Crossfit helps make her one fit mommy!

May 20, 2013
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It’s time for another edition of “One Fit Mommy”! Today’s mommy is Pamela, who blogs over at A Renaissance Woman.   I first met Pamela online many years ago when she sold adorable tagless baby clothing (that my youngest now wears!) and I hope someday to get the chance to meet her in person and [...]

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Why bring a stroller when you can rent?

May 14, 2013
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I have so much to tell you about the Disney Social Media Moms conference but for now, I want to talk strollers. When you are headed to Disney,  do NOT bring your stroller with you!  And by all means,  DO NOT rent the stroller in the park! We made this mistake a few years ago [...]

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Mrs. Fatass is one fit mommy!

May 6, 2013
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Today’s fit mommy is Sue, who blogs over on Mrs. Fatass. I met Sue in real life at Fitbloggin and let me just assure you that she is just as awesome in person as she is online.    She is a busy mom of two who keeps fit by teaching Zumba and other fitness classes. [...]

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Eboost is on sale!

May 4, 2013
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Eboost is on sale for 50% off right now!!   Use coupon code “Motherboost” to get the discount.  There is also FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $30! This is the best mother’s day present I could get right now!   They are not paying me to say this nor is this is a sponsored [...]

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Teen Mom and m&ms

May 2, 2013
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Life around here isn’t always one workout after the other.  I am a real person and there are days when the LAST thing I want to do is workout. Today was one of them. Personal issues in my life have me down and I literally said out loud  (to myself, lol!) that all I want [...]

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Disney Social Media Moms!

April 30, 2013
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I have been sitting on this secret for awhile and I still have not told my kids! I am so excited to be going to the Disney Social Media Moms conference next week at Disney World. Although I have no princess lovers in my family, we are still a Disney-loving crew and I cannot wait [...]

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Treadmill workouts

April 25, 2013
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I had a lot of comments on this post about how a treadmill is not worth the money . I agree that for many people, it’s not necessary but for running moms with little ones—it really comes in handy!  During this season of my life, it is something I use a lot to help maintain [...]

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Yes, I wear yoga pants every single day!

April 18, 2013
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If you know me in real life,  you know that I literally live in yoga pants. That is pretty much all I own.  I am attending a friend’s wedding in June and I’m already trying to figure out how I can manage to wear yoga pants.   (kidding. A little.)  Not only are yoga pants [...]

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What to buy for your home gym?

April 9, 2013
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After years of being a gym rat, I have canceled all the memberships  and now really only enjoy working out at home –alone!  In addition to the childcare issue, I find the gym atmosphere too distracting for me at this point in my life. Maybe when my kids are older and I have some more free [...]

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Workout Wednesday: weight vest and stairs!

April 2, 2013
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Disclaimer! I bought this Hyper Vest SXY from Hyperwear.com myself!  They didn’t pay me or send me a free one,  this is mine ALL mine!! I have wanted one for awhile and after selling off some outdated equipment, I saved enough money to get it!  It’s 5 pounds and the perfect addition to your cardio [...]

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Strong Curves? Yes please!

March 31, 2013
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As I have mentioned before, this is my year to get stronger. Not only do I want to do unassisted pull ups, but I to ALL OVER strong! I was lucky enough to get a copy of Strong Curves: A Woman’s Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body  and while I normally just don’t [...]

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Can you do burpees when you are pregnant? Of course you can! Check out this fit mommy!

March 27, 2013
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It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! As I surf around the blogosphere, I come across fit moms (and dads too!) who inspire me to fitness. From there, I hunt them down and force them to tell me their secrets, which I then share with you! Today’s fit mommy is Kate who [...]

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An important reminder

March 24, 2013
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There are many nights when I want to just flop on the couch and inhale jellybeans and brownies. In the mornings, I don’t want to roll out of bed and get on that treadmill again. My legs are so tired but I have to keep reminding myself that I need to keep my eye on [...]

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Kicking the diet soda habit (again)

March 17, 2013
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You longtime readers (thank you!) know that I have struggled with an addiction to Diet Pepsi for many, many years.  I know all the science behind WHY I should not drink it, but I still do.   My mom was a chain smoker when I was growing up and I used to get so angry [...]

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Butt blaster workout

March 11, 2013
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These days I am all about the quick, intense and get it done workout.  Even on the rare days when I get the chance for a long run, I find myself not really “into” it.  I get bored, distracted, and usually end up cutting it short. So if you are looking for a lower body [...]

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A guide to grocery shopping

March 4, 2013
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My friends on my personal Facebook page like to mock me for my posts about  food facts.  They think it’s funny,  but I take the whole thing pretty seriously.  I believe most people are uninformed about the food industry so I post articles to hopefully get people to really THINK about what they are eating. [...]

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