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[15 Jul 2011 | 41 Comments | ]
Lauren Brooks Kettlebell DVD Review and Giveaway

In honor of the new Mamavation Campaign, I decided to giveaway one of my favorite DVDs. Here is my first selection. More to come.

Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, mamavation »

[12 Jun 2011 | 11 Comments | ]
Tips for Healthy Family Eating and Activity

Does your family eat and get healthy together? Here are some ideas too.

Motivation & Inspiration »

[30 May 2011 | 3 Comments | ]
Don’t Worry – Be Happy! The Negative Effect of Worrying

Worry is the darkroom where negatives are developed.

Most folks, at some point or another, embark on a fitness journey with a goal in mind. Whether it is to lose weight, get healthier, be fit for their children or look great for a high school reunion, that goal motivates them to continue. However, often times, along the way, the path is strewn with obstacles, many of which are self-imposed.

Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Motivation & Inspiration, mamavation »

[25 May 2011 | 5 Comments | ]
Feeling Centered

In your wellness efforts what is the simplest healthy habit that makes you feel most centered after doing it?

Exercise & Fitness »

[18 May 2011 | 3 Comments | ]
Too Much Sitting is a BAD thing!

As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, there is one thing nearly all modern Americans have in common: we sit all the time. Though our great shift towards computer-based work has done great things for productivity, it has, unfortunately, done terrible things for our health.

Exercise & Fitness, Motivation & Inspiration »

[12 May 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
5 Reasons Yoga’s Great for Guys

When presented with this ancient practice, most men choose to listen to their inner caveman and come to the same conclusion: Yoga is for girls. And that’s just sad, because the truth is that yoga probably has more to offer the typical brute-force-lovin’, emotion-repressin’, stretch-avoidin’, pain-ignorin’ American male than it does to any other human being on the planet. Here’s why . . .

Featured, Motivation & Inspiration, mamavation »

[1 May 2011 | 12 Comments | ]
Reward Yourself

I believe having rewards for yourself is really key toward success. Find ways to use regular rewards to pat yourself on the back and give a word of encouragement.

Reviews & Giveaways »

[28 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]
Book Review: Lessons from a Former Fat Girl

Thanks to Amy Parham for hooking me up with a copy of her new book to review. Read on to find out what I think and maybe a chance to win a copy yourself.