Peach Cobbler Protein Smoothie

Who would love to eat a peach cobbler for breakfast without any guilt?  Well, now you can! This smoothie with its peachy, creamy goodness is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and provide the perfect breakfast for you while on the go! I personally love using it as a post workout shake!

Peach Cobbler Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla)
• 1 fresh peach, sliced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend thoroughly.
2. Add more ice cubes for a frostier smoothie.
3. Sip & enjoy!

Calories: 310

F*** Thigh Gaps!

Who all out there believes that having a thigh gap is a form of self worth or beauty?

What do the men out there think: are thigh gaps truly sexy to you?

Beyonce's recent Instagram picture sparked much controversy when fans were left wondering if a thigh gap had been photoshopped in and Old Navy's poorly photoshopped "thigh gapped" ad made headlines just the other day. It seems that there is so much focus on how skinny a woman can get her thighs. But why haven't beauty standards changed and why are we still dragging ourselves through the same vicious cycle of hating our bodies?

As a new mother, I can't imagine how difficult it must been for teenage girls these days who are facing the pressures of social media. Countless Tumblr accounts such as Thinspirationforyou, Welcome to Skinnyville, and Stay Thin This Time teach women that being skinny is the equivalent of beauty. Many of us fall victim to these false ideas of beauty & glorified eating disorders and the message that starving yourself is the only way to achieve this. Though I am a mother to a son, I am frightened to think about the pressures that my future daughter would face with how the trend is going. Where have all the role models gone? Why are companies still putting these ads out there, giving us the idea that if we want to wear their clothing, we must look just as the photoshopped model does.

Studies show that 80% of teenage girls dislike their bodies by the time they are 17 years old. Up to 24 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the US alone. 69% of girls in 5th-12th grade reported that magazine pictures influenced their idea of a perfect body shape. 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat (Mellin et al., 1991). These are just a few of the very real and sad statistics. Though there is something about seeing those pictures or ads in high fashion magazines, suggestions from peers or parents, or #thinspo quotes and messages telling us that if only we would lose just 5 more pounds, we could be something special, too.

What bullshit!

I am so thankful to have turned to sources such as BodyRockTv or BodyBuilding.com that teach you that eating clean and working out is the way to achieve the body you have dreamed of. Their models have abs, arms, legs-MUSCLES! I honestly wish there were more positive reinforcements out there. Women are so afraid of lifting weights out of fear of looking like a man and they have this idea that having muscles is "gross."

We should be teaching that strong should be the new skinny. 

As a fitness enthusiast, so many people ask me these days about how to get a "thigh gap." My first question is "Why the hell would anyone want a thigh gap as a goal?" Since when did thighs that touch determine our beauty, our worth, and who we are? My thighs touch and I am totally okay with that. This gap between our legs does not determine how fit or healthy we are-it is simply our bone structure so not every one can have this feature and that is alright!

If you are not happy with your thighs or lower body for that matter, then try some of these workouts.

Also, check out this hilarious video that one blogger made on How to Fake a Thigh Gap. I love the sense of humor she has and how the trend does not seem to affect her in the least bit!

Always remember that your reflection does not define you-it is what's from within. Cheesy and cliche as it may sound, I realize that. However, there is proof that we are not being told this enough. Just as Bruno Mars said, "You are amazing, just the way you are"-thigh gaps or not.

My New Favorite Organic Lactation Snack

So good! Tastes like a Larabar!

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10 Awesome Workouts for a Bangin' Booty & Luscious Legs

1. Squats:
   • Plant your feet flat on the ground, about shoulder-width apart.
   • Point your feet slightly outward, not straight ahead.
   • Never let your knees extend beyond your toes.
   • Look straight ahead. Bend at your knees as if you were going to sit back in a chair, keeping your heels on the floor.
   • Pull in your abs, and keep your lower back in a near neutral position (a slightly arched back might be unavoidable).
   • Tighten your whole body when you perform the squat.
   • Lower yourself. In a controlled manner slowly lower yourself down and back so that your upper legs are nearly parallel with the floor. Extend your arms for balance.
   • Keep the upper body tight at all times.
2. Butt Kicks:
   • Start on all fours, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
   • Keep your right knee at a 90-degree angle as you slowly raise your leg behind you until your thigh is almost parallel to the floor. Pulse your flexed foot toward the ceiling by squeezing your glutes. Your back should remain perfectly still in a neutral spine. The motion should be small and controlled with the muscle doing the work and not momentum.
   • Return to start position to complete one rep.
3. Lunges:
   • Stand up straight, with your legs hip-width apart. Place your hands on your hips. Flex your abdominal muscles inward and upward.
   • Step forward with your right foot approximately 2 or 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9m). The taller you are, the further you will need to step forward. Keep your back straight as your body moves forward.
   • Lift your left foot up slightly, so that the toe is in contact with the floor, but your heel is not.
   • Bend both of your knees at the same time. The aim is to make both of your knees stop at a 90 degree angle. Make sure your right knee does not go over your toe line.
   • Pause in this position for 1 to 5 seconds. Stopping your forward momentum will help you to put more effort into rising from the lunge.
   • Push off of your right heel to rise. Return your right leg to its starting position.
   • Repeat with the left leg.
4. Wall Sit:
   • Stand in front of a wall (about 2 feet in front of it) and lean against it.
   • Slide down until your knees are at about 90-degree angles and hold, keeping the abs contracted, for 20-60 seconds.
   • Come back to start and repeat, holding the squat at different angles to work the lower body in different ways.
5. Side Lunges:
• Stand with your feet set about twice shoulder width apart, your feet facing straight ahead.
• Clasp your hands in front your chest.
• Shift your weight over to your right leg as you push your hips backward and lower your body by dropping your hips and bending your knees.
• Your lower right leg should remain nearly perpendicular to the floor.
• Your left foot should remain flat on the floor.
• Without raising yourself back up to a standing position, reverse the movement to the left. Alternate back and forth.
6. Calf Raises:
   • Stand on the edge of a step.
   • Stand tall with your abdominals pulled in, the balls of your feet firmly planted on the step, and your heels hanging over the edge.Rest your hands against a wall or a sturdy object for balance.
   • Raise your heels a few inches above the edge of the step so that you’re on your tiptoes.
   • Hold the position for a moment, and then lower your heels below the platform, feeling a stretch in your calf muscles.
7. Toe Touches:
   •  Lie on your back on an exercise mat on the floor with your legs touching and fully extended and your arms extended outward with palms down.
   •  With your knees slightly bent, raise your legs straight up in the air until your feet are parallel with the floor.
   • Reach your arms toward your feet, forming a 45 degree angle. Your head should still be on the floor. This is your starting position.
   • Roll forward as you exhale, lifting your torso off the floor as you try to touch your toes with your fingers.
   • Inhale as you slowly reverse the motion back to the starting position.
   • Repeat for a complete set.
8. High Knees:
   • In basic high knees, you need to stand still with your feet hip-width apart. Pull your right knee towards your chest and keep it there for 3 seconds. Now move it back to the original position and then repeat the step.
   • Now do the same gesture with the left knee and do several repetitions. Take 2 minutes rest between the repetitions to increase your tendency to do more repetitions.
9. Jumping Jacks:
   • Assume an erect position, with feet together and arms at your side.
   • Slightly bend your knees, and propel yourself a few inches into the air.
   • While in air, bring your legs out to the side about shoulder width or slightly wider.
   • As you are moving your legs outward, you should raise your arms up over your head; arms should be slightly bent throughout the entire in-air movement.
   • Your feet should land shoulder width or wider as your hands meet above your head with arms slightly bent
10. Plie Squats:
• Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart with toes turned out, holding lighter dumbbells vertically in front of thighs.
• Keeping abs tight and torso tall, bend knees 90 degrees; keep knees aligned between second and third toes and weight in heels.
• Press back to start; squeeze your glutes.

Want to build a better body in just 12 weeks? Check out my Fit Mommy Workout Bundle!

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-Butt & Thigh Blaster 4 Week Home Workout Program

-Armed & Fabulous 4 Week Home Program 

-Ab & Core Attach 4 Week Home Program

-Eat Clean, Get Lean 4 Week Meal Plan

All programs are bodyweight exercises only-NO GYM REQUIRED! You can simply do these at home within the comfort of your own home. 

Features 4 weeks of high-resolution step-by-step pictures and an exercise directory.

*The Armed & Fabulous program does require one set of dumbbells only.

Jumpstart your weightloss with this 4 week clean eating meal plan! With over 60 easy-to-make recipes, you are sure to enjoy the world of clean eating while losing those few extra pounds.

"Can I do all 3 workout programs together?" Absolutely! You can actually alternate them and do your butt program one day, arms the next, and then abs. Then start over!