Q: What do you get when you cross a knee injury with an active person? A: A very crabby lady who is prone to fits of tears for no apparent reason. I’m sidelined. Big time. Short story: while skiing for the first time at the age of 19, I lost control on the bunny slopes [...]
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Motivated by some feedback from my mom (see, I still listen to my mom even though I am an wise old woman) and friends with moms in the same boat- I wanted to address the other side of the exercise story. See, my most recent post on avoiding gym intimidation offered what I thought was [...]
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I take for granted the idea of walking into any health club, jumping on a machine (or, much closer to reality, stepping into a group fitness class) and just working out. It seems easy and effortless- especially hidden behind my iPod speakers and my head down. However, it recently occurred to me that one of [...]
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One year ago this week I took my first Baby Boot Camp class. I remember the class well as it was my first introduction to a “moms club” of sorts that I finally related to. Before I had a baby, I worked in an environment where I was surrounded by people like me. I had [...]
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For many, the first glance of the ‘+’ sign on the pregnancy test stick has a myriad of meanings: elation, fear, discomfort, joy, anxiety, exhaustion and peace. Many expecting moms also take happily to the whole “eating for two” mantra and even early on in the pregnancy when extra calories are not needed, they indulge [...]
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Over the last few months I have had the opportunity to participate in a few 5K and 10K races. I love the opportunity to compete and have experienced two PR’s (personal record) in recent months that I am proud of. People participate in races for various reasons: to support a charity, to try something new [...]
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Quick post today as I am catching up on life after a busy weekend. It is November. Thanksgiving is next week! Thanksgiving to me means extra time with whatever family I am with and a great meal. In the years past Thanksgiving has meant taking in acquaintances who had nowhere to go, turkey bowls with [...]
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I’ve made the pledge. From now on, I’m saying No. I am 32 years old and finally figuring out how to do it. I’m making it my goal to be good at it. The result? More time with my family, the opportunity to be better at what I really enjoy doing and less anxiety and [...]
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Today’s post comes from a fellow blogger, Amy, over at www.expandoutdoors.com. Take some time to go through her site, it is excellent and covers everything from health, wellness, fitness and the simple acts of believing in yourself to build confidence and be the healthiest you can be. Today she writes on the power our mind [...]
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Do you ever plan to work out but let things get in the way? An important errand, a load of laundry, a re-run of Grey’s Anatomy on Lifetime…. In the life of a Super Mama there is always something else to be doing instead of working out. The most common complaint I hear from other [...]
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