The Strong Woman

You see the smiles on her exterior

You feel her pure heart through her good intentions

You assume all is right and perfect in her life

You may even envy her

But what you don't see is what she's been through

Her invisible scars

The wiped away tears

The blood and sweat she's cleaned up trying to escape

A strong a woman isn't made from the finer more pleasant things in life

A strong woman is molded by her pain

By her struggle

By her courage 

And by her will to say no more

By her will to fight back

A strong woman knows the highest level of vulnerability

She knows humiliation 

She knows the feeling of defeat

She tells a story through her eyes

Down deep into her soul

She remembers just how the air smelt 

The way the ground felt beneath her

The sound of her deafening heartbreak

All when she tried to lift herself off the ground

A strong woman knows what it's like to get knocked down

And get knocked down again

To have the air taken from your body 

To grasp desperately for help

She tells a story through her eyes.

You see the smiles on her exterior

You feel her pure heart through her good intentions

You assume all is right and perfect in her life

You may even envy her

But what you don't see is what she's been through

What a Strong Woman Knows... 

This is written for any woman who has experienced struggle, heartache, defeat or any circumstance alike. Violence, Bullying, Addiction, Loss of a Loved One. The list goes on and on. This is to let you know there is always a light and you can overcome 

any obstacle. 

                                                            ~LoveMomStyle

Body After Baby

What's one of the most emotional phases of motherhood? 

Seeing your body for the first time after you have your baby.

Now don't get me wrong, there's a huge difference between your stripes (stretch marks) and the deflated squishy balloon you have after all is said and done. Be proud of those stripes! You earned them and there's no other way in this world that you were meant to get them than carrying that perfect little baby! 


All day long I hear from women who are just in tears or mortified by the aftermath results. Trust me when I say, those feelings are valid and it is perfectly normal for you to feel that way. However, remember that this is only tentative. Of course you're going to have excess skin! You just carried a little human and he or she needed some leg room! 

Continuing life after baby is born is taken one step at a time. We as mommies really do get hit with a double whammy. Why? Because not only do we have to deal with the emotions associated with the post-pregnancy body, but some of us have to deal with postpartum depression. It makes absolutely no sense! You couldn't be more happy, but you're still crying for the silliest reasons! #CrazyPerson LOL 

Classic cases: Your baby smiles at you and you start balling!!! LOL 
                     You take out an outfit to dress them and hold up the little pants.... Start balling!
                     Your baby blows a spit bubble... You know it, lol, you're balling again!

Although we know it's our hormones all being out of whack, it still makes no good sense! The best times are when you start balling in from of someone else and they ask you what's wrong. 
You: "I don't know!"
They say, "Then why are you crying?
Now you're laughing and crying.
"I don't know!" LOL

Ay yi yi, lol, the things we go through as women. Postpartum can really do a number on how you feel about your appearance, but realize again this too is tentative. 

Another really emotional aspect of your post pregnancy body is wondering about your sex life. 1: Now that there's a baby in house and 2: How you're going to feel about your appearance, let's just tell it like it is, when you're naked. Though I know it can be difficult you really have to try to find a happy medium. Once you accept the fact that, "Okay, I may have postpartum and I just had my baby, of course I'm going to look like this." Acceptance is the first step. Well call this : PPA, Post Pregnancy Association. :)  Your objective at this point is to make a goal and when you're ready, move toward it. You have 6 weeks or longer if you've had a c-section to wait until you can do anything with your body. So settle your little bunz down and relax for those few weeks! Once you get clearance from your OB, then it's time to put your goal into action.  

One of the big things I advise you not to do is go online and look at women's bodies who have not had kids and who are ripped up. Of course they're in shape! They have no reason not to be and I'm sure they train every single day and have a clean diet! Sure, you can have someone you strive to look like, but keep realistic expectations in the beginning. Comparing your body initially to someone who has never carried a child can't do much more than discourage you. Admiration is one thing, but obsession and envy are another. Throughout my career in fitness training, I will tell you that the #1 reason for women and men who quit their workouts is they have set their expectations too high initially and they're not seeing the results as quickly as they'd like to so they quit. 

Quiting is never the solution. The same workout doesn't work for everyone. That's why you have to explore a little and see what works for you. As women, we tend to compare ourselves to each other. Why we do this? I have no clue. We do it even when we don't mean to. Competition, I swear, is the greater evil. Don't allow yourself to be consumed by it. Get in shape and get happy for you, not for anyone else. Now I do feel that for the record, this blog entry is a generalization. Of course, there are some women who bounce back quickly and some effortlessly, but for the vast majority of us, this entry pertains to most of us appropriately. :)

Getting in shape should be a positive experience. I didn't say it wouldn't be a painful experience, no pain no gain, but it hurts to be beautiful! All jokes aside, workout out isn't only good for your physique, but it just makes you feel better overall. It's healthy to get some exercise on a regular basis both physically and emotionally. I, personally, tend to be a hermit at times and I will be the first to tell you that when I put exercise in my daily routine, the rest of my day just seems to mesh a little better and I seem to be able to handle more. 

With all that said, Love MomStyle is here to encourage, inspire and motivate you! Make sure to check back frequently for new fitness tips and videos! We're here for you! Let's do this together because you deserve to get back to you and feel beautiful!

 







                         

           <3 Love MomStyle 

Love MomStyle 12 Minute Cardio Challenge

Welcome Ladies, to your summer transformation! We're really excited to have such a large group participating this series. This series was filmed just 6 weeks after my delivery with my second child so you could see my soft & squishy physique. A lot of "fitness trainers or fitness models" don't show what they looked like when they started  ( if they needed to start at all). Only what they look like once they're finished. Here you get up close and personal with a real mommy post-pregnancy. 

We are offering this series Free!! All we ask us you email us at LoveMomStyleLounge@Gmail.com with the following information: 

Name 

Number of Pregnancies if any

Current Weight

DesiredWeight loss 

Current Measurements: 

Chest- Directly below your breasts

Waist- Smallest part of your waist above your hips. 

Hips- Widest part of your hips (Hip Bone)

Thigh- Measure around your thigh. 

Before Photo: Side/Front If you are comfortable sending your photos to us, great! However, it isn't mandatory, but at least take them for your records to show your starting point. 

How this series works: 

This series lasts for 4 weeks. For your best results and if you can handle it, I recommend performing this 12 Minute Workout 6-7 days a week and eventually twice per day. Otherwise, push yourself to train at least once a day for 4-5 days a week.  

Your objective is to get through the entire 12 minute workout without any breaks. Every exercise lasts for 1 minute. Keep in control of your body throughout every exercise. No noodle arms or legs. Keep good posture. 

Useful tools:

STOPWATCH (Most phones have one)

EXERCISE BALL

Your Diet: 

I am a food lover! Therefore, I don't believe in starving yourself. The key to a healthy diet is a balanced diet, utilizing all of the food groups. Most foods can be eaten in appropriate portions. Stay away from the obvious unhealthy foods, sweets, sugars, soda, sugar based drinks, fast food and fried. 

Keeping hydrated is really important throughout your transformation. You should be consuming at least five 8oz glasses of water every single day at minimum. 

If you're a lover of caramel frappachino's with extra caramel and whip, well, say "au revoir" for the next few weeks. Save it for your 4th week reward! 

Prepare your food grilled, baked and boiled for the healthiest results. 

Drive and persistence will get you through this challenge. Don't be discouraged if you are unable to finish initially. It's a process and you will get there! On the other hand, if you are getting through the routine easily, contact us for modifications. LoveMomStyleLounge@gmail.com 

IT'S GO TIME!!! 

Here's the first step towards your new body!!! 

http://youtu.be/odBMg453Vdg

Feel free to join us on our mobile app! Search: Love MomStyle 

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