Good Lifestyle

They say that if you want something, ask for a busy person. But if you want something done with Buzzer-Beating, Flexy-BiceP Finesse, how about asking a mother who is also a professional basketball player? That's right - there is a handful of WNBA players who balance both their incredible career while raising young children.

And as many health worries, these bullets make nutritious bites and effective training are part of their priorities. With a WNBA assistance - which designs its 20th historic season on May 14 at 7:30. East (Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx) - These mom athletes shared their tips exclusively with eating this, not that! Just in time for Mother's Day. Mark their expert ideas below, then keep the inso with these14 Butt-Butt Momtrepreneurs!

Mother of Twins Ava Simone and Solei Diem, 7 months old

Food She is the most likely to eat

"The healthiest thing I eat almost every day is grilled chicken. If I could keep it in my gym bag, I'll do it!"

Tool that she can not live without

"My favorite tool would be my mixer bottle. Being able to make smoothies or shakers before or after practice is essential when you want a quick meal replacement. And the best part is that the base of your bottle of water has Mixing blades for preparation and converted into a lid for consumption. "

Advice after hours

"My tips for working are to be the most difficult worker there. But also seriously that you take your workouts, get your rest and sleep is just as important!"

How does it influence the health of his family

"I'm trying to convey the importance of drinking water to my family. More precisely, less pop and more water at every meal so you can feel as clean and healthy as I felt when I gave up the Caffeine While I was pregnant. My health changed radically after pregnancy and when I only drank ice water. My body is cleaner, lighter and even a dental hygiene has become easier. I was able to drop the weight of pregnancy and come back to play a lot faster. "

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Mother of Emanuel, 11 months old

Preferred workout tips

"My favorite workout board is doing everything with a goal. Give it your all and leave nothing in the" tank ".

What she probably has eaten

"I like to eat bananas, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple and kiwi; I like my fruits!"

Gadget she is constantly using

"My favorite health tool is the nutrullette. I like experimenting differentagitation of proteins Recipes to help skip my day and recover from practice. After a workout, I usually go with a vanilla shake with my favorite fruits. "

Healthy food approach

"A healthy diet is a lifestyle. My best advice is to be open to trying new things to see what you like and how it makes you feel. I became more aware of what I nourished my body and that My conditioning has improved dramatically. I always feel bad, physically and mentally, when I come down from the track with my healthy eating habits. "

Health habits she hopes to move to her family

"I want to encourage eating a type of protein and vegetables withall meal and minimize artificial sugars and sweeteners. "

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Mother of Zala Kate, 2 years

Preferred workout tips

"My favorite workouts would have fun and choose something you like to do - whether on a treadmill or a weight lifting. Another thing is to have good music to listen to because it helps to make you motivate and pumped. "

What she learned about health

"When I was younger, I won it for granted that I felt good and my body did not hurt. Since I'm older, I had to stretch more, eat better and look me in general . "

Pre-session training should be

"I eat lots of fruit and a banana is the only thing I did before every practice."

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Happy-Family Health Mantra

"Staying active keeps you happy and help you make friends."

Mother Aalirah, 11

healthy food, she always replenishes

"I love the dried free turkey sausage gluten free, I'll eat at any time of the day!"

Fuel essential post-session

"I always have a smoothie after working."

What she tells her family

"What you put into your body is what you get out. If you make the right choice earlier in the day, you have a better chance to make good decisions throughout the rest of the day."

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Mother of Maurice Lighty, 1-year

essential snacks

"I like to eat fruit - I always have in my refrigerator and post-workout, I have a recovery drink or shake.Chocolate milk. "

How to get the most out of your workouts

"Drive to the speed of the game. The workouts need not be very long if you work and shoot at the speed of the game."

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Where it gets healthy living ideas

"I do not have a favorite, but I have at least three applications of food on my phone as I look every day. Betty Crocker, Yummy, Food.com ..."

Health family

"We are an athletic family and we are still, so we know it's important to be fit and to eat healthy."