Workout Mommy

Fitness for busy moms

Review of bodycushion for pain management and back pain

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I have a lot of joint issues and sometimes lying flat in bed is extremely uncomfortable. I have back pain, my shoulder still bothers me and my hips are always killing me for some reason. Can you relate? I'm dead tired at night, but sometimes the pain wins over sleep and this is never good. I received a bodyCushion to review to test out how it  provides support for pain management. I love to get massages to help manage the pain but that isn't often enough to make a difference and it's so Continue Reading

Everything You Need to Know About Starting the Keto Diet

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***I've had a lot of messages about nutrition and the keto diet, so please read on for more info about the Keto diet.*** Everything You Need to Know About Starting the Keto Diet It seems like every year there’s a new diet fad sweeping the nation. Right now, that diet fad seems to be the ketogenic diet, or keto diet. The way this diet works is by telling you to reduce the amount of carbs you eat and increasing the fat you eat. While this seems counterintuitive to everything you’ve ever heard Continue Reading

4 tips for staying on track while on vacation

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Anyone else find a family beach vacation stressful and exhausting? There isn't much "vacation" involved for me when it involves everything I normally do at home just in someone else's house.  Kids don't sleep, they need constant entertainment that costs extra money, and there is sand everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I love the beach and my children but I'm worn out.  Normally I deal with stress by eating junk food and having a few (too many) glasses of wine, but this time around I tried to Continue Reading

Common Excuses People Give to Avoid Working Out

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Exercise is one of those things everyone knows they need to do, but for whatever reason, or a multitude of reasons, they don’t. Many people make commitments or plan to start working out to improve their health, but fall short with very little effort in the first place. Though life can sometimes get in the way, many times you get in your own way. With a few lifestyle changes and thought adjustments, you can make exercise a part of your regular routine for staying healthy and fit. Think your Continue Reading