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How to Choose a Jogging Stroller

We discussed the whys of a jogging stroller yesterday, now let’s talk about how to choose the jogging stroller that works best for you or your family. You may want to do a little research before you plunk down the money to invest in a jogging stroller (the average jogging stroller costs anywhere from $65 to $180). Before you blanch at the price, jogging strollers can fit children age 6 months to five years, so you’re talking about a long-term investment. When you go to check out potential jogging strollers, here is a guide to help you figure out what … Continue reading →

Dear Heather … My Husband Thinks It’s My Fault

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Dear Heather I get so frustrated with my husband sometimes. I’m overweight. I have been since my second child was born. With my son, the weight just fell off, but in the last couple of years I haven’t lost that pregnancy weight with my daughter. I don’t like how I look, honestly, I feel very chunky and ungainly these days. I gained over 50 pounds and I only lost about 10 after our daughter was born and then quickly regained that 10 pounds. A couple of days ago, I was feeling pretty frustrated and my husband said, and I quote, … Continue reading →

10,000 Steps and Counting: My New Best Friend the Pedometer

Recently Heather Long has bombarded me with a slew of articles telling me to get back into shape after the birth of my twins. Well, okay, she probably wasn’t writing just for me. But oh, how I needed to be inspired. So I bought a pedometer to start tracking my steps. I am now four weeks into my journey with my pedometer and I love her. I may name her. Since her arrival in my life, I have lost weight, but more importantly–I feel better. Are you looking for some type of fitness to do but aren’t sure what? Buy … Continue reading →

Post-Natal Fitness: Workout Week Number 1

I promised the new moms out there some workout advice and a few posted routines to help kick start your fitness program. In an effort to cover all areas of fitness, we’ll talk about cardio and weight training this week. Next week, we’ll tackle an aerobic recommendation. Ideally, you should schedule a workout time for being 9 a.m. For most of us, when we work out first thing in the morning, we get our exercise in and we are less likely to be distracted from completing the workout later in the day. For new moms, you should have consulted with … Continue reading →

Post-Natal Fitness – Testing Yourself

For most of us, when it comes to starting a fitness program, it can be daunting to look at the plethora of information available. Not only do you have to decide on a fitness program, you also have to figure out where to get started. So, let’s sit down and figure out how you can decide where you are with a little self-test. Cardiovascular Exercise The majority of exercise programs you are going to choose from will include a cardiovascular component. In fact, many personal trainers contend that you can’t lose weight or trim unwanted inches without a cardiovascular exercise … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review November 18-24

Good morning and Happy Saturday – what a crazy week this has been. For me, it involved taking some much needed down time and time off from the writing. Though you saw blogs from me here, most of these were written ahead of time when I could and others were written on the fly. My daughter and I planned to do a lot together this week, but she came down with a nasty cold at the beginning of the week so we spent a lot of our week snuggled up together and watching movies as we nursed her through her … Continue reading →

Post Natal Fitness: Counting Calories

Did you know that when you were pregnant you burned 10% more calories if you were carrying a boy than if you were carrying a girl? Did you know that the average pregnant woman burns about 3,000 calories per day while she is pregnant and may continue to burn upwards of 2800 calories a day if you are breastfeeding, but while you burning these calories, you need to be aware that your body needs proper nutrition throughout the pregnancy and into the period where you are breastfeeding. However, even if you aren’t breastfeeding, you still need to maintain a healthy … Continue reading →

Post-Natal Fitness: Ramp Up the Walking

Sometime between week 6 and week 12 after the baby is born, you may be looking to ramp up your walking program. Here are some tips that can help you ramp it up. Be sure to not miss any follow-ups with your ob-gyn and listen to your body. Don’t start increasing the incline and the speed if you experience pain, dizziness or other. It’s also equally important that you drink plenty of water, whether you are nursing or not, dehydration is not your friend. So without further ado, here are out Post-Natal Fitness Tips for today: Gauge your speed. It’s … Continue reading →