Have you noticed that when you feel stressed you feel like eating? If so, what do you crave? For me I notice I crave chocolate. Many of us use food to de-stress and it becomes a problem when we eat too much of it and put on weight. The first step is to understand “what’s …
If you grew up with parents who rewarded your behavior with food, say a cookie, then it’s likely that you struggle with food as an adult. When we’re given food as a reward, or when it’s used to make us feel better, we start associating food as something that heals. Unfortunately when food is used …
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One of the most challenging things about losing the pregnancy weight is the results won’t happen over night. If you’re losing weight the right way, meaning you’re addressing emotional eating, you’re chosing healthy foods and you’re exercising consistently, the weight will come off it just takes a little while. You just need to be patient, and …
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One of the biggest obstacles we encounter when we want to lose weight is the sight, smell, and taste of delicious food. When food tastes good, it’s hard to stop eating it, even when you’re full. The problem is when we don’t stop eating when we’re full we’re consuming extra calories that our bodies don’t …
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I’ve found that the “mommy tummy” is the greatest concern among moms. Moms want to know what they should eat, and what latest gadget will flatten their abs. One of my biggest tips is to recognize that you didn’t get your mommy tummy overnight and thus don’t expect it to go away overnight. Diet pills …
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Did you know that you may crave food if you haven’t had enough rest? In order to get energy to function you may mistakingly think you’re hungry. The problem is by eating food you’re consuming extra calories your body doesn’t need which will result in weight gain. In addition you’ll be more likely to reach …
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I’ve started a new tradition called, “playtime workouts”. Almost every weekend I bring a boombox outside and workout while the boys ride bikes and play. It’s great because I get to workout and watch them, PLUS I’m a role model for them about the importance of having an active lifestyle. Today when I put my 5 1/2 …
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As a holistic health practitioner with a certificate in massage therapy I know all the “educational” benefits of massage including improving circulation, cleansing the lymph (blood), reducing muscle soreness and reducing stress, but when you experience one all you can say is “ahhhhhhhhh!” I had one today and could feel the tension, stress, and muscle soreness …
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As a mom there’s so little “me time”. In fact almost all of your time is spent taking care of everyone else. This can result in fatigue, overwhelm, and in many cases exhaustion. When was the last time you went out w/ your girlfriend? Read a good book? Got a massage? I’m giving you permission..you deserve …
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While you’re pregnant you may have experienced a nice big firm belly, but when your baby came out the firm went away and it likely felt soft and mushy. This can be shocking! You may wonder, “Will I EVER lose the baby weight? Will I EVER have a firm tummy again?” Find out some answers here …
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