I never thought I would get suck a kick out of teaching water aerobics, but it is one of the highlights of my week. I have quite a following too, if I may brag for just a second. I used to sub a lot and took on a regular class and have been told on [...]
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So many moms want to know how to get rid of the belly fat they accumulated during pregnancy and beyond. My answer is always simple- cardio. You won’t get a six-pack by doing tons of crunches. You will burn calories and lose weight by doing cardio. You build muscle by strength training. Your muscle tone [...]
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I love this simple dish because it has lots of flavor, is easy to make and pairs well with a lot of various sides. I took this recipe from Cooking Light. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts- pounded thin (or chicken cutlets) 1/2 lemon salt & pepper 1 cup breadcrumbs of panko flakes [...]
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I have a few friends who don’t drink water. I mean, they wake up in the morning and have a few sips of water with breakfast and don’t drink another drop until bedtime, if that. After asking more questions “Do you drink anything during the day? Do you get headaches? Are you thirsty? I started [...]
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This yummy salad is anything but boring. From the spicy flavor of arugula, the zesty dressing and the mild and tasty white beans, this salad is a good stand alone meal that has protein and fiber- both very filling. I added avocado to mine (that is what we Californians do I suppose) and paired it [...]
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Do you lead an active lifestyle? You may be surprised by what the experts say an “active lifestyle” really is. I recently read this article in Men’s Health Magazine and it got me thinking about the impact living a sedentary lifestyle has not only on us as Super Mama’s but our kids. The basic premise [...]
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I never thought I would be the “make my own baby food” type of mama. I honestly was so consumed with nursing that when it was time to introduce food to G-love’s routine, I was a bit overwhelmed. I mean, honestly, I had just finally gotten us on a good routine- now I gotta figure [...]
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Most days I work out in a class format of some sort- be it Baby Boot Camp, Pilates or even Insanity- I have someone telling me what to do- which is just how I like it. When it comes to working out and lifting weights, I know what to do and how to do it, [...]
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Do you ever stop to really listen to the messages you send yourself? If you did, I wonder how many times you would hear yourself say things like “You can’t do that, you’re too _____” (old, young, overweight, etc.) I recently started keeping a mental checklist of my internal talk. It is amazing how hard [...]
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Work your guns ladies! Whether you want Madonna-esque arms or just want some tone and definition- isolated moves that target particular muscle groups are also effective strength training tools. The traditional bicep curl has many variations- try to build strength and endurance by adding new moves to your current workout routine. Basic bicep curl: 1.Stand [...]
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