It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! Each week I scour the blogosphere to find other fit moms who inspire me to fitness. Our mommy this week is Leah, who created the fantastic fitness community for moms over at BookieBoo. Leah is a busy mom with one toddler boy and another bundle due this winter. She is a weight loss success story; a few years ago Leah lost … [Read more...] about Pregnancy and Tae Bo: keep on kicking!
Canned food too?
What started out as a simple post about my water bottle has morphed into so much more! There is so much information out there about the safety of BPA in plastics and it all has me very worried, especially as a mom with kids who drink from plastic sippy cups all day long. Even more alarming is that more BPA is likely to be released from canned foods than plastic water … [Read more...] about Canned food too?
Grip the Kettlebell Revolution with Sarah Lurie and Iron Core Fitness
This weekend I was excited to try out my new kettlebell and DVD “Kettlebells the Iron Core Way”, courtesy of GoFit.net. I have seen kettlebells at the store and in clips over at Workout IQ, but never had a chance to try one out myself. Leading me through my workout is Sarah Lurie, a Certified Kettlebell Instructor and owner of Iron Core Kettlebell Fitness Studio in … [Read more...] about Grip the Kettlebell Revolution with Sarah Lurie and Iron Core Fitness
How to Bust out of Fitness Plateaus
Christopher William McCombs runs Positively Fit Personal Training in Beverly Hills, California. Chris stumbled on a very different approach to losing fat one day which he uses to help people all over LA County. Chris is also teaches Marketing for Personal Trainers and helps personal trainers all over increase their income while cutting down their hours. If you have been … [Read more...] about How to Bust out of Fitness Plateaus
Kettlebell love
I have found a new kettlebell home. :) If you are not training with kettlebells, you are missing out. They offer a FANTASTIC strength and cardio workout that can be done anywhere. I’m lucky to have found a new kettlebell class, with an awesome instructor, and a supportive group of training friends. If you are in my area, be sure to check out Rogue Kettlebell Fitness … [Read more...] about Kettlebell love
Finding ‘me-time’ in your day
In my opinion, no one is more over scheduled than a mom. Our calendars are packed full of working, errands, laundry, diapering, cooking, cleaning up after kids, driving those kids to and from, helping with homework, bathing, reading books, getting to bed, etc. Just reviewing this list makes me stressed and exhausted! The bottom line is that no matter how tight … [Read more...] about Finding ‘me-time’ in your day
4 ways to beat the winter blues
Now is about the time the winter doldrums start to sink in and I just feel this cloud of “ugh” wash over me, especially when it’s 5pm and already dark outside. I am NOT a fan of winter at all, how about you? Here are 4 ways I am going to combat the winter blahs this year: How do you plan to fight the winter doldrums? … [Read more...] about 4 ways to beat the winter blues
Need some inspiration? See how Katie lost OVER 100 pounds!
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 Katie, who is an inspiration for everyone! She is a busy mom of two who started her fitness journey in … [Read more...] about Need some inspiration? See how Katie lost OVER 100 pounds!
3 ways to combat emotional eating
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am a stress eater. When I am upset/sad/angry, I can literally eat an entire pizza and probably a full tray of brownies too. It’s as if I just pour the comfort food into a giant hole in my soul but it never gets filled. I never feel “full”. Can you relate? So, this year I’m working on my “stuff” and trying to remember this mantra: “face your … [Read more...] about 3 ways to combat emotional eating
8 tips to help us stay healthy all year long
Summer is coming to an end but that does not mean it is time to let our bodies go to “waist”! Here are 8 tips to help keep us fit, healthy and happy! … [Read more...] about 8 tips to help us stay healthy all year long