Eating Healthy Does Not Mean Giving Up Sweets!

January 21, 2013

Imagine a world where satisfying your sweet tooth and eating healthy weren’t opposites. Where chocolate brownies were not a guilty pleasure, they were a pleasure without guilt. What if you had a post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up that nourished your body and gave you energy to get you through the rest of your day? No [...]

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No excuses

January 11, 2013

I know you may be tired, uncomfortable, big, cranky, busy, and so on, but pregnancy is not a time to kick your feet up! Every little bit counts so get moving and reap the benefits for both you and your baby. Check out Melanie on the Jacob’s Ladder during her 3rd trimester! It is hard, [...]

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Must watch video if you are breastfeeding

December 17, 2012

We hear all the time that breastfeeding is best, and it’s true. Breast milk is packed full of nutrients and antibodies that your baby needs to thrive. But all breast milk is not created equal. Your breast milk is only as good as what you put in your body. That’s why it’s so important to [...]

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Why I’m making the switch from running to cycling.

December 10, 2012

After decades of pounding my poor body on basketball and tennis courts, running track, 5ks, half marathons, triathlons and military training, my feet, ankles, and shins have taken a beating. Recently I have even felt the pain creeping it’s way up into my knees. I’m still young, but I feel like an 80-year-old woman! Sometimes [...]

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At-Desk Fitness: 5 Important Reasons to Start Today

November 24, 2012

Guest post by Gwen Stewart from outbounding.com: Do you ever feel trapped in your cubicle or office? Glued to your computer? Like you haven’t actually moved your body much in hours? By doing this, you may be slowly killing your body. Really. It’s time to get up and get movin’  – here’s why: 1) Sitting [...]

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Recommended Health and Fitness Apps

November 9, 2012

The following apps are recommended for optimum health with regards to fitness, nutrition, and pregnancy. They provide a guideline to help you reach your health and fitness goals. RunKeeper Features: GPS Activity Tracking Manual Activity Tracking Audio Interval Cues Huge social community Activity sharing on Twitter and Facebook Data syncs with RunKeeper.com JetFit Pro Features: [...]

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The Benefits of Kale

November 2, 2012

There are so many reasons to eat dark, leafy vegetables, but Kale is perhaps the healthiest of choices. With it’s plethora of healthy nutrients and being low in calories, fat, and carbs, it’s a great vegetable for the pre-pregnant, pregnant, and post-pregnant woman. Did You Know… Kale has more iron per calorie than beef. For [...]

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Preparing for Breastfeeding

October 17, 2012

I have talked with many mothers over the years about breastfeeding and find it so interesting how no two women’s stories are the same. Some had it easy with a that baby latched on the first time, they produced more than enough milk, and it was a blissful bonding experience. While others found it excruciating, [...]

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Asbestos: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

October 8, 2012

Guest post by Faith Franz from The Mesothelioma Center: You read Total Mommy Fitness because you’re interested in keeping yourself and your family healthy and happy. You plan nutritious meals and make time for the gym – but are you overlooking one small, but serious, issue? Many families currently live in asbestos-contaminated residences. The U.S. [...]

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Common Sense Approach to Portion Sizes

October 7, 2012

Grain Products                      What One Serving Looks Like 1 cup of cereal flakes                  The size of a fist 1 pancake                                    A compact disc 1cup of cooked rice, pasta,         A baseball or potato 1 slice of bread                            A cassette tape (remember those?!) Fruits and Veggies         [...]

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