Jessica Valant is squatting her way to a hot body – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the Pilates guru shows off her sensational figure while sharing a motivational message with her followers on why doing pelvic floor exercises is important. “I see countless women clients who have pelvic floor dysfunction who have simply been told by male doctors that the answer to this is to never squat or lift more than ten pounds again. That is NOT a solution. Instead of helping women figure out HOW to safely squat, function throughout the day, play with their kids or lift weights, they are dismissed and told to simply deal with it. No thank you! Women - there are so many ways to learn to move, live and function with strength - even with pelvic floor dysfunction. We would never discount a man wanting to fix a running injury, so let’s not dismiss women and their pelvic floor needs as well,” she says. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
Pilates
Jessica’s main workout is Pilates. After all, she is a licensed physical therapist and Pilates teacher with over 24 years of experience, according to her bio.
Nutrient Dense Oatmeal
Jessica fuels up in the morning. “I usually make a big batch of superfood oatmeal one morning a week for our family. While I try to eat mostly gluten free, my husband and daughter aren’t sensitive to it like I am. That being said, I want to expose all of us to a variety of grains and foods and try to give us nutritionally dense breakfasts that will keep us full and satisfied. I use a combination of steel cut oats and quinoa for a protein boost. Then I top it with fruit, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, almonds and a little maple syrup,” she wrote in a blog post.
Salad
ShutterstockJessica has “some sort of salad” almost every day for lunch. “By that I mean I take some greens and put a bunch of other things from the refrigerator on top of it. This was one kale that I had massaged with a dressing of dijon mustard, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I put leftover roasted sweet potatoes on top, as well as avocado, sunflower seeds and sundried tomatoes,” she wrote.
Tea And Coffee
Jessica starts her day with black tea with stevia, her “typical morning beverage. “For you coffee lovers, I’m right there with you! I LOVE coffee but have made the switch to tea in the mornings over the past year,” she wrote. Her “current FAVORITE way” to have coffee? “I put 6 ounces of organic brewed coffee in my Vitamix with 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of ghee and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup. I blend the heck out of it until it’s frothy. It’s AMAZING and the healthy fats from the coconut oil and ghee help your body process the caffeine and acidity from the coffee. This is coming from a girl who is addicted to her creamer. I do not drink coffee without creamer, and I love this as is. It’s a miracle I’m telling you,” she writes.
Her Healthy Chipotle Order
Chipotle is one of Jesscia’s “go-to places” when she needs something quick and somewhat healthy. “I get the salad bowl with brown rice (I skip the beans and get extra rice), barbacoa and guacamole. I then add sliced tomatoes and my own salsa at home,” she writes. “If you look up the nutritional info on Chipotle’s website, you’ll be surprised to see the barbacoa is one of the healthier meat options! My acupuncturist recently told me to try having red meat during the week, so it’s a good option for me when I don’t cook a lot of red meat at home. I think the combo of rice and beans is GREAT for fiber and protein, but my body doesn’t do well with beans so I tend to eat them sparingly. I skip the cheese and it’s a meal I usually feel pretty good about!”
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