Healthy Catholic Moms

Hey friends! Today I'm sharing with you what my actual pregnancy and postpartum experiences have looked like up until this point in hopes to encourage you to do what you can in order to have the healthiest pregnancy possible :) Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Shop Healthy Catholi...

I think that often times we look at exercise as something totally separate from our overall health... We act like choosing to workout or not only has an effect on how we look- when in actuality, the way we eat and the way we train DIRECTLY correlates to our health and longevity. Obesity puts us as risk for a multitude of illnesses and the PROACTIVE steps we take in combatting it ACTUALLY matter! J...

Many times the common complaint I hear about healthy eating is the price tag associated with healthier foods. As grocery prices are almost double what they once were, this might seem SUPER discouraging... How the heck are we supposed to eat healthily on a budget? We've talked about grocery-saving hacks previously (scroll on back if you haven't heard those episodes yet!) but today I want...

Hey friends! Today I'm sharing with you a couple of things that are adding efficiency or joy to my day- because maybe they will for yours too! As always, thanks for being here and for listening! Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Shop Healthy Catholic Mom sweatshirts, mugs, & mo...

Many times we have our goals off in the distance and don't realize the DIRECT impact that our daily actions have on whether or not we achieve them. The truth is, every "no" and every "yes"- essentially, every decision we make has an effect.   Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/ ______________________________________________________________________...

All right, you all loved Episode 137- 8 Mom Hacks to a More JOYFUL Day (give it a listen if you haven't yet!)... and here is a little update on a few things we're currently doing that help things run more peacefully :) Hope you lades enjoy! Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sh...

It can feel SUPER stressful to try to "fit it all in" as a Catholic mom... You're trying to cook healthy meals for your family, keep up with your own workout routine, as well as try to establish a great spiritual foundation with your kids- in addition to balancing your own prayer life. It's a lot, it really is... But the cool thing is, our faith works very HARMONIOUSLY with the...

Sometimes we go searching for what can make us healthier and become frustrated by feeling like we need to "add in all the things." Ladies, I'm not suggesting that here... I AM just making ONE suggestion that has incredible ripple effect on your entire health- mentally, physically, and spiritually.   Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/ ______________________...

Okay, I know I am not alone knowing that my mood can be deeply affected by the shorter, colder days... and while we might still be soaking in the beautiful autumn sun- I want us to be PROACTIVE about what is around the corner. These are some fun ideas to put on your radar for the coming months. Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/ __________________________________________...

My life has gotten FAR more sedentary in recent years and while I'm attempting to work back up to a higher level of activity, I've noticed there are a few things that I do that affect whether or not I'm active during the day. Sharing this list for you today in case you want to try some or all of them! Also, ladies, I apologize for some of the techy glitches during this episode- I ho...

Trying to encourage our kids to develop a healthy lifestyle- while also trying not to demonize treats  can be a challenge! We try to bring our kids along with us in our 80/20 lifestyle of 80% whole, clean foods- showing them how to fuel their bodies WELL , while also enjoying life and indulgences from time to time. Just simply sharing how we're doing things... I'd love to hear from you s...

Whew... meaty one today, ladies! This podcast brought to you by reflections on how absolutely physically and mentally DIFFICULT Mother Mary's life was- and how if we're called to emulate her, we have a big task ahead. Let's gooooo :) Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Shop...

Because you asked :) I'm on today with Ben sharing about my experience with my first ultra marathon this past August! Sharing how it actually went, how the training was, and my takeaways from doing something that pushed me outside of my comfort zone. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Last call for our upcoming 8 week fitness and nutrition ch...

I see you trying to eat "healthier" but having no idea what that means... Is it this keto wrap, paleo cookie crunch, or light yogurt?! I get it and I've been there... Today, I'm trying to simplify what it means to eat healthily- which for me, means I'm well-fueled for my full-time job of chasing around my three little men, and hopefully making my insides healthier for long...

Big surprise, we got too verbose to cap it to just one episode :) Thank you all for your questions! _____________________________________________________________________________________ WOOHOO!! Time for a brand, spankin' new round of challenges! These group programs are where HUNDREDS of women have learned to successfully lose fat and KEEP it off - without being super restrictive or working...

Ben joins me as we delve into some wonderful questions from you beautiful listeners! Thank you for your questions- please submit them any time to fitmomlifetothefullest@gmail.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ WOOHOO!! Time for a brand, spankin' new round of challenges! These group programs are where HUNDREDS of women have learned to succ...

"The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort, you were made for GREATNESS." - Pope Benedict XVI. Ladies, it is good and noble to chase excellence, or chase greatness in our vocations. I have so much to say about this, but I'll leave it for the episode :) YOU are my people who are pursuing excellence in your daily lives!!! Let's keep moving forward together.....

Having personally been in the position of needing to lose excess body fat prior to- and then after each of my three pregnancies- as well as coaching hundreds of women to do the same, I've seen firsthand what makes fat loss EASIER- as well as sustainable- for busy women who want a simple, effective, approach. These tips are so straightforward and tactical you can put them right to use today! _...

WOOHOO!! Time for a brand, spankin' new round of challenges! These group programs are where HUNDREDS of women have learned to successfully lose fat and KEEP it off - without being super restrictive or working out for hours a day. In these eight weeks, we will have a blast together as a group- focusing on ONE area each week, cruising along to full length workout videos (press play and go- no t...

Ohhh my friends, little gets me as excited as a new season and a new time to plan the best "flow" of things. Grab a paper and a pen and let's figure out how you're going to rock your fall or "back-to-school" routine and make it fit YOUR life! Join my email list here: https://www.healthycatholicmoms.com/ _________________________________________________________________...

Eating high protein is SO important for fat loss, maintenance, and making you FEEL great throughout your day. However, we all know grocery costs are UP and eating our typical "high protein" foods (like meat) can be tough... Today, I'm sharing a few fresh ideas for how to hit your protein target without blowing your budget. Hope you enjoy! Join my email list here: https://www.healthy...

We want to achieve certain goals: be a certain weight, complete a 5k, complete a Spartan race, whatever they may be... but what gets in the way of us accomplishing them? It could be a number of things: our inability to pass on dessert, us taking the out when our training gets hard, etc. What will HELP us reach our goals is to say YES to short term pain (or "discomfort") in order to achie...

Diets in their usual definition, "short term plan for weight loss," are typically extremely restrictive and not sustainable for long-term use. What I promote is 80/20 eating... 80% whole clean foods, 20% treats/indulgences. How this actually plays out in "real life" is that it means sometimes I stick to the cleaner foods- chicken salads, sweet potatoes, etc. and sometimes I hav...

You ALWAYS have more in the tank physically than you do mentally... When you're in the middle of a super tough workout, there are some great habits/tips/tricks you can employ to help you push through to FINISH what you started.  Ladies, when we finish what we start and we DO HARD THINGS- we build confidence in ourselves and uplevel our game. These are the five things I routinely utilize to ju...

In this episode, my husband joins me and we chat about how we coordinate to plan our workout schedules around life with three kids, work, and all the other FULLNESS life has to offer. After we die laughing multiple times throughout... we try to pull it together to give some (hopefully) practical tips on how we approach planning our workouts each week. Hint: it needs to be brought up weekly! We sha...