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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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.

Keeping It Healthy While Traveling For The Holidays
December 10, 2009 – 1:17 am | 6 Comments
Keeping It Healthy While Traveling For The Holidays

This time of the year, many people spend a lot of time traveling on road trips to see extended family. I know from my own experience that traveling can really throw a monkey wrench into …

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 …

Join us Wednesday, December 9th for a Twitter Party Celebrating the Re-Launch of MomActive!
December 4, 2009 – 5:59 pm | 33 Comments
Join us Wednesday, December 9th for a Twitter Party Celebrating the Re-Launch of MomActive!

Help us celebrate the re-launch of MomActive!  We’ll be hosting a twitter party on Wednesday December 9th from 7-9pm.  Our discussions on “modeling healthy behavior for our children” will include sponsored giveaways from Chefs Requested, …

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 …

Stay Healthy This Holiday Season with Earth Footwear Exer-Walk Giveaway!
November 30, 2009 – 3:59 pm | 3 Comments
Stay Healthy This Holiday Season with Earth Footwear Exer-Walk Giveaway!

I was one of six women to participate in Earth Footwear’s Earth Exer-Walk “Change Your Body in 30 Days” Challenge.  I was a little skeptical about exactly what kind of changes I might see in …

Squeeze It In ~ Squeeze Backs
November 29, 2009 – 1:25 am | No Comment
Squeeze It In ~ Squeeze Backs

No time to exercise? That excuse is gone forever with SqueezeItIn.com – the website that teaches you to “let life be your workout!”   Founders Jenny Hein and Brigette Polmar are trying to change the way …

Squeeze It In ~ Dish Lifts
November 20, 2009 – 1:31 am | No Comment
Squeeze It In ~ Dish Lifts

No time to exercise? That excuse is gone forever with SqueezeItIn.com – the website that teaches you to “let life be your workout!” Founders 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.

Changing My Body In 30 Days
November 4, 2009 – 11:39 am | One Comment
Changing My Body In 30 Days

I fell in love with Earth Footwear a few months ago just before the Type-A Mom Conference.  I purchased a pair of the Kalso light shoes because my buddy Leah from Bookieboo swore they were …

Banglz ~ Fitness Fashion Accessory Review
October 20, 2009 – 2:10 pm | No Comment
Banglz ~ Fitness Fashion Accessory Review

Banglz are essentially traditional ankle and wrist weights covered in attractive fabrics. I was sent a set of the 1lb. ankle bands to try and when I first saw them I was a little skeptical. …