Measuring BMI ~ Are You Fit or Fat?
July 9, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

For the past several decades, the standard quick-and-dirty test for obesity has been the Body Mass Index (BMI): Multiply your weight in pounds by 703, and divide the result by the square of your height in inches. A normal BMI is

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Defining Moments
December 21, 2009 – 5:48 pm | 2 Comments
Defining Moments

Scenario one: You don’t have time to work out.
Scenario two: You miraculously find the time. But you have no energy whatsoever. Because let’s face it, you’re being pulled in a thousand directions between your kids, …

Bag Some Biceps
December 19, 2009 – 1:55 am | One Comment
Bag Some Biceps

No time to exercise? That excuse is gone forever with SqueezeItIn.com – the website that teaches you to “let life be your workout!” cardio-2Founders Jenny Hein and Brigette Polmar are trying to change the way you think about fitness and challenging you to Squeeze It In with clever and effective exercises you can fit into your daily routine. We’ll be posting regular tips from SqueezeItIn.com, like this one that will have you looking forward to putting away the dishes.

The Power of a Smile
December 14, 2009 – 2:37 pm | 4 Comments
The Power of a Smile

This weekend my mother and I went to afternoon tea.
We skipped the holiday hustle and bustle and we went to a little tea room that made us feel as if we were a world away. …

10 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays and Health
December 11, 2009 – 6:50 pm | 2 Comments
10 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays and Health

With the holidays upon us I wanted to take some time to talk about the effects that this busy time of year can have on our health.  It is tempting to push yourself with the …

Now is the time.
December 11, 2009 – 3:51 am | 3 Comments
Now is the time.

It’s way too easy to not pay attention to your weight when you are covered with the bulky winter clothes. NOW IS THE TIME TO START. It does feel pretty amazing to be able to strip off the sweaters and feel confident about your body.

One Woman’s Story of Triumph over Tragedy through Crocheting
December 10, 2009 – 11:38 am | 4 Comments
One Woman’s Story of Triumph over Tragedy through Crocheting

After being hit by a moving car and thrown from her bike while returning home from dinner with her husband, Martha Harris awoke in the emergency room to some harsh realities.  She was told in …

Are you a FB Fan? Win a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card!
December 9, 2009 – 2:16 am | No Comment
Are you a FB Fan?  Win a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card!

What Healthy Habits Do You Model For Your Children?
This is the question MomActive is asking you!  Become a fan of MomActive on Facebook and enter a message on our wall telling us what Healthy Habits …

Staying Motivated in the (BRRRR!) Cold
December 6, 2009 – 8:32 pm | 3 Comments
Staying Motivated in the (BRRRR!) Cold

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I was going through a fitness chat forum this week and one person’s comment caught my eye. The person wrote, “I’ve gained 10 pounds already since the cold weather started!” I could just see the …

Your Words Inspire Others
December 3, 2009 – 3:50 am | 5 Comments
Your Words Inspire Others

Do words inspire action? Without a doubt. Words inspire a lot of things. Words inspire forgiveness. Words inspire giving. Words inspire others.

5 Things You Should Do BEFORE Getting Pregnant
December 3, 2009 – 3:38 am | No Comment
5 Things You Should Do BEFORE Getting Pregnant

Pregnant? Or planning on getting pregnant soon?
If so, there are 5 health and body musts that you should put into practice now!  Why? Because the key is to be proactive, which often times is A …