A line of active wear for mamas who take time for themselves. To show our kids that active, healthy lifestyles are important. What's your why, Strong Mama?
05/02/2021
Maybe it won’t work out
But maybe, just maybe, it will.
And maybe it will be the best thing you ever do for yourself.
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But if you don’t give yourself the chance, you’ll never know.
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You’re worth taking that chance for
You’re worth showing up for
You’re worth taking time for
You’re worth saying yes to
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If you’re curious about the fitness programs I love + the community that keep me motivated, the doors are always open
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This yes could be your next best thing!
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03/02/2021
A few weekends ago, I sat on a snow bank on the side of a skating rink with Finn while he had an epic meltdown. I could feel my heart start racing. I could sense some looks. I could feel sympathy from other parents thinking: ‘I’ve been there too’.
Kids just know how to keep it real - nothing like a meltdown in front of strangers to keep us on our toes.
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I know that every parent has been there. Personally, my reaction to tantrums are a true test and I’ve had my fair share of joining the chaos.
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This time there was no stopping it. There was no reasoning. There was no way to get him to calm down in the immediate moment.
It took an insane amount of willpower not to join the chaos. But I know how that makes me feel.
So instead I practised what I’ve been learning: I held space for him. I comforted him. I let him know that I was there.
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Like every storm, it passed. He went back to his sweet little self like in this photo and I am trying my best to ride these waves with a bit more of a level head + patience.
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You guys, three (and tantrums in general) are tough. I don’t recall three having quite as many big emotions with Mason but maybe that’s selective memory or just another reminder that every kid is totally different and what happened with one won’t necessarily be the same for the other.
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I know there will be more tantrums but till then I’ll soak in + take the relatively calm moments ✌️
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02/02/2021
It’s okay to want more
To be more
To do more
To strive to be better than yesterday
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And to want to change + grow + let go of things that no longer serve you
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Not because you want to punish yourself for your past
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But because with every chance you get, you want to celebrate the journey ahead
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If you are ready for a change + to take control, I have a few coupon codes to gift this week to start your own health & fitness journey.
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I would love to share one with you if this is the right time for more for you.
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30/01/2021
Stop doubting that you are enough and start truly believing and knowing that you are 💜
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27/01/2021
Hello confidence, nice to see you.
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I used to think confidence would come if I looked a certain way, weighed a certain number or wore a certain size.
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But that’s not when it happens at all.
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When it really comes (and stays, I might add) is when you F E E L a certain way.
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Confidence came when I got to know myself better, put the comparison game aside and started taking time to treat myself well.
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So no, confidence doesn’t come from how you look in the mirror or a number on the scale...
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how you feel is what matters ✨
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26/01/2021
Looking up to the best of the best today + every day
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Happy 70th to the kindest, most loving + thoughtful Dad/Dampa/Grandpa
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Congrats on this milestone - we love you!! 💜
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22/01/2021
This week has felt like a whirlwind with the extension of virtual school in Ottawa, cold winter days + just general busy-ness navigating the days (I don’t like using the word busy but that is really what it’s been).
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I thought managing virtual school + WFH would feel a bit easier by now but it doesn’t. In a lot of ways, it feels like we’re just getting through the days + surviving.
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Honestly, I’m not a big fan of this out of control feeling + being more reactive than proactive.
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But it isn’t forever + I know we aren’t alone.
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Instead of wallowing in this, let’s flip it!
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It’s Friday + I’d love to celebrate any victory or achievement you had this week 🎉
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Let’s spread some joy... I know I could use it!
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Drop your wins, celebrations + victories (big and/or small!!)
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And hey, while you’re at it, tag a friend so they can share theirs too!
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20/01/2021
I’ll be the first to admit that it is so easy to get caught up in the comparison game but what it truly comes down to is YOU
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What you need to do for you and no one else.
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✨Nothing to prove - only me for me✨
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Like + drop 🙌🙌 below if you agree!
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18/01/2021
I’m going to prove you wrong:
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You say you aren’t strong enough, just look how far you’ve come
You say you don’t have time, I’ll show you how to make the time
You say you’re too busy, I’ll help you prioritize
You say you won’t follow through, I’ll hold you accountable
You say you aren’t sure, I’ll be beside you every step of the way
You say you can’t commit yet, I’ll ask you if not now, then when?
You say the timing isn’t perfect, I’ll ask you when is it ever going to be perfect?
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No one is going to make you a priority unless you do.
No one is going to give you extra time, so you have to make the time.
No one is going to do the work for you, you have to show up.
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It can be day one or one day for whatever it is you are dreaming about.
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17/01/2021
Sometimes I get caught up in all of the things I should be doing, could be doing, need to be doing...
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And then I focus in and centre on the moment with them and there’s truly no where in the world I’d rather be ✨
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14/01/2021
Anything worth achieving is often more about sticking with it long enough
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👆👆👆words from my chat with Mason on the ice yesterday about continuing to try and getting back up
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(literally moments later I fell and willed myself to stand back up despite being in a bit of pain)
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Yes, it’s hard
Yes, it’s frustrating
Yes, it takes time
but sticking with something despite all of that makes it so much sweeter when you do get it!
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**Photo from last weekend when grandpa was giving Mase a pep talk on the ice (from a safe distance, of course!)
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11/01/2021
Virtual learning + WFH full time week ✌️
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Sending good vibes to the mamas, dads, teachers, caregivers, helpers, etc... yes, we can handle whatever this week brings ✨
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May our coffee (+ patience!) be strong
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Hello & Welcome!
Hello and Welcome!
I get it - time for self-care and guilt free mom time is tough to come by, but when you do take time to workout - WHAT’S YOUR WHY? Every mama’s answer will be different. Maybe it’s to keep up with your kids, to set a healthy lifestyle example, to keep your sanity or to lower your stress level.
As a mom of two energetic little guys, living an active lifestyle is important to me - I want to be able to keep up with them through the years, but I also want to show them how important it is to be active, to live a healthy lifestyle and also show them that it's okay if mama takes time for herself (for self-care, for sanity and for me-time!).
True You Apparel is a line of comfortable active wear for strong mamas who are striving to create that life of balance while raising incredible kids. I hope to encourage others to think about their WHY and motivate them to continue to be active with these ideas in mind. We all know how important it is to get moving - not only is it important for your body but also for your mind and overall well-being. Living an active lifestyle also shows our kids how important this is and, at the same time, lets them know that mamas need time for themselves... guilt-free!
My mom was a fierce and strong lady - she started a successful children’s exercise program, Tot Romp, when I was a baby. She knew the value of being active and how important it was to instill these values in kids at a young age. It seemed only fitting to follow my entrepreneurial dreams in a similar vein to her original business. True You Apparel pays tribute to my mom and the strong, independent woman she was. She passed away in 2014 but her drive, determination, strength and love is what guides me every single day... I know that one of her WHY's was to show me all of these things.
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