Let me let you all in on a little secret of mine: I suffer from depression. Yes, me! Most of you know me either from behind the computer or face-to-face and are most likely shocked by this statement. It is true. I have been battling the blues for quite some time. Looking back, I had some signs […]
Fitness Challenges: They Work
Making fitness a part of your daily routine is tough. Add in that you might not know what to do at the gym or where to start and it makes it even more difficult. When you have a million things on your plate completing a workout seems to be the last thing on the mind […]
Friday’s Five Favorites #19
I thought about listing all of my favorite moments from the last two weeks as I have not posted a Friday Favorites in awhile, but decided not to take up that much of your time. I have been MIA lately and haven’t posted a Friday’s Favorites in quite some time. I have had a lot […]
FitParent #5: Heather, Living a Balanced Life
It is time for our monthly featured Fit Parent. I love choosing a Fit Parent to recognize here on Muscles & Munchkins, and I am surrounded by so many Fit Parents that it is difficult each month to choose just one. Making fitness a priority in the midst of a busy lift is tough, and when […]
Target Heart Rate Zones
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought it would be the perfect time to talk about our heart, but not in the love-y, mushy sort of way. I always tell people, “I don’t care what you do, just increase that heart rate and MOVE!” It is true, increasing your heart rate is vital to your overall […]
FitParent #4: Heather, A Working Mom of Four BOYS
It is time for our monthly Fit Parent of the month. I really enjoy choosing a fit parent to recognize each month on Muscles & Munchkins. Being a parent is down right tough and making time for fitness while knee deep in raising children is true inspiration. I believe it is important to see that […]
Body After Baby {4 Months}
Another month down and another “Body After Baby” update. Losing weight is tough. It takes hard, intentional work and commitment. It is also a journey and takes time- that time period is different for everyone. Some people lose their weight right away and some it takes much longer. It took me 6 months to lose all my […]
Holiday Gift Guide for the Fitmom
The holiday season is in full effect. We spent our weekend hosting a Christmas party and then with our annual cookie back at my mom’s house. What a blast we had! Although I prefer experiences that create memories for Christmas gifts it is also nice to get a few items I really want or will […]
Before You Eat, Move Your Feet
Turkey Trot, Drumstick Dash, Wishbone 5K, Gobbler’s Jog, you name it, I am sure you have seen all the Thanksgiving Day races available in your community. Whether you choose to run a race or not, there is value to some type of physical activity on Thanksgiving day. At our house, it is tradition to get bundled […]
Exercising with Kids {Part 2}
Good morning! Now is the time of year where we really need tips to help us make fitness a priority. Last week I offered three tips for Exercising with Kids and today I am back for three more tips. Remember, all of these tips are great, but the first step is wanting it yourself. YOU, […]
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