009: Mara Shiavocampo — Get 'Thinspired': How I Lost 90 lbs After Having a Baby

As the adage goes, “Nine months on; nine months off.” It takes about 9 months to put on the baby weight during pregnancy, and roughly that amount of time to lose it. But for many women, it’s not that easy. I know I can relate after having my twins! Now imagine having the added pressure of being in the spotlight on TV, which sadly does add 10 lbs, all while juggling life with a new baby. Today, I’m interviewing someone who has done it all and more, Mara Schiavocampo. She’s a three-time Emmy Award winning correspondent for ABC News based in New York, chart-topping podcast host, and best-selling author of her memoir “Thinspired,” which documents how she lost 90 pounds after her first child. Unbelievable! Mara is a longtime member of the National Association of Black Journalists. She lives in New York with her husband, two children, and their rescue dog. She’s here to tell us her story and give us some tips along the way. Get ready to get thinspired! MEET MY GUEST:

WEBSITE: MaraSchiavocampo.com

INSTAGRAM: @marasampo

TWITTER: @marascampo

FACEBOOK: @marascampo

PODCAST: Motivated

SHOW NOTES

2:23 - Tell us what it was like growing up as Mara

4:30 - What was your family life like living all over the world?

6:30 - What life is like working in the #1 market in the US as a broadcast journalist

10:40 - Your motherhood journey

14:50 - Weight issues and the expectations women have to deal with

16:00 - What’s your take on the “snap back”?

17:30 - Describe the weight loss experience after having your baby

19:50 - Did you set goals?

20:00 - Was there added pressure to lose weight because you were on air?

22:37 - Tell us your trade secrets - how did you lose the weight?

23:40 - What is your new diet like?

25:40 - What were the benefits you felt early on?

27:30 - Snacking and meal prepping

28:50 - Finding the perfect workout for you

30:00 - Did you workout with your baby?

30:30 - What are your kids like?

32:40 - How do your kids humble you?

34:04 - How has motherhood changed you?

35:59 - Mom Sense moment

36:37 - Mom Haul

37:50 - Quote of the Day

MOM HAUL: Two-Faced Royal Oil CONTACT

WEBSITE: That's Total Mom Sense

INSTAGRAM: @kanikaxoxo

EMAIL: thatstotalmomsense@gmail.com

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