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Start the year off right: pantry essentials

January 5, 2017

It’s a new year. Most of us are “starting fresh” and have made some commitments to be a healthier version of ourselves by moving more and eating better. In order to attain our goals, we need some things in place to make it easier for us to be healthy.

I wanted to show you 9 items your pantry needs that I always have on hand so that I can easily eat real food (and make it taste good). I want to help you succeed at becoming a real food eater so that you will feel better. IF you want to survive eating real food, you must have these basic staples in your pantry.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a must. I use olive oil EVERY SINGLE DAY. I saute my vegetables with it, I use it to season my chicken, and I use it for salad dressing. Olive oil has great benefits. It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (big word). Translation: good fats. Your body needs these. These fats may help to lower your risk of heart disease and help to lower your total cholesterol. WARNING: BUY GOOD QUALITY! There are many olive oil brands out there that mix other, less-healthy potentially damaging oils in with the olive oil. Click here to see a list of good quality brands you can buy at most grocery stores. You want to look for Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Do not get the kind that just says “Olive Oil” and is a really light color.

Ghee (clarified butter)

Ghee is a great fat to cook with if you get tired of olive oil, and you want the buttery taste. Ghee is clarified butter and has a higher fat content than regular butter (which is not a bad thing!!). To be honest, I use ghee to make homemade popcorn. I buy popcorn kernels, put some ghee and olive oil in a pan, pop it and it’s a VERY TASTY snack that is pretty healthy! Definitely not as good as fruits and vegetables (but better than microwave popcorn), but hey- gotta live a little. I buy the Trader Joe’s brand because it’s the cheapest and good quality. I stock up each time I go!

Italian Seasoning or Garlic/Herb Seasoning

This really speaks for itself but this is my favorite go-to seasoning. Find a seasoning that you love to cook with and always have it on hand so that you can whip something up really quick without having to look at a recipe. I use this for all veggies and meat that I make. Therefore, when I forget to look up a recipe for a certain night, I can just take out my seasoning and put it on my chicken/veggies and make a tasty meal.

Note: Again, always check ingredients. There are a lot of bad brands out there that add fillers to their spices. Make sure you get a good brand and check the ingredients. You only want whole spices. You do not want anything added like “citric acid” or something that says “added for freshness”. I always get the 365 brand at Whole Foods because that is where I shop and it is around $2.99-$4.99 which is how much spices are everywhere else!

Garlic Press

I really recommend to use fresh garlic. I know it is a pain, but if you want your vegetables to taste good, then you do not want to buy pre-minced garlic. It does not bring out the same flavor as fresh garlic and has a lot of things added to it to preserve it. I buy bulbs of garlic and depending on how much I use garlic that week, 1 bulb usually gets me through the whole week. So it’s very affordable. I have the pampered chef garlic press and I love it!! Definitely worth the money.

Vegetable Spiralizer

Sometimes I get tired of plain ole veggies and want something different. Also, when I crave pasta this is a great go-to. The purpose of this gadget is to spiralize your veggies so that they look like noodles. It is awesome. I have found that zucchini works best because they are softer. Sweet potatoes also work but aren’t as easy because they are not as soft. I create these noodles and put some meat with it, spices, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, etc and it is delicious! I have the Paderno brand*, but brand doesn’t really matter as long as it’s a good quality!

Nuts (almonds, cashews)

Nuts are a great source of protein, unsaturated fat, fiber, and vitamin E. Since they are packed full of fiber, protein, and fat you will feel full longer than snacking on something like crackers or a piece of toast. 23 whole almonds (1 oz) is about 162 calories and has 6 grams of protein. That is a great snack! It is great to have these on hand for when you are on the go and need something quick! I like to pair my nuts with a piece of fruit like a banana or an apple for a mid-morning snack before I workout at lunch. (WARNING: MAKE SURE YOU READ THE INGREDIENT LIST!! It could have added oils you DO NOT want. Your ingredients should only have almonds, and maybe salt if you prefer that.) Great options for nuts to have are almonds, cashews, macadamia, walnuts and pecans.

Note: There are some cautions with nuts as they are high in phytic acid which decreases absorption of important minerals like iron and zinc because it binds to them during digestion. If you want to read more about that, Chris Kresser has a great article on it. He recommends to buy raw nuts, soak them overnight, and dry them out in a low temperature oven before consumption. It helps to get rid of the phytic acid and you are able to absorb the minerals you couldn’t before. However, I know most people won’t do this. If you consume nuts in a moderate fashion, you should be fine. If you consume nuts all day long, than you may want to think about soaking them.

Almond Butter

Almond butter is a great alternative to peanut butter. Some people prefer the taste of peanut butter over almond butter (me included), however it is not near as healthy. There are reasons to minimize your peanuts/peanut butter/peanut oil intake but I don’t want to go to great lengths explaining that here. Chris Kresser does a great job explaining that here on his website.  I think we eat more than we should in the standard American diet and our balance of peanuts to other foods if a bit off. So maybe using almond butter sometimes (or completely) instead of peanut butter will be beneficial to your health.

Now, obviously making your own almond butter is the best. But not everybody has the tools to do this or the time to commit to this. If you want to dive into this, soaking almonds overnight, drying them in the oven at a low temperature and then using your food processor to grind them up is the best. But if you don’t, then you can buy them at the store making sure the ingredient list is only almonds and maybe salt. You just won’t be getting as many nutrients from that.

Vitamix/Ninja (blender)

We have a Vitamix * but you can really get any blender that is of good quality. We make smoothies a lot because it is a great breakfast and snack option. Some people don’t like smoothies but you can also use a Vitamix to make soup!

Here is my go-to smoothie recipe!

1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or more if desired)
1 cup mixed frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries)
1 banana
1 scoop of protein powder (if desired)*
1 tablespoon almond butter

*Be very cautious of protein powders you buy. I really don’t use them, but have recently found one that I like and am okay with. I only use this if I am super busy and needing to eat a fast meal with some protein. This specific protein is plant based and has no added artificial ingredients. It also has no added sugar.

Grill Pan

WE USE THIS LIKE EVERY NIGHT! A grill pan is a pan that has grill lines that you can use on the stove and it makes your meat taste so good. I am weird and I don’t like my chicken to be too soft, and I like it to have some grill marks so that it tastes like it’s grilled. I also think it adds some flavor! Ours is a Calphalon but any brand works. Click here* to see which one we have.

Those are my 9 Pantry Staples for 2017! I hope you enjoyed! Let me know if you have any questions!

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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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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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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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#dietitian #macrocoach #postpartumjourney #postpartumweightloss #postbabybody #momof2kids #nutritionist #healthymoms #momlifebestlife
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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