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Eat This–Not That  Book Review

Eat This–Not That Book Review

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by Becky.

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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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Book Review: In Defense of Food

Book Review: In Defense of Food

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Becky.

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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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The most delicious Christmas gift

The most delicious Christmas gift

Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by Becky.

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So Christmas Gift ideas: Post #3.  This one will be a shocker. My suggestion?  Chocolate.  Yes, that’s right.  Chocolate. Yes, this is a health and wellness blog.  Yes I am recommending you buy a box of chocolates as a guaranteed winning gift idea this Christmas. No, I am not a hypocrite. The health benefits of [...]

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Top 12 Health & Wellness Books for Mom in 2010

Top 12 Health & Wellness Books for Mom in 2010

Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Becky.

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We’re on Christmas Gift ideas: Post #2, and this one is for the book-lovers on your list (there’s always at least one). Here’s my list of books to read in 2010–one for every month: and they’d make great stocking stuffers for yourself (come on, we all do it) or any other health-conscious mom or otherwise [...]

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The Best Health & Wellness Christmas Gifts

Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Becky.

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So you are smack dab in the middle of the holiday rush, and you’ve still got so many loose odds and ends on your gift list that you are sure you are going to forget someone.  How to get it all done? Well, if you’re like me, dragging 3 kids under the age of 5 [...]

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Book Review:  The Fat-Free Truth

Book Review: The Fat-Free Truth

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Becky.

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I recently read The Fat-Free Truth: Real Answers to the FItness and Weight-Loss Questions You Wonder About Most, by Liz Neporent and Suzanne Schlosberg.  If you are looking for a reference resource that reads like a magazine column, this is it.  And it makes sense:  Suzanne has written Shape’s “Weight-Loss Q&A” for over 10 years, [...]

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Product Review: Asics Gel FX 2 Workout Shoe

Product Review: Asics Gel FX 2 Workout Shoe

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Becky.

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After a 2 week trial run, these are my new favorite shoes: the ASICS – Gel-FX 2. What I LOVE: My last pair of workout shoes were also Asics Gels and I’ve been extremely happy with them as well.  It’s always nice to find a reliable brand that you can trust! I love how this [...]

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Product Review: Ryka Studio D Crosstrainer Workout Shoe

Product Review: Ryka Studio D Crosstrainer Workout Shoe

Posted on 21. Sep, 2009 by Becky.

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When I started teaching Zumba recently, I realized a needed a shoe that was especially suited to dancing. Yes, I still needed support, but I also needed mobility–you have to be able to slide, turn, and shake it! After reading reviews and suggestions from other instructors I settled on these Ryka – Studio D crosstrainers.   [...]

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Zappos Review:  Service Reigns Supreme

Zappos Review: Service Reigns Supreme

Posted on 14. Sep, 2009 by Becky.

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Well, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:  Zappos is one of my favorite online shopping destinations.  They are amazing!  I have recently ordered 3 items from this website:  the Cosabella – Bella Body Contour , Ryka – Studio D crosstrainers, and  ASICS – Gel-FX 2.  Look for upcoming product reviews once I [...]

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Victoria’s Secret Bra: Can Pink Make Nursing Sexy?

Victoria’s Secret Bra: Can Pink Make Nursing Sexy?

Posted on 07. Aug, 2009 by Becky.

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As I approached my due date and I dug through my boxes, I came across these bunchy, white, shapeless items…were they huge socks? Granny panties? Nope, I’m talking about those floppy monstrosities known as nursing bras. Its actually ironic that they call these lovelies bras at all, since the whole idea behind a bra is [...]

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