I love Ritual Wellness Daily Juices! Not only are they 100% organic & raw, their bottles are 100% biodegradeable & made from recycled materials. Pregnant or nursing, of course you don’t want to”cleanse”, thats why it’s great that they offer daily juices. Think of it as a whole lotta nutrients & craving control in one bottle!

I always feel so great after I’ve had a yummy green juice or really any of their juices, the greens are just my favorite. Drinking them occassionally during pregnancy & especially now while nursing has really helped control my crazy cravings/hunger. Think about drinking Ritual Wellness Daily Juices to increase your nutrient intake rather than to prevent weight gain. Yes they are great for that (you can do that after you’re done nursing), but you still want to make sure you are eating plenty of calories for your growing baby whether pregnant or nursing. Remember pregnancy requires an average 300 additional daily calories and nursing requires around 500 additional daily calories. So be sure you are adding in juices to your healthy diet & not replacing any meals

I’m excited to announce that Ritual Wellness is offering a $15 off coupon for your first order when you buy my Knocked-Up Fitness DVD’s! Order here & I’ll email your  coupon through Amazon to you!

]]> http://knocked-upfitness.com/ritual-cleanse-daily-juices/feed/ 0 http://knocked-upfitness.com/ericas-fav-things-10-necessities-for-newborns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ericas-fav-things-10-necessities-for-newborns http://knocked-upfitness.com/ericas-fav-things-10-necessities-for-newborns/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:11:18 +0000 LinsiB http://knocked-upfitness.com/?p=1586 I luv baby things, don’t you?  Part of the fun of being pregnant is getting to shop for (and receive) all those adorable accessories.  There are some things you need and some things you just want to have for your newborn when they arrive.  These are my Top 10 Newborn Favs:

1. Little Giraffe Chenille Blanket - I want one too! Can you say “warm & snuggly”?

2. Swaddle your little darling with these super soft Muslin Wraps from aden+anais

3. Who doesn’t like a 2-for-1?  Luv this Burp Cloth and Bib combo!

4. Honestly, these are the cutest diapers I’ve ever seen!  And eco-friendly too.

5. Gotta keep your baby super soft.  My fav lotion is California Baby Everyday Lotion.

6. And for any skin problems, Mum+Bub Soothing Ointment is the best!  I’ve used it on my son for his little eczema spots, for baby girls cradle cap, & my lips.

7. Baby girl LOVES her WubbaNub Kitty!

8. Even BPA free bottles don’t cut it with me!  I like to use these Glass Bottles from Dr Brown’s (drinks from anything plastic always taste a little ‘off’ to me).

9. Glass bottle sleeves – a must have for glass bottles, especially once your little one starts to hold the bottle herself.

10. And the cutest, coziest clothes around!

I know you and baby will love these as much as I do.  If you’re using any of these favs, I’d love to hear about it!

These are my diaper bag must-haves that I never leave home without:

First, the bag itself is super important.  It’s got to have lots of pockets to keep everything organized, and be a great quality to handle the everyday wear and tear.  My fav bag is the Storksak Emily.

I love that the outside pockets on both sides of the bag are insulated, so it can keep a bottle cold for 3-4 hours!  Everything is easily accessible, and it’s made with nylon so you can just wipe it clean.  Plus, it’s stylish and could totally double as your purse (mine does!).

If you’re like me, your wallet probably bounces around between purses a lot.  I love my HOBO wallet because it lets you keep your ID separate, so it’s easy to get to when you need it!

I never leave home without my iPhone – I love that I always have a camera & video camera with me so I never miss a moment with my active kids!

I actually have the older model, but I'm ready to upgrade!

Degree 24hr motionSENSE deodorant.  Sound strange?  Maybe…but a girl’s gotta stay fresh at all times!  Especially in my line of work, when I run out the door at 5:45am & realize later that I forgot to put deodorant on!  So I always keep one in my bag.

Once you go polarized, you never go back.  I love my Ray Ban polarized sunglasses!

Last thing, my fav baby wrap from Moby.  There are so many ways you can wrap it, here’s one called the “hug” hold.
 

 
These are my faves, what are yours?

Especially once we become Moms!

The first time we get pregnant, it’s almost shocking how much our bodies change.  This is exactly when it becomes both really important and really difficult to keep up a good fitness routine.

Having the right tools for your workout will make sure you enjoy staying in shape – there’s nothing worse than clothes that don’t fit or equipment that doesn’t get the job done!  It’s just setting you up to make excuses.

These are my fav Fit Momma accessories:

The best way to stay on top of fitness is to take your baby with you.  I LOVE this BOB Revolution stroller for walking, jogging, even everyday adventures. It has a swivel wheel, making it easy to maneuver around and a lock to keep it in place (though I usually prefer to keep it swiveling).  There’s plenty of storage underneath and a console by the handle for keeping your keys, water and whatever else you need.  And it has a car seat attachment so it’s super easy to pop the baby carrier in and out…so versatile!

This stroller is a little bit bigger than a typical walking stroller, but I find that it folds up really easily and works perfect for my very active family.  I use it all the time.

The right attire – I love the Every Yogi tank and Groove pant from Lululemon.

Lululemon Every Yogi Tank $42, Groove Pant $98

The tank fits a little loose so you can easily move around, and there is no built-in bra which allows you to wear whichever bra you need right now.  If you’re nursing, make sure you wear a bra with extra support!  I also like that this top is a little longer than most, so it won’t creep up on you.

The pants are stretchy and super comfortable.  The waistband won’t dig into your belly and they just fit nicely all around.

Stay Hydrated – I prefer the BPA-free LifeFactory water bottles.  These are glass bottles, which is safer you and keeps your water fresh (instead of those nasty plastic ones that make water taste gross like, well, plastic).  These are covered in a silicone sleeve so they are easy to grab and they look cute too.

LifeFactory Water Bottle 16oz $22.99

The last (and maybe most important thing to keep you motivated) ‘accessory’ is good music!  Make a playlist for your iPhone or iPod that will keep you moving.

Some of my favorite heart-pumping songs are:

Look closely & you can see mama2b by Fitlosophy over in the bottom right hand corner, another must have during pregnancy! Available soon!

Hope to see you there!

~E

I’m super excited to announce that my Prenatal Fitness DVD’s are here & available on Amazon!

Check out my new logo, homepage, & updated website!

Besides being great workouts during pregnancy they are also great for after baby! It’s a good idea after baby to start where you left off working out before delivery.

Enjoy!

~Erica