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The Truth About Your Diet During Pregnancy

One of the assumptions I made about pregnancy prior to becoming pregnant is I’d have a diet-related Get out of Jail Free card.  I knew that there are certain foods it’s best to avoid, but I thought at least I’d have a free pass to eat, well, not quite as much as I wanted, but to feel a bit more guilt-free about evening ice cream binges. That turned out not to be the case at all.  First off, the whole “eating for two” thing isn’t true.  At most, you should eat for one and a quarter.  In addition to that, … Continue reading →

Did You Get Your Flaxseed Today?

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I mentioned in my first blog in weight loss, how I felt like weight loss was all about making small changes for a total cumulative effect rather than making huge changes only to find that you can’t sustain them long term. A little extra water here, a skipped dessert there and you’ll find that you’re building healthier habits that lead to long lasting weight loss. Adding a little flaxseed to your diet is one of those ‘little changes’ that can really go a long way towards helping you reach your weight loss goals. How Flaxseed Helps Weight Loss Flaxseed has … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review: November 11-17

Welcome to the end of an eventful week, as I described in last week’s Fitness Blog Week in Review, I’ve been trying to quit smoking. I slipped this week and you’ll see more on that in Day 11: Falling off the Horse later on today, but in the meanwhile, here is our Fitness Blog: Week in Review. Sunday, November 12 In Day 5: My Throat Hurts and My Sinuses Hate Me I described how I was doing in the cravings department, although Saturday I was miserable ill. We thought it might be the detoxifying, but as it turns out it … Continue reading →

Turn Off Your Cravings

Want a few ways to dial back your cravings as we head into the holiday season of Halloween candy, Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas shopping, present wrapping and meals not to mention all the parties and more interspersed in between? Here are a few things to keep in mind: 30 minutes of weight lifting will only burn off: 5 Oreos worth of calories 6 ounce baked potato with 3 tablespoons of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of chives 1 small French fries from McDonald’s 3 ounces of broiled salmon and 3 ounces of mashed sweet potatoes 1 McDonald’s Hamburger 1 Nestle … Continue reading →

Do You Know When You are Due?

This past week, I had a surprising experience regarding due dates. Everyone knows that due dates are never completely exact, but they can often be determined with a reasonable degree of certainty by calculating the date of your last menstrual period. There are things that can affect that calculation, though, causing the due date to be rather far off. One thing that can happen is that many people have no idea what the date was when they started their last menstrual period. Some people do, usually those are people who have been keeping track of their cycles so that they … Continue reading →

Gestational Diabetes Lifestyle: Better Food

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A gestational diabetes diagnosis can really throw a wrench into an otherwise happy pregnancy. Suddenly you’re no longer allowed to gleefully succumb to your cravings. Instead you’re trapped by a strict diet plan. Writing up your grocery list becomes even more of a chore than it was before because you’re trying to count carbs. You doubt your usual dinner repertoire is going to work this week and you struggle to come up with a new meal plan. When your family doesn’t want to eat what’s on your menu, it becomes even more frustrating. You’re on a diet you didn’t sign … Continue reading →

Tips for Taking “Belly Pics”

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If you can muster the energy and manage to remember, taking weekly photos during your pregnancy can create lasting memories that you will treasure forever. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to capture the beauty and drama of the pregnant form. Here are some tips for creating unique and memorable photos. *Try wearing the same outfit and standing in the same spot each week when you take a photo. At the end of your pregnancy, turn the series of pictures into a rapid slide show to see your bump grow right before your eyes. *Pose with your other … Continue reading →

Frozen Desserts Galore: Pumpkin Baked Alaska

It’s too bad that I didn’t find this recipe while I was doing my “Abandon the Pumpkin Pie” series. Thankfully, you don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to try this out. The cool richness of pumpkin flavored frozen ice cream will satiate any post Turkey day (or is it pre-Turkey day now?) cravings you might have. Baked Alaska is actually kind of fun to make. If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, this is a great science experiment. (You’ll have to pardon the homeschooler that comes out in me every once in awhile.) It is a perfect … Continue reading →

Alternatives to Smoking During the Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smokeout is just a few days away. Are you ready to give up smoking for just one day? Even if you are only quitting for a day, you may be worried about cravings and other symptoms of withdrawal. Distraction can be key! Here are some things you can do on Thursday when the cravings hit. Take a walk. Exercise can release endorphins — the happy chemical in your brain. Call a friend. Get yourself involved in a conversation and you might just find the cravings fading into the background. Chew a piece of gum or have a … Continue reading →

Amazon’s Bestselling Books – November 2007

Wondering what everyone in America is reading right now? I was a little curious myself and decided to take a look at Amazon’s bestseller list. I was pretty surprised to see how many nonfiction titles were listed amongst the top ten, but I do understand that twice as many nonfiction as fiction books are published per year, so maybe I shouldn’t have been so surprised. Coming in at #1: “You: Staying Young: The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty” by by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz. This book was written to help us understand how our bodies age … Continue reading →