After a long 9 months of carrying a baby, and all the aches and pains that go along with it, getting your body back to yourself after giving birth feels so good! Well, except for that extra weight you put on while you were pregnant. And while that extra weight served you and your baby …
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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 …
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We all know that staying healthy is important, especially after becoming a parent, but exercise motivation is hard for some moms to come by, especially if they are busy. Despite our full schedules, however, busy moms can and should fit some sort of exercise into their calendars, because doing so is not only good for …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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Is your family less active than they should be? Are you trying to be a good example but the family is just not following your lead? Keeping your family fit can be difficult. Here are some great tips to help you keep your whole family fit in the New Year. 1. Make it mandatory Getting …
The past couple of weeks have been really hard on my exercise routines. With all the snow we’ve had lately, the gym has cancelled all of my usual classes, and the icy conditions have made it practically impossible to take a walk or go for a run. After just a few days off from exercise, …