I am a mum of two and I know how tough it is to stay on top of your goals. I can help you by sharing with you my meals that I eat on a daily basis.
My 5 Day Challenge starts on Monday. If you want some guidance to feel and look your best then this group is for you! Just click on the link to join. https://www.facebook.com/events/166490073765233/ During the challenge I will be providing my meal plan with recipes and a shopping list over the 5 days and offering guidance and fitness and nutritional tips! It all sounds too good to be true, but it is not. It is just my way of giving back to all those who have attended my seminars and camps over the years... Jump on my FB fan page Sophia Drysdale and my instagram page @sophiadrysdale for more tips. :)#SophiaFIT#bethestarofyourownlife
Performing weight training while pregnant? Most professionals will tell you to stop training.
I recently submitted an article to On Target Publications about all the changes that occur in a mother's body while she is pregnant so that trainers and coaches can be informed about everything going on with their clients and can continue to train them safely.
There are many changes that occur in a woman's body during pregnancy and birth, however women are apt at adjusting. My pet peeve is that all too often pregnancy is treated as if the expectant mother has a sickness and should be put to bed rest for the next nine months. It is outright ridiculous to me that society largely still view it in this way. Life for the expectant mother and exercise or training in your sport doesn't need to be stopped since pregnancy and birth is actually an intrinsic part of a women's life. Activities may need to be modified. Training programs may need to be altered according to the mother's new conditions but not stopped altogether. Assuming it is a normal pregnancy with no complications, all expectant mothers can exercise right up until birth.
The hormonal system which affect so many different aspects, heart rate, breathing rate and metabolism all change during pregnancy. Blood volume almost doubles, body temperature rises and most women will gain weight. Structurally the pelvis widens and opens primarily due to the hormone relaxin. There is a shift in the center of gravity which can cause the pelvis to tilt forward causing lower back pain and the abdominals stretch and weaken as the baby grows.
My article will be published in about a month or so which discusses the changes on a very detailed level. It is important that all coaches and athletes themselves should be aware of these changes and the systems of the body that are affected so that they can modify their programs and continue to train in a safe and effective way are.
3rd at the worlds, but the only mother on the podium out of all the black belts
This past weekend was the biggest weekend of Jiu Jitsu because it was the weekend of the World Championships. So many athletes prepare for this big to make their mark in the World of BJJ.
So many amazing women have crossed my path in the past few years and a lot of them competed. I know that for a lot of these ladies they are juggling full time jobs and families and yet they are still making their mark on the tournament scene. This is just a testament to how incredible so many women are who have a life full of responsibilities and commitments, but they make the time for themselves and their passions also.
I was the only mother on the podium in the women's black belt division at the Worlds in 2014. Ladies, with support and lots of dedication our dreams as mothers, career women and world class athletes can be achieved. This just shows how strong and capable we really are.
