Strong With Sivan

Yesterday marked two years since the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
5,500 blood thirsty terrorists infiltrated Israel, slaughtered over 1,200 people, and took 251 hostages. 48 are still in captivity and I pray they will return home safe and sound as soon as possible.

My family and I had just returned from three exciting, impactful, & joyful weeks in Israel. This was my babies’ first visit to our homeland and I’m still moved by it. We traveled all over the country, spent quality time with family and old friends, and even got to experience a “family trance festival” in the north with friends.

Being there, in nature, with the music, I couldn’t not think of the Nova festival massacre.
They want to erase us but they will never succeed.
They want to deem our light but we will just shine brighter.

We will keep dancing.
We will keep celebrating life.
And, most definitely, keep making Jewish babies.
3 under 3, here we come 🤰🏽
This is our biggest defiance.

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The absolute best thing you give your body is strength.

And I’m not just saying this because it’s aesthetically pleasing to see toned muscles and a v- taper ( you all know I’m a complete gymbro at heart 🤣)

Since 2022, I’ve been either pregnant or breastfeeding.
Pregnancy takes a toll on your body, caring that extra lbs, pushing a baby out of you and then dealing with the hormonal shifts, sleepless nights and caring for a new human can’t be explained in words unless
You’ve experienced that.
Breastfeeding makes a woman more susceptible to injuries due to the hormonal changes as well…

So, for the past ~4 years, my body, has been through a lot.
What I find amazing is the fact that it is STRONG , regardless of everything I put it through, because I never stopped strength training during and postpartum ( expect for the first 6-8 week pp).

I didn’t always wanted to train
I didn’t have 1 hour to train per day, and most days I did 3 exercises and focused on getting better than before

I don’t have aches nd pains like a lot of moms do.

I don’t always enjoy lifting as I used to in the past when I had all the time in the world pre babies but I prioritize it.

I’m able to lift my 26 lbs toddler and my 21 lbs baby simultaneously.

I just managed to get my first chin up, 7.5 month pp ( used to be able to do 7 pull-ups .. I’m work in process ..)

I’m going to turn 38 in 2 months and I feel like a Wonder Woman !

Moms-
Consider this a wake up call to learn the art & science of strength training.
You won’t regret this.
The older we get, it’s inevitable we start prioritizing strength 💪🏽

Lower back pain?

See how I stand while holding Orian- I push my hips forward, relaxing my core and this causes tension on my lower back.
This ‘mommy’ posture is super common, especially postpartum.

Here’s what to do if you experience low back pain during pregnancy or postpartum

1. Daily walking
2. Breathing & core activation
3. Keep your joints stacked ( ribs above pelvis)
4. Light stretches- cat cow, child’s pose
5. Wear a lumbar spine supported baby carrier

Want more individualized help? Feel free to reach out !