Kelsey Peck's Amazing Mom Transformation

 "I am a very busy 24 year old mother of two beautiful little girls, ages 4 and almost 2. I am originally from Duncan, BC and moved to Calgary in February of 2006. I have always been relatively healthy and enjoying staying fit, but I found a love for competing in 2010 when I did my first IDFA show. I found proper balance by staying fit, eating clean, and keeping a gym routine, and of course chasing after two little ones!"

#1 tip in staying fit and balancing being a mom: SET A GOOD EXAMPLE BY EATING AND PREPARING HEALTHY MEALS, THIS WILL GIVE YOU ENERGY FOR YOUR FITNESS AND KEEPING UP WITH YOUR CHILDREN). Mom time is important time.

 Yummy frozen yogurt snack

 Greek style Yogurt

 Cinnamon

 Splenda

 Blueberries

 Blend together and keep in the freezer

Meghan Leonard's Amazing Mom Transformation

31 year old mom of a 4 year old son. "Being a mom is the most rewarding and challenging thing I've ever done. I had always been an active person, working out and playing competitive sports, but after becoming a single parent I found it much more difficult to commit to team sports and other types of exercise because of childcare issues. I decided that I would find activities that I could do with my son as well making a very conscious effort to make time for myself and fitness. When I learned of competing in fitness, I was intrigued and terrified. Something I never contemplated doing, however I love pushing the limits and setting new challenges and so I committed to an 11 week plan. I placed 4th of 12 in my first IDFA competition. My Son was very impressed with my medal although he keeps asking me to go back and win the trophy! It was a challenging journey but more importantly it has taught me self-motivation, self-discipline, and has given me confidence that I carry with me. It gave me a sense of empowerment, strength and a new focus". 

#1 tip in staying fit and balancing being a mom: BE CREATIVE AND INCLUDE YOUR CHILDREN IN YOUR FITNESS, I.E STROLLER CLASSES, BIKE RIDES. When my son was a baby I did a lot of mom and baby stroller fit classes. Now that my son is older we find ways to do cardio together i.e. bike rides or I will run while he is riding his bike, tobogganing and skiing are also fun family activities. I also manage my fitness time wisely, I like to use my lunch hour at work for weight training and then in the evenings I can spend more time with my son.

Turkey Burgers

Ground turkey, lots of fresh basil, chopped onions, lemon juice

Mix together and make 4 oz. patties

Bake at 400 for 20 min

Freeze for quick dinners when you are on the run

Great turkey burgers for the kids with a whole wheat bun and cheese

Great with a spinach salad for mommy!

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Lori Chinnery's Amazing Mom Transformation

35 year old mother of 2 children ages 2 and 5. Started her fitness journey at age 21 after deciding to quit smoking took charge of her health and the rest is history! "Having 2 children has motivated me to take even better care of myself than I did when I was in my teens / early twenties. I am a full time personal trainer, mother and professional fitness model / figure athlete. Life can get hectic at times, but having balance between family, work and my fitness is of the utmost importance and keeps me focused on my goals".

#1 tip in staying fit and balancing being a mom: ALWAYS SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUTS AND FITNESS LIKE ANY OTHER APPOINTMENT IN YOUR DAY. I know that being fit and healthy also makes me a better mom and positive role model to my children.

Turkey Loaf Recipe

Dinner in under 10 min ( prep is under ten) still needs to cook in oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees

1 lb. fresh ground turkey breast

2 cup fresh spinach chopped

1 sweet red bell pepper finely chopped

1/2 onion finely chopped

1 egg

1/2 cup oats

1 1/2 tsp. PC Blue menu Sundried tomato seasoning.

Mix all ingredients together and bake at 350 C for one hour.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Active Mom + Healthy Lifestyle = Healthy Family

For Calgary's Fit Couple, this is a very special Mother's Day! We are celebrating the birth of our first child and our first Mother's Day. What a year! It has been full of challenges and rewards and has taught new Mom, Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby, a lot of lessons regarding balancing life at home and work with the demands of motherhood and leading a healthy and fitness oriented lifestyle.

In honour of Mother's Day, Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby has invited four fit moms to come along with her to Breakfast Television on Friday May 6, 2011 to chat about balancing life as a mom with leading a healthy lifestyle, and to reveal their amazing transformations post baby!!!

We also know how busy a day in the life of a caregiver can be, so we have asked all of our mom's to provide some nutrition packed recipes that you can prepare in under 10 minutes!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, and thank-you to our own mothers's and grandmothers and caregivers who have been special in our own lives, we truly appreciate everything you have done to help us become the best people we could possibly be!!!

(The beautiful mother in the above photo is Lori Chinnery, please go to the next blog to learn more about Lori's amazing transformation to becoming a professional fitness model, as well as the stories of four other moms)....