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Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman and his wife Reagan recently became parents of two—their son Knox is 3 and son Bennett is just four months old. While Alex is best known for being a Gold Glove winning ballplayer, Reagan is an entrepreneur and wellness content creator who previously worked at Google
Through her platform Wellness by Reagan Bregman, Reagan shares information and inspiration for other women. The couple also have joined together to launch Wild Sol Salsa, as well as their children’s charity, Bregman Cares.
We asked the second-time new mom to share her realistic advice about fitting in fitness with a baby and toddler, what Alex is like as a dad, and more.
Congratulations on Wild Sol Salsa! What has the launch been like?
It’s been quite a journey! We started with just mild and hot salsa, and now we have transitioned into a Southwestern foods brand and plan to launch new products like taco sauces. We both love salsa and I really loved the idea of adding a tequila/mezcal flavor to it. I personally love the marketing and creative part of it.
You have a new business, your wellness platform, your charity and two small children. How do you find time to “walk the walk” with fitness?
With two kids now, it’s definitely gotten harder. My goal is always a 20 minute workout four or five days out of the week. I’ve learned to be flexible with it. Some days it’s walking with the kids in the stroller and other days I lift weights at the house. If I’m really lucky, I’ll get out of the house for my workout. Definitely a hard season of life to keep up the routine, but I’ve learned to be accepting of the fact that it won’t be perfect and just aim to show up as often as I can.
What’s your cooking strategy—do you all eat the same thing?
I’m all about simplicity and focusing on whole foods. I try to minimize processed foods at home because we get so much of that when we are out of the house. I always cook a big breakfast for the whole family and usually mix some things I pre-prepped like ground beef, rice, broccoli and have a bowl for lunch.
Dinner is a toss up depending on what we’re doing, but I can’t lie—I love to DoorDash something good from a local restaurant. Knox is actually a great eater. He’s really into salmon, avocado toast and a lot of the things I eat. Which makes it a little easier. We both have a major sweet tooth so I’m always making some sort of healthy-ish dessert with him.
Nice! What would you tell a mom in the thick of it, who says well, I am overwhelmed just being a mom and getting back into my jeans feels impossible?
I feel that. It’s the hardest job in the world. I think that what motivates me is that my workouts and wellness routines give me more energy. They keep me strong to lift, carry, run and do all of the things I want to do as a mom. So even if it’s just 5 minutes, start with a really small goal and see how you feel. Over time, the 5 minutes grows and will become a better habit. Just remember to take it easy on yourself; there’s no rush to bounce back.
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox
The world knows Alex Bregman as the third baseman for the Boston Red Sox. What’s Alex like as a dad?
Alex is such a fun dad. He is kind, loving and such a great role model. It’s so fun watching the boys develop a relationship.
What is Bregman Cares and what are your goals with this charity?
Bregman Cares is our nonprofit that we use to uplift the community— specifically youth. Our focus is on autism and we do a variety of things. Most recently, I’ve been hosting workout classes for moms of children with intellectual disabilities. It’s fulfilling for me to help the community and I love helping moms get time to themselves to recharge.
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