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Rejuvenating My Post Partum Workout

After the birth of my daughter, I was super excited and ready to get back to my workout routine. I had mentally prepared for the day that I would finally be able to exercise again. I felt like I needed to get started as soon as possible and when my midwife told me that I would most likely be able to resume my workouts at four weeks post partum, I was determined to get started as soon as possible. With lots of anticipation, I started my post partum exercise at exactly four weeks. My motivation level was extremely high because … Continue reading →

Starting a New Routine

It is about time I reveal the fat behind the blog. Well, I have made no secret about struggling with weight for quite some time. I gained quite a bit of weight after my last child and it must like its new home because it isn’t budging. I, however, have made plans to evict it once and for all. I know how to lose weight. I know what prevents me from just getting up and working out. I have the answers and the solutions so isn’t it silly I hold on to them while gaining more weight? I struggled with … Continue reading →

Getting Out of a Fitness Slump

Are you in a fitness slump? Anyone who has been exercising for any amount of time tends to hit these at some point or another. Coming out of a long winter for some, you may have been feeling the monotony of working out at the gym, running on your treadmill and using the stationary bike. But with warmer weather comes the chance to get out of the same-old, same-old and try something new. Being stuck indoors can put anyone in a fitness slump. There is just something about fresh air that gets the blood coursing. Get outside and walk or … Continue reading →

Saving Money by Taking Care

Well, it finally happened. I had to upgrade something that has been a constant companion for the last almost six years. My laptop. My laptop, dear old friend, has been through so much with me. As a work at home freelance writer and content manager, my laptop has seen heavy usage on a pretty much daily basis. The old girl just wasn’t strong enough anymore. After much debate and hemming and hawing, my husband and I decided on a new model. At the store, I opted for the initial set up that comes free with the purchase. During the set … Continue reading →

Community College Workout Classes

If you’ve read some of my blogs, you will notice that I am a big fan of taking workout classes at community colleges. While my spinning (indoor cycling) class comes to an end tomorrow, I was thinking about how I really enjoy taking classes at my community college. Price If an organized class is your thing, then your best options when on a budget are community and college classes. My local college was $50 for one class spring quarter. With quarter being twelve weeks and the class was twice a week, making each class just a few dollars. What is … Continue reading →

In a Workout Slump?

I know from experience that sometimes it is hard to stay motivated to exercise. I have gotten in slumps before that have lasted longer than I would like to admit! I have come up with some ideas to try to help you stay motivated and get moving. These ideas have helped me get out of a slump, and hopefully they can help you too! Workout Shoes Keep your workout shoes in sight! This may seem odd but there is some truth in the saying- out of sight, out of mind. I have noticed that when my workout shoes are tossed … Continue reading →

Heidi Montag Claims 14 Hour a Day Workout

Looking for a way to slim down? Why don’t you try the Heidi Montag fitness plan? All you have to do is workout for 14 hours a day for 2 months. Sounds great, right? Let me first explain who Heidi Montag is, in case you don’t know. She starred in an MTV reality show that ran from 2006 until 2010, “The Hills.” The only reason I know of her is because she was also in a show I watched back in 2009, “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” Let’s just say she left a bad taste in my mouth…since … Continue reading →

Thinking Positive Thoughts about Housekeeping

I am very excited to now be contributing to the housekeeping topic. I currently blog in the topics of parents (teens), fitness, home business and marriage. It almost seems natural to add in housekeeping. Why? Because while I am a parent of teens, I enjoy working out, I work from home and am married…I still have a house to run and maintain. It is one of the most important things that I do as a wife and mom. I truly do consider myself to be the “Queen” of my home. For me, housekeeping is very important. I feel much more … Continue reading →

Taking the “Work” Out of Workout

I don’t like the word “workout.” Do you know why? Because the idea of work and fitness doesn’t mesh well. I mean, who wants fitness to be work? We work all day…whether it is in our job, as a parent, and the list goes on. The last thing you feel like adding to your plate is more work. So how about taking the “work” out of “workout”? Sure, you can just not use that term and replace it with something else. But it still doesn’t take away the stigma often attached to fitness, that it really is nothing but work. … Continue reading →

How to Capture New Year’s Eve Fireworks

If you plan to take your camera to your town’s annual fireworks show this New Year’s Eve, then you should be prepared to bring along more than just a few spare batteries. Photographing fireworks can give you and your camera a real workout if you don’t plan ahead. One of the most forgotten photo accessories that mistakenly gets left at home is a tripod. The key to taking frame worthy shots of fireworks is to remain as steady as possible. When shooting a nighttime fireworks display your camera will naturally reduce the shutter speed in an attempt to capture the … Continue reading →