At PregoFIT we are big fans of healthy, delicious food AND energry! So, we are excited to share this recipe we found via FitSugar for homemade, easy-to-make Banana Carob Energy Bars! Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup oat flour 1/3 cup protein powder (I used vanilla brown rice protein powder) 1 T chia seeds (optional) 1 t cinnamon pinch of sea salt 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed 3 egg whites 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 T smooth natural peanut butter (or almond butter) 1/2 T honey 5 drops of liquid stevia (or 1 T more of honey) 1 t vanilla 1/4 cup carob chips (or chocolate chips) Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. In a bowl combine all dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl combine all wet ingredients: bananas, egg (read more…)
Read moreWe at PregoFIT understand the importance of healthy– so we also understand the importance of eating the most important meal of the day…breakfast! We have found a tasty and healthy breakfast parfait that is so good you’ll DEFINITELY make time for it! Ingredients 1/3 cup apricot preserves 3 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup low-fat granola without raisins (such as Kellogg’s) 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted Preparation Place apricot preserves in a medium microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at high for 10 to 15 seconds or until preserves melt. Add strawberries, and toss gently to coat. Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt into each of 4 parfait glasses; top each serving with 1/3 cup strawberry mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining yogurt and strawberry mixture. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons granola and 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds. You can eat right away (read more…)
Read moreHappy Foodie Friday, PregoFIT Mamas! Today we tracked down a delicious Linguine With Meat Sauce recipe thanks to Cooking Light Magazine, that will make you AND your kids excited for dinner. 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef 1/2 cup prechopped onion 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Preparation 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. 2. While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, garlic, oregano, and salt; cook 5 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 minutes or until (read more…)
Read moreWatch the Video! We love Moms who go back to work after their pregnancy but we also love Moms who choose to stay home with their little one — both options are extremely difficult, yet rewarding. If you’re a Mom who chose to do the latter, here is a little piece of encouragement. Bless you, Kristen
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Our featured PregoFIT Mom of the Week is Jessica Stubbs. She is very dear to me because she is my older sister. I love her so much and am thankful that she is active in my life! Her heart, wisdom, and perspective blesses me! I consider it a great honor to have her share her life and thoughts with all of you. Enjoy! Love, Kristen 1.) How many children do you have? How old are they and what are their names? Jessica: I have been blessed with two amazing kiddos. My daughter is my oldest and she is 8 and my son just celebrated his 7th birthday. 2.) Which was easier for you—being pregnant or postpartum? Jessica: My first pregnancy was rough so that is an easy answer, definitely postpartum. During my second pregnancy I was able to play with my little girl and we enjoyed the one-on-one time as (read more…)
Read moreWe all have a picture of the type of Mom that we would be before having children. How are you doing with that? Is your picture your reality? Kristen Ross, the fouder of PregoFIT, shares the Mom that she thought that she would be and how it is different than the Mom that she is today. Listen to how what changes she has had to make in order to be the Mom she wants to be — for herself and her children!
Read moreClick here and watch our video for tips on how to lose pregnancy weight while breastfeeding! Losing pregnancy weight while breastfeeding can sometimes be a bit of a juggling act — when a Mom loses weight, her breast milk can decrease. So, here are a few tips on how to maintain your milk supply while shedding those pregnancy pounds: Pump Frequently Increase Water Intake Decrease Caffeine Ease Into Exercise Program Increase Caloric Intake We hope the tips bless you and look forward to your thoughts and questions. Please let us know if there are additional ways we can serve you! Love, Kristen Ross “]
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Kristen Ross writes: Chris shares her wisdom regarding what to do with ALL the feedback a pregnant woman experiences and how to determine what feedback is right for you. I remember how she brought peace to my mind during my first pregnancy by answering so many questions and concerns that I had from ‘what I heard’. Here’s her thoughts……. Have you ever noticed that everyone wants to give advice to pregnant women? Some of it is good, while some of it isn’t. Don’t raise your arms over your head or you’ll strangle the baby. Eat plenty of fish while you’re pregnant. Don’t eat fish while you’re pregnant. Be sure to get sleep now while you can. Breastfeed your baby—it’s healthier. Don’t breastfeed your baby—it’s too hard. Have an epidural for labor. Avoid medications, especially an epidural. What’s an expectant mom supposed to believe about pregnancy and birth?! On top of (read more…)
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Jan Greer is so much fun! She truly is every girl’s best-friend! She is easy-going, positive, and shares her experiences of Mommyhood in such a warm way! Check out her easy-to-implement gems on making herself, and her family, to be a healthy home! I definitely will implement their ‘healthy Sunday tradition’ with my family! We hope you enjoy the interview and look forward to your thoughts and questions. Bless you! Love, Kristen
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