New mamas, know that IT TAKES TIME. Not “6 weeks postpartum check up” time, not “4th trimester” time, and not even “9 months out” time. Be easy on yourself, be loving to your body, and be kind to your mind as you heal, rehab, and get to know this new version of you.

Eating disorders have genetic AND environmental links. It’s so important to me that I raise Grace in an environment that is anti-diet culture and pro-body positive.

What are some key ways we can prevent creating an environment that fosters disordered eating in our kids?

As your intuitive movement guide, I promise to NEVER …

2010 vs. 2020 — which life would you choose?! The choice looks pretty clear to me.

Weight loss is the most common thing new clients mention when I ask about why they want to work with a personal trainer. I hear it from all women, regardless of their size. Why is it that we, as women, constantly strive to be smaller? To shrink and take up less space?

It is time to stop associating workouts with weight loss. It is time to stop punishing ourselves with exercise. It is time to find fitness freedom! Simply put, intuitive movement is the practice of moving WITH your body instead of AGAINST it.

JUST STOP. FitPros, nutritionists, influencers, celebs — let’s end the “WHAT I EAT IN A DAY” nonsense!

What is the problem with it? Well, there are several.

Your ideal weight is the one where you can live your life. Where you can enjoy food without fear, exercise because it feels good, and use your brain for more important things than calculating calories. Those “extra pounds” you regularly fixate on losing — that is where your body naturally wants to be — that is YOUR LIFE! You do not have to spend it constantly trying to take up less space.

My favorite natural, non-toxic, clean, green diapers and wipes for baby. Plus, a discount coupon code for you!

You may have heard women talk about “mommy tummy,” “the pooch,” or “mom belly” when referring to a stubborn bulge or doming in the middle of the abdomen post-baby. What these terms actually describe is the effect of diastasis recti abdominis (DRA). So, what is DRA?

This photo shows about 2 months of Lovenox injections I have done every morning of my pregnancy (& must continue until 6 weeks postpartum). That will be over 300 injections total. Why? I have Factor V Leiden.

Carb fear is real with PCOS (Polycycystic Ovarian Syndrome)! Over the years, since being diagnosed in my early 20’s, I’ve had several doctors say things to me like “watch your carbs,” or “try a low carb diet.” As a perfectionist, I did just that. Little did I know that this “perfect eating” was stressing out my body and causing adrenal fatigue.

It truly takes a village! That’s what I’ve learned throughout my fertility and pregnancy journey, so far.

It’s apple (cider vinegar) season! Have you ever tried taking ACV shots? I have, but I couldn’t ever stick to the daily habit due to the taste. Especially during pregnancy, the acid & flavor has been just too much to bear. But now I finally found Goli, a delicious way to take ACV and still enjoy the health benefits.

This photo was taken 6 years ago for this feature on Philly’s Hottest Trainers. Today, it makes me cringe, not only because I subjected myself to a contest with the superlative “hottest,” but also because of the negative comments total strangers made about my body.