tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252129642011-07-07T14:01:59.807-07:00Daily encouragement for moms striving to live healthy.Fit Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906650999320056222noreply@blogger.comBlogger791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25212964.post-74595165776951520152009-08-04T10:18:00.000-07:002009-08-04T10:40:11.500-07:00

I'm a list-maker, and I know lots of other women are as well. When you have to juggle children, a career, a social life, and a household it helps to map everything out that you need to be doing!When I make a to-do list for the day, my workout is always on there.It's that important! It can take awhile to reach the place where you know your workout is just as important as any other part of your day

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I came across something today that I wanted to share. We hear over and over in the news about the obesity in America today, but this website and the visualization of the growing obesity in our nation made the reality so much more clear to me.Visit this website and watch as the percentage of obese Americans grows each year from 1985 to 2007. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/maps/

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A couple of week's ago I was visiting family. The day included a meal and after a few comments were made about my sticking more to poultry and seafood I was, yet again, told that I needed to eat red meat for the iron. If others choose to eat red meat and lots of it, that's fine. I don't try to push that part of my diet on to others. But it can get a little irritating to have others make

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I've been gone too long from my blog, I know! But there has been quite a lot going on here. Let me briefly fill you in.I began at Gold's about six months ago and my schedule quickly filled up. As much as I would like to be at the gym all day long helping people with their weight loss (Yeah, maybe "all day long" is an exaggeration. Just like you, I experience burnout now and then too! I've

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I am almost in the best shape of my life. There was one time in my life when I felt a little better about my body (even though I was about the same weight) and that was just before our second child, in 2007. Even still, I'm pretty close to that body. However, I'm not happy with my latest habits. Because I'm still nursing, I can take in more calories than I could if I weren't nursing, which

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Oprah's go-to doctor and author of You: The Owner's Manual, You: Being Young, and most recently, You: Being Beautiful, along with several others, had an important tip for all mothers on Good Morning America this morning. I thought it was so important that I couldn't keep it to myself. He said of our children: "They're going to treat themselves the way you treat yourself."

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Today I woke up to some discouragement, as we all do at one time or another, in one form or another. But instead of wallowing in my self-pity I am deciding that I will press on today. Discouragement is inevitable in every life. Some days we don't seem to have the energy to take it and then choose the higher road. We let it get us down, down, down about ourselves and our abilities. If you've

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I remember when I first began lifting weights. It was during my senior year of high school and I had begun a weight training class. One day I came to the two coaches that were teaching my class and asked them why I couldn't achieve definition in my abs. I had a flat stomach, yes, but I wanted the six-pack. As I look back on it, it is odd to me that they didn't know what to tell me, other than

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In an effort to lose weight and do it quickly, perhaps in time for an upcoming event, many women restrict their calories severely or go on a crazy diet (like the nothing-but-cabbage-soup-diet or the absolutely-no-carbs-ever diet). Knowing full well (because they were warned by their personal trainer!) that this is NOT the way to go, they do it anyway. A few months pass and these women are

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How often do we moms do our everyday tasks, or even those things that are really, really important to us, with little or no recognition for them? I'm guessing that if your life is similar to mine, it's pretty often. Some of you may work full-time and be blessed with the recognition that comes along with that, in the form of a paycheck, praise from a boss or co-worker, or being able to look at

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Many women, myself included, tend to have a bit of a sweet tooth. But there may be cause for concern that you're not aware of. If you have high cholesterol it may be time to cut back on your sugar intake. When most people think of high cholesterol they believe the main cause to be fatty steaks, burgers, and other meat sources. But the truth is that cholesterol is raised by high-fat sweets as

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At the gym where I work we are currently holding a Biggest Loser contest. To kick it off, a few weeks ago we had a woman speak to the group about her tremendous weight loss and how she did it. I knew the woman when she was overweight and was seeing her in person for the first time since her weight loss. She looked great, she looked healthy, she looked happy. It seemed that her body finally

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If you missed Workout #1 you can find it on the October 8th blog. You can either totally replace that workout (if you have been using it) with this one or you can alternate between the two. Aim to lift weights three times each week if you truly want to transform your body. Also, make sure to read the last blog for tips to help you with this workout. 1. Chest FlyArms begin up with palms facing

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Your second workout is on the way; you can look for it this weekend. Until then I wanted to share with you some tips to help you begin see the results you want. Remember that wherever you are in your health and fitness, you didn't get there in a day. Therefore, you are not going to get to wherever you want to be in that amount of time either. The key is to remain CONSISTENT and DETERMINED.

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Lots of women are, for fear they will get big, bulky, and manly. Let me tell you as someone who is currently trying to put on muscle, it is VERY difficult to gain so much muscle that you no longer look feminine! And, in fact, the more muscle you have on your body, the more lean you will become. You see, for every pound of muscle that you have your body burns an extra 50 calories per day, and

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Some people were born with great, glowing skin that needs little maintenance and it's still radiant. I am not one of those particular people. I have hated it all my life. I eat good, I exercise, I drink lots of water, I use Proactiv...all of that helps somewhat, I'm sure...but not enough. Today I discovered something that may be the answer to my problem. And perhaps the answer for some of

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You may have heard that breastfeeding helps you to lose the baby weight fast. Well, there's good news...it's true! Breastfeeding burns an additional 500 calories per day! That's a little more than three servings of oatmeal (for those of you who are revving up your body and metabolism with that first meal of the day) or about two and a half glazed doughnuts (for those of you who AREN'T!).

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A good friend of mine has recently lost weight after having two children by means of a healthy diet and cardio. Now, she plans to integrate weight lifting into her workout routine to add muscle tone and strengthen her body. For those new to weight lifting, it can be intimidating. The huge, sweaty guys who totally look like they know what they're doing in the free weight area of the gym don't help

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So, quite a few things happened for us over the weekend. First, my little sister had her baby girl, Madison Taylor Graham. We went to the Seafood Festival and left exhausted, hot, and dehydrating. My friend and our local celebrity, Jasa Lewis, sang her heart out at the festival.And finally, my husband's best friend and his wife, Daniel and Allison Garner, had their baby early this morning,

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Yesterday was such a day. One that at the end of it you can't even fully describe all that happened, who was there, and how you felt about it. My little sister had her baby girl yesterday afternoon. After a series of events that I don't really care to recall in detail, I left the hospital last night while Madison Taylor was still breathing with the help of an oxygen machine. Details about her

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Carver played (and I use that word loosely) his very first flag football game last Saturday. He was so sleepy and napless by the time they actually started that for the majority of the game he plopped himself down in the middle of the field to rest while everyone else ran for the kid with the ball or whined for his coach (daddy) to hold him. I had to bribe him with the promise of a new toy just

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I wanted to share with you all a conversation that I had with a friend today. My friend just had her second child a week and a half ago and is also in the fitness industry, but was unaware of the information I shared with her. I called to check up on her and she began to question me about how soon after my second child I had begun doing abdominal exercises. Like me, she's ready to get back in

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I did it. I really did it! Yesterday I went and signed up for my first 5K and wondered what exactly I had gotten myself into. I told you previously that I was preparing for this road race. I had only given myself about three weeks to train, which isn't very much! But given what I had accomplished in those few weeks, I did a pretty good job! Carver and Emma were there, along with our Aunt Tish,

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I hope that yesterday's breakfast ideas were helpful to some of you. Here a just a few of my current favorite snack ideas to get you started.* Mix almonds and raisins together (golden raisins seem to be more tasty than the dark variety).* If you have a more picky eater on your hands try mixing almonds with Goldfish. Both are a hit with my son.* Mix yogurt and chunks of fruit for a light morning

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I've decided that this week I will provide some healthy and very simple snack and meal ideas for all the moms out there who don't have the time or energy left to prepare a homemade meal from the organic garden just outside your door (I'm sure we all have plans to have one SOME DAY but if that day is not today then continue reading!). So check in everyday for ways to keep you and your children

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This is hard to believe but unfortunately true. I did not leave the house for a week until last night...which was exactly a week since the last time I had left the house for Carver's flag football practice. The transmission in my car is being rebuilt and every time they give me a day that I will have it back you can pretty much take that day and add a week to it. So I'm just on the very verge of

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Normally, I tend to stay out of politics. After taking a college course a few semesters ago that exposed some horrifying details of the way American politics works I decided that I wanted no part of it! Lately, however, I've actually begun to listen when the candidates speak. I noticed that John McCain has an adopted daughter, which greatly impressed me as I would one day like to adopt myself.

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The first trip my hubby ever took me on was not our honeymoon, nor was it a trip to lay all day in each other's arms. It was a surf trip. To Barbados....so no, I didn't really care! I think surfing is his first love. I'm, like, second or even third on the list. Ok, I'm joking but sometimes it does seem as though I have to compete for that top spot! But at the end of the day, I really love

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On the one hand I am sad to realize that my first little baby, my baby boy, is not such a baby at all anymore. He is my firstborn and the one who really changed my life for good and forever. But on the other hand, I am so excited that he is old enough to begin playing team sports! I actually didn't think that would come for a few more years. The church we have been going to for the past few weeks

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I just popped in for a minute to offer up a bit of encouragement for those who find themselves time-crunched or so exhausted that they would rather get an extra hour of sleep than give it up in order to exercise. I understand. The good news is, it doesn't take two hours, or even one, to get in exercise each day that will noticeably change your body. The key is not the length of your workout, but

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Once upon a time, there was me-time. Once upon a time was long, long ago. I love my time with my children, but lately I'm starting to feel like it's time to do something good for myself and in effect, something good for those around me! Otherwise mama may go a little crazy! My little Emma is still eating from her mama and refuses to take a bottle, even though it offers the exact same thing

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I am the firmest believer you could meet who thinks that you really are what you eat. Yesterday I came across an interesting tidbit to confirm this belief of mine even more. As long as you don't laugh I will tell you that it came from the September issue of Good Housekeeping. (I know, I know. But this new house possessed me to buy it.) According to a blurb in the magazine and studies done on

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Do you see those? Those are letter A's! Last week I was trying to show Carver, who won't be three until December, how to write the letter A. He kind of got the idea, but not totally. Yesterday he whipped out his new notebook and pencil and out came these three, nearly perfect A's! I was so proud! I mean, isn't it obvious? He's going to be a genius! :-)

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This weekend I am throwing my very first baby shower. My little sister is the mommy-to-be and I'm so excited to host her shower, especially since we are in our new house. I've been busy placing our wall hangings and pictures, cleaning up the flowerbeds, and finalizing the shower details. Yesterday I went shopping for all the things I would need for Saturday and as I reviewed what drinks I would

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Emma, my three-month-old is still asleep at 7:30 in the morning. That is something quite unheard of. She usually wakes between 4:30 and 6 A.M. to eat and then goes back to sleep for another hour or two. But this morning she has yet to get up, a testament to the busy, slightly exhaustive schedule we have had for the past two days. While things at the house are calming down somewhat because the

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This moving business pretty much sucks. While preparing to move my landlord's daughter said to me, "I'd rather have a baby than move." Ok, what a little bit of a psycho, I thought. I would rather do anything than have a baby! (The labor process, I mean, not actually having the child!) But now I see what she means. I still would much rather move than have a baby, but the pain level is pretty

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I just wanted to pop in very briefly to let you all know that this has been a very busy weekend and will continue to be a busy week for us, so I may or may not post very often. My father-in-law was in a bad motorcycle accident on Friday and he was taken an hour and a half away. Meanwhile, we are in the midst of packing PLUS now my husband has to go do all the heavy lifting and moving out of his

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I learned this week that two-thirds of American women over age 20 are overweight. Huh? Two-thirds is a pretty big number. That means, the majority of us over 20 are overweight! That's crazy! We need to vow TODAY to not be in that sad majority. We need to carve time out of our day (starting today, there's no reason we must wait for tomorrow to come) and get some exercise in. We need to plan

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I haven't even moved from my yoga mat yet because I just had to share this with you right NOW! The Bravo television show Workout is now in its third season, but it was just this season that I began watching it and became addicted to everything Workout. Sure it has a lesbian lead and some crazy stuff going on once in a while, but I absolutely love her business and the way she runs it. I'm

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I just thought that I would share a few pictures of what my son and I did yesterday in Snow Hill, my small and countrified hometown. I recently discovered the cutest little creek that my grandmother had long forgotten about. It seems that mostly just fisherman and maybe the occasional fourwheeler or two go down there for a good time. Apparently, Indians used to live near Contentnea Creek. Where

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A friend of mine recently asked for advice on what to do about her current weight. She's lost quite a bit and I'm so proud of her, but she can't get past a certain weight. It's as though her body has just decided that, even though she's still working out and eating healthy, it doesn't want to lose any more. She could still use to lose a bit more weight, so this is what I told her:1. Make sure

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Ok, it's not as bad as it sounds. I was reading Women's Health and they recommended trying Pilates for Indie Rockers. Of course I had to try it because 1. I love Pilates and it hardens your core like nothing else and 2. It would be something new and different and I get bored with the same 'ole just like anyone else. My husband laughed at me when I told him what I had downloaded. I am so NOT an

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Don't be embarrassed. MANY women have this problem. And it can lead to other, worse, more embarrasing problems such as hemorrhoids, polyps in the bowels, and colon cancer. But I have help for you!I recently began taking flaxseed oil supplements and since I've been taking them (which has only been for about two weeks) I cannot believe that doctors don't recommend them more often. When I was

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I know it's been almost a week since my last post and I apologize! With the Fourth of July and driving out of town twice over the weekend it has been a bit crazy. I get asked often from clients and acquaintances what should be eaten and when. Many people, by now, have something of an idea of what they should avoid. White carbs are bad, soft drinks are forbidden, sugary snacks will pack on the

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1. Grab a bowl of fortified cereal in the morning. Super easy way to get your vitamins and minerals first thing in the morning.2. Add a banana to that bowl. Chop it up in small slices, place it on top, and you've just gotten yourself a great helping of potassium.3. Carry a water bottle with you at all times and sip it throughout the day. This is an easy way to make sure you fuel your body and

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I go on and on everyday about exercise in one way or another. But why is it really so important? The most obvious reason would be that your outer appearance will be greatly enhanced, and everyone likes that reason! But that is only one small reason, really. I've compiled a list of why it's important to get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week. 1. Increased energy2

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Number 1. Tell yourself that working out each day (or most days, at least) is not an option. I have said this previously and it is so important to remember. So get out that "to do" list and write down "work out!" Number 2. Know why it's so important that you work out in the first place. There are several reasons and many of them have nothing to do with being skinny or losing weight. They

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Besides having a newborn and another child to deal with things have been pretty busy around here. My step-sister recently got married and so we have been out-of-town for one wedding event or another recently. I ate some really awesome cake at her reception (just one small piece, although I probably would have had more if I wasn't chasing Carver around the room and trying to console sleepy Emma)

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I think I now know what a sedentary person feels like when they first begin working out.When you're pregnant you don't so much worry about the abdominal area in your workouts anymore. Now I'm back to square one and starting from scratch. I just worked my legs and then the abs that are currently non-existent. Man, was it tough! Seriously, it pretty much sucks to work so hard and feel so strong and

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So many, many women ask me how to get great abs (or a toned core or a flat stomach or however you want to look at it). Most of those same women believe that if they do a million crunches every single day then the most logical outcome will be killer abdominals. However, that's not exactly the case. It's actually probably easier to do that and hope for the best than to do what I'm about to tell you

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I said on my myspace bulletin that I would have an abs blog post coming for you soon, and that is still true. I've been away for a couple days visiting my dad for Father's Day (the first time ever that I spent it with him!) and am getting back into the swing of things at home today. I will have it up for you soon! Have a great day! Amanda

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Ok, so I know that's a little harsh, but it's true. We all have the same hours in a day and somehow plenty of us manage to work out in that day. But now that I have two very young and very needy children I understand much, much more how moms can become overwhelmed and find it hard to make time for a workout. When my kids are napping I always find myself weighing the options of how I should make

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Ok, today I have a challenge exercise for you. You're gonna love it, I just know it! This is one of my favorite exercises to use in classes and with clients. I learned it from a guy I worked with at fat camp and have used it ever since. It's very simple. Begin in pushup position. If you can only manage knee pushups right now, that's fine. But try or try to work up to regular pushups. Do one

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A month or so ago I read an article on The New York Times website that referred to a Canadian study that had been done on cancer survivors. Apparently, those who have fought cancer once and survived aren't changing their unhealthy habits to healthy ones after being diagnosed! What?? That's like those people you see wheeling their oxygen tank into the smoking section of the restaurant and lighting

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I recently learned from Dr. Oz that one hour in the presence of second-hand smoke is equal to smoking four cigarettes yourself. Yuck. Toxins lead to lung and heart disease. Cigarette smoke itself is a toxin. It also kills the cilia in the airways, which would normally keep toxins out. With those cilia gone even more toxins are allowed to enter the airways. In addition to lung and heart

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I wanted to share with you guys an article of mine that will be in the July/August issue of our local Crystal Coast Parent magazine. So some of you may see this again soon. And feel free to share your own ideas!JUST FOR KIDS It’s Summertime at the Coast!Summer has finally arrived once again. School is out and we can look forward to long, hot days in the sun. We all know that children are

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So what's draining my energy? These cuties right here! But hey, it's so worth it. Energy is especially hard to come by for new mothers, and particularly, I'm now finding, if you already have a young child in the house. If breastfeeding, you can't count on caffeine to get you through the day. So what can you do? Eating a nutritious diet can make all the difference in the world, whether you're

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I will slowly be adding posts from now on, now that my baby girl is here. Whoever said having two children is just the same as having one was obviously not staying home with them everyday! Life is now very busy and I'm still becoming used to it. Please continue to bear with me.People and friends often ask me about what they should eat, something I haven't touched much on yet. I could tell you all

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Emma Isabella Robles was born on cinco de mayo, two weeks early! She was 6 pounds 5 ounces and is the most precious thing ever! (Except for my son, Carver, of course!) I wanted to give an update for those of you who may be checking into the blog and not seeing anything new. I may not be actively updating every single day for the next week or so. I'm sure you will understand! I will be busy

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Yay for pushups! I, personally, love pushups. It seems that the exercises that many people dread the most are the things I love to include in my workout and my clients' workouts. Even my elderly class members and clients regularly do pushups. Some stick with knee pushups, but I have some who are in their 60's who can bust out some toe pushups as easily as they can anything else. Practice and

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Awhile ago I found this website called www.realage.com. You can go to the website and take a test that will tell you the real age of your body based on what you eat, how and when you exercise, your sleep patterns, and other health-related questions. It's really quite interesting. I took the test before I got pregnant and I believe it said I am really 15! Yay! I could never get my husband to

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In my inbox this morning I received an email from Shape and Enviga inviting me to try out The Great Burn, which features articles, games, and videos to help us stay in shape. I went to the featured workout video and began to watch. It's about a 10 minute abdominal workout, which would be great to add to the end of your cardio workout every other day. It's super simple and a great beginner ab

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I just wanted to let you all know today that I haven't forgotten you. I've been sick and tired and sick and tired some more these past few days. But hopefully I will be back in full force soon and have some more interesting and helpful posts for you. Also, I wanted to inform you that I AM trying to get a new picture because, at the moment, I look NOTHING like the one that you see on my profile!

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Yesterday I took a good, loooong walk with our dog and it felt absolutely wonderful. My husband took our son to the store with him and I had a good hour to myself to enjoy the warm sun and some relaxing exercise. Did you know that if every American spent 30 minutes each day either walking or biking then we would, together, burn off over 3 billion pounds of fat. Now, some people claim that they

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Yesterday I had to do an assignment for a class on commercial appeals. I chose a commercial that I remembered seeing during Idol Gives Back. If you were tuning in that night you will probably remember it also. It featured Jennifer Connelly carrying big yellow fuel jugs down to a NYC river to get water for her family. Back at her apartment she filled two tall glasses with the dirty brown water

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....and everyday!Beginning today, Whole Foods will use no more plastic shopping bags. What a great idea! (I wonder if other grocery stores will soon follow suit.) If you don't already have one, invest in a reusable grocery bag. Walmart will be selling them for $1, Target carries them, I got a massive one for $1 at Ikea, and even Ellen Degeneres is offering them on her website. You are so behind

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Recently, a few of you friends have asked me about a great way to burn off extra fat. First, I would advise you all to examine your diet (remember, I'm not talking of dieting in the sense that you are depriving yourself, but diet in terms of the healthy way in which you eat). Many people think they're doing pretty good when they really aren't doing so well. If you aren't sure if what and how

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You all will have to bear with me during this time as I may get a little slack. I am about 3 1/2 weeks away from having my little girl, about 2 weeks away from finishing up my semester (which means lots of exams and last projects to work on...yay), and already having contractions. No, these that I had last night were not of the Braxton Hicks sort. They hurt and lasted from about 5pm to about 2

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Today is Sunday and a day of rest! Aren't you glad? We should take off one day each week to allow our bodies to completely rest and recover from all our hard work. You deserve it. Use this time to enjoy your family, read a good book, or work on some other project you have lined up. If you'd rather use Sunday to work out, feel free. It doesn't matter at all which day you take off, as long as

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If you have been following the daily workouts and hadn't yet noticed, I have so far given you very simple workouts. Some days I will challenge you and your body much, much more. But for now, I'm assuming we would like to start simple and work our way up. Today's workout is similar to the one I gave a few days ago. Instead of a brisk walk, however, we are increasing our speed to a jog. If you

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It may be difficult to stick to a workout at some points in your pregnancy, but should you? Absolutely! (Unless told otherwise by your doctor.)Why, you ask? When labor time comes your body will be used to doing a little work, making it a bit easier and quicker (although trust me, it's no picnic either way). Also, your body will bounce back much quicker from being pregnant and you will be ever so

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Guess what we have the pleasure of doing today? Pushups! Probably no one's favorite but an ultimate test of strength. My classes hate them but I actually love them. Once you realize (and it may take some time and that's fine) that you can do them, I'm sure you will share my feelings. Do them on your knees if you must, just make sure that you keep your hips in line with your upper body. Don't

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Beginning today I will include a new workout (sometimes a full workout, sometimes something to add to the routine you already have, sometimes tips or ideas) for each day. You can choose to include the workout in your day, you can take some of it and leave the rest if your day is an extremely time-pressed one, or you can leave the whole thing here with me if you have other and better ideas!

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Perhaps you already experience leg cramps or Restless Leg Syndrome. It is common among the elderly but can be experienced by younger people as well.About a week ago an older client of mine informed me that, for whatever reason, the only thing that helped her Restless Leg was drinking tonic water. Her doctor wasn't sure why but told her that as long as it helped to keep on doing it!Last night I

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If so, I have a few tips that I've come to learn through working with my clients and from my own years of exercise experience.Start small, particularly if you have trouble juggling your time between kids, work, etc.*Add a daily walk, maybe with the family in the evening or in the early morning beforeanyone else is up.*Some people get on a workout kick for a month or so, but then just end up burnt

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So this morning I spent time decluttering my house, helping my son to water our new plants, and watching my husband attempt to hang a picture on the bedroom wall for about 25 minutes afterwhich I decided to do some yoga. I haven't practiced yoga in at least a week and I decided that the pouring rain outside provided the perfect condition for some calming and relaxation.Ok, so anyone who has

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It is 3:25 in the afternoon and I have realized two things today. One, I need not fear that which I am. And two, I need not fear the present moment. Whoa, some big realization for a typical Thursday, you say? What must be known, though, is that my day has most certainly not been one of burning bushes or the feeding of the multitudes. My first realization came when contemplating this darn blog

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Ok, so I know many many people in this world love to watch Oprah and record it everyday just as I now do....but seriously, above anyone else in the entire universe, she is my inspiration. Really. I can't even explain it. She just embodies everything I've ever wanted to be. A world-changer, a go-getter...well, those two put together can pretty much accomplish anything, can't they? So I ask...

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I have just recently been introduced to the blogger world and am a bit nervous to enter it myself. But what the heck. I'll give it a shot and we'll see where I end up. If this first post comes out a little rough and unintelligible you'll have to forgive me. (Although I will attempt to correct mistakes as I go.) You see, new and impatient mom as I am, I often can't wait until little Carver is

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