Doing more isn't always better with Selena Cruz

In this episode, I am interviewing Danielle Picard who is a coach to women struggling to see progress despite their hard efforts of dieting and exercise. In this episode, we discus why your dieting efforts aren't working and how they can be the reason you aren't seeing progress! We talk all things: -What is a diet -Why Danielle is not a fan of dieting for most women -Reverse dieting (what it is and how to generally apply it) and so much more... You can find Danielle: Instagram and tiktok @daniellepicardfit Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/761221535241997/?multi_permalinks=1135218371175643&notif_id=1709561178997243&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif Follow me for more daily fitness & nutrition tips: Instagram: @athleticmoms

Today's guest -Casey Curoe- dives into her fitness journey from athlete coach to mom. After trying every form of fitness/exercise before, during, and after her pregnancies, she discovered strength training and talks about why strength training changed her body, and health and why she recommends it to her clients. Stay tuned for this episode because you're not going to want to miss it! You can find Casey: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/casey.curoe Follow me for daily tips on: Instagram: @athleticmoms

We often think to achieve our goals of getting lean, "toned", & stronger we need to do more. In this episode, Selena & I discuss how this can potentially be preventing you from achieving your goals & could be the reason you're stuck & not seeing progress! Stay tuned until the end because this episode is loaded with great advice! Don't forget to subscribe to the episode and share it with your friends! You can find Selena Cruz: Instagram: @thesiren Follow me here for daily content & tips: Instagram: @athleticmoms

So many women for years have been told that "exercise (especially weight lifting) isn't safe" during pregnancy. In today's episode, we have a special guest Danielle Billings who shares her experience after being told exercise wasn't safe during her first pregnancy & how that affected her during pregnancy. She then goes on to talk about all that she has learned since then & how she approached her second pregnancy differently! You can find Danielle at: Instagram: @danibillstwb Follow me for daily tips & content: Instagram: @athleticmoms FREE Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1156960895470248/

Sharing some important things to remember during trimester 1 with your approach to your nutrition. After this episode, you should walk away feeling empowered and hopeful for your pregnancy to continue. You're amazing, and you're not a failure for the things you cannot control. FOLLOW ME: INSTAGRAM: MaKayla | STRENGTH & CONDITIONING + Pre/Postnatal Coach (@athleticmoms) • Instagram photos and videos and make sure you subscribe to this podcast on both Spotify & Apple podcasts for future episodes to come.

You might roll your eyes at the thought of more "eat more protein" advice but listen up! Because there is truth behind why eating protein will benefit you, not only in your fitness goals, but longevity, and health! What tip did you find most helpful? I'd love to hear about it on my IG @athleticmoms

Today we have a special Guest Natalie Grasso! Natalie is a professional physique athlete, fitness model, and Mind/Body Transformation Coach. After years of seeking to be thin, yoyo dieting, and dealing with a binge eating disorder, Natalie found healing through adopting a low-carb lifestyle and now specializes in helping women seeking body transformation with a focus on weight training, mindset, and habit change. Where to find Natalie: Website: https://www.nataliejgrasso.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theketobikinipro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieJGrasso FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketobikinisecrets

These social norms can make us feel isolated and lonely during a time when we need love and support the most. It's not easy growing a baby with our bodies changing, hormones changing, energy lows, you name it. So I'm taking a step out of the norm to show women they don't have to be alone! I'm with you, Mamma.

In this episode, I discuss the 3 health and fitness mistakes I made for years that held me back from achieving my goals. I hope this episode inspires you to throw away any of the habits that you might be currently doing that are preventing you from achieving your goals!

Diastasis is a very normal adaption in pregnancy and we don't need to fear it! In this episode, I discuss what to know about having Diastasis in pregnancy, what causes it, if we can prevent it, and what we can do about it. As always feel free to reach me @athleticmoms on Instagram and ask me questions if you have them!