Archive for April, 2008

It's Time for Goal Call Monday

What is your goal in health, diet or exercise this week? Goal Call Monday is your opportunity to be focused, accountable, and motivated to make your goal a success. This week’s winner is…Lynn. Congratulations! Your special reward is a Bath & Body Works Pleasures Fresh Vanilla Shower Gel (10 oz). Ready to Share? 1. Enter [...]

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Dancing With the Stars Samba and Rumba Workout

Pick and choose your favorite moves to Rumba and Samba with the Stars. Enjoy the show! Basic Samba (Part 1): Demonstrating the beginning stance which is an excellent standing exercise that engages the abdominals. Basic Samba (Part III): A simple Samba step that keeps you moving as you watch. Rumba: Dance with Music: Move the [...]

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Housecleaning Workout Tip: Oven Cleaning Time

With spring cleaning in the air, housecleaning workout tips are back. Plus, I really need to scrub. This house has been neglected way too long! This week the focus is on the oven. Apparently, it’s not a good idea to place a sheet of aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven. Something about uneven [...]

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Fitness Chocolate, Your New Indulgence

April marks a quarter of the year. How are you doing on your fitness journey? Are you staying motivated? Motivation is tricky because each day requires a different approach to keeping a healthy mindset. As I was running today, I was thinking of a motivational tool that would benefit any mom at any stage in [...]

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Week 14: Gardening and Rain, Mar. 30 – Apr. 5

Because the weather was beautiful, we spent the weekend outdoors removing dead bushes, weeding and breaking ground. It’s hard work to prepare for a vegetable garden. Watching asparagus grow is amazing. This little plant is already 3 1/2 to 4 feet tall in 2 weeks! I had planned on running later in the week, but [...]

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