There’s so much to learn around what we should eat and what we shouldn't eat while pregnant and there's a lot of information that sometimes can cause confusion.

When it comes to nutrition I like to follow a balanced diet - everything in moderation. But this does not always go to plan... I do like my crisps and chocolate too much!  

Everyone shares different opinions...It’s what works for you but also what gives you the energy to do what you love to do the most.

Andrea is a super mom, Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Fitness Instructor, and Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialist. Her main areas of focus are Preconception, Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Infancy. 

Today she kindly agreed to share her motherhood journey and PCOS condition that thankfully ended in two successful pregnancies and gives some tips and advice on nutrition and sleep quality.

Episode highlights:

• Getting to know Andrea 
• Andrea's two successful pregnancies even though she was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome)
• Learn more about Andrea's tips and advice on nutrition in pregnancy and sleep quality.
• She shares good examples of nutritional breakfast meal ideas. 
• & more

If you want to learn more visit www.andreagracewellness.com and get your nutritional custom meal plan with Andrea.

Thanks for listening! 

Lana x

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Triathlon has been one of my favourite sports for quite some time now, and I had the opportunity to speak with incredible Pro mother triathletes for the past few weeks where they shared their active pregnancy experience, recovery and motherhood journey, and this left me thinking that women are in fact true superhumans.

In Today's episode, my guest is Ana Filipa Santos, one of our dearest Portuguese Pro Triathletes, a 4-time National middle distance triathlon champion, 4 times national duathlon champion, 2 times Olympic distance triathlon champion, and 2 times Iberian middle-distance champion. But these are just a few of her biggest achievements to date.
She is also a triathlon coach and recently became a mom, to a gorgeous baby girl. 

Episode highlights:

• The start of Ana's competitive triathlon life (You will be surprised to know when she actually started...)
• Her pregnancy journey as an athlete and more.
• Find out how long Ana ran during her pregnancy and why she had to stop.
• Ana tells us about the condition of having a uterine myoma (fibroid) where she described being as big as a "tennis ball" during pregnancy. (learn more)
• Why it’s important in Ana’s eyes to "Ignore the noise around you”
• The exciting and inspirational upcoming project.

If you have the chance, do check Ana's IG page ( @Ana_Filipa_Santos_tri ) I promise that she will keep you entertained and motivated throughout your visit.

Thank you for listening!

Lana x

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Are you a Pilates lover? and How about Pilates during pregnancy?

It seems that Pilates has been an effective low-impact workout for quite some time now, and also a very popular form of exercise for all stages of pregnancy. 

If you choose Pilates as a form of physical activity during your pregnancy, and if you would like to know more about how to do those pelvic exercises correctly, then make sure to listen to today's episode, and get all the best tips and advice from Nikki Bergen. 

Nikki is one of Canada’s most sought after health and fitness experts. A former professional dancer, Nikki has dedicated her life creating ground-breaking fitness programs designed specifically for women that combine Pilates and Pelvic Health, creating choreography from science.

She is the Creator of The Belle and The Bump Method where she has a passion for helping women feel confident and strong throughout pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Inspired by Pilates, informed by science and created to help women feel strong and confident, her deepest hope is to help women develop a new appreciation for their bodies, feel empowered with knowledge and to discover their true strength.

In today's episode:

• The story behind The Belle and Bump Method 
• Nikki shares her IVF journey towards motherhood
• The frequently asked question about diastasis recti 
• How inner core impacts emotional stability
• and more...

Find Nikki on Instagram @ thebellemethod

Quick reminder:

Our mission is to promote exercise and encourage all women to keep trying different activities until they find the one that they really enjoy doing and also something that they can feel safe through all stages of pregnancy.

When you enjoy doing a particular physical activity you are more likely to stick to it which will hopefully increase your physical and mental wellbeing, in the long run.


Thanks for listening, please share!

Lana x

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Welcome back everyone!

I'm so excited to be sharing this interview with you today.

As some of you probably know, triathlon is a sport that I came across 6 years ago, and which I got really into, straight away.

This summer, I had the pleasure to chat with one of my favourite Pro triathletes, Michelle Vesterby. She has been an inspiration for me with her contagious daily smile and energy for life.

Michelle has been a triathlete for quite some time now, but her career as a professional triathlete started in 2012 where she got 1st place in the Ironman Lanzarote. And since then she has been in the top 10, 3 times at the World Championship in Hawaii.

Her best result in Hawaii was in 2015 where she managed to achieve an incredible 4th place, ranking the highest Danish female in early modern times. But what is even more impressive is the fact that she got 1st place in 2016 in Cozumel at 15 weeks pregnant, and completed Ironman in Copenhagen, 3 months after giving birth.

What an inspiration right?

Now, get your cuppa coffee, Pina colada or just a glass of water if you prefer, and press play!

If you enjoyed this weeks episode please leave a review and subscribe so you can be the first one to know about any new episode.

Also share if you can, so more triathlete mothers can listen to the episode and feel inspired too.

Connect with Michelle on Instagram @vesterbytri

And why not visit her website where you can purchase her new book (Danish). 

Thank you for listening

Lana x

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Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Welcome back and thank you for stopping by

In today's episode, we have therapist Christina discussing maternal mental health and postpartum anxiety and depression. 
Christina shares her experience with her two high-risk pregnancies success stories.

She is a mom of two, the founder of Real life mama blog, and licensed mental health therapist. 

Her mission is to help moms to feel supported through the ups and downs of motherhood.

In this episode you will know more about:

• How I reached out to Christina and why 
• Christina’s both high-risk pregnancies success stories & understanding bicornuate uterus condition.
• The ups and down of motherhood 
• Some of the symptoms of postpartum depression and what to look out for
• How exercise could help minimize those symptoms
• The importance of communication between you and your partner at all stages of pregnancy and throughout motherhood 

I'm convinced that you will resonate with today's episode. and if you do please let us know! Connect with @dayswithl

Christina is also a brilliant writer, have a look at her website on  www.thisisreallifemama.com for more information on some of the topics mentioned above.
You can also find Christina on Instagram @thisisreallifemama

Press play and start listening to this amazing episode!

If you enjoyed listening please share and subscribe to help us reach to many more women around the world.

See you next Tuesday!

Lana x 

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