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In case you missed my last post, I found out in October that I have breast cancer. Here are some of the questions I have gotten over the past few months. Finding out you have breast cancer is a terrible roller coaster of emotions with a whirlwind of doctors appointments, procedures, and waiting for results. Did you find a lump or feel something? No, I felt nothing at all, … [Read more...] about Breast cancer diagnosis and questions

Today’s post is from a friend. I know there are a lot of mamas out there wondering if you can ever get your pre-baby back and it is possible! Just give yourself time and patience because you just made a human! The myth that you will never be able to get your body back that you had before children is true to some extent. You will not be able to get that body back without hard … [Read more...] about You Can Do It: Get Your Pre-Pregnancy Body Back With These 5 Tips

Your 30 day workout plan to lose weight and burn calories is meaningless if you can’t stick to your goal. Every year, millions of women around the world put weight loss on their priority list, but most of them fail. All those weight loss tips for women won’t work if you can’t stick to your New Year’s resolutions. Here in this guide, we will show you how you can stick to your … [Read more...] about How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight

At some point, as a single parent, you’re going to want to start dating again. But dating as a single mom is very different than dating when you’re childless. Pulling an all-nighter or spontaneously grabbing drinks after work isn’t necessarily something you can do when you have children. As a single mom, you now have a family to take care of and, as we all know, free time is … [Read more...] about Fit, Fab but Single: 5 Tips for Dating as a Single Mom

When the doctor told me I would need radiation, my first thought was fear. Would it hurt? Would I still be able to do all the stuff i loved to do? I had flashbacks of my mom telling me not to stand in front of the microwave because it would kill me. Who knows, maybe it was that microwave that gave me breast cancer!? I’ll never know but I can give you some good news. … [Read more...] about What is it like to have radiation treatment for breast cancer?

If there is one thing I know about, it’s injuries! I’ve had knee surgery twice, a full rotator cuff repair, hallux rigidus, and a pulled hamstring. I also have 4 boys who have their fair share of aches and pains as well. When I went to look for the best cold compression therapy for injuries and sore mucles, I came across übertherm. What is übertherm? übertherm is a line … [Read more...] about übertherm for cold compression therapy

Bikini season is right around the corner. Time to get into shape! However, if you’re not used to working out, making the plunge can be a struggle. You may have no idea what you’re doing. These tips are designed to help you whether you plan on hitting the gym or working out at home. 6 Beginner Workout Tips Get Comfortable You need to be physically comfortable if you … [Read more...] about 6 Beginner Workout Tips

Why Is Suger Bad For You? Sugar is bad for you and it is something you really want to try to stay away from. As delicious as it is, it’s extremely addictive. Sugar is very calorie dense and it is not good for you at all. Not only that, sugar is a key factor in diabetes or conditions that are related to diabetes, such as having high blood fat levels, because sugar is known to … [Read more...] about The Truth About Sugar

Having a baby is a transformative experience, for your life and your body. You know you’re strong because you delivered an amazing human being into the world, now you can use that strength for bouncing back after baby. Here are some personal training tips to get and stay on track: Get Fit and in Shape After Giving Birth A local gym like Retro Fitness, with over 150 … [Read more...] about Get Fit and in Shape After Giving Birth

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 … [Read more...] about Breast cancer awareness month