trying to get healthy. A pack of 5 goes for about $3 where I live, but I go to Costco and pick up a box of 24 for under $9.

Post baby weight journey

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Today's blog is going to be very personal. For me my weightloss jurney after I had kayden has been very long, stressful and a rollar coaster of emotions in itself. Before I had kayden I was petite, and I was working on my body at the time. I was very healthy and had fallen off the wagon (little did I know I was pregnant). I had a vision of what it was going to be like to get back in shape, and I was so wrong!

As soon as I got cleared from the doctor to work out, I was hitting the gym for an hour! At that time it was to much for my body. My boyfriend worked at a company where his schedule changed every 3 months. Waking up and going to the gym at 6am when I was with the baby all day and waking up at night. I was tired, grumpy and miserable. going to the gym that early was to much. I later decided to ease into it.

I would walk for at least an hour a day, which was great! I got out of the house, was able to be with my son, and my dog got exercise as well. I slowly eased into doing small workouts at home. There was a dance workout that I would do when Kayden went down for the night. I would beat myself up if Kayden didn't stay down, and freak out because I wasnt bale to workout.  At the time, I was so stressed out about fitting in my clothes and bouncing back into my wardrobe that I was being way to hard on myself. My mom would critique me a lot as well. My mom would said I was fat, and I looked bad, and I need to focus more on my body, she even suggested seeing a professional. Balancing being a mom, and figuring out how to run my household was stressful enough, and then being told I didn't look good was the icing on the cake. I broke down one day and just cried,. I felt miserable about myself, I felt unattractive and even worse didn't want to go out in public because I felt like I looked disgusting.

My boyfriend really picked me up, and reminded me this is a journey, and of course your body changes after you have a baby. I have hips, boobs, and a butt now. Regardless of what happens, he finds me attractive. Even if I don't loose the weight. That's really what I needed to hear. I may not fit into a size small anymore, but I was still beautiful.

I took a few months off of working out. I really focused on being a mom, and this new life. Once I was ready I started to wake up early and went to the gym. At that time it worked out great! Kayden was sleeping through the night, my day's were more structured and it was easier. Going to the gym was still hard though. I have a gym in my building which I use, sometimes the  machines were busy or the weight area was crowded, so some days I couldn't get a good workout in.

I then decided to try at home workouts. Pinterest has been a life saver. I decided to try some of the workouts and the next day I was sore. Today I still use pinterest, and while my weight is coming off slowly I am happier. I am more comfortable with my body, and have been more accepting of my curves. I workout when my son is sleeping, and I am in the comfort of my own home. I get to watch my tv shows and really sweat it out. It's not about being skinny for me anymore. It really is about being healthy. I want my son growing up and not stressing about if he is muscular, or has a 6 pack, and it really does start at home. I want him to be healthy, and make good food choices. It is about balance and not having to give up on certain foods or missing out on life events.

You need to find what works best for you, and your body, Do not stress about jumping back into working out. Listen to your body and do what is best for you, and your new life.

Squats

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After I had my son almost 2 years ago, my workout goals changed. It wasn't about being skinny anymore, it was about being healthy and making my body strong. I wanted to build muscle and tone up! I went from solely doing cardio to lifting weights and most importantly doing squats!!!

I was so lost about the benefits of squats. Yes they do help grow your booty, but little did I know about all the other benefits.

1. It is a total body workout
that's right, one move works everything! It primarily focuses on your calves, hamstrings and quadriceps. It also releases a hormone which helps improve muscle growth in your body

2. Helps with daily activities
You probably don't realize it but we squat all the time!! As a mother I squat down to talk to my son, when playing with him and when I'm cleaning up the food that he has thrown on the floor. It helps build muscle in your body which helps with your mobility and stability..

3. Burn fat!
One of the benefits of lifting weights is that you burn fat! Squats is no different. Because you are building muscle you end up burning more calories throughout the day. Who doesn't love that?!

4. Help with Balance and mobility
When you squat you work your legs and your stomach muscles. When you are standing you use all those muscles, and it helps make them strong which allows you to have better balance. It improves the communication between your brain and those muscles which can help prevent you from falling!

5.Be a better athlete
As a mom I love this next benefit. Squatting helps you  run faster and jump higher.

5. 1 workout for the entire body
Squats also help tighten your butt, work your abs, and backside. All of these muscles are being worked out.

6. Help with waste removal
Squats help fluids move through your body and help regulate the removal of waste

With all these benefits why wouldn't you add a few squats to your next workout?