Hey all you Aerobic-moms! It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged, and this was just the thing to inspire me to get back to my keyboard. This video clip was sent to me from my sister and it came at the perfect time. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by the constant wear of caring for little ones [...]
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Well, I don’t know about where you live, but here in the Rocky Mountains, spring has finally sprung! The past 2 weeks have flown past in a blur of bike rides, stroller walks, and trips to the park. Spring is finally here! And in between those pesky rain showers there are ample opportunities to get [...]
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Yes, it’s another book review! I guess you could say I’m on a roll, although this one hardly counts as heavy reading. Eat This Not That! 2010: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution by David Zinczenko is more accurately described as a well-illustrated reference guide to making healthy food choices, particularly when eating out. So, is [...]
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Hello Aerobicmom Readers! Today I have a Book Review for you: In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, by Michael Pollan. I devoured this book, subtitled “An Eater’s Manifesto,” the week that the Health Care Bill passed. As the politics of Health Care Reform swirled around in my mind, this book made me accutely aware [...]
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Okay Moms. Whether you are reading this to stay informed about your own health or the health of your children, here’s a headline you’re probably familiar with: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It really is true! Not only does it get your metabolism revved up after a sluggish night of digestion, [...]
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So, recently, I was reading a good friend’s blog. This friend is a writer, even though she doesn’t know it. She’s got great voice, a great sense of humor, and strong opinions. So her latest blog post was a rant on women, particularly Utah women, and I asked her if I could quote her on [...]
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Hello, again, to all my friends! You know you’re a mom when you begin a blog post with a Barney quote. So you will be SO glad you read today’s blog post. It is one of my favorite desserts, for 3 reasons: 1. It is SO yummy 2. It looks and sounds really fancy 3. [...]
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Love is in the air! Well, if it’s not…you’ve only got 6 days left to brew up a romantic atmosphere in your relationship. If you’re feeling less than amorous because you’re up to your elbows in toddlers, spit up, laundry, and trying to keep a budget, it’s time to focus on getting in the mood. [...]
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So last week I attended an evening devoted to “A Healthy New Year” and was introduced to a controversy that I didn’t even really know existed. The Cow’s Milk Controversy. Did you know that when you pour that creamy white goodness over your bran flakes each morning you are living dangerously, according to some health [...]
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So it’s that time of year when so many of us are trying to cinch in our belt and stick to our resolutions. If your resolution includes improving your diet and/or losing weight, here’s your secret tool: a food diary. In a 2008 study by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, participants who kept [...]


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