Top Summer Slimdown Tips

June 1, 2012 by
Summer Slimdown Tips

Summer is just around the corner and many are scrambling to make positive changes in time for their vacations. Here are some "Summer Slimdown" Tips that you can incorporate to ensure that you are Swimsuit ready!       1. Know Your Daily Caloric Intake While you don’t need to neurotic about every bite you take throughout the day,it’s always in your favor to have a ball-park figure of what you need to consume to maintain and/or lose weight. Average Daily Calories to MAINTAIN Your Weight: Here is a simple formula) courtesy of Discovery Health that can also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Men's Health, Women's Health

Happy wife = happy heart

February 1, 2012 by
0758Ettinger

You've heard the expression "A happy wife equals a happy life", right? Well what about "A happy wife equals a happy heart"? Believe it or not, but they ARE related. In October of last year, I got married :) For the first and ONLY time! When we made the decision to tie the knot, we couldn't be happier! Planning the wedding was so exciting. However, it was interesting to listen to people around us and their reactions to the announcement, particularly my soon-to-be husband's friends..."why would you do that"..."the old ball and chain"..."are you crazy? I'd love to get rid of my wife", and on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Health, Psychology of Healthy Living, Wedding, Women's Health

9 Months of Resolutions

January 1, 2012 by
mom baby

What’s so special about 9 months?  Well, for starters, it is how long it takes for the human body to create new life and bring it to term, it’s also the amount of time that mom’s should give themselves to get back into shape – at the very least! For some moms it will happen quicker and others it will take longer, but the key is to not rush your body.  Here are some “resolutions” to help you get your body back over 9 months.  Not a “brand new” mom, these exercises will still work for any mom returning to fitness! Month 1: Nice and easy Your body is in major recovery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pre & Post Natal, Women's Health

Stay Fit While You Plan Your Wedding

December 1, 2011 by
wedding_bells

Sounds impossible, right?  A few weeks ago, I got married, yay!  Partially due to cost, and partially because I like control, I didn't hire a wedding planner.  I decided I'd plan an out of state wedding, on my own.  I like to stay busy...busy is an understatement.  I'm sure everyone has been to a wedding right?  Hopefully everything appeared calm, cool and collected.  Mine did, at least from the outside.  Behind the scenes there is alot of scurrying and rushing and coordinating.  I don't like being late...and certainly all of our guests wouldn't care for it too much either.  But … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Eating, Women's Health