Healthy Life

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

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 … [Read more...] about From a Chiropractors Diary – Best Exercises for Back Pain after Car Accident For New Mommies!

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. Hopefully, you will be able to get yourself motivated to keep up the workouts. The majority … [Read more...] about Keep That Motivation to Workout

I recently re-discovered one of the best fitness devices out there.It’s not my treadmill nor my Spinning bike.It’s my $10 jump rope! This is an excellent calorie burning device that every mom (and dad) must own! Fifteen minutes of jumping rope burns about 200 calories, with some give and take based on how much you weigh and how fast you are jumping. Talk about bang for … [Read more...] about Jump into fitness