InspiredMom Coaching

Find yourself snacking at 10pm? So was I!! All day you’ve been dealing with diapers, naps, feedings and meal times and haven’t even had a second to yourself. ... Once the kids go down to bed you breath a sigh of relief and veg out on the couch with your favourite blanket and a bag of chips. Or, you can hardly believe that you have all this time and don’t know what to do with yourself, and find yourself wandering to the fridge. I get it!! I’ve been there. My top tips for you to stop the late night snacking: 1. Make sure you eat breakfast. Your breakfast should have a good amount of protein to keep you full and make sure your blood sugar doesn’t drop. This is probably the most important tip - what you eat for breakfast sets the time for the rest of the day! 2. Ditch the processed food. Yes I know it’s quick and easy, and so tempting when you have no time but processed food has empty calories that are used up quickly and make you feel hungry faster. They also cause your energy levels to go up and down all day. 3. Add more protein and fibre to your meals. This ties back in to the protein for breakfast tip. Focus on nutrient dense foods that have protein and fibre so you don’t get so hungry. 4. Don’t restrict yourself throughout the day. If you deny yourself food all day long in hopes of losing weight, of course you will want to eat at night!! You’re body is trying to tell you to eat more nutrients. It’s also a mindset thing - you want what you can’t have. If you want to have chocolate or chips, have a little bit. Don’t deny yourself everything - food is meant to be enjoyed! Hope these tips were helpful! I know snacking is one of the biggest struggles new moms have when trying to eat healthier and lose weight. Let me know in the comments what your biggest takeaway was and make sure you save this post to come back to it! . . . #postpartumbody #motherhood #motherhoodunfiltered #momlife #firsttimemom #newmomlife #newmommy #momtruth #weightlosstips #snacking #hangry #cravings #breastfeeding

Having a baby fundamentally changes you. Not only is your body completely changed, YOU are changed. You are now a mother, where before you were just you. As a new mom, maybe you feel some of the following:...Continue reading

Alright all my tired mamas, I know this is not what you want to hear BUT. One of the reasons you are not able to lose the baby weight is because you are not getting enough zzzz’s! Here’s WHY sleep and weight go hand in hand 1. Hormones -Leptin, Ghrelin, both have significant influence on our appetite. Ghrelin is the IM HUNGRY, I NEED TO EAT hormone. Leptin is the STOP IM FULL hormone.... When you are sleep deprived you have too much ghrelin, which is telling you to eat, and not enough leptin, to tell you to stop. This means you are likely to overeat or eat more than you need, which can lead to weight gain. 2. Metabolism The chemical process in our body that turns food into energy. Without proper sleep, the metabolism slows down. If you have a slow metabolism, you are not burning fuel efficiently, going into fat storage and/or fat deposits, causing more weight gain. 3. Cortisol The stress hormone. When we don’t get enough sleep, we have increased levels of cortisol. Increased levels make us feel hungry. The more stress, more cortisol, the bigger the appetite. Stress can also lead to poor food and life choices. Sleep gives you more energy to take on the day, and your body burns more calories, even when you’re not working out. While I don’t have the magic pill for getting your baby to sleep through the night (mine is 2 and I’m still waiting ) there ARE some things you can do to make what sleep you DO get more effective. Practices to help you sleep better starting tonight! Avoid exercise, caffeine, alcohol right before bedtime Turn off electronics 1 hour before bedtime (the screen stimulates the brain) Develop a relaxing bedtime routine: reading, journaling, meditation, restorative yoga poses, chamomile tea, or calming music Sleep is only one part of the strategies needed in order to lose weight and keep it off for good. Send me a dm to learn more about my new case study program that’s launching in April The Healthy Mom System, which will help you reach your health & weight loss goals! . . . #Zzzzzzzz #selfcareisntselfish #FirstTimeMom #newmomlife #weightlosstips #sleep #sleepissues #momlife #selfcare #selfcaretips #selfcarematters #healthyliving #healthymomhappymom #healthylifestyle #postpartum #postpartumweightloss