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Tips from Fit Moms on Finding Time to Exercise, Contributed by Kate S. Everyone has trouble sticking to their exercise routines, but it can be almost impossible for a mom. Between looking after kids, taking them to school, going to the doctors, and any other commitments, there’s almost no time left for a mom to get her sweat on. Here are some top tips from fit moms to help you find time to exercise. 1. The Early Bird Gets the Workout You need to work out as early as possible, before the day has Get your steps in with style and so much more with the Withings Activité Tracking watch! Not only does this stylish watch monitor your steps and other physical activities (swimming, running, hiking, cycling, elliptical, weights, rowing, yoga, pilates, etc.), it also tracks your sleeping patterns! The Withings Activité was designed in a way that requires hardly any maintenance. You don’t have to sync it with your phone before you go for a walk or put it on the charger each night. It’s ready to go when you are, and whenever you do have a
After having a baby, it can be hard to get back into your normal workout routine. It’s important to be cleared for exercise by your doctor or midwife first, but what else should you look out for? The Postnatal Vinyasa Yoga DVD is here to help! In this program, Jennifer More will walk you through the steps for assessing Diastasis Recti and give you an overview of the pelvic floor. It is important to be aware of possible abdominal separation (Diastasis Recti) before starting any exercise program. It’s easy How do you plan for pregnancy? Preconception planning includes a healthier lifestyle, removing toxins, and Horizon genetic carrier screening. As many of you know, my husband and I recently overhauled the ingredients in our kitchen. I went all in and threw away most processed and refined foods. Out with all the added sugar! We aim for fresh foods, organic meats and produce, less dairy, and the occasional complex carbs like whole grains. It has been wonderful! We have more energy, have both lost weight, and just feel better all around. Before we started this lifestyle, I thought it would be difficult. I hate to cook and I don’t meal plan very well. I Winter in the midwest can be brutal—everyone gets sick, the house gets so dry, we’re stuck indoors… (ps: there are 26 days until spring). We have a big humidifier always on in our basement to help combat the winter dryness, but I find that it still bothers me at night when we’re upstairs in our bedrooms for 6+ hours. Portable humidifiers are a beautiful thing! We have the digital humidifier and diffuser from Babymoov. It’s in our (almost) 3-year-old daughter’s room most of the time, but we move it around if someone isn’t It’s no secret that certain smells can be attached to specific memories. You might remember your mom’s perfume or ex-boyfriend’s cologne, the smell of the ocean to remind you of family vacations, or the scent of pine from camping trips with friends. Certain smells can do more than just evoke memories—they can also help you sleep or wake you up, stimulate the mind and boost productivity, or lift the spirits and and improve your mood! With winter upon us, many of us get cold weather, less hours of sunlight, and the seasonal blues. So |
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