The FACTS behind Childhood Obesity

Nearly one in three children is either overweight or obese?  And the rates are even higher in African American & Hispanic communities.  If we don't solve this problem, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and asthma.Thirty years ago, kids ate just one snack a day, whereas now they are trending toward three snacks, resulting in an additional 200 calories a day.We are now eating 31 percent more calories...

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"Let's Move!" America's move to raise a healthier generation of kids

All political preferences aside, how can you not be a HUGE fan of the recently launched "Let's Move" campaign!?  This cause is headed up by  First Lady, Michelle Obama, and aims to address the childhood obesity epidemic head-on.  Taken directly from the website,Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams....

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WORK that BabyBump ;)

So I feel like I know 8,079 people who are either expecting or are hoping to see a little plus sign VERY soon :)  And I also feel like I harp on exercise during pregnancy all the time, but I have studied about it AND learned from experience... Exercising during pregnancy is SO super-important my friends!!  If you are either pregnant or hoping/trying to be, and you're not working out...change that asap!  Check out our previous posts on PRENATAL EXERCISE to educate yourself.  If you feel uncomfortable starting to workout, invest in some help!  A certified trainer can get...

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Love WHO you see in the mirror... not WHAT you see

Bear with me...this is a sermon!I love sharing fitness information with any & everyone.  I love equipping people with the exercise & nutrition knowledge they need to make changes toward a healthier lifestyle.  I love empowering people to take control of their health & their lives.  I believe that every single person has the capability to become a better version of their current state.  God created this amazing creation that is our body to function in incredible ways, and I believe that it is our responsibility and our GIFT to use our bodies to their greatest abilities!Most...

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Tone It Up!! {Lunge Edition}

So...as I've mentioned before, the lunge is THE BOMB.  If you don't do it, umm....you should start :)   Lunges are a super-efficient lower-body toning exercise.  Did you know that you can target specific muscles in your lower body by slightly tweaking your lunge form?LONG STEP LUNGE- The longer step you take, the more work your glutes and hamstrings are doing.  This helps to perk up those buns and tighten up those hammys.  Sound good?  Yes...I agree :)90-90 LUNGE- Lunge next to a mirror.  Be sure there is a 90 degree angle @ both hips and both knees. This form...

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Why Women SHOULD Lift Weights!!

I can't tell you how many females have told me they don't lift weights because they don't want to "bulk up".  Not gonna happen, my friends. The truth of the matter is this: Women NEED to lift weights for many reasons...one being that it helps to SHED fat! *DID YOU KNOW*  Women who do weight-training 2-3 days/week for 2 months will on average gain 2lb of muscle and lose 3.5lb of fat!I'll give you 4 reasons that you, as a female, should be participating in resistance training at least...

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Check out my Guest Post on DallasMomsBlog!

For all you mommas out there who are at a loss for HOW to fit some exercise into your crazy, diaper-changing, laundry-doing, bottle-feeding schedules... check out my guest post on Dallas Moms Blog today!  And for those of you in my area, Dallas Moms Blog is a super-cool resource!  They are a supportive community for us to unite, meet new friends, plan playdates, learn more about what Dallas has to offer moms (& our munchkins!), and just be encouraged! :)  Head on over...-Peace. Health. Roxy...

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Happy Cinco!!

I hope you all thoroughly enjoy your Cinco de Mayo!  I believe that all holidays, regardless of how trivial they are, should be celebrated.  What a great excuse to just have a little bit of extra fun and celebrate LIFE right?Planning on eating Mexican food to ring in this notoriously high-calorie occasion? Check out these tips to keep your calorie count low, but still enjoy some delish food!Check out these low-calorie margarita recipes!  I haven't tried them myself, but totally plan...

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Get Fit ...w/a deck of cards!!

So earlier I shared a cardgame that doubles as a workout...to be played with friends!  This one is just to give you a fast-paced workout using nothing but your bodyweight when you need to squeeze in some quick exercise @ home or on the road!  Super effective and SUPER easy!Write down the same list of exercises from yesterday.  Or, if you don't like those, choose your own!  Just be sure to involve all of the major muscles in your body so that you get a great full-body workout!  Flip one card @ a time and go down your list.  Do the number of reps on the card (face-cards...

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A Fitness Twist to that good ol' cardgame from our childhood... WAR!!

Do you like cards?  Do you like competition?  Do you need to spice up your calorie-burning life? If you answered yes to ANY of the above questions (or even if you didn't...) try this one!  All you need is a piece of paper, a writing utensil, & a deck of cards.HINT: You'll get a better workout if there are more than 2 of you playing!Here's how it works:Write down the following exercises on a piece of paper:jumping jacksclassic push-upssquat jumpssit upsburpees lungeschest push-ups wide...

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RECIPE: Egg White & Veggie Omelette Muffins!

Need a healthy, non-processed, and QUICK breakfast option?  Check it: Prepare on a Sunday and you've got breakfast every day for the rest of the week in 30 seconds or less!  Awesome?  Yes... TOTALLY awesome.Ingredients:1 cupcake pan12 cupcake baking tins3 cups egg whites (w/2 yolks) OR 3 cups egg substitute1/2 packed cup chopped spinach leaves1/2 cup chopped mushrooms1/4 cup chopped fresh brocollia pinch of black pepper (optional)a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)a pinch of chipotle seasoning (optional)INSTEAD of the seasonings, try adding a few shakes of your fave sauce! (Garlic-Pepper,...

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