Many new moms want to lose the baby weight, but just don’t have the motivation to do it. One thing I often remind my clients is to think about how good they feel after they work out. After each workout I talk about how much stronger and toned their muscles are becoming, and how much …
There is so much emphasis on weight gain when you’re pregnant, it can be quite consuming. My suggestion is to listen to your body and “fuel” yourself and your baby with nutritous foods when you feel hungry. It’s normal to have cravings. Listen to them, just chose wisely! Cravings for sweet foods can be satisfied …
Yoga is an excellent form of exercise for any Body! There are many different types to chose from. Some are more challening like Ashtanga Yoga while others are more relaxing like Hatha Yoga. Holding the yoga postures creates long, lean muscles, and the asanas or moving/ flowing series of postures increases the heartrate so you …
The holidays can be a stressful time because the routine of daily living is interupted by family visits, food preparation, and gift giving. People experience even more stress when they place high expectations on get togethers. Here’s three top tips to decrease your stress: 1. Not everything has to be homemade. If you don’t have …
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The holidays can ruin your weight loss goals. To avoid putting on excess pounds be aware of these weight adding additions and eat them in moderation or chose from the alternate below: 1. Gravy- often loaded with fat 2. Cream sauce- loaded with butter and cream 3. Cranberry sauce- although it doesn’t contain fat, it does …
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Many women mistakenly believe that if they skip meals they’ll lose weight faster. You may temporarily lose weight, but you’ll put it back on plus more because your body needs fuel! Instead of “dieting”, “depriving” or “starving”, eat healthy snacks! Healthy snacks include a couple of handfuls of nuts such as almonds and walnuts. Nuts …
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I remember when I was pregnant that everyone I knew or didn’t know had some sort of comment. When I was pregnant I was especially sensitive to anything I perceived as negative. Now that I’m no longer pregnant and a mom of two, I’ve realized that the comments were for two reasons: 1. people are …
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Short on time, but want a good fat burning workout? Try one of my personal favorite fat burning workouts, the “stair workout”. This workout burns a bunch of calories in a short amount of time plus tones the thighs and tightens the buttocks. Alternate between skipping every other step to stepping on every step. Work …
Holidays are quickly approaching which equats to an increase in stress. Try this simple stretch to reduce tension in your neck and shoulders. Bring your chin towards your chest and interlace your hands behind your head (right at the base of your skull). Tuck under your abdominals (i.e., think of pressing your belly button towards your …
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Are you sick and tired of the last 10 lbs. of weight? You’re not alone, many moms are frustrated because they’re exercising and eating healthy but can’t seem to lose those last 10 lbs.. In today’s issue of Woman’s World (Nov. 20, 07 issue) one of my clients is featured as a weight loss success from …
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