With over 1 million social media followers, Sia Cooper was just ranked one of the “25 Most Influential on the Internet” by TIME magazine. This impressive 29 year old Destin, FL mom of two kids under the age of 4 is a former nurse who was among an underpaid force of healthcare workers. When her “Diary of A Fit Mommy” blog began to take off she decided to build a career and business out of reaching as many people as she can.
To talk about the most common issues that new or first time mothers face during pregnancy and after, we have Sia Cooper join us at Women Fitness, sharing her own experiences with pregnancy and thereafter.
NN:
How do you find the time to workout?
SC:
My favorite time to work out is in the morning because I start procrastinating or getting busy as the day goes on. I normally work out during my children’s nap time or, if they are awake, I let them join in. They even have their own tiny sized dumbbells!
NN:
What are your healthy snacking options?
SC:
I have been on a keto kick lately eating high protein, low-carb snacks such as string cheese, boiled eggs, nuts, seeds, and beef jerky.
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NN:
Are there any foods/food groups that are a big non-no in your children’s diet?
SC:
No, I do not eliminate anything from my kids’ diet except excess sugary foods that have been processed.
NN:
What is the best workout for post pregnancy weight loss: Cardio, Strength training or a mix of both?
SC:
Definitely a mix because they both work together to accomplish different things. Cardio is great for fat loss while strength training is great for muscle building. To reach your goal faster, you will want to do both!
NN:
When did you start working out post pregnancy?
SC:
I was doing light exercise within a week postpartum such as pelvic floor exercises. However, I waited until well after my 6 week postpartum doctor visit to pick up the weights again. The best thing you can do is to go slow and listen to your body. If you feel any pain, stop!
NN:
Any good workouts that you can do with your children?
SC:
When my kids were smaller, I would actually wear them in a baby carrier while walking or doing squats and lunges. Now that they are bigger and toddler age, they copy what I do.
NN:
How can we inculcate healthy eating habits in our children, from the start?
SC:
Easy. Monkey see, Monkey do. If they see mom and dad eating broccoli, they are more likely to want broccoli. If they see mom and dad drinking a soda, they will probably want a soda, too! The best thing that you can do is walk the talk and physically show them good eating habits.
NN:
How were you able to accept the changes that your body went through when you were pregnant?
SC:
I was so in love with the tiny life growing inside of me that it was easy to accept! I did have my worries: weight gain, stretch marks, etc. As someone who struggled with body image for most of her life, I tried my best to focus on the health of my baby. That meant working out almost daily and eating only the best, nutritious foods.
NN:
How can one deal with postpartum depression?
SC:
I suffer from depression in general so after I had baby, it felt ten times worse. The best thing I did was talk to my doctor. I also believe getting out each day in the sunlight helped. New moms tend to be cooped up inside of their homes to tend to their newborn 24/7. You often wind up neglecting your own needs. I personally got on medication to help with my PPD and I feel so much better!
NN:
Best parenting advice you can give to a new mother.
SC:
You are allowed to be an imperfect parent. In this world, we feel so pressured to be a good mom and the mom guilt is REAL. Trust your intuition and your choices.
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