For decades upon decades, people have tried and failed to capture images of mythical creatures such as Bigfoot, the Lockness Monster, or a unicorn. For me, capturing an image of my baby sleeping seems just as illusive. Before having a child, I was under the assumption that babies sleep. Apparently, that’s not always the case….
If you are looking to slim and tone your legs, start from the bottom up with calf raises. This easy exercise not only helps to tone your lower legs, but it will also help to increase your strength and stamina when performing aerobic exercise (such as walking or jogging). To get started, wear your baby…
One of the fastest ways to tone up and shed inches is with combination exercises. This exercise incorporates the shoulder press along with the squat for a full body exercise that will boost your heart rate while building muscle for the ultimate fat burning workout! Check out… Spinach Cornbread Even Non-Veggie Eaters Will Love Confessions…
If you are a new mom, I would bet that many of these confessions ring true for you, just as they have for me (or if not, just tell me they do so I don’t feel alone in this haha!). Although these confessions can be embarrassing to admit, they are just part of what makes…
Need a healthy dessert idea for Easter? Why not create these adorable dark chocolate apple bunnies! Not only are they the cutest dessert I’ve ever made, but they taste great and are packed full of antioxidants. What you need: 2 large apples (I used organic Granny Smiths, but any variety works) A sharp knife…
The weather has finally started to warm up, so you know what that means- bikini weather is right around the corner! Sure, you can hit the gym for an hour everyday. But did you know some research has found that when we work hard at the gym, we actually end up being less active the…
Poop- it’s not something I discussed much prior to having Joey. It wasn’t ever a topic of conversation or anything I chose to give much thought to. However, after having Joey, poop became part of many of my adult conversations, whether I wanted it to or not. “How much did the baby poop today?” “What…
Want toned and sexy shoulders? Shoulder presses are a great way to achieve them. And you don’t even have to go looking for weights. Your baby makes the perfect workout partner for this exercise! To perform: Hold your baby securely under his armpits. While keeping your back straight and core tight slowly raise your arms…
I have heard the stories from my family and friends with children about how emotional it can be when their child starts his first day of kindergarten or high school, or leaves for college. Looking at how emotional I got when Joey was just transferred out of the infant room at daycare and moved to…
Only 8 weeks left until Memorial Day! It’s time to get bikini ready with this Friday’s Fitness Challenge: Oblique Planks! This exercise similar to the basic plank in that it relies on balance and body control to help tone your midsection. However, in this exercise, you will be focusing on the obliques. Place yourself in…