By Amy Allen Johnson
What? Did someone just say 'Dolph Lundgren?'
I may or may not have cried as the Russian boxer was KO'd in Rocky 4. Yes, I know Apollo Creed died at his hands, but for some reason, Draco (aka Dolph Lundgren) is an enigma in my book. Many think he retired years ago. Nope, he's just been doi...
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By Erin Oltmanns
Since planks are easy to do anywhere, they’ve been part of my workout routine since I started my Healthy Living for Mom series back in August 2011.
But lately I’ve lost my love of planks. They weren’t challenging anymore and it felt like a waste of time. Time to shake it up with this list o...
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By Rachael Herrscher
How much is too much screen time for kids? The CDC says the average 6-8 year old spends about 6 hours a day in front of a screen. And the worst offenders? 11-14 year olds.
Over 2 hours a day seems like too much to me. But I'm kind of the screen police at our house. Check out these infographics:
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By Erin Oltmanns
In my last post I mentioned that I had finally gotten brave enough to start going to the gym and had begun weight training.
I was visiting the gym about once a week—then I had a run in with a bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs. And by “run in”, I mean that I ate an entire bag in one day.
ONE DAY.
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By Erin Oltmanns
So, it’s that time. The time where we all revel in the completed holiday to-do lists and feel an overwhelming sense of freedom because the big fire-breathing holiday season is now behind us.
Time to make those New Year’s Resolutions, baby!
You would think that someone that has been working...
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By Staff
Mama Mary at San Diego Mama spoke with Dr. Andy Baldwin about developing healthy habits for your kids, take a look at their interview and some basic tips to make lasting changes right away....
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By Staff
Recently I learned of an awesome event called ING KiDS ROCK where kids can experience the exhilaration of running across a finish line for themselves. Read more at San Diego Mama here......
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By Rachael Herrscher
There's lots going on this week!
Please join us tonight (Wednesday, January 5th) from 8-10 pm EST for the Mamavation Twitter Party where we'll be chatting all things personal fitness and gaming with:
1. @Bookieboo, Party Hostess, Mamavation Creator
2. @Resourcefulmom, Party Co-Host
3. @Momma...
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By Rachael Herrscher
Thank you to everyone that entered to win! The contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner:
Did your New Year’s Resolution include a little something about getting healthy in 2011? How wonderful would it be to tackle your fitness goals without having to set foot in the gym?! (Com...
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By Staff
Pamela wanted to lose weight - 100 pounds to be exact. See how she got started, shed the weight and continues to motivate others by blogging at Will Run For Cake, in our latest Dream Big.
Name
Pamela Svec Punt
City / State
Shakopee, MN
What was your big dream?
To lose 100 lbs and wear ...
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