Have you ever found yourself stuck in the aisle of a grocery store reading nutrition labels for an absurd amount of time? Ever wish you could phone a friend (who just so happens to be a Licensed Registered Dietitian)? Lucky for me and now you, I have one on speed dial!
On this episode of The Babeskills Podcast we chat with Lauren Blake, Registered Dietitian and founder of the wildly popular blog Whole Living Lauren. She has been featured in places like Self Magazine, The Dr. OZ Show, Well + Good, The Huffington Post and Shape Magazine.
Listen in as we uncover how she took the leap to work for herself just after maternity leave, mom guilt and the self-care practices that set her up for success as a wife, mother and entrepreneur.
She also helps us cut through the noise and offers her expert opinion on everything from celery juice and chronic dehydration to weight loss while breastfeeding and MORE.
Show Notes:
(1:46): Introduce yourself
(3:16): Take us back to the beginning. How did you get started and what ignited your passion for food and wellness?
(6:30): You launched your own solo career directly after maternity leave. Can you speak on that?
(9:01): Do you have any tips or hacks for moms who work at home with kids that help set you up for success?
(11:12): Erika’s trick for easing anxiety at night.
(11:43): Do you have any healthy mindset practices in your toolkit?
(16:31): What are some current wellness trends that you’re totally behind and some that you’re not buying into?
(17:00): Thoughts on celery juice
(18:40): Do you have any wellness hacks we as women can incorporate into our diet? Things that are easy but make a big difference?
(21:13): How can you figure out how much water you should drink
(22:35): Learn more about Lauren’s “20 oz of water before coffee” challenge and the benefits.
(24:19): Advice on healthy ways to shed the last few pound of baby weight?
(28:00): Thoughts on metabolism and weight loss.
(29:22): Are there any systems women can put in place to set them up for success regarding their health and fitness goals?
(30:25): Erika’s tip for fighting decision fatigue.
(33:30) Rapid Fire Questions
- Favorite clean beauty products? (Lauren’s pick: Ursa Major, Beautycounter facial oils and Juice Beauty)
- Favorite clean living products? (Theives cleaning solution)
- Best thing you’ve ever eaten in your life?
(37:33): What are three things you’re grateful for?
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