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The neutral grip in the viking press can really help keep your shoulders feeling more secure through the pressing movement.
It will also target the triceps really well and allow you to lift heavier while staying safe.
Ever try these?
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Being a father of three requires a lot of work and time. And it's a blessing I do not take lightly.
I've always thought of parenting as a trust. Something that requires you to continue to work on yourself to help guide children in the right direction.
Kids will do as they see. If they see you say no to certain foods, they will also be picky. If they see you be miserable about being active, they will also follow suit. Leading by example is by far one of the most powerful tools.
The vast majority of parents that I know who have kids that enjoy working out. It's because the parents played a huge role of leading by example. Whether it's by playing sports or working out, showing kids that being active is just apart of life will go a long way.
I understand how hard it is to find time. Having three kids myself, I appreciate that. However, prioritizing your time and scheduling will play a significant role. If you sit every night watching Netflix, you can't say you don't have time to workout.
You also don't need a lot of time, even as little as 3 hours in a week to start can play a huge role.
How are you getting your kids active??
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I love paneer! If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a cheese that doesn’t melt (kind of the texture of firm tofu but better). One of my fave quick vegetarian meals is this paneer jalfrezi. To make it you need:
1 package paneer
1 small onion
1 tomato
1 tsp salt
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 bell peppers
1/2 cup water
The key to eating healthy while enjoying your cultural foods is your portion size! I have this curry with some bread or roti and a side salad for a balanced meal. Let me know if you try it out!
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When it gets hot out, all I want is cold things! I love making smoothie bowls for breakfast (but I’ve even had them for lunch on hot days I don’t feel like eating a meal)
Check out the reel for proportions - this made 1 smoothie bowl + 3 kid size smoothies to drink!
Let me know if you give it a try!
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This year my oldest turns 7, which is when Islamically you should start to encourage your children to pray salah. I wanted to celebrate the beginning of her salah journey and make it something positive for her, so I hosted an ice-cream themed Salah-bration! Watch the reel to see what I did to make it special!
Alhumdulilah it was a success and couldn’t have done it without my friends who helped put this vision together - party planning is no joke 😅!
Have you heard of a “salah party”? Have you done one for your child?
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How I meal prep for the week!
I’m doing a full Sunday meal prep after a very long time, so it did take me a bit longer than I’m used to…but I’m SO glad I got this done! We started off this week going from 2 to 3 sick kids, so it’s helpful to have healthy meals on hand. As much as I want to stress eat, I won’t because I have a fridge full of food!
Here’s what I made:
Steak stir fry
Peri peri salmon
Paneer pepper curry (I guess you could call it a jalfrezi)
Pickled mangos
Beet slaw
Tomato salad
Yellow rice
And yes, I will share the recipes of most of these dishes iA!
Let me know if this is helpful and if you have any questions about meal prep!
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It’s been a minute…and I gotta be honest…the mental load of motherhood and adjusting to 3 kids has been a challenge for me in the past little while. I’ll have great weeks where I feel balanced and then weeks where I just feel like I’m everything to everyone else and forgetting myself in the process. Today was a particularly challenging day because 2/3 kids were sick…so I messaged Belal and let him know I was going to go for a bike ride. That’s step 1 - letting your support people know what you need, when you need it. I sent that message because I needed that added accountability and wouldn’t have done it otherwise. The thing is, I haven’t gone on a solo bike ride in over 2 years! So by the time he came home I was ready to make an excuse on why the kids needed me and why I couldn’t leave. But since I sent that message, Belal knew I needed to leave so with his encouragement, I headed out. It may seem like something small, but that 30 minute solo bike ride of being able to HEAR MY OWN THOUGHTS was so needed. It gave me the clarity I needed and reminded me that although it will take time for my to find myself again, I will get there inshaAllah ❤️.
So that’s where I’m at, I’m hoping to be back into the swing of things soon iA, just wanted to give you all an update!
What is your go-to self care?
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Had the pleasure of spending Saturday afternoon participating in the @iccm.milton Youth Career Fair.
Talking to our youth and seeing their excitement towards their own health and fitness was absolutely amazing. Being an entrepreneur, but specifically an entrepreneur in fitness is something that is not common in the Muslim community.
Especially not at the level @nutritionbynaz and I have been doing it at.
I always love seeing younger Muslims getting in to nutrition or fitness as a career. And I always make it known to go out of my way to help and guide others to succeed in it. We are really behind when it comes to professionals in this field and we need a lot more.
I have people tell me all the time that they heard about someone starting something in fitness thinking it's competition. It's not! I'll gladly reach out to help promote them and see them prosper. Allah is the provider, our job is to work hard and help one another. There are over a billion Muslims in the world, trust me there is a lot to go around.
If you know of anyone who wants to start in the fitness or nutrition world and has questions and wants guidance, always tell them to reach out to me or @nutritionbynaz.
I love speaking to our youth and seeing their passion for the future. They have such a great opportunity infront of them to make such a significant impact in so many different fields. We should encourage them to chase their dreams and to succeed at the highest level possible.
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There is so much fear around traveling with kids - and after finally doing it earlier this month, I can say that it was honestly such an amazing experience alhumdulilah! Yes we had to slow things down a bit to meet our kids’ needs, but to have these new experiences with our kids by our sides was so special.
I find there is so much emphasis on social media when it comes to the challenging side of children. It’s not always easy, but it can definitely be beautiful ❤️.
Have you travelled with kids? What’s your favourite part about it?
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How to ride a bike with the family!
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Creating memories and going on an adventure.
When we planned our trip the first thing we thought of was not wanting to just sit around. We wanted a trip that kept us active and gave us the opportunity to experience the beauty of Allah's creation.
Alhamdullilah the kids loved it. We knew what they could handle and made sure we stayed within that. They loved being outdoors, hiking and experiencing something new.
Getting to the top of the mountain and seeing their reaction made it even better.
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Another day, another view of the beauty that is Allah's creation.
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Our first stop in Banff had to be Lake Louise! As I looked far off into the distance looking for the blue water, Belal says, it’s right in front of us…FROZEN! We were so surprised to find a massive lake frozen in May. We decided to ditch the originally planned hike around the lake and walk directly onto it! Sure, we didn’t get our blue water pic, but how many people can say they walked *on* Lake Louise!
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There are many different variations of rows and attachments. They are all great, but making sure your form is in place is key to making sure the exercise is effective.
I'm using a close grip row which doesn't have the greatest range of motion, but I really like it.
As you can see in the beginning I'm really shrugging my shoulders. This will put all the pressure on the traps and not target the back muscles correctly. Before you begin you need to set your shoulders. So shoulders down and back, think big chest and a light brace in your core.
Now pull back from your elbows and not your hands. Almost like you are trying to elbow someone behind you. This will allow your back to work better taking the pressure away from your arms.
Whenever doing any back exercise, always think driving back from the elbows.
Give this a try and let me know how it goes.
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Side lateral raises are great for building up the medial delts in the shoulders.
However, they are often done wrong and rushed through.
The set up:
I always like to start with the feet to assure a strong position which allows you to have a good brace in your core. It's a good habit to build for every exercise.
Now set your shoulders by having them back and down.
Slightly lean forward.
Arms slightly bent and forward as well. So you're not going straight out to the side, but are actually going forward just a little.
Remember, this is a single joint exercise and NOT meant to be something to go heavy on. Control the weight and feel the burn in your delts. Don't worry about going heavy, this is not the exercise to do that in.
Try this and let me know the difference.
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You're not really addicted to sugar.
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Can butter and sugar be a part of balanced healthy diet for kids? Yes! In fact, I think it’s pretty important to teach kids how to find a balance of healthy foods but also treats. We don’t use the words “junk food” nor do we make anyone feel bad about their food choices. If I can raise good eaters that don’t feel guilty about eating treats every Now and then, I’ll be very happy inshaAllah!
What is your take on teaching kids healthy eating habits?
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Officially 8 months postpartum today and I’m making a commitment to myself.
I’m committing to finding the strongest version of myself.
I’m committing to being the happiest version of myself.
I’m committing to being the most comfortable version of myself.
I’m committing to finding the new me so that I can be the best me for my children.
And this is not to say that I don’t have weight loss goals, they just aren’t the main motivation. When you find a deeper “why”, you’re more likely to stick to it. It isn’t about the number on the scale, but about how I feel.
I contemplated on posting this because where I’m at right now isn’t my ideal self but I do want to share this journey with you all as I find my new self. Getting out of the house today for my first run felt so overwhelming…I didn’t even know what to wear so put on my husband’s tshirt 🤷🏻♀️.
So now that I’ve shared my commitment to myself, what is your commitment to yourself?
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Now that Ramadan is over, should you do intermittent fasting??? The answer is…it depends! Here’s how to figure out if it will work for you! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below 👇🏽
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Eid Day 2…here’s how to still enjoy yourself but not get into a spiral of not the best eating habits!
Two things you can do that don’t require any major planning…this will make a huge difference this week!
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