Author: Melissa
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Sleep or Exercise Which One Should You Choose?
To sleep or exercise? We all know the scenario: your alarm goes off at 6 a.m., and you face a familiar dilemma—hit the gym or hit snooze? In our fast-paced lives, with busy schedules and competing priorities, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves torn between getting more sleep or squeezing in a workout. But which should you actually… Read more
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5-Day At-Home Workout Plan for Busy Moms: Free YouTube Workouts + Peloton Picks
Welcome to Your New At-Home Weekly Workout Plan (No Overthinking Required) This is the first in a weekly series where I take the planning off your plate and deliver a ready-to-go at-home workout plan designed for busy moms, short on time but big on goals. I’ll share two versions of a well-rounded fitness plan: one… Read more
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How Accurate Are Nutrition Labels in North America?
As busy moms, we rely on nutrition labels to help us make quick, informed decisions about what to feed our families. But what if those labels aren’t as accurate as we think? Spoiler alert: they’re not. Let’s dig into what’s really going on behind those numbers on the back of your granola bar. I wanted… Read more
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Everyday Movement; The Workout You’re Already Doing (But Didn’t Realize!)
We’ve talked a lot about traditional exercise and how to fit in short, effective workouts—but what about everyday movement? Sometimes, life with young kids is so chaotic that squeezing in a formal workout feels impossible. Or maybe you’re consistent during the week, but by the weekend, it’s total mayhem. The good news? Between chasing kids,… Read more
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How to Get 100g of Protein Without Meal Prepping or Eating Chicken All Day
Why Protein Matters (and Why It Feels So Hard to Get Enough) Why does it feel like every food label, social media post, podcast, and even casual conversation revolves around protein? Is it just another marketing gimmick, or do we really need that much? And at what point does “more protein” become too much? Let’s… Read more
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Magnesium: The Essential Supplement for Over 300 Bodily Functions
Supplements. I literally hear the word and cringe. It brings me back to my pregnancy days. I suffer from PCOS and was working with a naturopath to try and get pregnant—she had me on a host of supplements. Fast forward to being pregnant, and there goes another handful of daily supplements (okay, you caught me,… Read more
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High Fiber 101: Why It’s a Game-Changer for Your Health
If you’re trying to eat healthier, balance your hormones, or just stay full longer without constantly reaching for snacks, high fiber foods are your best friend. But what exactly is fiber, and why is it so important? Let’s break it down. What is Fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t digest,… Read more
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How to Make YouTube Workouts Work For You
Being a mom is a full-time job, and finding time to exercise can feel like an impossible task. Between school drop-offs, meal prep, and work, squeezing in a workout often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. But as we’ve discussed before in this article, short workouts can be incredibly effective—not just for physical… Read more
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Clean Eating Made Simple: 3 Essential Food Rules for Success
Clean eating feels like a distant pipe dream when feeding tiny humans all day, every day, has to be one of the most exhausting parts of parenting. Doesn’t it feel like our entire lives revolve around food? Clean out the fridge, make a grocery list, shop, cook, clean up the mess—only to start all over… Read more
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The “Soft Life” for Moms: Self-Care That Actually Fits Into Your Chaos
You’ve probably seen the “soft life” trend all over TikTok and Instagram—women sipping matcha in silk pajamas, embracing slow mornings, and prioritizing their well-being. Sounds nice, right? Except, if you’re deep in the trenches of mom life, it feels laughable. Like, do these people even realize that most Saturdays I don’t take a sip of… Read more
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The 10 000 Steps Myth: Why This Popular Fitness Goal Might Be Holding You Back
My Step Journey When I was on maternity leave, hitting 10 000 steps a day was effortless. Pacing the house to get the baby to sleep, endless trips to the diaper genie, back and forth to the kitchen, up and down the stairs—plus daily stroller walks or mall meetups with friends. The steps added up… Read more
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Quick & Effective Home Workouts for Busy Moms to Get Fit Fast
Let’s be real: as busy moms, finding time to work out is like searching for a unicorn in your backyard. Between chasing kids, juggling work, and trying to remember if you ate lunch, the idea of spending hours at the gym just isn’t happening. But here’s the thing: you don’t need endless hours to get… Read more