I’m always looking for ways to stay fit and healthy on the road. This year it’s been a challenge with multiple airplane trips including three flights to Calfornia, and one each to Arizona, New York, and Baltimore. Not only have I gained a few pounds, but I’m tired of being sore and jet lagged after [...]
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Exercise
How to treat sciatica pain
Stay healthy on a budget
5 ways to stay lean and green this St. Patrick’s Day
A little inspiration to exercise and stay fitToday’s guest post by Diane Raymond is about sciatica – something I’ve been dealing with for the past couple of months. Sciatica…oh what a pain! If you have ever suffered from sciatica, or lower lumbar problems, you understand the excruciating, sometimes immobilizing pain associated with flare-ups. Often recognizable by an acute pain in your derrière [...]
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I went shopping for my back pain and here’s what I got
Damn, my back hurts: a bulging disc, sciatica and more challenges in 2010
5 things you should know about circuit trainingToday’s guest post is by Diane Raymond, an ACE-certified personal trainer. You can check her out at the Blue Sky Gym blog and Fit Girl in the City. I’m thrilled to feature her here at This Mama Cooks! Pick a Pro! You’ve probably seen them at your gym – gum-smacking dudes toting clipboards and buff [...]
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Winding up my time at 24 Hour FitnessMost weight loss and diet bloggers do a lot of weekly update posts. I haven’t since going back to Weight Watchers earlier this year and starting on their Momentum Plan. You know why? Because reading that I’ve lost 1 pound here, or gained a few pounds back there, is boring. Well, it’s beyond boring to [...]
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My five weight loss and exercise goals for 2008
Sensa Weight-Loss System update – month three and fourI went to my doctor for my yearly exam and was told I weighed 10 pounds less than last year. That certainly made my day. Of course, having a weight loss and fitness blog helps as does rejoining Weight Watchers earlier this year. But for the first time I’m doing Weight Watchers and working out. [...]
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Meet me at the club – 24 Hour Fitness
Where do you workout? Home, rec center or fitness club?
Harvey Walden’s No Excuses! Fitness WorkoutI mostly work out at home mostly for the convenience of it. In the past, I’ve done yoga at dance studios or used university or recreation center facilities to exercise. This summer, after dropping the kids off at summer camp, I plan to stop by the local rec center a few days a week to [...]
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5 ways to get out of your diet or workout rut
Adam@Home – creativity in the kitchen starts at homeHow do you get yourself motivated to exercise? Do you set a schedule? Or maybe reward yourself with something like a massage or a trip to the movies? I like trying new things, whether it’s an exercise class or a session with a personal trainer. Even getting a cool new water bottle or downloading a [...]
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I’ve been approached to review 24 Hour Fitness, a sponsor of one of my family’s favorite TV shows, NBC’s The Biggest Loser. My little local rec center is a nice facility, but it has its limits – namely being overrun with unsupervised tweens and teens in the summer. So, I’m excited to be given a [...]
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Five Ways to Save Money at the Gym
A book winner and how to meet Anthony BourdainIs your New Year’s resolution to try a new exercise and fitness routine? Or maybe you’re interested int trying out some new workout DVDs. Thanks to the folks at Warner Bros. I’m giving away three “New Year New You” kits, which includes these six DVDs: Lisa Rinna: Dance Body Beautiful-Learn & Burn AND Lisa Rinna: [...]
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Win Stonyfield Farm Oikos Greek Organic Yogurt
Win a Butterball turkey for ThanksgivingLife has its ups and downs, and so does my weight it seems. I’m back on the heavy side again, even though I’ve been working out regularly when I haven’t been traveling. I’ve decided I’m in a diet and exercise rut and need to change it up to get back to where I want to [...]
Keep motivated with a diet and workout binder
Getting a workout buddy
