Workout Mommy

Offers fitness, nutrition advice, and accountability. Helping moms find their strength and regain their confidence.

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

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

From a Chiropractors Diary – Best Exercises for Back Pain after Car Accident For New Mommies!

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Back pain is one of the most common complaints caused by a car accident. Most people underestimate this suffering because, first, they are more worried about their vehicles, layoffs, and other everyday things. And, when the pain comes down, it can diminish and profoundly control daily life. They encourage the car crash medical practitioner to be checked for each and any pre-accident symptoms as soon as possible after the incident. We will recognize that in the first few days before you go to the Continue Reading

Breast cancer awareness month

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If you don't know already, October is breast cancer awareness month. This, for me, is now personal. It's been exactly one year since I was diagnosed and I'm so thankful my most recent scans were all clear. I go back again in 6 months for a follow up MRI and will continue this cycle for the next 5 years. I am so fortunate it was found so early. Recently, new recommendations have come out advising women they can wait until age 50 for their first mammogram if they have no family history. NO! Continue Reading