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5 Foods You’ll Be Surprised To Learn Are High In Sugar

March 5, 2017

5 foods you'll be surprised to learnare high in sugar #eatrealfood

Most people know that consuming excess sugar isn’t the best for your body. People also know that it can contribute to putting on extra weight. But the thing is, there are a lot of foods out there that are high in sugar that we may not know about. It is sneaky and likes to hide in a lot of foods, especially foods that come in a box. I wanted to show you 5 foods that you’ll be surprised to learn are high in sugar, ultimately so that you can be aware of what you may be putting in your body. 

First things first. Let’s talk about why you shouldn’t consume too much.

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU EAT?

The recommendation for the maximum amount of “added sugars” in your diet is 6 teaspoons (25 grams) for women, and 9 teaspoons (37 grams) for men. Now, this is not a recommendation like others where they recommend you need to eat at least a certain amount of a nutrient daily. This recommendation is actually kind of like “IF you have to eat sugar, make sure you don’t go over this amount.” But, it is not a recommendation to eat sugar. Believe me, your body doesn’t need it. But if you like to eat foods that have sugar in them (as many of us do), it is smart not to go over the recommendation if you are wanting to lose weight and/or maintain your weight.

Personally, I think this recommendation is high. I would even aim for lower. But I know that is hard for some people. I also think this recommendation is hard for people to internalize and understand because we don’t make a lot of our food these days and don’t see how many teaspoons of sugar are being added to our foods. Therefore, it is hard for us to know exactly how much we are eating. This is why it is best to avoid foods made in packages. You just never know (unless you have access to the food label) how much sugar you are actually eating.

Why is it so bad? 

You may be asking, why is it so bad to eat sugar? Well, sugar in the form we eat it today is 100% not a real food. As I was researching for this post, I learned how sugar is made. Here is what I found:

“Cane stalks are shredded and squeezed to extract it natural juice, which is boiled until it thickens and molasses-rich sugar crystals begin to settle. The molasses-rich crystals are sent to a rapidly spinning centrifuge to remove molasses and leave pure naturally white sugar crystals. The sugar crystals are then dried.”1 

You guys, this is not something you want to put in your body in this form. This is what we call refined sugar, and the sugar added to your foods is usually in this form. This sugar is completely extracted from its natural form and made to be the absolute sweetest it can be, so that we enjoy eating it. Studies have shown that eating this type of sugar releases dopamine in your brain which is a chemical that makes you feel happiness or pleasure. And the reason you can eat an endless amount, is because your feeling of pleasure overrides your feeling of fullness in your brain. Ever wonder why you can’t get rid of those cravings for sweet treats? This is why. The more you eat them, the more you want them. It can become an addiction like any other substance. 

Yeah your taste buds may enjoy it, but the rest of your body sure doesn’t. Eating excess sugar can lead to many diseases. To name a few: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, and heart disease. 

Eat Naturally Occurring Sugar

Sugar in it’s natural form, as carbohydrates, is the way you want to eat it. Click here to learn more about specific foods that are REAL carbohydrates. Simply put, eat your fruits and vegetables. The sugar that occurs  in these foods is natural and paired with many other vitamins and minerals to help your body absorb it properly: not send your body into overdrive. Your body will know exactly how to use this “sugar” for energy to help your body perform best.

Now that you know why you don’t want foods high in added sugar, I will tell you the 5 foods you may be surprised about.

1. Whole Wheat Bread

1 slice of whole grain bread has 3-4 grams of added sugar. Usually you eat 2 slices at a time for a sandwich or toast, and that will put you at 8 grams of sugar. That is 33% of your total added sugar for the day that is the recommended maximum.

Now if this is the only form of added sugar in your diet, that’s okay. But more than likely, it is one among many foods you eat in your daily life that has hidden sugar.

The bread I am talking about is the common bread you find at grocery stores. There are some good options out there but most are not good. The bread we eat today is not the bread that Jesus ate 2000 years ago. I personally stay away from bread because I feel best if I do and I recommend others to as well. However, if you are doing the best you can to be healthy but you don’t want to give up bread, I recommend eating sprouted grain bread, like Ezekiel bread, because the nutrients are more available to be absorbed in your body. Find out more here. Just remember, be sure to check ingredient lists so that you aren’t getting anything you don’t want in your food.

2. Canned Soup

Soup is one of those foods that people think is healthy just because it falls under the category “soup”. Some people get soup and salad for lunch and think they are making a great choice. Well, once again I am here to tell you that it might not be the best for your body. Especially if the soup comes from a can, you may want to check the ingredient list and nutrition label.

Okay so before I looked up the actual facts, I knew soup was high in sugar, but WOAH is it high. As an example I am going to use Campbell’s Tomato Soup because I feel like that is a pretty common soup people eat. ONE CAN has 30 GRAMS of SUGAR! Guys, that is above the maximum recommended amount for THE WHOLE DAY. The second ingredient listed on the back is High Fructose Corn Syrup. Need I say more?

Canned soup may not be the best option if you are trying to lose weight and cut excess sugar in your diet. Homemade soup would be a great option!

3. Flavored Yogurt

Mmmmmmkay. So Yogurt is one of those foods that can be super great for your body, or completely detrimental to your health journey. Those good ole’ yogurt companies are SUPER great at marketing and telling you that it is great for your health. We have got to be good at being investigators and looking at the nutrition facts label as well as ingredients. Most importantly the ingredients.

Yogurt can be confusing with sugar because on the food label they do not separate the natural sugar that comes in the form of lactose from the milk, and the added sugar they add to the yogurt to make it so tasty you can’t not have it. A lot of yogurt has more sugar than a donut.

Look for a yogurt that is FULL FAT, mostly because it’s better for you to have the fat, but because if it is “low fat”, they are more than likely adding sugar to compensate for the bad taste of low fat. WE DON’T WANT THAT.

Light and fit?

Yogurt also has so many “light and fit” options- this kills me. Artificial sugar does not make you “light and fit”. It is exactly what it says it is. ARTIFICIAL. A.K.A- FAKE. I don’t want to put anything that was made in a lab inside by body if I don’t have to. Our bodies are created and made to process natural fats and protein and sugars- not the fake stuff. You are way safer to go with the real ingredients, even if it’s real sugar.

For an example, Yoplait strawberry yogurt has 26 grams of sugar for one 6 oz container. WOAH. This is over the recommended amount for the whole day and you down that in about 10 seconds for breakfast. To contrast, Stonyfield Farms Plain Whole milk Yogurt has only 5 grams of sugar, and that is all coming from the natural lactose. Not to mention Yoplait has about 13 ingredients and Stonyfield Farms has 1. Yoplait has 5 grams of protein, Stonyfield Farms has 14 grams of protein. You get my point..

If you can tolerate dairy, go with full fat whole milk plain yogurt and add fresh fruit and honey to sweeten it if you so desire.

4. Ketchup

You may want to think twice before you eat Ketchup with your fries and hamburger. 1 tablespoon of ketchup has 4 grams of sugar. Usually when we have that large fry from Chick-fil-A we eat at least 2-3 tablespoons, I know I sure do! That gets you to about half of the max recommended amount of added sugar for the day… in just a few bites.

They now make great versions of Ketchup that do not have the added sugar. Tessemae’s has a great version with no added sugar! They use dates to sweeten it. There are other brands out there but that is just one example.

5. Granola

Most people add granola on top of yogurt or eat as a snack as a “healthy” option. Granola is another food that is full of sugar and will not really do anything for you other than make you want more. For example, Back to Nature Granola, is a pretty standard granola marketed as healthy. Once again on the package it says “No High Fructose Corn Syrup”. However, there is sugar in other forms added. You will see them when you look at the ingredient list. The specific granola I looked at has 10 grams per ½ cup. Again, almost half of your daily maximum with just one half cup.

EAT REAL FOOD

Sugar and other additives hide in so many processed foods we eat. This is why I recommend a real food approach to your diet: eating whole, unprocessed food that comes from the earth. We should be eating food in the most natural form that we can in this day in age. When we know where our food comes from, we know that there aren’t added ingredients that can contribute to disease.

The goal here isn’t to look for “reduced sugar” foods. The goal here is to eat natural sugar from foods that don’t have a label. Don’t get me wrong by thinking I am saying that sugar is the devil and to avoid it all. I definitely eat added sugars here and there. All I am saying is that we should not be eating products every day of our lives that are high in sugar like these.

That’s all for today! Don’t forget to subscribe to my e-mail list for new post updates every Monday!

References:

  1. The Sugar Association . (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2017, from https://www.sugar.org/

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So what are the actions you need to take? Pssst… I lost 35 lbs doing this exact strategy in addition to tracking my macros. 

1. Start doing workouts that focus on strength, and also get your heart rate up to burn maximum calories in a short amount of time (this can be 30-45 min sessions!)

2. Incorporate deep core exercises into your routine vs. crunches. 

3. Lift heavy enough to where you can’t lift anymore at the end of the set. 

4. Incorporate two LISS sessions per week in addition to 3-4 strength focused sessions as well as aiming to get 10,000 steps per day. 

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💾 But first, make sure you save this post so you can come back to the steps later!

1. I started eating enough protein, carbs, and fat to support milk supply but also in the right ratios so my body knew to burn fat. Specifically, I ate my weight in protein and the proper calories for my goals. (Even if your youngest is not a baby anymore this is how you should start!)

2. Focused on strength building exercises combined with HIIT style exercises for maximum calorie burn in a short amount of time (#momlife)

3. Prioritized small habits like drinking 100 oz water daily, getting my steps in, having high protein grab-n-go options at all times. 

4. I made sure to include my favorite foods and drinks so that I never felt deprived and I listened to my body when I felt like it needed something specific. 

🥗I stopped just “eating healthy” and just working out without any sort of intention/method. 

🗓️ It took about 10 weeks for me to lose 10 lbs- and I didn’t focus on the timeline. I focused on my daily habits and how I felt. I weighed myself here and there, and didn’t let the number affect my mood or my habits. 

I kept doing the things and showing up day after day… and I’ve now lost over 35 lbs (which took about 10 months of consistency) and I am lifting more than I have ever been able to in my life. It’s taken 2 YEARS after my second to feel this way- and I’m so glad I never quit. 

✨You can do this too if you’re willing to trust the process, have patience, and keep your goals in mind!

💪🏻 Want to get started?? 

🤍 Comment: MACROS below and I’ll send you the info on my Macros for Mamas mini course that walks you through exactly how to calculate your macros(protein, carbs, fat) + calories to reach YOUR goals for YOUR specific body type. I also give you ALL my tips on how to do this as a busy mom! 

✨Things could look so different in just a few months if you just start today! ✨

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Intro post for all the new faces around here! 

I’m Rebekah! Personal trainer and dietitian, and most importantly mom of 2! 

On the outside you see a mom who prioritizes her health and it may seem like it comes easy to me. 

But- If you knew me you’d know that my first pregnancy was a miscarriage, I’ve been through hell and back twice with my pregnancies of not only hyperemesis gravidarum but also delivering 2, 10 lb babies, and now losing about 50 lbs after the two pregnancies combined. It hasn’t been easy for one second! 

My body has been through ALOT and I refuse to let that dictate what my future holds. I want to nourish my body, reach my body composition goals, feel confident in my skin and have all the energy I need to keep up with these little munchkins!  And I love helping other mamas do the same. 

Some more about me-
✨I LOVE coffee (now drink only decaf)- my fave afternoon drink is a dirty chai latte ☕️ 
✨My husband is on Young Life staff and we live in southern Indiana! 
✨My son, Hampton, is named after my maiden name and my grandpa who’s nickname was Hamp! 
✨I’m a Christ follower and Jesus is the reason for everything I do 
✨ I was a dancer all my life and danced at Purdue on the dance team! 
✨I love going to the movies and getting a big ole popcorn with a Dr Pepper 
✨my favorite meal is burgers and fries (close tie would be pizza!)
✨I’m a night owl by nature but having kids has made me switch that up a bit 🙃

Here on IG I help moms learn how to nourish their body to reach their body composition goals, feel confident in their skin, and have more energy- so they can ultimately be the mom they so desire to be! I do 1:1 coaching, group programs, and I also have a few things you can start right now on your journey to better health!DM me or check out my link in bio for more info! 

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Here’s the thing… most women who come to me for help are not eating ENOUGH. I see so much backlash about tracking macros and trying to “shrink” our bodies— this is NOT the case. Time and time again, my clients start to eat MORE, and NOURISH their bodies, and FINALLY start to see the results they desire. 

✨ Does it happen overnight? Nope. It takes consistent action of doing the RIGHT things.. and the women in my community are doing just that! 

☹️ I USED TO…

- avoid any food that had more than 5 ingredients 
- cut out bread and dairy because they caused “inflammation” 
- run half marathons and run miles and miles because I thought thats what healthy people did
- lift 10 lb dumbbells for every exercise 

🤗 NOW I:

- Eat ALL foods with full freedom 
- Include my faves- pizza, beer, bread, and cheese every single week
- know how to properly engage my core to bring my abs back together after babies 
- fit in 30-45 minutes strength/HIIT exercises to build strength efficiently as a stay-at-home mom
- lift HEAVY for each exercise where I can barely finish the last set 

⚡️ IT’S ALL BECAUSE I LEARNED ABOUT THE POWER OF MACROS AND HOW BEST TO FUEL MY SPECIFIC BODY TYPE

And then I started helping other mamas do the same…

🥅ONE SMALL HABIT AT A TIME

I’ve been aware of how protein, carbs, and fat work in my body for years now, and I can now say I’m the fittest I’ve ever been. 

I’ve also learned to give myself GRACE as being a mom has different seasons and I know that I will not be perfect. 

Also, I have learned tips and hacks that help me to be present and stay consistent. Even when life is crazy.

🔑 This is KEY and truly what I was missing before I started to see results. 

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✨Your journey is DIFFERENT than anyone else’s…

You have to find gratitude for what your body did and the abilities you have… (like the ability to make a human!)

🔎 Stop looking at how any other mama “bounces back” after babies, how they did that, and why your journey doesn’t look like hers. 

💪🏻Start being confident in who YOU are and figuring out what it will take to get where YOU want to go… not where Karen is, how she is getting there OR especially how she looks in the process. 

🥅Write out your specific, realistic, measurable goals (EX: I want to drink 100 oz of water every day for the next 30 days).

Start taking consistent action…

✨Refuse to let comparison and confusion stop you. 

Focus on YOUR journey and what YOU are doing, not your friends. So often we don’t start or even stop because we aren’t seeing the progress that others are… don’t let this be you! 

Your progress may look different AND what you need is different than what you friends need. 

⚡️YOU are fully capable of feeling amazing again after having babies. 

✨ I am the strongest I have ever been after going through two hellish pregnancies and having to lose 35+ lbs to feel semi-normal again and it’s because I focused on MY journey, I didn’t get depressed when it wasn’t as fast as others, and I knew exactly what it would take. 

🫶🏻It’s been 2 years since I had my son, and I can confidently tell you that I feel stronger and I AM stronger than I ever have been. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. 

✨ Truly you can reach your goals after babies, you just need to believe in yourself, love yourself through the journey, and have the right tools. 

🧡🧡Give me some hearts in the comments if you’re ready to love yourself through the process. 

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PSA: 1200 CALORIES IS NOT ENOUGH FOOD!!! So how PSA: 1200 CALORIES IS NOT ENOUGH FOOD!!! 

So how do you eat more + lose more? 

HERE’S WHAT I DID + WHAT I TEACH MY CLIENTS ⬇️

(And what you can do too)!

💾 But first, SAVE THIS FOR LATER so you can come back to it later!

✨ Here’s what I did:

1. I learned about MACROS + why they MATTER. We’ve been told that eating less and moving more is the solution to all of our problems. WRONG. You need to shift your mind to “EAT MORE BURN MORE”. If you’re eating ENOUGH of the RIGHT foods- your body will do the work for you. I started eating in the right macro ratios for MY body, and MY goals. You also need to NOURISH your body- it’s not all about fat loss!!! 

2. I started prioritizing strength workouts 3-4 times per week paired with HIIT so that I could have maximum calorie burn in a short amount of time because #momlife. These aren’t just any HIIT workouts. They prioritize muscle gains by lifting heavy. These aren’t just your body weight HIIT workouts. 

3. I was consistently doing this for 10 months and I saw about 1 lb of weight loss per week (some weeks were more but some were less)… and I lost about 35 lbs! I didn’t focus on the scale. I focused on my habits, and how I FELT in my clothes. 

🚫I also stopped comparing my postpartum journey to others because my story is MINE- no one else’s. My body has done a lot for me and I learned to love it during the process- not just when I have reached my goals. 

✅ I kept doing the things and showing up day after day for my health and for my goals..

⚡️You can do this too if you’re willing to trust
the process, do the work, and keep your goals in mind!

❓I’m curious… Are you currently doing any of those 3 things right now? 

WANNA START NOW? 

💛 Comment: CUSTOM below and I’ll send you the info on getting a PERSONAL Macro Assessment from me so you can know exactly how to shift what you’re eating to reach your goals. 

✨Things could look so different in just a few months if you just start today!

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HERE’S 4 STEPS TO DO THE SAME ⬇️ First I ju HERE’S 4 STEPS TO DO THE SAME ⬇️

First I just want to say, most mamas aren’t willing to keep with it when they don’t see results right away. 🙊

But I know that you are fully capable of sticking with it and that you are different because you WANT this. 💪🏻

If you stick with it, continue to show up, and focus on how you feel rather than how you look, you ABSOLUTELY can see results and continue to see them long term. 🫶🏻

So what are the actions you need to take? Pssst… I lost 35 lbs doing this exact strategy in addition to tracking my macros. 

1. Start doing workouts that focus on strength, and also get your heart rate up to burn maximum calories in a short amount of time (this can be 30-45 min sessions!)

2. Incorporate deep core exercises into your routine vs. crunches. 

3. Lift heavy enough to where you can’t lift anymore at the end of the set. 

4. Incorporate two LISS sessions per week in addition to 3-4 strength focused sessions as well as aiming to get 10,000 steps per day. 

✨ In my Made for Mamas workout program, I give you all of these things!! Each workout is made with moms in mind- because I am one! 

❓READY to get started and stop wishing that you could find something that works!? 

🤍Comment: STRONG below and I’ll send you the info on my Made for Mamas workout program so that you can join so many other women who are already using it to crush their goals!! 

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HERE’S WHAT I DID 👇🏼 💾 But first, make HERE’S WHAT I DID 👇🏼

💾 But first, make sure you save this post so you can come back to the steps later!

1. I started eating enough protein, carbs, and fat to support milk supply but also in the right ratios so my body knew to burn fat. Specifically, I ate my weight in protein and the proper calories for my goals. (Even if your youngest is not a baby anymore this is how you should start!)

2. Focused on strength building exercises combined with HIIT style exercises for maximum calorie burn in a short amount of time (#momlife)

3. Prioritized small habits like drinking 100 oz water daily, getting my steps in, having high protein grab-n-go options at all times. 

4. I made sure to include my favorite foods and drinks so that I never felt deprived and I listened to my body when I felt like it needed something specific. 

🥗I stopped just “eating healthy” and just working out without any sort of intention/method. 

🗓️ It took about 10 weeks for me to lose 10 lbs- and I didn’t focus on the timeline. I focused on my daily habits and how I felt. I weighed myself here and there, and didn’t let the number affect my mood or my habits. 

I kept doing the things and showing up day after day… and I’ve now lost over 35 lbs (which took about 10 months of consistency) and I am lifting more than I have ever been able to in my life. It’s taken 2 YEARS after my second to feel this way- and I’m so glad I never quit. 

✨You can do this too if you’re willing to trust the process, have patience, and keep your goals in mind!

💪🏻 Want to get started?? 

🤍 Comment: MACROS below and I’ll send you the info on my Macros for Mamas mini course that walks you through exactly how to calculate your macros(protein, carbs, fat) + calories to reach YOUR goals for YOUR specific body type. I also give you ALL my tips on how to do this as a busy mom! 

✨Things could look so different in just a few months if you just start today! ✨

❤️ Follow @rebekahmatznick_rd if you’re a busy mom looking for things that WORK!
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Hi, new friends!! 👋🏻👋🏻 Intro post for Hi, new friends!! 👋🏻👋🏻

Intro post for all the new faces around here! 

I’m Rebekah! Personal trainer and dietitian, and most importantly mom of 2! 

On the outside you see a mom who prioritizes her health and it may seem like it comes easy to me. 

But- If you knew me you’d know that my first pregnancy was a miscarriage, I’ve been through hell and back twice with my pregnancies of not only hyperemesis gravidarum but also delivering 2, 10 lb babies, and now losing about 50 lbs after the two pregnancies combined. It hasn’t been easy for one second! 

My body has been through ALOT and I refuse to let that dictate what my future holds. I want to nourish my body, reach my body composition goals, feel confident in my skin and have all the energy I need to keep up with these little munchkins!  And I love helping other mamas do the same. 

Some more about me-
✨I LOVE coffee (now drink only decaf)- my fave afternoon drink is a dirty chai latte ☕️ 
✨My husband is on Young Life staff and we live in southern Indiana! 
✨My son, Hampton, is named after my maiden name and my grandpa who’s nickname was Hamp! 
✨I’m a Christ follower and Jesus is the reason for everything I do 
✨ I was a dancer all my life and danced at Purdue on the dance team! 
✨I love going to the movies and getting a big ole popcorn with a Dr Pepper 
✨my favorite meal is burgers and fries (close tie would be pizza!)
✨I’m a night owl by nature but having kids has made me switch that up a bit 🙃

Here on IG I help moms learn how to nourish their body to reach their body composition goals, feel confident in their skin, and have more energy- so they can ultimately be the mom they so desire to be! I do 1:1 coaching, group programs, and I also have a few things you can start right now on your journey to better health!DM me or check out my link in bio for more info! 

What do we have in common? Tell me below!!👇🏻👇🏻
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HOW WE’RE DOING IT👇🏼

Here’s the thing… most women who come to me for help are not eating ENOUGH. I see so much backlash about tracking macros and trying to “shrink” our bodies— this is NOT the case. Time and time again, my clients start to eat MORE, and NOURISH their bodies, and FINALLY start to see the results they desire. 

✨ Does it happen overnight? Nope. It takes consistent action of doing the RIGHT things.. and the women in my community are doing just that! 

☹️ I USED TO…

- avoid any food that had more than 5 ingredients 
- cut out bread and dairy because they caused “inflammation” 
- run half marathons and run miles and miles because I thought thats what healthy people did
- lift 10 lb dumbbells for every exercise 

🤗 NOW I:

- Eat ALL foods with full freedom 
- Include my faves- pizza, beer, bread, and cheese every single week
- know how to properly engage my core to bring my abs back together after babies 
- fit in 30-45 minutes strength/HIIT exercises to build strength efficiently as a stay-at-home mom
- lift HEAVY for each exercise where I can barely finish the last set 

⚡️ IT’S ALL BECAUSE I LEARNED ABOUT THE POWER OF MACROS AND HOW BEST TO FUEL MY SPECIFIC BODY TYPE

And then I started helping other mamas do the same…

🥅ONE SMALL HABIT AT A TIME

I’ve been aware of how protein, carbs, and fat work in my body for years now, and I can now say I’m the fittest I’ve ever been. 

I’ve also learned to give myself GRACE as being a mom has different seasons and I know that I will not be perfect. 

Also, I have learned tips and hacks that help me to be present and stay consistent. Even when life is crazy.

🔑 This is KEY and truly what I was missing before I started to see results. 

✨I’d love to show you how YOU TOO can learn about macros and how they will help you to start seeing results in less than 30 days, and still be a present mom!

❤️COMMENT: MACROS and I’ll send you info on my Macros for Mamas course- the resource that so many women are using to learn how to start macros, calculate their own, and learn about tips + tricks that I use to quickly track while being a busy mom.

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HOW to stop comparing your journey to others⬇️ HOW to stop comparing your journey to others⬇️

✨Your journey is DIFFERENT than anyone else’s…

You have to find gratitude for what your body did and the abilities you have… (like the ability to make a human!)

🔎 Stop looking at how any other mama “bounces back” after babies, how they did that, and why your journey doesn’t look like hers. 

💪🏻Start being confident in who YOU are and figuring out what it will take to get where YOU want to go… not where Karen is, how she is getting there OR especially how she looks in the process. 

🥅Write out your specific, realistic, measurable goals (EX: I want to drink 100 oz of water every day for the next 30 days).

Start taking consistent action…

✨Refuse to let comparison and confusion stop you. 

Focus on YOUR journey and what YOU are doing, not your friends. So often we don’t start or even stop because we aren’t seeing the progress that others are… don’t let this be you! 

Your progress may look different AND what you need is different than what you friends need. 

⚡️YOU are fully capable of feeling amazing again after having babies. 

✨ I am the strongest I have ever been after going through two hellish pregnancies and having to lose 35+ lbs to feel semi-normal again and it’s because I focused on MY journey, I didn’t get depressed when it wasn’t as fast as others, and I knew exactly what it would take. 

🫶🏻It’s been 2 years since I had my son, and I can confidently tell you that I feel stronger and I AM stronger than I ever have been. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. 

✨ Truly you can reach your goals after babies, you just need to believe in yourself, love yourself through the journey, and have the right tools. 

🧡🧡Give me some hearts in the comments if you’re ready to love yourself through the process. 

👏🏻And if you’re looking for a way to reach your goals in a way that isn’t restrictive, tailored specifically for YOU (and not Karen)…

💬 Comment: CUSTOM below, and I’ll send you the link to more info on my Personal Macro Assessment, the perfect place to start your journey or re-start your journey!
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PSA: 1200 CALORIES IS NOT ENOUGH FOOD!!! So how PSA: 1200 CALORIES IS NOT ENOUGH FOOD!!! 

So how do you eat more + lose more? 

HERE’S WHAT I DID + WHAT I TEACH MY CLIENTS ⬇️

(And what you can do too)!

💾 But first, SAVE THIS FOR LATER so you can come back to it later!

✨ Here’s what I did:

1. I learned about MACROS + why they MATTER. We’ve been told that eating less and moving more is the solution to all of our problems. WRONG. You need to shift your mind to “EAT MORE BURN MORE”. If you’re eating ENOUGH of the RIGHT foods- your body will do the work for you. I started eating in the right macro ratios for MY body, and MY goals. You also need to NOURISH your body- it’s not all about fat loss!!! 

2. I started prioritizing strength workouts 3-4 times per week paired with HIIT so that I could have maximum calorie burn in a short amount of time because #momlife. These aren’t just any HIIT workouts. They prioritize muscle gains by lifting heavy. These aren’t just your body weight HIIT workouts. 

3. I was consistently doing this for 10 months and I saw about 1 lb of weight loss per week (some weeks were more but some were less)… and I lost about 35 lbs! I didn’t focus on the scale. I focused on my habits, and how I FELT in my clothes. 

🚫I also stopped comparing my postpartum journey to others because my story is MINE- no one else’s. My body has done a lot for me and I learned to love it during the process- not just when I have reached my goals. 

✅ I kept doing the things and showing up day after day for my health and for my goals..

⚡️You can do this too if you’re willing to trust
the process, do the work, and keep your goals in mind!

❓I’m curious… Are you currently doing any of those 3 things right now? 

WANNA START NOW? 

💛 Comment: CUSTOM below and I’ll send you the info on getting a PERSONAL Macro Assessment from me so you can know exactly how to shift what you’re eating to reach your goals. 

✨Things could look so different in just a few months if you just start today!

❤️ Follow @rebekahmatznick_rd for more tips and tricks for busy mamas looking to get strong + fit! 
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