ATTENTION: WE HAVE MOVED TO A NEW SITE!

Hi ladies!!!

The moment has FINALLY come! I have moved to a brand, new site and have rebranded with a NEW LOGO. What'cha think?

My new site is still bare because it is so very new, but feel free to check it out by clicking this link: http://diaryofafitmommy.com/

Be sure to bookmark my new site as I will start posting from there from now on! However, this blog will always be here and live-just in case you need to refer back to something old and useful!

Thank you for ALL of the continued support and love! I hope you all enjoy the new site!

XOXO,

Sia Cooper

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Why I Love FittaMamma Maternity Activewear!

Hi ladies, 

If you are expecting and are wanting to keep fit, then I have the perfect gift for you! I recently had a chance to team up with one of my favorite fitness apparel brands for expecting moms Fittamamma to showcase their amazing maternity activewear.

I have been a huge fan of them for a while so I was totally excited when I had the chance to try their clothing during this second pregnancy! 

I was sent the FittaSupport Maternity Fitness Capri and the FittaMamma Pregnancy Workout Support Top to try out. I picked the color gray because it is my favorite color! They also offer pink and white in the top and solid black in the bottoms along with the gray pictured here.

The leggings were made of a thick material, which I have not encountered in maternity fitness clothing before. I liked this aspect because it really supported my growing bump! The top panel folds over or under your belly (like a belly band) or you can roll it up over to cover your entire belly for maximum comfort.

The top was my absolute favorite, though, because the fit was just amazing! I also loved the Fittamamma logo at the bottom. The top was made of a thick material as well and it never felt cheap. Though the material is thick and durable, it's nevertheless as soft as can be.

Another cool thing about this maternity activewear tank is that it regains its shape after baby-making it the perfect postpartum workout tank!

And yes-it does support the tummy, hips, AND boobs very well!! The tank also features CoolDry for comfort by keeping you cool and dry during your workout so you won't walk out of the gym feeling like a sweaty hog.

Fittamamma offers much more than this so be sure to check out their entire shop where you can find an array of tanks and even shorts. Don't forget to stop by their blog for pregnancy fitness tips galore.

As out gift to you, for a limited time only, get 10% off all Fittamamma workout apparel using code SIA10!

Disclaimer: I was given Fittamamma workout apparel to test. All opinions are my very own.

My Favorite Kitchen Tool for Meal Prepping

I am not a huge kitchen gadget gal, but there are a few useful tools that I love keeping handy. There's one tool that comes to mind that is super useful. Not only that, it helps me save money on food by preventing unnecessary waste! To be exact, it keeps food fresh up to 5x longer and saves up to $2700 per year based on buying in bulk, on sale, and preventing waste.

This is why I am crazy about my new FoodSaver® V4865 2-In-1 Vacuum Sealing System. 

This super tool features:

• 2-in-1 Sealing System
• Built-in retractable handheld sealer seals zipper bags, canisters, containers and marinates food in minutes
• Fully-automatic operation
• Moist/Dry food settings for optimal sealing
• PulseVac™ button allows you to seal delicate foods without crushing them
• Convenient roll storage and bag cutter
• Pull-out drip tray drawer with patented, removable, dishwasher-safe drip tray
• Extra-wide sealing strip creates a secure air-tight seal
• One-touch marinate and accessory modes
• 5-year Limited Warranty

I decided to put it to the test using my favorite food that tends to spoil rather quickly: AVOCADOS! 

Instead of having to mash the avocado and freeze in an air tight plastic container, I was able to seal the avocados to fit perfectly in my freezer. Not only that, the avocados stayed fresh and green, unlike the plastic containers which were bulky, took up too much space, and still resulted in frosty avocados. You can literally seal ANY food you want-even leftovers!

Learning how to use the FoodSaver® V4865 2-In-1 Vacuum Sealing System was quite simple actually and it came with a variety of different bags to use for sealing your food as well as a jar sealer and even a bottle stopper. 

The first step in using the sealer was to make a bag from the FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealing Roll. To do this, I cut the bag to the appropriate size and then sealed one end of the bag.  

The machine uses heat the seal the end. The lights on the machine will let you know when it's done sealing!

The second step is to place your food items into your newly made bag, ensuring at least 4 inches of space between the food and the top of the bag so that it seals properly. 

The third step is to prepare to vacuum seal your food by using two hands to slowly insert the open end of the bag into the vacuum channel. 

The fourth step requires you to keep holding the bag until the vacuum pump starts. The lights on the machine will show you the progress. 

When the light turns red, your product has finished sealing! Check out my avocados! They're perfectly sealed and ready to be stored inside of my freezer until I find a good use for them.. I'm thinking, homemade guacamole for my chipotle chicken bowls! 

After using the FoodSaver® V4865 2-In-1 Vacuum Sealing System, I do not see myself going back to using plastic containers for leftovers anytime soon! The easy and durable sealing made even my weekly meal prepping a breeze. It cuts down on time and money which is most important to me, as a mother. 

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the FoodSaver® Brand through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about the FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealer System, all opinions are my own.