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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The Mommyhood Balancing Act (Part 2)
January 19, 2010 – 11:35 am | One Comment
The Mommyhood Balancing Act (Part 2)

Last week, I wrote about my need to find balance again in life. This week’s post will focus on how to achieve that.

The Mommyhood Balancing Act (Part 1)
January 11, 2010 – 6:27 am | No Comment
The Mommyhood Balancing Act (Part 1)

I’ve recently noticed that my life has become unbalanced and I desperately need to regain it. The good thing is that I am pretty sure that I am not alone in this thought. The bad thing is that there is no equation that tells us exactly how to achieve balance. This two-part series will touch on what we need to consider and how we can find our way back to a better-balanced lifestyle.

Motherhood is Hazardous To Your Health
December 21, 2009 – 7:23 pm | One Comment
Motherhood is Hazardous To Your Health

Ok, so that’s a gross exaggeration, but motherhood is definitely a tough job. It has the ability to make you a stronger person, both physically and mentally, but can be a bumpy ride along the way.

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 …

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 …

5 Reasons You Can’t Be a Stay-At-Home Mom
December 1, 2009 – 2:10 pm | One Comment
5 Reasons You Can’t Be a Stay-At-Home Mom

The choice to stay home is not always an easy one to make.  Moms face a variety of concerns when determining what the best choice for their family is.  These issues weigh heavily on our …