Workout Mommy

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

Why women need to lift weights

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Women need to lift weights for many reasons but unfortunately most women skip the weight room and spend all of their efforts on cardio. Many of my female training clients tell me they didn't want to lift weights because they are worried they will "bulk up". This is a huge myth! If you are a woman who is stuck on the cardio fitness train, please read on for the 5 reasons why women need to lift weights. #1: You’ll Increase Your Metabolism & Torch Body Fat You may think that long Continue Reading

The Truth About Sugar

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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 spike your blood sugar and your triglycerides which is a high-risk factor for heart disease. We all drink beverages Continue Reading

6 things to know about weight loss

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1. Weight loss never follows a straight line In an ideal world, we would jump on the scale every morning and see the number decrease. It would be a complete downhill slope from the day we started our journey. That would be awesome, wouldn't it? Unfortunately, this just doesn't happen. Our weight will fluctuate on a daily basis and this is just part of the process. Personally I prefer to avoid the scale altogether and use measurements to gauge progress. 2. Weight Loss should not take Continue Reading

6 Beginner Workout Tips

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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. 1. Get Comfortable You need to be physically comfortable if you want to enjoy your workout. That means you need to wear the right outfit. Don’t cram yourself into skin tight latex to be cute if you’re just Continue Reading