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Halloween Hijinks
October 21, 2010 by Erin
Even the fittest bottoms out there get the green light from the Fit Bottomed Girls to indulge in a treat or two on Halloween. (Believe it or not, there are a few candies out there that have gotten FBG approval, so you can enjoy them in moderation!) Plus,... Continue reading...
Baby’s First Flight
October 19, 2010 by Erin
As any new parent knows, leaving the house with a little one in tow makes even a quick trip to the grocery store exponentially more complicated. The timing, the supplies—you must be prepared lest you find yourself in the produce department with a hungry... Continue reading...
Posture Perfect
October 5, 2010 by Erin
I am not the posture poster girl. I admire people who can sit up for long periods with a straight spine. But even when I consciously vow to sit up straight, I notice within 10 minutes or so that I’m slumped. And now that I’m breastfeeding,... Continue reading...
Keep Your Family Fit as a Fiddle
September 28, 2010 by Erin
The new school year has arrived, which means less downtime for kids and more stress for parents. To make matters worse, cutbacks in physical education, increased academic pressures, and ever-growing portion sizes in restaurants and at home are making... Continue reading...
Positive Parenting
Kids can form good eating habits by watching their parents eat healthy meals. But it also turns out that Mom and Dad’s parenting style can also play a role in the frequency of family dining fun. Researchers have made a connection between an authoritative... Continue reading...
The Squat Is the New Kegel
September 14, 2010 by Jenn
We’ve been told forever to do our Kegels. But one expert, biomechanical scientist Katy Bowman, says that Kegels are only part of what is needed. AND if the pelvic floor has dropped (which happens to many women post-baby), Kegels can actually... Continue reading...
Realistic Celeb Baby Weight-Loss
September 8, 2010 by Erin
Usually when I see anything involving celebs losing their baby weight, I groan. LOUDLY. And usually angrily. But this little snippet from Us Weekly is different. It actually talks about dietary changes and hard work and weight that didn’t just fall... Continue reading...
A Breastfeeding Anthem
August 31, 2010 by Erin
Think breastfeeding is the bee’s knees? Ever wished there was a song you could sing that was pro-breastfeeding? Well, now there is one! Be warned: If you’re a formula-feeding mama who is sensitive about not breastfeeding, take the video with... Continue reading...
Bringing Sexy Back
Considering that I feel about as sexy as a wildebeest right now , I’m looking forward to the day when I bring my sexy back. And I’m sure my husband is, too, although he’s grinning and bearing my big-girl underwear and Tums-breath like... Continue reading...
Know When to Slow Down
August 19, 2010 by Erin
Pregnancy is one of those experiences in life that is so different from normalcy that you want to compare everything that happens with another been-there, done-that mom. How much weight have you gained? Are you having nightmare heartburn? Have you graduated... Continue reading...
