lifestyle • health-wellness
by Michelle Leath on May 16th, 2012 | No Comments »
“If only I had more willpower I’d be able to lose this weight.” If you are like many women, this weight loss thought has crossed your mind more times than you can count. Yet, no matter how much willpower we attempt to summon, we find ourselves repeating the same cycle of losing (and finding) the same 10/25/50 pounds over and over.
This is because we’ve bought into the myth that all it takes is self-control to achieve your goal, …
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lifestyle • health-wellness
by Sara Haley on May 9th, 2012 | No Comments »
These three unique exercises are by Sara Haley, Reebok Global Master Trainer and star of the prenatal fitness DVD “Expecting More,” designed for interval training at appropriate levels for mommies-to-be.
3 Exercises for Mommies-to-Be
1. Car Seat Pulls…
Sculpts & strengthens the back & core
Keep
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family fun • activities-parties
by Jamie Moesser on March 16th, 2012 | No Comments »
How are you doing on your physical fitness New Years’ Resolutions? The middle of March finds some women training for marathons… and others waylaid by the winter blues. No matter where you are on that spectrum, it’s a good time to either assess the progress you’ve made towards your 2012
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me • time management • lifestyle • health-wellness
by Jeannette Kennedy on December 26th, 2011 | 8 Comments »
What are your New Year’s Resolutions? Are they the same ones you had last year? As new moms — and experienced moms — the goals we set… for ourselves do not get accomplished as quickly as they did in the past. Where does the time go?
For me, it
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me • health & fitness • lifestyle • health-wellness
by Stefanie Van Aken on December 10th, 2011 | No Comments »
As a RockStarMom myself, I know how hard it is to stay motivated when fitness and your own health are involved, but we just gotta do it! This is especially difficult during the holidays which is a time full of stress…, little sleep, lots of yummy foods, and perhaps
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me • health & fitness • lifestyle • health-wellness
by Jamie Moesser on November 19th, 2011 | 3 Comments »
It’s fair to say that the benefits of being in shape are pretty clear: less risk of diabetes, heart disease…, and other chronic and difficult health conditions; better self-image; more energy, etc. It’s also safe to say that the wonders and attractions of the very foods that make it
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me • health & fitness
by Melissa Northway on October 15th, 2011 | No Comments »
I first heard about premenopause in my early thirties when we were trying to get pregnant and found I suffered from pretty severe endometriosis, chocolate cysts, and fibroids. You could say I was bit of a mess really! My nutritionist recommended a fantastic book by John R. Lee, M.D., called…
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me • health & fitness
by Dr. Paul Leslie Hokemeyer, JD, PhD, LMFT, Caron New York staff member on September 17th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The pressure surrounding motherhood in the 21st Century is extraordinary. Everywhere we turn there’s an expert (yes, including me) telling mothers how to do it “right” and “better.” And while this wealth of information is incredibly valuable, it also sets an impossible standard for mothers. In addition, it exposes mothers…
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my world • Mom It Forward Mondays
by Jamie Moesser on August 15th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
…This week’s Season of Service challenge is to Move. This is inspired by this week’s #gno party with PBS Kids, about making science fun for kids and keeping their brains moving with shows like Dinosaur Train and others. Here are 10 bite-size ideas for service involving moving.
10 Bite-Size Ideas
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