"I want to show my  son that I am a strong woman and part of that is being physically strong."

There is a lot of talk when it comes to achieving the “perfect” balance as a woman and a mother (or soon-to-be) and sometimes, fulfilling the healthful lifestyle we desire may come with some questions. Can we really exercise in a way that NOURISHES  us rather than pushing and forcing?

Enter Laura Varney. Laura is a Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Founder of The Baby Body. She is the “Jill” of all trades when it comes to fitness. Her vigorous resume includes strength and functional training, pre/postnatal training, HIIT, and power vinyasa yoga. Yet her path to fitness wasn’t necessarily all it “worked out” to be. In her past, Laura had dabbled in NPC bikini physique competitions and realized how dangerous and toxic it was to follow such a restrictive diet and exercise regimen. The competitive environment left Laura feeling depleted and exhausted and her mind filled with confusion. The lack of freedom, the sense of limitation, and the struggle of feeling safe in the fitness world inspired Laura to create a more empathetic approach to wellness - especially for those entering motherhood.

We talk about all things wellness and fitness, and you're going to walk away from this conversation feeling more empowered about choosing a workout that not only FEELS good but is EFFECTIVE.

In our chat, we discuss:

• Speaking out on women’s health and wellness and questioning what’s always been
• Balancing working out and running a business as a mom
• Why she created the Baby Body: a 35-week prenatal exercise program designed to keep women strong throughout all stages of pregnancy, during labor, and while being a parent
• How to create an exercise program that works for you (think feminine energy and empathy)
• How to prevent and repair diastasis recti through the Baby Body Belly Breathing Technique
• What fitness means to her (it's not what you think)
• Why you don’t have to have it all perfect at first before launching a business
• Why tweaking as you go is just as effective (and more authentic) than launching “perfectly”
• The importance of delegation so you can pour your creativity and talents into what your business truly needs

Connect with Laura:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/misslauravarney/
THE BABY BODY: http://try.thebaby-body.com/free-trial/

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