August 2010
♪ FitHits: A Baby Playlist That Won’t Make You Cry
August 13, 2010 by Tish
Oh, how I LIVE for themes. For this playlist, we’re thinking baby, which shouldn’t be too hard for you moms and moms-to-be out there. After some intensive research, I found oodles of odes to the little ones with pinchable cheeks, as well as... Continue reading...
Feed Your Fam: Salmon Burgers with Herbed Sherry Mayo
Yesterday we heard all about how Cat Cora balances a hectic life with raising a healthy family of four active boys. And today, we’re sharing a recipe from her latest cookbook, Cat Cora’s Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes.... Continue reading...
★FitStars: First Female Iron Chef Cat Cora
August 11, 2010 by Jenn
Ever since Cat Cora popped up on the TV cooking scene as the first female Iron Chef (can you say bad ass?!), I’ve been wowed by her awesomeness, not once but twice watching and simultaneously repeating the Wayne-and-Garth “I’m not... Continue reading...
Food Scarcity Can Lead to Obesity?
Although it sounds contradictory, living in a “food-insecure” household may actually increase the odds of pregnancy complications, specifically greater weight gain and gestational diabetes. Women in food-scarce environments are also more... Continue reading...
Cleaning Up the Potty Mouth
I’ve been diligent in trying to be the best mom I can be, even before my baby arrives. I’ve kept active by trying new prenatal workout DVDs, walking, gardening, and helping the hubby with a billion-and-one home improvement projects. I’ve... Continue reading...
Fit Bottomed Mama Erin Had Her Baby!
August 8, 2010 by Jenn
We have officially have a new Fit Bottomed Baby in the world! FBG Erin gave birth to a healthy baby girl this morning. Avery Anne Whitehead weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces and clocked in at 19 inches of pure cuteness. Photos to come soon, but baby and fit... Continue reading...
5 Tips to Feed the Fam—and Have a Flat Belly
August 5, 2010 by Jenn
Although I’m never one to openly embrace the four-letter “diet” word (especially for moms-to-be!), I have to say that I’m becoming quite the Flat Belly Diet! fan. Even though you may not want to hear the term “flat belly”... Continue reading...
Baby Got (a Bad) Back
August 4, 2010 by Erin
During her marathon training last year, Jenn embraced (har har) the Moji knee brace. When I announced my pregnancy, the company sent its congratulations—along with a Moji back pain relief system to try. I know a lot of women have lower-back pain during... Continue reading...
Eating for One…and a Little One
August 3, 2010 by Erin
As most pregnant women are aware, current guidelines allow for a woman of a healthy weight to gain about 25 to 35 pounds during her pregnancy. The guidelines also recommend that obese women keep their weight gain between 11 and 20 pounds. However, some... Continue reading...
Running for Two
August 2, 2010 by Erin
I’ve confessed many times that I’m not in love with running. I’ll go through spells where I’ll do it, but I almost always give it up for cardio that I find more enjoyable. After all, who wants to dread their workouts? Given my... Continue reading...
