6 Weeks Postpartum

Many nights, I go to bed thinking about things I want to blog about.  But then another day goes by, and I’m back in bed with “blog” on my to-do list still. 
I think you understand because you’re a mom!  I realize with a newborn and 3 and 5 year old, many days it’s just about [...]

Eat This, Not That!

In the popular book Eat This, Not That!, you will find thousands of simple food swaps to help you lose weight.  The book is written by the editor of Men’s Health David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding.  You’ll find out what you should – and shouldn’t order – at McDonald’s, Subway, Applebee’s, Denny’s, Baskin Robbins, and [...]

Drive for Five (Pounds Off That Is)

If you want to lose 5 pounds by March 15 like me, here’s something you must do:  keep a food journal.  Track what you’re eating.  Here’s what yesterday looked like:

Breakfast – Ham and eggs, whole wheat toast
Snack – Protein bar
Lunch – Chicken strips, apple, 1/3 brownie (yes, I know that’s bad but I split a [...]

Help! My Butt is Getting Bigger!

Okay friends…I’ve just finished blogging for 31 consecutive days – phew!  Now I feel like I need a month off – ha! 
Of course, isn’t it just life, that I’ve been blogging about Losing Weight After Baby: 31 Days to a New You and I’ve personally got some weight to lose right now.  I gained about 5 [...]

Follow Me on Facebook

Let’s get together on Facebook!  I’ve started a new group called, Losing Weight After Baby.  So if you’re on FB or want to join (it’s free!), I’d love to have another way for us all to support each other. 
It will be a fun way for you to see other moms who love their kids and [...]

Happy 1 Year Blogoversary to Us!

Anniversaries are a great time to reflect on the past and say, “Wow, we’ve come a long way!”   Just look at my daughter.  That’s her as a baby above on the header of the blog, and here’s her picture one year later, celebrating her 2nd birthday.  How time flies!
Well, I can definitely say I’m smiling [...]

Water!

Right now as I’m sitting at the computer, I am thirsty!  I’m staring at an empty glass on my desk and it hits me.  I need to write about water! 
If you are trying to lose weight (or just be more healthy), drinking water is such a lifesaver.  Water is so good for you, it’s free, [...]

Lose Weight in Your Own Holiday Contest

Okay, let’s face it.  Thanksgiving is coming and then Christmas which means we will be gaining 1, 2, 5, 10 pounds…yipes! 
NOW is the time to have a plan to MAINTAIN your weight and maybe even lose a few pounds. 
Here’s what my family has decided to do.  Believe it or not, this was my mom’s idea [...]

Reunions, Aging and the Pursuit of Fitness

Well, my 20th high school reunion is now behind me.  What a great memory!  It was so fun to see old friends after so many years and swap stories about kids, work, life and God.  Of course, there was a lot of “What ever happened to so-and-so?”
Surprisingly, most of the people at my reunion were [...]

Help, My High School Reunion is Coming!

My high school reunion is just in a few days.  I am excited to see old friends and catch up after all these years.  Most of all, I’m so thankful because I look back on these two decades, all I see is God’s goodness to my life.  My husband, children, jobs, etc have surpassed my [...]