Nick asked me to shoot a few videos of him for the upcoming USANA convention and another one of our sites. While I was waiting for him to get ready, I wandered over to our Butterfly bush and tried to capture Mother Nature’s artwork. I love having this right outside my office window. When the [...]
Archive for July, 2010:
Not that kind of steam! Pregnancy Week 10
Saunas, hot tubs and steam rooms should be avoided while you are pregnant or trying to conceive. A body temperature of 101º F and above can raise concerns during pregnancy. Some studies have shown an increased risk of birth defects in babies of women who had an increased body temperature during the first trimester of
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Pregnancy Week 9 – Your Support System
It is important to establish a good support system through family, friends and Mom’s groups. Check out some support meetings for expectant Mom’s. Places online like iVillage and BabyCenter are great resources. We’re building a network here as well. Check meetup.com and see if there are any local moms looking to find others going through
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Pregnancy Week 8 – Sleep – Will I ever get my energy back?
It is important to get enough quality sleep and enjoy it now while the body still feels good! You’re growing a whole new person in there, so your sleep requirements will increase for now. Promise, it’ll level back out (just don’t hold me to saying WHEN it will level back out). During your first trimester,
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Outsourcing for moms…
As a mom and a business owner I know how demanding life can be. I read a really great article in Entrepreneur Magazine and wanted to share some of the tips with you! Here are 9 companies to watch: Cleanology – matches pro housekeepers with families Divalysscious Moms – Moms on steroids when it comes
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Pregnancy Week 7 – Cardio – Can I really keep up?
Ok…so you’re pregnant and thinking…if you haven’t already, I should get to the gym! One thing you can guarantee during pregnancy, no matter how much you work out, you will (and you need to) gain weight. If you exercised regularly before your pregnancy, don’t be too concerned about your heart rate during pregnancy – and
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My favorite ‘diet’ recommendations….
I’m not really into dieting per se, but more of lifestyle changes. (I did the ‘diet’ thing in 2005-06 for bodybuilding and dropped way too low.) Now, the lifestyle changes! It’s been a slow process. And, since I’m doing the bodybuilding route again, this time, we’re doing it healthy and energetic the whole way. Vegan [...]
Pregnancy Week 6 – Sit-ups, Anyone?
Yes – you can train your abdominals during pregnancy, and YOU SHOULD. I did, and it made the tummy not be so HUGE!!! Training your abs is much different while pregnant than after pregnancy for general fitness purposes! The best reason to train your abs during pregnancy – LESS lower back pain!!! Trimester #1 Crunches (Mat
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