- Meghan's Blog

Welcome to my mommy blog! As a mom of 2 young boys, I have quickly learned that there is no perfect way to be a mother. This blog is for moms who need support, guidance and reassurance that they are doing a great job! I am so excited to share my journey with you all!

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Just gonna leave this right here💙 . . . #sweet

Just gonna leave this right here💙
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#sweetboy #parkerryan #babyboy #boymama #momofboys #4monthsold #tummytime #happyboy #canadian #copperpearl #family #blueeyes #smiles

Day 1 of our new program is in the books and it wa

Day 1 of our new program is in the books and it was a good one!!

I love starting something new and exciting. It keeps things interesting and challenges my body and mind.

Here's to amazing growth both physically and mentally over the next 9 weeks💪🙌
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#zyiaactive #zyiaactivecanada #newprogram #9weeks #challenges #takecontrolofyourlife #healthylifestyle #challengeyourself #mama #boymama #postpartumjourney

There are 3 months, 12 pounds and about 10 inches

There are 3 months, 12 pounds and about 10 inches between these 2 photos.

Starting my second postpartum journey was daunting. I didn't know where to start until I joined my current program. The workouts are literally at my fingertips and I get to do them from the comfort of my own home AND the nutrition plans are the bomb.com 💣

The super trainers have designed the programs for us that are proven to get us *long lasting* results. The nutrionists have taken the time to design meal plans where NO food groups are off limits and are not restrictive. I don't do restrictive 🚫 I don't have to think about anything!!! And I get to eat chocolate and drink wine😍

I am slowly regaining my confidence back after having 2 babies and that is the best feeling!! The only regret I have is that I didn't start sooner.

It doesn't matter where you are in your journey. Just START. I promise you, you will not regret it!

And of course I am only a DM away to help you get started on your journey❤
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#postpartumjourney #mama #secondbaby #boymama #momofboys #selflove #healthandwellness #nutrition #healthylifestyle #wellnessjourney #prettynotbadmom #canadian #juststart #motivation #zyiaactive #zyiacanada #confidence #feelgoodinyourskin #makethechange

When I was pregnant with Parker I was so worried h

When I was pregnant with Parker I was so worried how life would be with 2 kids. Mostly how it would affect Linc. He was an only child in our household for 2 years. He got all of the attention. 24/7. Now there was another little one to add. My thoughts were all over the map...

Will the baby wake Linc up when he cries and ruin his routine?
Will Linc be upset when I can't give him all of the attention?
Will he act out?
Will he feel left out and less important?
I could go on and on.

All of my worries and fears went out the window once Parker was born. Linc was more interested in Parker than I thought he would be when he was born and he didn't seem to be bothered by the fact that I had to give Parker alot of the attention.

Parker absolutely adores Linc but Linc still has some warming up to do lol. I know they will grow up to be best friends and have a great bond one day🤗

My point is that kids are resilient and can adapt to any situation. I underestimated Linc's ability to adapt which wasn't fair. He is the sweetest and funniest little 2 year old and Parker was the perfect addition to our family ❤
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2020 has been a year! Despite the crazy, I'm super

2020 has been a year! Despite the crazy, I'm super grateful for everything this year has brought us❤
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#happynewyear #memories #familytime #family #prettynotbadmom #siblings #lessonslearned #lockdown #pandemic #mama #momofboys #missthekids #pregnancy #secondpregnancy #support

What are your thoughts on New Year's resolutions??

What are your thoughts on New Year's resolutions??

My thoughts are that they don't work!!! 🚫

You start off strong in January and maybe going into February but then by the time March rolls around, you've given up because it's too hard to stick to a diet and unrealistic exercise plan long term. I know because this was me every year on January 1st for yearsssss🙋‍♀️.

Sure, diets work for a bit but then you get loosey goosey and "fall off the wagon" going back to your old habits because it's too restrictive.

Find something that you can make a lifestyle and I promise it won't be hard to stay consistent with. That's exactly what I've found and I will never look back!!! 👀

I found something that I can alter to my fit into my schedule FROM HOME. I can eat chocolate, drink wine, eat pizza, whatever and still reach my goals. Sounds too good to be true right? I thought so too but I promise it's not. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't love it and it didn't work.

Hit me up for deets and ditch those New Year's resolutions FOR GOOD✌
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#goals #newyears #ditchtheresolutions #healthylifestyle #beconsistent #nodiets #toorestrictive #homeworkouts #mama #motherhood #momofboys #chocolateaddict #zyia #zyiaactivecanada

So I realize some of you may be wondering who my h

So I realize some of you may be wondering who my husband is and where the hell is he? 🤣

Here he is! He hates having his picture taken so that's why it's mostly myself and the kids on this page.

Here are some fun facts about us though🥰:

1. We have been together for 7 years and married for almost 4💒.

2. He was previously married and has 2 amazing kids of his own.

3. We are 13 years apart. I honestly had to remind myself about that while writing this. I forget about our age gap because it's not apparent in our everyday life and it doesn't matter🤷‍♀️.

4. We are both homebodies.

5. We both love the same type of movies and TV shows.

6. He is so GD laid back and I am a little more OCD.

7. We got engaged a month after moving into our first home. He proposed on the balcony off of our bedroom at our house warming party and I had NO CLUE he was going to propose that day💍.

8. He has the patience of a saint and me....not so much.

9. He was born and raised in Newfoundland. We visit there at least once a year(pre covid).

10. He is my best friend. We literally can sit and talk for hours and not get bored or annoyed. We don't have that much time right now because #kids but when we do, we cherish that uninterrupted time together🤗.

11. Our honeymoon was in Hawaii. BEST trip ever. We will definitely be going back🏖

12. We both value family time.

13. He is a way better cook than I am.

14. Follow up to the previous point...he is actually good at life in general😅. There is seriously nothing he can't do.

15. I'm a better dancer than he is. He hates dancing and didn't even want to do a first dance at our wedding lol.

I am so blessed to have this wonderful man as my husband and baby Daddy. There is no one else I would rather do life with❤
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#hubby #babydaddy #wife #marriage #family #blendedfamily #mylove #togetherforever #bestfriend #myman #4kids #growingfamily #myfavourite

Christmas 2020🎄🎅❤ Covid has kept us from

Christmas 2020🎄🎅❤

Covid has kept us from seeing Jake and Jessie for a year now. Fingers crossed we can all be back in the same room next Christmas 🤞
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#merrychristmas #family #boys #mama #siblings #blendedfamily #mamaof2boys #thankful #parkersfirstchristmas #santa #hubby #omaandpapa #love

Nutrition is probably one of the things people str

Nutrition is probably one of the things people struggle with most. I know it used to be the hardest thing for me to get down but now that I have been eating healthy for a few years, it comes ALOT easier!

Cooking and eating healthy CAN be intimidating and scary but it doesn't have to be. My #1 rule is to KEEP IT SIMPLE.

I used to think eating healthy meant more money, more time in the kitchen and more complicated but it absolutely does not have to be that way! Once I started my journey to a healthier life, I quickly realized none of those things were true. I was actually saving money by not eating out all of the time and I learned to make easy meals in the kitchen that didn't take up alot of time.

Don't overthink it. Don't overcomplicate it and don't get discouraged. There are so many delicious recipes out there that are quick and easy and can still keep you on track with your nutrition.

What you put in your body everyday is super important. You can workout all you want but you cannot outrun your fork🍴

If you need some guidance or some recipes ideas our bootcamp offers just that! Message me and I would be happy to help get you on track with your nutrition😊

Swipe to see some of the delicious meals I eat all the time➡️
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#keepitsimple #healthymama #mama #dontoverthinkit #fuelyourbody #healthylifestyle #consistency #simplicity #nutritioniskey #cantoutrunyourfork

We finally got around to some Christmas activities

We finally got around to some Christmas activities today and it was so nice🥰

Seeing my boy so happy makes my heart so full ❤❤
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#christmasactivities #toddler #myboy #fun #christmas #gingerbreadhouse #pawpatrol #mylove #happyboy

Happy F O U R months to this handsome boy 💙 . .

Happy F O U R months to this handsome boy 💙
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#fourmonthsold #babybrother #babyboy #littlebrother #family #mama #momofboys #sweetboy #canadianfamily #copperpearl #brightlight #youngest

Parker is a mama's boy through and through and I a

Parker is a mama's boy through and through and I am not mad about it ❤❤
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#boymama #myboys #parkerryan #sweetboy #family #sosweet #lovehim #lovemyboys #babybrother #youngest

Give yourself the gift of health this season🎁🎄

We often take our health and our bodies for granted. We don't take care of our bodies like we should and it's time to change that!

This past year has been anything but predictable. It has been full of stress, depression, anger, frustration, sadness and so much more which has caused alot of people to overeat and not take care of themselves like they should.

This virus will not magically disappear on January 1st but we can still start the New Year fresh! Take control of your body and mind. I don't want you to think that just because you are committing to this journey that you have to be perfect all the time and can never have your favourite treats ever again. That is NOT the case. Trust me. If it was, I wouldn't be doing this.

Let's gain back control of what we can control. Give yourself the gift of health this Christmas and never look back❤

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#healthylifestyle #consistency #takecontrolofyourlife #prioritizeyourhealth #youareworthit #newyearnewyou #mama #merrychristmastome #lightntights
#giftyourselfhealth #commit #zyiaactive #zyia

Consistency is key. Doing something day in and d

Consistency is key.

Doing something day in and day out is what will lead to long term results and long term habits.

You aren't going to get to where you want to be in a week, a month or maybe even a year. It initially took me 2 years to lose 40 pounds because I didn't deprive myself, go on some crazy diet or take any magic pills. It was me showing up for myself everyday in my workouts and nutrition that got me where I wanted to be!

I must have started and quit 10 times back then because I wasn't seeing results fast enough for my liking but looking back, I also wasn't changing my habits so of course I wasn't seeing results🤷‍♀️

If you want to see change, you have to change what you're doing. Its as simple as that!

Fast forward to postpartum journey #2 and I am doing that all over again. I don't have as much weight to lose this time around and my focus is more on getting strong and feeling good in my skin again💃

I know it can be hard but stay consistent and I promise you will get to where you want to be!
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#consistency #consistencyiskey #staythepath #wellnessjourney #postpartumjourney #mama #selflove #staycommited #youcandothis #healthylifestyle #loveyourlife #behappy #showup #dothework #stayconsistent

This is what happened when I stopped making excuse

This is what happened when I stopped making excuses. I used to make excuses to not prioritize my health ALL THE TIME.

Oh I'll just start on Monday.
Monday rolls around...oh next Monday is the start of a new month so I'll just start then.
That new month rolls around but it's November so F it, I'll just start fresh Jan 1st.
I just binge ate all weekend so I'll get back on track Monday.

These were literally the constant thoughts running through my head. And guess what? Even after all of that I still didn't start. What was stopping me? Nobody but MYSELF.

I would make every excuse in the book because I thought everything had to be PERFECT before/when I started my journey. News flash...it does not!!

I don't have the perfect workout space. Excuse.
I don't know where to start with my nutrition so I won't bother. Excuse.
I don't know how I'll find the time to workout. Excuse.
I have kids. Excuse.
I'm too busy. Excuse.
I have a back injury. Excuse.

All excuses!!! And I used to tell myself all of these things too until 1 day I finally decided to stop making excuses and just make it work. I'm not saying you have to run a marathon lol...I'm just here to tell you if you want something bad enough, you will make it work. I did and I know you can do it too ❤
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#healthylifestyle #consistency #transformationtuesday #halfmarathon #runner #stopmakingexcuses #youareworthit #believeinyourself #mama #makeitwork #workhard #behappy

Why did I start coaching? Because I am passionat

Why did I start coaching?

Because I am passionate about health and fitness and want to help women feel and look their best!!

I know what it's like to feel crappy and need help. I don't want other women to feel the same way I did!!

I know some of you may not want to hear this but....there's nothing magic about what I do. YOU have to put in the work to get to where you want to be! But I am here to help guide you and help you get there!

It will not happen overnight. Starting small and making gradual small changes will help you make this a lifestyle. This is not a diet or a quick fix.

Also, as a mom of 2, I feel like that is ALL that I am sometimes. A mom. That is my identity and while I absolutely love it, I wanted more!!! I wanted to be able to fill my cup in other ways as well. I was doing the workouts anyways so I thought "why not help other women at the same time?" I honestly can't believe I waited this long to get started!! This program is too good not to share.

If you want to join our bootcamp or have questions about becoming a coach, DM me. I can answer any questions you have about either 🥰

There are no prerequisites for coaching. All you need is the desire and passion to help other women feel their best❤
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#mama #dowhatyouwant #beyourself #helpothers #bodypositive #momofboys #boymama #selflove #postpartumjourney #feelgood #coaching #healthylifestyle

These boys💙 I can't. 🤣😭 @madiemayphotog

These boys💙
I can't. 🤣😭

@madiemayphotography knocked it out of the park again this month❤❤
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#brothers #siblings #lincolnbradley #parkerryan #merrychristmas #matching #momofboys #boymama #photography #milestonephotos #madiemayphotography
#4months #2years

This guy is the cutest workout partner 😍😍 .

This guy is the cutest workout partner 😍😍
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#homeworkouts #3monthsold #littleman #blueeyes #sweetboy #mylove #momofboys #boymama #earlyriser

I love living life through my toddlers eyes. He fi

I love living life through my toddlers eyes. He finds the joy in everything and just loves life❤

He is 2.5 yrs old. He gets so much joy from the simple things like seeing us in the morning, picking his own bedtime story before bed, flossing his own teeth(after we've done it) and holding his own cup while we pour his drinks. He is SO independent. Always tries everything himself first before asking for help. I love giving him the freedom to experiment with doing things himself(even if he does make a huge mess😂).

He is at the absolute best and cutest stage right now. He is becoming a young boy right before our eyes🥺 I remember my stepdaughter Jessie at around this age and I just wanted to bottle her up and hold onto her at that age forever!!!

Anyone else feel like same way at this age? 💕
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#toddler #lovethisage #bigboy #cheese #boymama #momofboys #socute #family #snuggles #mama #daddysboy #mrindependent #toddlerlife #2yearsold #sosweet #soinnocent

I DID IT!! I purchased the new program launching

I DID IT!! I purchased the new program launching this month!!🙌🙌

I did the sample workout this weekend and I am in love!!! I am SO freaking excited to start this program in January! 😍

This program called 9 Week Control Freak is available for purchase to customers and the general public on Dec 21st!

This is what you get when you sign up:

➡️1 year membership that gives you access to over 1500 different workouts(it is like Netflix for workouts 🙌).
➡️ 2 nutrition plans. One is portion control based and the other is lifestyle based.
➡️Portion control containers and Food tracker.
➡️Recipes.
➡️A 30 day supply of the superfood shake OR pre and post workout supplements.
➡️Access into my Bootcamp on Facebook and on the workout app.
➡️Me as your Coach❤

PLUS****
➡️VIP Early Access to 9 Week Control Freak and all of the equipment necessary to complete the program🙌

DM me or comment🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ if you want more info or want to go ALL in with me starting in January!

Take control of your life NOW! 💪👊

**Swipe to see some amazing results from the test group😱👉
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#takecontrolofyourlife #actnow #letsdothis #newyear #newyou #zyiaactive #9weekcontrolfreak #homeworkouts #accountability #2021 #startfresh

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