some of you OG fit foodies might remember this recipe from a few years back! my girl Ogechi is not only the author of this insanely amazing, good-for-you soup, she brought me a batch while i was in the hospital having our first born, Chiso, back in 2011. she then made more once i got home from the hospital as we adjusted to being a 3 member family. so, so thoughtful of her.
Read Moreexcitedly walking into week 33, y’all! as a pre/postnatal specialist I take pride in finding, using, and recommending maternity products that help make my clients and supporter’s pregnancies and postpartum stages as enjoyable as possible. today i’m sharing a few maternity products from JOBST® that help ease the discomforts pregnancy can sometimes bring.
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eeeeerrrrrrmyGOSH, the recipe for this plate of deliciousness can be found in the VLOG above, so hurry, click it!
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if you've never made salmon before you will be straight amazed at how easy it is to prepare, seriously. i guarantee it. this was last nights dinner and we have been enjoying it all day long today too. and as always, this a fantastic meal prep recipe cause it's basically effortless.
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i can't cook rice on the stove top for jack, so i threw the quinoa into my rice cooker which worked puuuuurfectly. the hard part was sauteing the veggies.... and that ain't hard, yall!
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excited to train with this beast of a 2 months postpartum mom again tomorrow! she is killin' it and getting her core and entire body back to where she's happiest. she is doing GREAT and looks even better! yes, i work with preggo ladies AND postpartum moms, one on one! email me for details, or send a preggo/postpartum mama you know my way.
happy thursday, fit friends!
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and another one! would you LOOK at this girl!? 
4 weeks postpartum and new mommy Kara is looking fantabulous! i am so proud of my sister! she remained active for the bulk of her pregnancy and is now reaping those fit pregnancy benefits. i got to watch my niece, baby Natalie, for the first time last week while Kara tended to some court business with her clients. Baby Natalie is THE sweetest lil' thing! look at that face! what a pleasure and an honor to be able to return the favor and watch baby Natalie for my sis & bro-in-law. if you are a preggo or postpartum mom that needs help getting back on track, email me: le@fitfoodiele.com.
my fave music apps are Spotify and recently the Pandora app. i get my cardio in a couple of times a week and yall know i don't mind it at all! ONLY if i have my Beats headphones. silent cardio is the worst, right?! anyway, here are 20 songs i'm feeling that help speed up my fat burning sesh. no judgement! oh and radio version preferably.
check out this morning's motivational Periscope and have a blessed tuesday, friends!
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welp, it happened! right there in that very room. my very first prenatal class went down this past saturday! i slowly circled that room a handful of times while saying a prayer of thanks to God before the ladies began to arrive. this feels GOOD. this feels right. i don't know why the sight of a preggo woman working out makes me smile uncontrollably but it just does. i remember what physical activity and healthy eating did for both my pregnancies and i want other mamas-to-be to experience those same benefits throughout their pregnancy journey, labor & delivery, and postpartum recovery. there are still so many misconceptions and old wives tales about prenatal fitness that just won't go away! my purpose is to prove how safe and beneficial prenatal fitness is for mom and baby.
before i headed out to teach, i took a pic of my new tank i couldn't wait to wear!
don't you love it?! 'because you know i'm all about the BUMP.' ha! this will be available on my blog for purchase very soon, along with this one:
one lucky mama-to-be won the 'Lifting for TWO' tank which is totally my fave. taking pre-orders NOW! email me at le@fitfoodiele.com if you'd like to rock one or know a Preggo Patty who would wear it proudly!
friday evening, Chiso and i had a blast picking out some healthy snacks for the class courtesy of Sprouts Farmers Market Katy. what a true HONOR! grocery shopping is a passion/hobby of mine (i know, i'm the envy of all my friends lol) so i was beyond grateful for their sponsorship, assistance, and helpfulness. i blog about SFM often, so partnering up with them was a dream come true.
as we wrapped up our trip, we stopped through the bulk aisle to get some gummy bears. keeping tradition ;)
what snack did we chose in addition to water & fresh fruit? Bobo's Oat Bars! i was sold as soon as i saw them! one, because my childhood nickname was Bobo, and two, they are portable, filling, and when you don't have time to cook a pot of oatmeal on the stove, this bar is the perfect swap.
they are all 170-190 cals, 6-8g fat, 9-10g sugar, 27g carbs, 3g protein, 3g fiber. no artificial ANYTHING and are made with non-GMO, natural & organic ingredients. there are gluten-free options and over 10 flavors available! Coconut's got the top spot IMO but i've only had those 4 flavors up there so far. have you tried these?
i also took plenty of h2o. gotta stay hydrated. (preggo or not)
all set up and ready to rock! while you may already be taking vitamin supplements, it's important to remember that getting the vitamins you need from fresh foods is always a better idea.
her hubby came in right by her side, holding her bag and everything. i had to get a picture; they were so cute!
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this is a TRUE clip, right? hahaha! thanks to my bro Brian for catching a few seconds of class before he had to run next door and teach his saturday boot campers. if you want more, come check this out for yourself! new music, new moves, new snacks, every saturday.
i thank these ladies sincerely for coming and having some sweaty FUN with me and look forward to seeing those bellies grow!
here's a question that was asked during Q & A that i'll share with you:
Q: can we still work abs while pregnant?
A: YES. it's an important time to do so and it will definitely help you in the delivery room. you just need to adjust the way you work them. you can still work your core without ever doing a traditional ab exercise (e.g. crunches). planks are a preggo woman's best friend! check out and try the plank variations i did in this post.
if you are not local to Houston but would still like to make your pregnancy as fit as possible like my client Dominique up there, email me for your very own pre/postnatal meal/workout plan! doesn't matter how far along you are nor how many months/years postpartum you are.
if you are local, come see me! postpartum moms just getting back into the workout game are welcome too!
i'll leave you with this monday motivational scripture from Psalms 37:5: commit your future to the Lord! trust in Him and he will act on his behalf.
fit foodie le is committed to living a healthy lifestyle and showing you how to do the same. see just how great your body is designed to feel through physical activity and eating well. we are obsessed with dairy-free recipes and taking care of yourself, inside and out.
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