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Dead Bug Sequence
The dead bug sequence is a great progression to start challenging the core after about 6 weeks postpartum. There are a few ways to do this exercise. First you want to get into the dead bug position: Once you're in this position, you'll want to do a deep core breath,...
Deep Core Breathing
Connecting to your deep core is important throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. The deep core is made up of 4 muscles that help you to find stability and containment in the core. Learning to connect to these muscles may require a few visits with a pelvic...
My personal story – How did I get here?
Allow me to reintroduce myself! My name is Stephanie Sibbio. I am a fitness and nutrition expert dedicated to helping pregnant and postnatal women thrive in health and fitness. Here is how it all came to be :). Cliff Ravenscraft is a superstar in the world of...
Fat Loss and Why Spot Reduction Doesn’t Work
Over the last decade of working in the fitness industry, there is one topic that comes up over and over and over again. The conversation about spot reduction. Spot reduction is this idea that in order to achieve fat loss in a certain area, you must tirelessly work...
Pregnancy & Exercise: Dos and Don’ts
Finding out you're pregnant can be overwhelming. Figuring out how to properly care for your body is of utmost importance, but there is so much information out there and it can be daunting. I've put together a basic list of exercise dos and don'ts for you to put your...
Abdominal Separation Post Pregnancy
One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how few women know that they have an abdominal separation in their abdominal wall, and more so that they have never even heard that it exists! Abdominal separation is known as Diastasis Recti, and is a condition where your...
The Best Bodyweight Exercises
Bodyweight exercises are your key to getting fit with no gym membership! How many of you have paid a monthly membership to a fitness facility that you NEVER get around to visiting? Trust me, I have been that person before. The YMCA took so much of my money for me to...
Why Are Antioxidants So Important?
We have all heard of antioxidants, and we have all heard of free radicals. But, what are they and why are they important for us to understand? Antioxidants are a group of vitamins and minerals that we can obtain through the diet that help us to keep free radicals...
Why is the deadlift so important?
My clients often ask me why I make them do deadlifts. The simplest answer that I can give them is that it teaches how to properly lift something off the floor without hurting your back, and it uses so many muscles that it takes a lot of calories to execute this...
Adaptogens for Stress Management
Before understanding what adaptogens are, we first have to understand the stress response. But before we get to that, it is important to understand that stress doesn't only consist of the times when you are yelling, and stomping your feet. These are the most common...
5 Tips to Ditch Abdominal Bloating For Good!
Attention: Your belly may smaller than it appears to be! Do you feel like you put on a pound or two after a big meal? Maybe have to unzip your pants? Do you look in the mirror sometimes and think you look pregnant because of how bloated you are? If so.. I have...
Tomatoes 2015: An Italian Tradition
Making tomatoes. An annual Italian tradition. This is how we make one year's supply of tomato sauce for the whole family! Check out my short film, documenting the process to make homemade tomato sauce! We do it once a year and it is such a fun and culture filled...
Fat Loss and Why Spot Reduction Doesn’t Work
Over the last decade of working in the fitness industry, there is one topic that comes up over and over and over again. The conversation about spot reduction. Spot reduction is this idea that in order to achieve fat loss in a certain area, you must tirelessly work...
Why Are Antioxidants So Important?
We have all heard of antioxidants, and we have all heard of free radicals. But, what are they and why are they important for us to understand? Antioxidants are a group of vitamins and minerals that we can obtain through the diet that help us to keep free radicals...
ADHD or Blood Sugar Imbalance?
I want to take a second to talk about BLOOD SUGAR and how important it is to balance, especially in children who suffer with issues regarding behaviour problems, ADD, ADHD and anxiety. I'm sure you have heard the word homeostasis. What it means is that your body...
Digestive Fruit Salad
The digestive system can sometimes use a little bit of assistance when it comes to breaking down the foods that we eat. Our best bet is to eat whole foods, mostly plants, and not too much. We also want to ensure we're getting enough fibre and water in our diet so...
Kale Salad Extraordinaire!
Every year, my girlfriends and I get together for a holiday feast. It has been a tradition since high school! At first we would all have our parents help us make something and it ended up being a major carb fest, but we do better and better every year! This year I...
Protein Shake: Brains & Beauty
This protein shake features two extremely health promoting ingredients that can help you lose weight, improve mental clarity, increase energy and ease joint pain. MCT (Medium Chain Triglyceride) oil is a type of fat that is broken down easily by the body. It turns...
Sauerkraut Salad
If you were able to tune in on Facebook a couple weeks back, we were talking probiotics and I showed you how to make sauerkraut (super easy). If you missed that you can find it here. In this week's recipe, I am going to show you how to make one of my favourite simple...
Sweet Green Alfredo Pasta
Sometimes you need a nice creamy pasta for those days when you just have to have a comfort food. Unfortunately eating a pasta with cream sauce will make me look like I'm in my second trimester. There is nothing good in that dish for your body. It will spike your...
Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Muffins
This recipe was born when I was at a cottage, and assigned to breakfast duty. I wanted to make something quick and easy (so that I could get back to frolicking by the lake), that was also guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. I did some research and created this...
Chocolate Sweet Potato Coconut Pancakes
It's September! Fall is my favourite time of year for so many reasons. I love sweater weather, I love fall colours, but most of all, I love fall FOOD! One of my favourite breakfast options is PANCAKES, and I have created a delicious gluten and dairy free pancake...
Double Chocolate Loaf
I spent a week in Florida this summer. It was fantastic. I lived like a retired Floridian. Yoga in the morning, home cooked meals, beach time, lots of reading, lots of sleep. So good! We splurged on all the healthy ingredients I would usually have in my kitchen...
Chocolate Protein Balls
As moms, one of the things we struggle with the most is having something quick, healthy and filling to eat as we go about our days, taking care of everyone and everything. These protein balls are fast, delicious, and super nutrient dense. They are great for a pre or...
Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy from a Holistic Perspective
When you google what foods to eat and what foods to avoid during pregnancy, you will find all the same stuff. Avoid large fish high in mercury, anything raw, deli meats, hot dogs, soft cheeses, coffee, alcohol and anything that is unpasteurized. These are a great...
Prenatal Multivitamins: A Comprehensive Comparison
Before we get into the nitty gritty, it's important to know that you need more than just a prenatal multivitamin to support a healthy pregnancy. You can download your complete guide to prenatal supplements here. If you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant,...
Deep Core Breathing
Connecting to your deep core is important throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. The deep core is made up of 4 muscles that help you to find stability and containment in the core. Learning to connect to these muscles may require a few visits with a pelvic...
4 ways your body changes after pregnancy
I have been working with new moms for the extent of my career, and there are definitely some themes among new mamas: You are exhausted all the time (how could you not be with that little sleep??) You feel guilty when you take time for yourself (if you ever do) You...
My personal story – How did I get here?
Allow me to reintroduce myself! My name is Stephanie Sibbio. I am a fitness and nutrition expert dedicated to helping pregnant and postnatal women thrive in health and fitness. Here is how it all came to be :). Cliff Ravenscraft is a superstar in the world of...
Pregnancy & Exercise: Dos and Don’ts
Finding out you're pregnant can be overwhelming. Figuring out how to properly care for your body is of utmost importance, but there is so much information out there and it can be daunting. I've put together a basic list of exercise dos and don'ts for you to put your...
3 Exercises to Avoid After Giving Birth
So you just had a baby, and you're not loving the way your body looks (especially in the midsection). The doctor says you are cleared to exercise, but doesn't tell you any more detail than that. So you go online and google the best exercises to lose belly fat, and...
Common Postpartum Conditions
Going through pregnancy is no easy task. You carry an ever-growing little human, AND an organ (the placenta) that your body creates to nourish that new life. This creates a lot of strain on your pelvic organs, muscles, bones and tissues. There are many things that...
Dead Bug Sequence
The dead bug sequence is a great progression to start challenging the core after about 6 weeks postpartum. There are a few ways to do this exercise. First you want to get into the dead bug position: Once you're in this position, you'll want to do a deep core breath,...
Deep Core Breathing
Connecting to your deep core is important throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. The deep core is made up of 4 muscles that help you to find stability and containment in the core. Learning to connect to these muscles may require a few visits with a pelvic...
4 ways your body changes after pregnancy
I have been working with new moms for the extent of my career, and there are definitely some themes among new mamas: You are exhausted all the time (how could you not be with that little sleep??) You feel guilty when you take time for yourself (if you ever do) You...
My personal story – How did I get here?
Allow me to reintroduce myself! My name is Stephanie Sibbio. I am a fitness and nutrition expert dedicated to helping pregnant and postnatal women thrive in health and fitness. Here is how it all came to be :). Cliff Ravenscraft is a superstar in the world of...
Abdominal Separation Post Pregnancy
One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how few women know that they have an abdominal separation in their abdominal wall, and more so that they have never even heard that it exists! Abdominal separation is known as Diastasis Recti, and is a condition where your...
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