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What Do You Eat on Keto? Part 2: Low Carb Vegetables

· October 23, 2020

What do you eat on keto??? Today I’m sharing some basics about the keto diet and what a typical day may look like as you try fill up on low carb vegetables that help you eat enough fiber and vitamins.

After pregnancy, nursing, and now weaning… I’m ready to feel like “myself” again! So I’m starting my own weight loss challenge to help me drop the last few pounds of “baby weight” and also just feel my best again! And I’m bringing you along for the ride if you want to join the fun : ) read more

What Do You Eat on Keto? Part 1: Healthy Fats

Posted by Angela Parker

· October 16, 2020

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What do you eat on keto??? Today I’m sharing some basics about the keto diet and what a typical day may look like as you try to add in healthy fats all day long to keep you full.

My Daily Routine for Weight Loss after Pregnancy and Weaning

Posted by Angela Parker

· October 14, 2020

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Today I’m sharing what a typical day looks like for me (including modified intermittent fasting and low carb meal ideas the whole family will love!) I’m sharing my daily routine for weight loss after pregnancy and weaning.

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3 Tips for Losing Weight While Nursing

Posted by Angela Parker

· January 19, 2018

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If you are trying to lose weight while nursing, these tips can help! Read my best Tips for Losing Weight While Nursing without losing your milk supply.

#Flashback to when I was a new mama trying to figure this whole new world of mommy hood getting my confidence back, and feeling healthy again!

For many years before, I had tried to eat healthy… live a healthy life – but there were some “mainstream” tips that I had to un-learn.

One thing I had to learn a lot was how to eat the right nutrition for me and my baby! read more

10 Tips for Better Sleep

Posted by Angela Parker

· August 17, 2016

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Sleep is something so crucial to our health. So many of us struggle to wake up rested and sometimes it can be a simple change that is all you need to get the sleep you desire.

Have you ever noticed that when you are running short on sleep you are more prone to getting sick?

It’s true that for your immune system to be its strongest, you need to rest. Lack of sleep can also effect your adrenals and how you deal with stress.

Here are 10 Quick Tips to Help you get Better Sleep

Make the Room Darker

As someone who has struggled with sleep for many years… one thing that bothers me is when the room is too bright. I just can’t fall asleep! I have been using a face mask for the past 15 years or so to block out all the light, but you could start with darker shades in your room. read more

Treating Mastitis Naturally

Posted by Angela Parker

· May 5, 2014

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Treating Mastitis Naturally

Mastitis can be scary to a breastfeeding mama.

The painful and inflamed breast. The chills. The fever.

I have had full blow mastitis 3 times now! I had it both after the first few days after childbirth and now today…

What causes mastitis?

Mastitis is usually caused by a clogged milk duct that isn’t draining properly. Mastitis can come when you are not resting enough or drinking enough water – Hello, Holidays!

This time it developed from a milk bleb – a clog right on the nipple. I noticed a slightly painful white dot on my nipple about 2 weeks ago, but I thought it honestly went away… Until last night. read more

Story of a Stay at Home Mom

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 23, 2013

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Story of a Stay at Home Mom

If a mom pours a cup of coffee,
Then the toddler will ask for eggs.
You make her eggs and cheese, but then she decides she would rather have oatmeal and pineapple.

You decide to not fight about it because eggs sound good to you… With your coffee – that is cold now. So you put it in the microwave.

Just as you sit down with your eggs and coffee, the baby wakes up and needs to be changed and fed.

You run upstairs, change baby, come back downstairs and sit to nurse. Feeling hungry and thirsty now because nursing does that… read more

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What Do You Eat on Keto? Part 2: Low Carb Vegetables

What Do You Eat on Keto? Part 1: Healthy Fats

My Daily Routine for Weight Loss after Pregnancy and Weaning