News — Fitness

by Coach Debbie   One of the first things I noticed when I met Coach Emily was, “Wow, she is really fit!”  I could tell that she knew exactly what to do to look so strong and lean.  It didn’t take long for me to beg for help, “Emily, tell me how to get fit like you!”  She was so sweet to help me immensely.  She changed my whole life.  I had no idea how to eat or move to be fit until she started teaching me!   I recently interviewed Coach Emily (which sounds so official, doesn’t it) and...

Recently as I worked in a coffee shop while traveling with my husband, I sat near a group of women who continually ridiculed their bodies along with those of acquaintances not at the table.  I don’t think they truly understood the power of their words or the fact that it sounded so shallow for an outsider to hear them stress so much about their physical appearance.  But I was convicted in the same moment, because I’ve done the same.  Many times. I used to stress so much over my body.  For years I didn’t nourish it properly and literally ran...

Purchasing nutritional products can be really overwhelming.  There are about 1000 options available for just about everything these days.  If you’re like me you might just want to avoid it all together.  I get it.  The quest to find quality products is challenging.  I mean REALLY challenging. The truth is most manufacturers aim to create the cheapest products possible to maximize profits.  In this culture you get people to buy nutritional products by making them look and taste good.  I find that often the same women that spend energy and effort counting macros are the ones using products full of...

By Emily Saunders If you’ve done much supplement research in the health and fitness world then you’ve likely heard of BCAAs which stands for Branch Chain Amino Acids.  Sounds complex right? Since you’re a busy Mom who is probably already doing science homework with your kids I’m going to break it down for you quickly and simply WHAT are BCAAs?  Branch chain amino acids consist of leucine, isoleucine and valine, which are essential building blocks of muscle.  They occur naturally in the body, but many times we deplete our stores through stressors like every day life and exercise. Leucine:  Helps promote muscle...

Got questions about BCAAs? Let's see if we can answer them! Please remember that we cannot provide medical advice for certain conditions so those are best discussed with your doctor. We CAN talk about our experiences and those of our Momsanity Sisters etc. so that's what we'll do! 1. When should I take BCAAs? Any time! We suggest 2 to 3 scoops per day. They can be taken in the morning as a coffee replacement, pre/post-workout, mid-afternoon to blunt cravings and fatigue, and any time cravings strike. Lots of ladies enjoy adding 1/2 to 1 scoop to a giant water...