Whether you're a first-time parent or a mother of three, you probably know all too well what it's like to be overwhelmed by all you have to do during the day. The results of a recent survey showed that, unsurprisingly, 92 percent of working moms and 89 percent of stay-at-home moms felt overwhelmed by their responsibilities. If you're part of either of these groups, it's important to find simple ways to relieve stress and practice self-care. You don't need to book a trip to the spa or a … [Read more...]
How to Change Your Mindset to Lose Weight
For many of us, weight struggles are a constant issue and it can be hard to get yourself out of the cycle of losing and then gaining the weight back again. While it is easy enough to say that you want to lose weight, finding the motivation to do so can be a huge struggle! Really, this requires a change of mindset and you'll need to find the personal motivation as to why you really want to slim down. Make A list One of the first things that you should do to work towards a more positive … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Make Your Home Workouts More Effective
If you're a busy parent, home workouts are probably your best bet for sneaking in some exercise while caring for your kids. It's definitely more convenient, but working out at home comes with its own challenges, including the fact that it's easy to get stuck in a rut and feel like you're not seeing results. To make your home workouts more effective, give these tips a try today. 1. Shorten Your Workouts with Interval Training If you only have twenty or thirty minutes to exercise while your … [Read more...]
8 Stretches to Help Prevent Injury in Youth Football
Do these scenes seem familiar? You've been sitting on the bench for three-quarters of the game, just waiting for a chance to do your stuff. Finally, the coach yells: �OK, Jones. Get in there PDQ!� You stuff in your custom mouth guard, grab your helmet and leap off the bench. Now there's this stabbing pain behind your knees, and you can't walk at all, let alone get into the game... some hero. Or maybe you make it into the huddle, and the quarterback calls for the game-winning pass with y … [Read more...]
American Heart Month | Quick Tips for Heart Health
It's not just Valentine's Day that makes the �heart' the symbol of the month. Turns out February is American Heart Month, proclaimed so by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1963. Spreading awareness about heart health and taking early action to stay educated plays a critical role in any mom's life, especially since 1 woman dies almost every 80 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular diseases. What exactly is cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Any disease which affects the integrity or structure o … [Read more...]
Sleep and Mom Brain
The term �mom brain� (also referred to as momnesia, mummy brain, or pregnancy brain) is often thrown around humorously to excuse missed appointments or leaving the house in a pair of slippers, but did you know there is actually some scientific backing to it? Researchers have discovered a range of brain changes that take place when a woman gives birth including alterations in neural plasticity and gray matter. Oftentimes, in addition to seemingly impaired memory, moms may also experien … [Read more...]
5 Back Pain Mistakes Moms Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Are you in a cycle of rushing around all day and simply popping a couple over the counter pain meds for your aching back? You're not alone. Between lugging kids, purses, laundry, you name it, the heavy lifting and back strain for moms is all too real. Luckily, there are a handful of bad habits you can change that can help prevent back and neck pain for good: Carrying your purse on the same shoulder In addition to carrying way too much stuff in their purses, women also tend to wear their … [Read more...]
Four Easy Ways to Switch Up Your Workouts for Better Results
Do you want to get more out of workout sessions? As a busy mom, you most likely don't have the luxury of simply adding more time to your workouts. Luckily, there are lots of ways that you can increase the intensity of your workouts without increase their duration. Four options that will help you switch up your workouts for better results are listed below: 1. Do Full-Body Workouts If you love strength training, you'll get more bang for your buck by switching from a traditional body part … [Read more...]
