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  • Are you out of balanced? . . Here are some signs your blood sugar is unbalanced: - Tired all the time - Tired for no reason - Confused - Easily frustrated - Getting angry unexpectedly - More irritable than usual - Having trouble concentrated - Restless, can’t keep still . When your sugar is out of balance you start craving more sweets. Foods high in sugar does not create balance, which causes more imbalance and increases blood sugar level. . This is where the weight gain begins, because it’s all in the brain. People think it’s all about will power on how much calories to have to determine your weight, but it’s more complex. The brain functions plays a huge role. . The neurotransmitter creates the feeling, moods, and thoughts. We often use food to deal with stress and emotional pain. . What effects our moods is the serotonin. When your serotonin levels are low, you feel depressed, have intense cravings like alcohol, sweets, carbs. . Now how can we improve our serotonin? SELF CARE, SELF LOVE….. Better sleep pattern ( I know it’s hard as a mom), avoid processed foods, get some fresh air, sunshine (Like going to @Sweaty_Mommy), eating right, go for a walk, exercises, stretching, friendships (#SweatyMommY) and etc. . Also have you ever connected the 2 when your baby toddler cries or gets irritable we automatic think it’s food? We are connecting food with emotional pain. I am no expert but that’s the root of how our mind is raised. I will get into that next time. . Food macros in this bowl: 29gC/7gF/30gP . #eatclean #eatplants #balancedlife #balancedeating #sugaraddict #veganfit #whatveganseat
  • What a crazy 3 month transformation!! . I decided to make a real commitment!! To be 100% dedicated. To really beat my mindset that I can do it. . I have told myself a year ago, that my postpartum journey will not be any rush to get my body back, just do what makes me happy Workout, eat clean, and once a week enjoy some splurge. I knew once I hit the 12 month mark that’s when I want to start being dedicated. . When I put my mind on something and set a plan, I do it. I have always wanted to do a show after having a baby, because the fitness moms always inspired me that it’s possible. I wanted to prove myself and others it is possible, even if you have Diastasis recti, a crazy toddler, busy life. Also I always wanted to do a masters show! So here I am at this journey. . Bikini competition is not an easy sport. It’s more then looking good, getting a 6 pack, Looking lean. It’s 100% mental. It has taught me a lot....it taught me dedication, creating a structure, priorities, clarity, self control .. it’s basically a mental detox . I am happy where I am at Because it gave me a new vision and gave me a better perspective on what I want in life!! So what’s next after my show in 2 weeks? I guess you will find out 🤪🤗🤩 . #healthymommy #plantbuilt #postbabybody #npcbikini #teamedge #musclecontest #veganbikini #2weeksout
  • What people think vegans eat!!! . What we really eat when we go out is yummy delicious foods!! ➡️swipe . Being a vegan doesn’t mean we only eat salads, some places going out for a salad is actually not really “healthy” it’s loaded with a lot of stuff and fat. Not saying I’m perfect I mean the next picture is fried food @krimseys louisiana style food, Po boy sandwich, hush puppies, gumbo, potato salad (btw this is a throwback pic , also it reminds me why I don’t eat fried food, even prior vegan life) . Anyways back to my point. I’m so tired of people thinking that’s all we eat, we don’t have enough protein , and their minds is soo closed off that they don’t want to try stuff, or they say I can’t believe I’m going to try vegan, I will never go vegan , and the list goes on. . There are so many great places, so many options, it’s evolved more then 5 years ago, and even longer. . It doesn’t hurt to open your mind and try. I’m not a person that preaches to go vegan, even though I wish everyone was, remember I use to be like you, same mindset, but I opened my mind, gave it a try, realized it has improved my health, energy, performance, and skin. . So who’s ready to eat a salad 🥗😝? . #healthymommy #postbabybody #healthybody #healthymind
  • Do you see what I see in the mirror? . As I look in the mirror I am 2 weeks out of my show, but what you can’t see in the mirror aka my selfie is what’s going in my head. . You can’t see all the emotions going in my head, the hormonal imbalance, the fear, my Sunday morning breakdown. . I have worked soo hard up to this point, but I still have this little voice saying you aren’t ready, it’s not good enough, you look good but it’s not show ready... and it goes on and on that it goes to my personal life. Like I’m not a good wife, I’m not a good mom, I’m not giving enough, I’m not doing enough... . All these emotions made me finally burst in tears. . So what I did was take my @mysoulcbd laid on my bed took deep breaths in, refocused, told myself let’s restart this morning, and focus the small wins. . After my gym session I had this little grimlin saying it’s not good enough. I shut it off and said focus the small wins, don’t look at the big picture. . When you have those days. Focus the small wins. What are your tips when the grimlins take over? . Btw another win still breastfeeding strong and rocking my @mummactiv maternity sports bra . @teamedge1 @musclecontest @lifeproof . #healthymommy #fitnessmotivation #fitmom #npcbikinicompetitor #diastasisrecti
  • You are what you eat!!! . Start them young and introduce them good healthy foods. If they don’t like something let them try something else healthy and clean. Later try it again. They may like it again if you cook it differently, cut it differently, and etc.. . I am very lucky Maui is not a picky eater at the moment, she eats what I give her. If she doesn’t want it, I won’t force her, I just move on, and most likely she is just full. . One thing I know she will never ever say no is @nurturme products. They are all clean ingredients, great for the tummy, and super nutritious. . I love this Ancient grain one because it has spinach. I have a hard time getting her leafy greens in, because I don’t do a good job of giving it to her unless I make the spinach pancakes or her green smoothie. Sometimes I am lazy or busy to make the extra process, so #nurturme saves me. . Thank you for creating an awesome product!! . #mauiarriana #mauiarriana #veganbaby #foodporn #babyfood #babyfoodi #healthyfamily #healthylifestyle #healthybaby
  • Today ended up a little family beach day!! . . . Is that cute our what? . . Also check out that vegan body!! Sexy right? . #daddydaughterlove #dadbod #veganfamily #mauiarriana
  • Almost 15 months postpartum and finally lost my pregnancy weight of 42 lbs. . As I mentioned every progress journey since day one after birth. It doesn’t matter about the weight, never, it took 9 months to grow a baby, it will take at-least 9 months to get it back. I never wanted to speed my journey, because I never wanted to mess the result. I wanted to do it right. Tighten up my core and strength. . I have a small Diastasis recti and wanted to make sure I healed it right, strengthened it right, and just focus on sticking with clean eating, listening to my body, and always making my fitness a priority. . This journey is amazing. I feel great and feel like it’s better then my pre baby body. I feel more of a woman and powerful because hello I grew a human. . My goal was never to let go after marriage or after having a kid. My goal was still be the person I am but better. There is always room for improvement. . My main focus on improvement is mental. Getting ready for competing is the best mind shift therapy ever. . #2weeks out @musclecontest @teamedge1 . . Denim bathing suit from @inna.trend . #veganmom #veganbikinicompetitor #postpartumfitness #postbabybody #fitmom
  • See this face!! . . . . That’s the beauty of life!!! . We create humans!! How crazy is that? . . #veganmom #veganfam #mauiarriana #purelove #healthymommy #healthybaby #tbt
  • 13 things that causes weight gain. The root of the problem in weight loss is inflammation. If you sprain your ankle, your ankle is swollen right, bc our body is protecting the damage area. The problem is too much inflammation to the body can cause harm, because it can’t keep up with the healing process. There is lots of hidden triggers thats cause inflammations. If you fix these you can see immediately changes to your body on how you feel, your energy, skin, and of course weight loss. So start small. ✨ Here is what causes inflammation to the body: ✨ - Emotional Stress- Don’t sweat the small stuff - Physical Inactivity- It will catch up, go for a walk at least around the block, go to classes, get a trainer, MOVE - Environmental Allergy- Plastic, air fresheners, cleaning product, and different variety chemicals we are exposed. Look for natural products. - Sleep Deprived- Poor quality of sleep causes you tired which causes bad food decision making, stress, etc - Processed foods- its made with chemicals like deli meats, certain cereals, candy, packaged cookies, dairy products, meats etc - Food sensitivity- immune system can react to certain foods like gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs, etc - Refined Sugar- Donuts (but soo good haha) cookies, etc - Animal Fat- it’s not healthy as you think (this is talking before vegan life too), added hormones - Hydrogenated oils- like fried foods - Free radical Damage - Obesity- Shed those pounds by improving the food choices and moving around more - Excessive insulin levels- too much refined sugar intake, no not the fruit but your fraps, diet sodas, sodas, syrups - Smoking- Umm who smokes these days….cigarettes is pretty much mixed with everything above, killer ✨ What will you do to improve your health? ✨ Tag a friend that has inflammation problems. ✨ #healthylifestyle #whatveganseat #eatclean #inflammationrelief #foodporn #healthtip

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