Mamavation – I am the New Mamavation Mom
thedivinemissmommy.com 27 days ago — I am the new Mamavation mom. Well I am one of them anyway. I am so excited about the possibilities and the chance to change my life. The next week will be busy. Very busy. There are doctors to consult with, a nutrition plan to get together and lots of exercise to do. I am really [...]  ...

Mamavation – Weekly Wednesday Post
thedivinemissmommy.com 9 days ago — Gosh, this thing is hard. This weight loss and lifestyle change. All day I rush, rush, rush around to do all of the things that I need to do. Well I do most of the things that I need to do. There simply isn’t enough time to do all of the things that I need to [...]

Mamavation – Take 2
thedivinemissmommy.com 10/12/2009 — Mamavation “is a social media experiment and weight loss campaign created to change lives one mom at a time. Bookieboo Moms have organized as a team to impact one mom’s life and help her create an everlasting healthy lifestyle.” One of the reasons that I think Mamavation can work is because many ...

Top 10 Reasons to Exercise
thehealthymoms.net 9/15/2009 — The number one reason that most people are out-of-shape is that they don't exercise enough. Do yourself a favor and print this list and post it where you'll see it every day. When you need motivation or encouragement simply read over this list and feel your motivation soar. 1. You'll reset ...

Why do YOU need to exercise?
thehealthymoms.net 9/11/2009 — Why do you need to exercise? There are many reasons to incorporate exercise into your life. But all of them may not have the same motivating power for you. Finding the benefits of exercise that mean the most to you personally can make all the difference in getting you into a long term habit ...

Perfect as Enemy of Good: Exercise
themamabee.wordpress.com 8/14/2009 — Over the past few weeks I’ve been feeling badly about not exercising. I’m lucky to have a gym in my office building, and usually I can get in 30 to 40 minutes of cardio plus a little weight training and stretching a few times a week. But lately I’ve been so exhausted, busy, ...

Exercise Myths
thehealthymoms.net 10/2/2009 — There are a few myths that have been circulating for a long time and need to be cleared up once and for all. 1) If you use weights you will "bulk up". As women, we don't have the high levels of testosterone that would be required to gain significant bulk, and we can never gain a lot of bulk ...

Hey, Time, 'Exercise won't make you thin'? What were you thinking?
latimesblogs.latimes.com 8/14/2009 — Fitness and health experts say Time magazine got it wrong this week with its cover story, "Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin." The story argues that even though more people than ever are exercising, obesity rates are still rising. ...

Just You and Me Kid - A Exercise Program for the Whole Family
thehealthymoms.net 9/11/2009 — We all know that childhood obesity is a problem in the United States. As an advocate for better health with the desire to educate families on this important issue I have turned to my talent for writing. Connie Butera who also shares the same passion for this issue decided to do her part by ...

Exercise your right!
workoutmommy.com 11/4/2008 — Get out there and VOTE today! On a side note, I am very excited to be a new contributor over at DC Metro Moms ! Please stop by and visit me today if you get a chance.

Know what to do about swine flu webcast this morning — Booster Shots 16 days ago
The Department of Health and Human Services will host a Know What To Do About the Flu webcast this morning at 10 a.m. PST. Participants include Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Gloria Addo Ayensu of the ...

Health crimes and punishments: Employers -- and employees -- can decide — Booster Shots 16 days ago
Turns out, those employer wellness programs are not the benignly helpful initiatives that some Americans might have perceived them to be. Sure, they encourage workers to act in their own best health interests, but they're now also ...

Where technology meets health... — Booster Shots 15 days ago
Our colleagues over at the Times' Technology blog pose this question: "Could exorcising your unhealthy habits in a virtual world mitigate your desire to engage in them in the real one?" None of the Booster Shots writers or ...

Another awareness day?? This time for omega-3 fats — Booster Shots 14 days ago
Awareness events. There are a kazillion of these -- just go to this website , and you'll be taken aback by the sheer abundance. California Dried Plum Digestive Health Month (that's January). National Boost Self-Esteem Month (that's February).  ...

When making public statements, shouldn't those statements actually state? — Booster Shots 13 days ago
When news breaks out, organizations frequently offer up their two cents on the topic at hand. Sometimes these statements clarify the issue or a group's stance -- but only sometimes. Today, we received this official statement from the ...