20 Minute Office Workout

Posted on 28th | Posted by Emilie in General, Mom, Exercise, Pregnancy

Here is a nice 20 minute workout you can do in your office. You just need 2 hand weights and mat.
I’ve been squeezing in my workouts at lunch when I can. It’s much easier if I don’t have to leave the building to get it done. And with a 10 month […]

25 Easy Changes to a New You - Tip 4

Posted on 22nd | Posted by Emilie in General, Mom, Nutrition

Is it still winter? Brrrrr
Don’t for get to increase your water intake with Tip 1. Do lots of squats from Tip 2. And eat one more serving of fruit each day from Tip 3.

Change #4: Chew gum at the end of your meal
Benefit: When you decide your meal is over, start […]

Applesauce instead of Oil

Posted on 14th | Posted by Emilie in General, Family, Pregnancy, Nutrition

A great way to decrease the amount of fat in your baked goods is by using applesauce instead of oil. Applesauce is used in equal amounts for the oil in your recipe. I have substituted applesauce so many times in my cakes, my family doesn’t know the difference! Often, I do […]

Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation Challenge

Posted on 11th | Posted by Emilie in General, Mom, Exercise, Nutrition

How is your Motivation Level today?
What would the thought of winning $1,000 do to it?
How about adding a hot new body to the prize?
How to win $1,000:
* * * Fit Yummy Mummy Transformation Challenge!* * *
The deadline to enter the FYM Transformation Challenge is February 29th.
Not only does everybody Win….
but the Grand Prize is now […]

25 Easy Changes to a New You - Tip 3

Posted on 8th | Posted by Emilie in General, Mom, Nutrition

Wow, time flies! We are on week 6!
How are you doing with increasing your water intake with Tip 1? Doing lots of squats from Tip 2?
Most people feel that they eat pretty healthy, but when they stop and look, they forget about fruits and vegetables.

Change #3: Add one serving of fruit […]

Banana Desert

Posted on 5th | Posted by Emilie in General, Mom, Pregnancy, Nutrition

I found this great recipe and thought I would share it!
Bananas are rich in potassium (450mg) and magnesium (33mg). Potassium can help a pregnant woman reduce her swelling. From babycenter.com, “Research suggests that proper levels of magnesium during pregnancy can help keep the uterus from contracting until week 35. Dropping levels at this […]