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Thanks for the info

smithmartina60 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:15:17 -0500

I too am concerned about my kids.

trying new forms of exercise

thegirlwholearnedtokneel — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:22:43 -0500

Hi Catherine,

I've just tuned into the Good-Health-A-Thon (I'll have to go back and read the various posts. Really interesting subjects covered!)

But I have been participating in my own way...trying different forms of exercise to challenge myself.

Two big challenges other women might find appealing:

1) spinning (really fast cycling to really fast beats!)

2) kettle bells (weights with a handle that you swing)

Worth checking out.

In good health,

Rebecca

Keep up the great work.

Catherine Morgan — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:50:38 -0500

Thanks for sharing your story. Keep up the great work.

:-)

Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
at Catherine-Morgan.com and Women4Hope

I exercise everyday with my accountability partner

sandhillsis — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:09:43 -0500

but, and that's a big butt...I still overeat, healthy food, just too much of it.

The upside of all this is I can jog three miles for the first time in years and can lift anything I want. I've lost 20 pounds but still have 20 to go. The other plus is our kids are watching and mimic us-- learning excercise is good.

I've come a long way, but still have miles to go.

Sandhill Sis

www.reclaimsimplicity.com

Discover how rich and hilarious life can be when it's simple. Tales and tips on making money mind, riding the recycle, simple food, homegrown music, gardening and more.

sleep

Lily Hydrangea — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:28:28 -0500

Lily Hydrangea

This is so true! The days I get less sleep than I need, I eat more as I try to find energy to get me through the day. Lately I have started napping as opposed to snacking, I'll let you know if it helps.

We Love Bikram

Alissa-Taylor Gifts — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:01:50 -0500

My co-worker and I started Bikram Yoga together after work once a week (every Monday). We love it. We have been doing it for about a year now and we love it. It is a great way to kickstart the week. While it is slow it is also upbeat and you are continuously moving. I am so happy we gave it a try. I also love Pilates, I find it really help me keep my body in balance. The Pilates Power Gym is a great way to workout at home.

Alissa - Taylor Gifts

Taylor Gifts Blog

Try exercising yourself to sleep!

sylinthecity — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:41:34 -0500

I sleep best on days when I have been out walking all over creation, have gone for a good run or practiced yoga. If I don't get all my nervous energy out (and there is one more awesome way, but I don't really talk about the subject in public, lol) I'll toss and turn all night!

http://www.somewherethesunisrising.com

Bikram yoga works well

sylinthecity — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:34:07 -0500

My first yoga class was at one of the Bikram NYC studios and it was the perfect way to get into it. I have never introduced it to anybody who didn't love it (after initially wanting to kill me during the first session). I totally recommend it to anybody who is not normally active, because while it is extremely physically demanding, the pace is slow and they don't push you to compete with the people around you. If you can't do something well, it's no big deal, and trust me you'll improve. There isn't a Bikram where I am in Japan right now, so I've been doing a yoga/pilates combo which is also fantastic. I say try it all! You'll sleep like a babe :-)

http://www.somewherethesunisrising.com

not quite a yoga bunny but getting there

Nixdminx — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:59:22 -0500

I went on a yoga retreat last year and it has helped deal with stressful times by being physically and mentally stronger. I also met some lovely people who I am still in touch with and meet regularly with so I feel the whole yoga experience is highly beneficial. My daughter used to go to yoga and she still remembers how to do it three years later, she used to go aged 5 and that's the great thing, you're never too young or too old to enjoy it

Love the Nixminx from London xx

LOVE it!

Laracolvin — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:44:45 -0500

I'm in the middle of a yoga post of my own today, so I thought this was great! I'm completely addicted, and I've given myself the label of yogaphile. I've found it's most gratifying to start out as a beginner and have the opportunity to see oneself grow stronger - both physically and emotionally. I am sick less, have more energy, am able to regulate my external stress in a way that impacts me less internally, and I absolutely just dig the looseness and flexibility I feel in my body. My booty is looking pretty good, too!

And while my yoga class 2-3x/week is all about me-time, I love that my 4 year old is observing my commitment to it and is learning it is important to take care of our bodies on the inside and outside.

Lara

Notions of Identity

Health Challeng

conversationswithmoms — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:03:39 -0600

Thanks for linking my 48 day Challenge to a Better Me. I've definitely had ups and downs with this challenge and it's been harder than I thought. It has taught me a great deal about myself and I'm glad that I've started this challenge.

http://conversationswithmoms.com/tag/48-day-challenge/

Maria Melo

http://www.conversationswithmoms.com

Like getting enough sleep is that easy!

debra roby — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:49:15 -0600

Yes I know getting 7-8 hours of sleep will help with my health. But everyone writes that like it's so easy. I'm not talking about schedules that might make it difficult to think you can get that much sleep.

I'm just borderline chronic insomniac. After 5-6 hours my brain wakes up and will not listen to me or the experts suggesting that a couple more hours sleep would be a good thing.

sigh.

Debra
A Stitch In Time
Weight for Deb

Now you tell me

Nordette — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:16:37 -0600

Had insomnia last night, now I see this and Oy! Still, good information. I heard about the study regarding calories last week and I think the sleep research seeped through somewhere along the way. The problem, put it into practice.

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Moderation

tolivetolaugh — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:48:20 -0600

This post makes it clear why we need calcuim. A word of caution though: from what I've been reading, too much calcium while you're pregnant can put you at major risk of kidney stones. Just a small reminder that moderation is always the best course of action. Sadly, life has no "miracle foods" for us to find. =)

Emily

tolivetolaughtolove.com

Kids and calcium

momc — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:46:38 -0600

My children and myself do not drink much milk, but we get our calcium in other ways such as yogert and cheese. It hasn't helped me much because I still have osteoporous.