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Why You Should Care About What You Put On Your Skin

February 3, 2018

If you have been following me for this past year, you know that acne is something that I have been struggling with for a couple of years now. I started out just thinking that it was normal, and as the years went on and it wouldn’t go away/kept getting worse, I knew there had to be some underlying cause. It wasn’t until I started doing research on my specific acne location that I discovered it was probably some type of hormonal issue.

As I dove deeper, I discovered that hormonal birth control is a major contributor to acne when the pill is stopped. When I discovered this, I was so mad that no one ever told me that there is such a thing as “post-birth control syndrome”. If you have read my post about some harmful effects of the pill, you know that there are many side effects other than acne that can happen to people when going off the pill. Acne is just the tip of the iceberg. 

Anywho, let’s get back to my acne. Since I am passionate about health, I try to be as “natural” as possible with anything that I put in and on my body. For a couple of years I tried all of the products that are “natural” and not toxic to my body. However, none of them helped my face whatsoever.

My acne wasn’t getting any better. I was also starting to see horrible scarring and very dry/wrinkly skin. This was super frustrating. I kept bouncing from product to product to see what would help me, and nothing was helping. I thought that I was going to have to switch to products that are super expensive and toxic in order for it to work. 

It wasn’t until the last few years that I have discovered how toxic personal care products are in the United States. From the Environmental Working Group’s website,

“Companies are allowed to use almost any ingredient they wish. The U.S. government doesn’t review the safety of products before they’re sold. “

The Environmental Working Group is an amazing resource to check specific products and how toxic they are for our bodies. On their website, they have listed specific ingredients to avoid for certain products. They also have an app called “Think Dirty” that you can download on your smartphone and you can scan bar codes of your household products to see how toxic they may be. Let me warn you, once I started doing this I discovered how toxic just about everything I was using for skincare, haircare, and household cleaning products. Since then I have been making the switch gradually to better products that don’t have a toxic effect on my body. 

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

You might be asking, how are these products so toxic? How can breathing something or putting something on my skin really have that much of an effect on overall health? Without going into too much detail, the effects of these chemicals include carcinogenicity, reproductive/developmental complications, endocrine disruptions (aka hormones), organ system toxicity, allergic reactions, and many more. I often wonder if some of the health problems that so many of us have today could be completely avoided if we didn’t have so many chemicals all around us in our products. 

So as you can see, knowing all of this, I was super frustrated that there wasn’t any products out there that actually WORK and are not toxic to my body. I had heard of Rodan and Fields and saw so many people have such great results, however, I just wasn’t comfortable putting all of those chemicals in my body. (If you go to their website FAQs, they do not recommend you use their products during pregnancy without consulting a doctor… that is a RED FLAG to me.)

Beautycounter to the rescue 

Enter, Beautycounter. This company makes safe, non-toxic products that actually work. Their mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone. You can read all about it on the website. 

I found out about Beautycounter from a Dietitian’s blog post about her acne struggles and what she was doing to get rid of it. After reading her post, I looked at the prices on Beautycounter’s website and was very reluctant to purchase anything. To be honest, I don’t really spend a lot of money on anything but student loans! So I waited a while to purchase, but couldn’t stop thinking about it. I finally decided that I was desperate and had to try something. It was expensive and I was taking a risk to see if it would help my skin like it has for others.

Let me tell you, it was WORTH THE MONEY and more! Within 2-3 days, I was already noticing an improvement in my skin. It was softer, glowing, and just looked overall healthier. I was mad that I didn’t get it sooner. 

I want to point out that Beautycounter doesn’t have a specific “acne” line. I purchased the nourishing collection because that is what I decided would work best. It helped my acne by smoothing my skin, healing it, and nourishing it overall. 

I STOPPED USING BEAUTYCOUNTER

So, I have to admit, after using it for about 4 months I had forgotten how bad my acne was before starting Beautycounter and I decided to stop purchasing it because of the cost. 

I regret that. 

My acne came back with a vengeance! For about 6 months, I dealt with horrible acne along my cheeks, jaw, and neck (which is what you see in the pictures below). I tried supplementing, changing my diet, cutting caffeine, different face cleansers/ masks. Anything, you name it. I tried it! I was so frustrated! I was starting to give up completely and was starting to think that I was going to have to deal with it forever. 

I don’t think that stopping Beautycounter is what caused my acne to come back, because I have underlying hormonal issues that I am getting taken care of (will be talking about in later posts). But after going through 6 months with horrible skin, I decided to re-think Beautycounter and eventually decided to give it a go again. 

I am so happy I did and I will never turn back! It is by far the best products I have ever used for my face and not to mention the least toxic. It almost seems too good to be true… it’s not. (In fact, I even became a consultant because I believe in their products so much). 

Medication 

I was so against getting any sort of antibiotic (which I still am) for my acne or any type of cream that could be toxic before I tried everything natural. I thought that I would be able to cure my acne with an all natural approach. But sometimes that isn’t enough. I had a clean diet, good sleep routine, exercised regularly, and took vitamins. But it wasn’t enough to combat the toll that hormonal birth control had on my health. I am STILL trying to “fix” my hormones and figure out what exactly is going on. In the meantime, I have to have something that gives me some relief from my acne and can start the healing process of my skin. 

I decided to get a prescription for a topical retinol cream (tretinoin 0.1) from my doctor because I have used it before and that had helped my acne in the past. I also read about it on several blogs. 

Retinol is listed as a “never” ingredient on Beautycounter’s website and they do not use it in their products. Many people avoid using it because they have heard that it is toxic and could cause skin cancer. However, the research that is done on Retinol is mainly the kind that is used in beauty care products and not when it is used as a prescription. The testing that was done is also done on rats in very high doses that may not even translate into human use. They also warn you to stay out of the sun when using it because the UV rays combined with the retinol is what speeds the tumor growth. If you stay out the sun, you minimize the risks.

SO, I generally considered this to be safe as a prescription for myself if I stay out of the sun and plan to use it short term. I plan to use it to clear up my skin and my scarring. Once my acne is settling down, I plan to discontinue using it. 

BEFORE AND AFTER BEAUTYCOUNTER

My skin still isn’t perfect. But it is a heck of a lot better than it was and it is on it’s way to healing. Below are some pictures of my journey and where my skin is currently. I can honestly say my skin is healthier than it has been in a long, long time. (I have also been taking some supplements and changing my diet. I will go into more detail about that at a later time.) Just to note, the “before pictures” are all before I started Beautycounter and Tretinoin 0.1%. I started using Beautycounter November 27, 2017 and Tretinoin December 9, 2017. 

All of the redness you see in the second picture, is scarring. I do not have any new lesions on my face right now (PRAISE THE LORD FOR RELIEF!) Now, I am focusing on keeping the breakouts to a minimum and healing these dang scars. 

My Current Skin Care Routine

MORNING

Cleanse with the Nourishing Cream Cleanser
Wipe a Rejuvenating Toner Pad over entire face… this really helps to clear dead skin off my face 
Rub 2 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil over acne scars
Use 1-2 pumps of Rejuvenating Day Cream over entire face and neck 
Apply the Rejuvenating Eye Cream under eyes and at top of cheeks 
Spray No.1 Brightening Facial Mist either before or after makeup… this really helps to nourish my skin and make it glow 
Note: I will sometimes substitute the nourishing cream cleanser with the Charcoal Cleansing Bar to cleanse (it’s an affordable option if you are wanting to try out Beautycounter) 

NIGHT

Cleanse with the Nourishing Cream Cleanser or Nourishing Cream Exfoliator (2-3 times/week) 
Wait 20-30 minutes and apply tretinoin 0.1%
Wait 20-30 minutes and moisturize with the Rejuvenating Night Cream
Apply the Rejuvenating Eye Cream under eyes and at top of cheeks 

WEEKLY

Use the Cleansing Balm as an overnight moisturizer if my skin is very dry from the tretinoin 0.1% (in my opinion, this is the best product Beautycounter has) 

Apply the No.1 Brightening Facial Mask and let sit for 10 minutes… this really helps to smooth out my face and nourish it 

Note: I am using the Rejuvenating Collection currently because I am trying to heal my skin from acne scars. After I heal my skin I plan to switch to the Nourishing Collection because it is a more affordable option and works great! (I used this line when I first started using Beautycounter) 

In the End

Obviously, the products we use for our face is just the beginning. Since our face is something most women focus on the most, I think it is one of the most important. But using the EWG website and Think Dirty app to look into each and every product we use that could contain chemicals is super important. I am currently switching to a non-toxic lifestyle for all products I use because I am trying to balance my hormones and get rid of chemicals that may be disrupting the natural processes in my body (and I don’t care if you think I’m crazy!) 

Beautycounter is just the start for me and I am so thankful I found them. I discovered them from a blog post so I am hoping that others can discover them by reading my blog post. They have changed the way I look at skin care. 

If you decide to try the products and want to become a consultant yourself, click here!

Disclaimer: I became a consultant with Beautycounter because I have loved using their products and I want to help others discover safer beauty products that actually work!  I may receive commission for any products purchased through my site and it will help me to continue to spread the word of safer beauty for everyone! Thank you for any support! 

 

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Rebekah Matznick | Mom Fitness Coach and Dietitian
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!! 

🎉 Let’s do this!!
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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.

#dietitian #macrotracking #postbabyweightloss #postpartumjourney
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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  1. Kevin Matznick says

    February 5, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    The other big thing we’ve done to “de-toxify” ourselves is using essential oils and a diffuser instead of candles! Crazy finding out how much toxins come from candles burning in the house! You should ask Rebekah about essential oils too!

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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!! 

🎉 Let’s do this!!
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#postpartumfitnessjourney #postbabyfitness #fitmoms #homeworkouts #workoutsformoms #weightlosscoaching #postpartumsupport #postbabyweightloss
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.

#dietitian #macrotracking #postbabyweightloss #postpartumjourney
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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