Workout Mommy

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Do you workout in your garage?

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A few months ago, I had some water damage in my basement, so I had to start working out in my garage . I've never been a fan of garage workouts, but I have to admit that I love it now! I wasn't sure I would be able to keep it up now that it's winter here in Virginia, but so far I've been able to maintain. Now I just need to come up with a name for my garage gym.....any ideas? (and if you are curious, I follow an amazing workout program and community called Street Parking!) Here are Continue Reading

5 Steps to Get Rid of Abdominal Obesity

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Abdominal obesity is a term that refers to individuals who have a disproportionate amount of fat in the abdominal area compared to other parts of the body. Often referred to as “belly fat,” these individuals are abnormally larger between the chest and pelvis. Unfortunately, abdominal obesity can pose health risks including hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. This is because belly fat, called visceral fat, surrounds some of the body’s most important organs.  If you think you suffer Continue Reading

7 Easy Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out When You’d Rather Not

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It’s natural to lack motivation for working out, but a lack of motivation doesn’t help you achieve your exercise goals. Every journey begins with the first step, and your first step is getting motivated. It’s understandable that the rigors of everyday life can get in the way. Or perhaps you’re struggling with a weight issue that makes it difficult to get moving for any length of time. If that’s the case, visit startwithreal.com to get ideas about how you can get to a more comfortable Continue Reading

Keep That Motivation to Workout

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Sometimes you don't feel like working out, so getting your workout in is sometimes hard when you don't have the motivation to just do it. However, there are some things you can do in those times. Here are some suggestions that may help you to keep that motivation to workout. Exercise: the best way to get motivation is to try focusing on easier exercisesWorkout Buddy: spend time with a friend; it will make you obligated to show upMusic: when you have the right type of music with upbeat tunes, Continue Reading