4 Tips to Keep Mom Energized!

Keeping up with a one year old is no small task!

I swear on most days it feels like Bodhi has more energy than me.

In order to keep up with him, and not over caffeinate, I’ve come up with 4 fool proof ways to keep myself energized and ready for a day of exploring with my little babe.

4 Tips to Keep Mom Energized!

1. Hydrate! Water is key, and essential for every cell of our body. We are so similar to plants, and some times when we are feel fatigued we simply just need a glass of water. My goal is to drink 100 oz of plain water every day.

2. Don’t skip a meal. I see so many Mamas simply eating their kids leftovers or scraps, and that simply will not provide us with enough energy to keep up with these little babes. We need to make sure that we are fueling our body and healthy nutrient dense meals. When I know that we have a busy day ahead, I plan out my meals and snacks. For instance, I’ll stop at Crisp & Green and grab a protein shake on the way to our next adventure, or stock up on their bowls or salads so I’m ready for the next day (keep the dressing on the side so it stays fresh!).

3. Fresh air & Vitamin D. Sometimes simply stepping outside, going for a walk, or a swim in our pool help both of us reset and energize. The sun is incredibly energizing, and being indoors all day can really zap your energy. So mix it up and take your littles ones outside for nature’s cure!

4. Chorella, one of my absolute favorite supplements, and a true energy booster! It’s packed with incredible nutrients, plus it binds to heavy metals and helps your body naturally detox (detox = more energy). The benefits of chorella are endless, this is my favorite one right now CHORELLA. As always please check with your Doctor, Naturopath or Certified Nutritionist before beginning as new supplement regimen.

As Mamas we spend so much time making sure our babies and our families are taken care of, but we need to make sure that we are taking care of ourselves. We can’t serve from an empty cup (or stomach for that matter!).

Food is energy and what we eat matters.

These are 4 tools that help me on a daily and weekly basis stay energized and fueled up! I’d love to hear how you keep your energy up with a little one, comment below and let me know!

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5 Ways to Reset Your Week

Last week was a super challenging week for me.

My husband was away in Switzerland for work, and I was left on solo mama duty for over a week…with no help but some incredible friends!

For most of the week I felt like I was in survival mode, we definitely were not thriving over here.

BUT - I survived and was able to reset my week and we actually ended the week on a good note!

First, all you single, stay at home mamas with no help I have no idea how you do it.

Second, it truly takes a village and I am so grateful for our friends here in Naples who checked on me daily and went on numerous outings with Bodhi & I!

Okay, so how do you reset your week - even when it’s totally off course - when you are living in your sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and just trying to make it through??

I’m going to share 5 Ways to Reset Your Week that helped me so much!

• Connect with a friend… call a friend or better yet meet up for coffee or a cold pressed juice, support and connection is everything

• Movement & Vitamin D… if you can combine the two and get your movement in outside even better! I love to walk a few miles with Bodhi, get a stroller workout in and we both have been loving the pool!

• Grab your favorite smoothie… treat yourself to your favorite smoothie or indulgence! My current favorite smoothie is the Rise & Grind at Crisp & Green here in Naples!

• Meditate…it may seem like the last thing you want to do {been there} but it one of the best things you can do to reset your week, get your mind right and calm your nervous system. It will literally help shift your nervous system from Sympathetic N.S. Dominance (fight or flight) to Parasympathetic N.S. Dominance (rest and digest)…which we should be living in 80% of the time anyway.

• Journal… write down all of your troubles, your worries, your anxieties, whatever is on your heart write it down and release it. Often times we don’t feel comfortable or don’t have someone to truly open up to about whats weighing on our heart, so writing can be extremely therapeutic and healing.

I’d love to know how you reset your weeks when they are feeling off. Comment below and let me know! xx

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My #1 Mom Hack for a Healthy Dinner

A massive headache took me out yesterday, and I was in no shape to make dinner or prepare anything…so take out it was!

As a Certified Nutritionist eating healthy is my thing, I love it, it makes me feel good, and keeps me healthy and energized so I can keep up with B…so I wasn’t about to sacrifice all of that just for a night of take out.

Luckily, a few months ago I discovered Crisp & Green which offers healthy salad bowls, warm bowls and smoothies! Literally all of my favorite things and makes life so much easier for me.

What can I say it has quickly become my #1 mom hack.

So last night we ran over to Crisp & Green to pick up an easy and healthy dinner!

My husband loves the fiesta bowl and I made my own bowl last night. We were able to have dinner with B, stay on track with our goals and bonus no dishes! I think this may need to be a weekly thing…

If you’ve tried Crisp & Green comment below and let me know what your favorite bowl is!?!