You will never see me promote anything on here, sponsored or otherwise, that I haven't used myself and researched before using. This post is not sponsored and I have never been sponsored by the brands listed. Do you take vitamins or supplements? What about your kids? It can be overwhelming at times as a parent figuring out what your child needs let alone finding the time to research what you need for yourself. This is a list of what has worked and is working for me and my family. MY RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN PURCHASING VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTS I take the responsibility of sharing my opinions and recommendations very seriously and would NEVER post about a product without researching it to the best of my ability. So what are some of my recommendations when purchasing vitamins/supplements? I am glad you asked... 1. WHAT YOU EAT IS KEY It is important to keep in mind that vitamins and supplements are a support to your diet. Your diet is the key to healthy living. You CANNOT take enough … [Read more...]
Losing The Baby Weight: Nutrition
Happy Wednesday friends! If you are just joining the Losing The Baby Weight series welcome! Here are the topics that have previously been covered: Wednesday, June 12: Pregnancy & Exercise Wednesday, June 19: What To Expect After You Deliver Wednesday, June 26: The First Six Weeks Wednesday, July 3: Nutrition Good nutrition after delivery is so much more important than during your pregnancy. Please don't misunderstand. I am a huge advocate for eating a nutrient rich diet during pregnancy. Your diet after pregnancy directly impacts the quality of your breast milk and how quickly you recover from childbirth. Regardless of if you are breastfeeding or formula feeding your baby a balanced diet of complex carbohydrates, protein, and fats, with as little sugar as possible is going to increase your success with losing the baby weight. Complex Carbohydrates vs. Simple Carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates take a little longer to digest, are high in fiber, more … [Read more...]