Latascha Ferreira
Baby 2 Be - specializing in exercise for Pre & Postnatal Pregnancy via the Pop Fit program run in Virgin Actives Durban (La Lucia), doing intensified photography for pregnant mom and her baby, combining two passion of hers from a very young age.
Latascha Ferreira
After over 14 years being in the health and fitness industry, Latascha was looking for a way to empower women to find their optimal well-being.
The passion to work with people, take memorable photographs and be fit and healthy was the birth of this website.
Being a busy mother of two children, she’d like to share the ups and the downs (emotionally), fitness tips and much more… with “first time moms” and anyone interested in advice or service that she offer.
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Before and After .... in a PreggiBellies class - Umhlanga
Summary of Women's Wellness
What is the definition of wellness?
“Wellness is a multidimensional state of being describing the continuation of positive health in an individual as embodied by quality of life and a sense of well-being.”
Wellness is an active process of awareness of the multidimensional choices toward a more successful reality.
Process means that improvement is always possible
Aware means that we are continuously seeking more information about how we can improve.
Choices mean that we consider a variety of options and select those in our best interest.
Dimensions of Wellness
If wellness is multidimensional, what are the dimensions of wellness? The most commonly described sub-dimensions are the following:
THE SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS
Physical
Endurance, strength and flexibility
Body composition and diet
Sleep pattern
Intellectual
Continuous acquisition of knowledge
Awareness of current events
Expression and experience of creativity
Emotional
Stress management and relaxation
Self-awareness and acceptance
Social
Interpersonal relationships
Fairness and justice
Tolerance
Concern for community welfare
Spiritual
Value and belief system
Personal meaning
Hope and optimism
Environmental
Protection of resources
Enhancement of safety
Occupational
Vocational satisfaction
Balance of work and leisure
The Specific Dimensions of Women’s Wellness we focus on is:
Physical Wellness
Emotional Wellness
Spiritual Wellness
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Pregnancy Nutrition - 3rd Trimester Sample Meal plan
3rd Trimester Example Meal Plan
(based on a 2600 Calorie Plan)
Breakfast
1 slice(s) / bowl Grains
1 cup(s)Fruits
½ cup(s)Dairy
Morning Snack
1 slice Grains
½ cup(s)Fruits
Lunch
1 slice Grains
1 cup(s)Vegetables
½ cup(s)Fruits
1 cup(s)Dairy
57g Protein Foods
Afternoon Snack
1 cup(s)Vegetables
½ cup(s)Dairy
Dinner
1 slice Grains
1½ cup(s)Vegetables
1 cup(s)Dairy
114g Protein Foods
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Pregnancy Nutrition tips
Healthy snacking tips:
If you get hungry between meals, don't eat snacks that are high in fat and/or sugar, such as sweets, biscuits, crisps or chocolate. Instead, choose from the following nutritious snacks:
- sandwiches or pitta bread filled with grated cheese, lean ham, mashed tuna, salmon or sardines and salad
- salad vegetables, such as carrot, celery or cucumber
- low-fat yoghurt or fromage frais
- vegetable sticks
- ready-to-eat apricots, figs or prunes
- vegetable and bean soups
- unsweetened breakfast cereals, or porridge, with milk
- milky drinks or unsweetened fruit juices
- fresh fruit
- baked beans on toast or a baked potato
