After 40 weeks of being stretched beyond all belief, a mom's belly can end up looking like a sad, deflated balloon. Worse yet, the muscles making up the core--the abdominals, back, and upper legs--are often weak and can't help support the body well, especially when carrying heavy baby accessories. Not only can exercising the core help tone up that mommy belly, but it can help alleviate the Continue Reading

If the thought of going completely off sugar kind of scares you, welcome to the club. But if we want to gain back our health and lose the weight we've been trying to lose so far, it's important to learn how to go sugar-free. Surprisingly, it's not as hard as it sounds. Back in January 2015, I was at one of my regular classes at the gym when the teacher asked us if we had made any New Year's Continue Reading

It’s easy to say you’re going to work out. It’s much more difficult to actually make it happen. Failed workout plans add up and eventually you give up. That New Year’s Resolution, despite your best intentions, is a bust. Here’s how to develop a realistic fitness plan you will stick with. Step One: Identify fitness routines or programs you might enjoy One of the biggest reasons people Continue Reading

This post has been in the works for a long time, but I didn't want to hit publish too early, because I wanted to make sure I really found success first before sharing with my readers. You see, I've tried to lose weight about a million times throughout my life, and I've pretty much failed each time. It's probably the same story everyone has...make up mind to lose weight, starve yourself for Continue Reading

Getting out of the house when it is cold out is extra difficult. It’s much easier to stay indoors where it’s warm and comfortable. However, skipping your exercise routine isn’t a good idea. Exercising helps you feel good. It helps you stay healthy. And it helps you live a longer life. Here are my top tips to stay motivated to exercise this winter. 1. Exercise in your home Okay, so not Continue Reading

Each year people around the world resolve to take better care of their health. They often make blanket statements like “this year I resolve to eat better.” Unfortunately, such broad resolutions are difficult to keep. They’re not specific enough to follow through on. If you’re looking for diet New Year’s resolutions you will want to keep, consider these seven resolutions. #1 Resolve to stop Continue Reading