Welcome to the Fitness for Moms August Carnival which provides quality articles from around the blogosphere to encourage and enlighten in health and nutrition. Do you have an article that you would like to share with moms on a fitness journey? At the end of the carnival, submit your post for the September Carnival. The top ten articles will be shared!

Health

Joshua Seth presents Walking To Lose Weight posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, "In my book “The Weight Loss Hypnosis Solution” I show you how walking to lose weight can also help you enhance your mood, speed up your metabolism, and provide a wide range of benefits. I even show you how to"

Joel Gray presents Live Healthy, Drink Blueberry Tea posted at Health Tips 101. Do you know the power of the blueberry?

Dr. Greg Molis DC presents Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy posted at Salt Lake Chiropractor -Able Chiropractic Clinic. Excellent points about the benefits of chiropractic care.

Sandra Ahten presents The Reasonable Diet posted at Sandra Ahten, saying, "Learn How can we make healthier dieting and weight control a source of pleasure instead of duty? How can we, as Thoreau suggests, take it upon ourselves and bring happiness to this area of our lives?"

Nutrition

Fenny presents latest-beauty-tips.com • View topic - Nutrient that is needed daily by the body. posted at Fenny Lopez, saying, "Protein is a nutrient that is needed daily by the body. These nutrients are essential for health and must be provided in the foods eaten. We are here to give you an idea of the amount of protein you can find in certain foods, check out."

Mark Trotter presents YoNaturals Vending: Foods to Make You (And Your Kids!) Think posted at YoNaturals Healthy Vending. A great list of power foods.

Cindy presents How Many Calories Do You Really Need? posted at BookieBoo, saying, "Are you underestimating or overestimating your calorie needs? Here's a chance to set your baseline calorie intake for optimal performance."

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Shaheen Lakhan presents Breaking News – Exercise is Good for You! posted at Brain Blogger, saying, “Recently Princess Anne stated that the Olympic Games being held in London is “a great opportunity to promote physical activity and to create a culture of activity among young people.” But, really, will the Olympics have that great enough of an effect to get people out and exercising? What could have that kind of effect?”

Health

Aparna presents Hip fat is actually beneficial posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming.

fightingfatigue presents Research on Exercise and Fibromyalgia posted at Fighting Fatigue.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Top 10 Brain Training Future Trends posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “In an emerging, dynamic, high growth market, like brain training, it is difficult to make precise projections. But, we can observe a number of trends that bloggers should watch closely in the coming years, as brain fitness and training becomes mainstream, new tools appear, and an ecosystem grows around it.”

Jerome Ryan presents Personal Trainers Have Fitness Struggles Too, Part 1 posted at Dating Tips, Fitness Tips, Daily Blog of the TheFitnessPersonals.com.

Linda Riley presents 8 Best Free Weight Loss Tools on the Internet Today posted at Weight Loss Insider: Weight Loss Pills, Diets and Programs Reviewed.

axel presents Health And Food posted at axel g.

Moms

Sarah Scrafford presents Top 100 Parenting and Child Rearing Blogs posted at Comments on: Top 100 Diet and Fitness Blogs.

Maya Garcia (submitted on her behalf by Michelle) presents Postpartum Comeback Journey posted at Athleta Chi, saying, ” I hope you and your readers enjoy Maya’s story/video!”

Nutrition

Joel Gray presents The Importance Of Good Nutrition While Dieting posted at Health Tips 101.

Randy Powell presents Eating Alkaline on the Grill posted at Eating-Veggies.com: Alkaline Diet blog.

Dianne M. Buxton presents Shocker – Sugar and Inflammation Make Life Less Sweet posted at Ultra Omega 1200, saying, “Understanding the basics about inflammation and its causes cuts out the overwhelm of details needed to manage our health. Inflammation is related to every degenerative (aging) condition we know about, and it’s not so hard to make a couple of lifestyle changes in nutrition that will enhance our vitality on many levels. To your health!”

Liz Rosenbaum presents Drink Your Vegetables posted at Liz Rosenbaum Fitness.

Fiona Lohrenz presents Going Organic…Why We Should! posted at Child Care Only.

Time

PlanningQueen presents Mum’s Work Plan posted at Planning with Kids, saying, “How creating a work plan for yourself, allows you to build in time for exercise during your week.”

Tips

Heather Johnson presents 5 Refreshing Style Tips for the Working Mom posted at The Fashionable Housewife.

Zoe Anderson presents The Turned Off Beginner posted at thinkpilates.com, saying, “How to get past the slow period in pilates and why the slow period is essential.”

Hueina Su presents Nirvana is Only a Thought Away posted at Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul.

Tip Diva presents Tip Diva | Top Ten Tips – Adding More Walking Into Your Day posted at Tip Diva, saying, “Walking is great exercise. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, walking can: give you more energy and make you feel good; reduce stress and help you relax; tone and strengthen your muscles; improve your stamina and fitness; and more. But you don’t have to plan a strenuous walking regimen or buy a treadmill. There are easy ways to get more steps in your day:”

Jennifer Johnson presents SEX, MARRIAGE, AND KIDS posted at MommyABCs.com.

Astrid Lee presents Healing Box posted at World Healing, saying, “Like to work out but have too much on your mind to get to it? No worries. Here is a simple tool that helps you to focus on what you want and need in your life and to let go of the rest that you don’t need. Learn all about creating and using your own personal surrender box here.”

Workouts

The Family CEO presents How To Get in Shape Using Netflix | eHow.com posted at Julie Mayfield’s eHow Articles.

Toni Graybill presents Microwave Fitness™ #1 posted at Maximize Health and Wealth, saying, “Quickest workouts for busiest moms”

fitnchic presents Exercising – When’s the right time? :: FitNChic.com – Get in Shape Fashionably :: posted at FitNChic.com – Get in Shape, Fashionably!, saying, “It’s a good article for moms who never seem to find the right time to workout.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of fitness for moms using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of fitness for moms using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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It’s time to grab a hot water with lemon (article below), or well, the green tea, coffee or water, and enjoy these great articles !

Health

aruntheace presents ?What is there to Know About Diet Pills?? posted at HealthyBitz.

Joe Lasiter presents Lemons – Another Cure-all posted at Natural Pain Relief, saying, “A couple of days ago, I wrote about being under the weather because of a virulent cold. In spite of all the natural remedies that usually work, this one refused to go away, till i realised that I was suffering a lot less than the person I caught it from. So they did work”

Ellen Landauer presents EDTA Chelation for Detoxification, Immune System Healing and More posted at Health Freedom Coaching, saying, “In addition to the essential foundation of healthy diet, exercise, sound sleep and emotional health, what if there was an easy way to take your vitality to a much higher level? What if you could reduce your chances of being diagnosed with cancer or heart disease, speed recovery from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue, look and feel younger and even increase sexual health? There is a time tested (over 50 years of safety and effectiveness), proven (by medical research) method to accomplish these goals, known as EDTA chelation that is convenient, safe and economical.”

Fiona King presents 100+ Ways to Look Younger, Better and Healthier posted at NursingDegree.net.

Moms

Linda Ann Nickerson presents Forming a Babysitting Co-op: Round-Robin Child Care posted at Practically at Home, saying, “How can a busy mom squeeze in time for a workout, a shopping trip, or a quick time-out? How about forming a babysitting co-op? Here’s how.”

Nutrition

Nino B. presents Body Weight Control 2: Calculate Your Energy Needs | OnlineGym.com posted at OnlineGym.com.

Randy Powell presents Alkaline Misconceptions posted at Eating-Veggies.com: Alkaline Diet blog, saying, “Maintain a strong immune system with a diet high in alkaline foods.”

SeanBissell presents 10 “Healthy” Foods That Create Fat – Avoid Them And Lose Weight Fast posted at Yummy Fitness | Fitness For Fun People.

Mathilde Rufenacht presents Fruit pie, whipped cream, and why the calories are not always where you think posted at Shop’NCook blog, saying, “How to eat more whipped cream for less… calories!”

Tips

nickel presents The Parallels Between Fitness and Finance posted at fivecentnickel.com.

The Push Up Coach presents Purchasing Your Own Home Exercise Equipment posted at The 1000 Push Ups Club, saying, “Whether it’s a simple jump rope at a dollar store or a thousand-dollar treadmill at a specialty sports store, you can find home exercise equipment almost everywhere you go”

Joshua Seth presents Individuals Fighting Obesity posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, “If you think it’s hard to lose those last 7 pounds, imagine if you had to lose 700! That’s what Manuel Urib is attempting to do and he’s well on his way to succeeding. Did you know that American Airlines (the Nation’s largest commercial airline) is about to start charging $15 to check your FIRST bag after June 15th? Look for….”

Chief Family Officer presents Workout Tip: Change your clothes when you get home posted at Chief Family Officer.

Workouts

Dianne M. Buxton presents Professional Footwork, Muscle Memory For Ballet, and Neural Pathways posted at Ballet Shoes and Pointe Shoes, saying, “This may interest moms who take ballet or tennis – but really applies to all exercise and nutrition. It discusses brain support, and the reflexes needed for exercise like tennis and ballet, that requires fine footwork.”

Jessica presents Women kettlebells fat loss cardio strength training Lisa Shaffer, RKC Dallas, TX posted at No World for Tomorrow, If We Wait for Today, saying, “Hi Guys I just wanted to share new information regarding how to shorten your workout time by using Kettlebells!”

Nancy Hayssen presents The Flat Ab Gym Rant! posted at “Sexy at ANY Size!”.

Vera Nadine presents A Little Yoga, For Beginners posted at Vera Nadine, saying, “Yoga is for all fitness levels and can be done in as little as 15 minutes. They energy and focus that it provides you will keep you powered up all day long!”

chriskakaras presents Day 1 – 06/23/2008 posted at The Wii Fit Challenge, saying, “Watch an obese person workout everyday on his wii fit while he is public about what he eats on his journey to being normal weight.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of fitness for moms using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

If you would like to host the next edition, contact me via the Contact form and I’ll set you up with the guidelines for the end of month posting. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.*

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Health

Ellen Landauer presents Belly Fat: Causes and Cures posted at Health Freedom Coaching, saying, “More than exercise and diet are covered in this definitive guide to bringing beauty and suppleness to an area of the body that is the focal point of so many peoples’ fitness woes and wishes. A simple exercise anyone can do is part of the rich content of this article I so enjoyed writing. Some of the information may surprise you…”

Linda W. presents Signs And Symptoms Of Dust Mite Allergies posted at The Eclectic Female, saying, “How to tell if you might be suffering from dust mite allergies.”

Emma Deangela presents Body Detoxification – Simple Ways To Detoxify Your Body posted at eDetoxify.com.

Moms

Pregnant Woman presents Third Trimester Diet posted at Pregnancy, saying, “What you should eat in your third trimester for a healthy baby!”

Tips

Michael Snyder presents 10 Powerful Secrets For How To Build A Great Marriage posted at Shattered Paradigm. Some what off topic, but a good list for consideration.

Blaine Moore presents How do you find people to run with? posted at Run to Win, saying, “Some good tips for anybody about finding people to run with. Moms tend to be busy, so using these tips can make it easier and faster to find somebody to run with that has a similar schedule.”

Workouts

The Push Up Coach presents Building Strength With Pushups posted at The 1000 Push Ups Club, saying, “The many benefits gained from regularly doing push ups.”

Marsha Hudnall presents Fitness: Adults can now take president’s fitness test posted at A Weight Lifted.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Fitness for Moms using our carnival submission form. If you would like to host the next edition, contact me via the Contact form and I’ll set you up with the guidelines for the end of month posting. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.***When submitting an article, please ensure you provide an announcement of the release of the Fitness for Moms Carnival from your blog to continue participation in future Fitness for Moms Carnivals. Thank you.***

It’s the end of April! Oh my, where did the first quarter of 2008 go?  It seems like yesterday we were ringing in the New Year!

I’m excited to bring you a great lineup of articles for health, nutrition, workouts and tips. With over 40 submissions to choose from, the narrowed down list is filled with motivation and great knowledge. Enjoy the 9th Edition of Fitness for Moms Carnival. Details for being included are at the end of the post.

Thank you for the great submissions. Please provide a link back from your blog and share comments with your fellow contributors!

Health

Allie presents Dear Allie: What?s the Safest Tampon Choice? posted at Allie’s Answers, saying, “If you’re concerned about health, making a simple purchase change can go a long way in preserving it.”

Ellen Landauer presents Natural Alternative Health CoachingHealth Freedom Coaching: addiction recovery posted at Health Freedom Coaching, saying, “While this article offers solid nutrition information that can help if you or someone you love is recovering from drug or alcohol dependence, there is a wealth of knowledge here for health-oriented people. In my research on substance abuse, I found a lot of parallels between alcohol and drug addiction and sugar addiction. If you simply want to eat less sugar, this article will help.”

Mike Remer presents Celebrating! posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.

Becky Gillaspy presents Is Dieting Something You Do ?FOR? Your Body or ?TO? Your Body posted at Weight Loss without Worry, saying, “Have you backed yourself into a corner when it comes to dieting? Has it become something you do only when you “have to” or because you are mad at yourself for overeating or getting too fat. It is a self-inflicted punishment for being so bad.”

Paul Li presents Fun stuff that’s healthy: Sports posted at Brain Health, saying, “Physical aerobic exercises are not only good for your body, but also healthy for your brain.”

Aparna presents Sleeping for long hours is not good for health posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Insomnia is by far the most talked about and discussed sleep disorder. Tons of information is available on this topic and countless remedies are suggested by all and sundry to overcome this problem. Comparatively, excessive sleep and its effects on health rarely get so much attention and this issue hardly finds a place in the conversation of laymen.”

Woman Tribune presents The ‘Healthy’ Glow posted at Woman Tribune.

AlexBo presents Main Principles of Children’s Dental Health posted at Worldental – world dental treatment guide, saying, “Every mom need to know her child is healthy to make fitness with not thinking about other things except fitness.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Research Interview Series posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Check out these interviews with leading neuroscientists and psychologists on a variety of topics: brain health, happiness, trading psychology, weight loss, memory…”

Amanda Harris presents Food, the Natural Happy Pill posted at eFamilyBlogger.

Joel Chue presents What Is Weight Loss Hypnosis? posted at SELF HYPNOSIS: Weight Loss, Quit Smoking Self Hypnosis!.

Moms

Tonya presents Baby Stages Don’t Just End After Delivery posted at My Pregnancy Blog, saying, “Author discusses the various stages babies go through.”

Dr. Seckel presents Ask Dr. Seckel » Blog Archive » Dear Dr. Seckel, I am a 30 year old mother of three wonderful children living in Boston. Although my children are my greatest joy, the effect of three pregnancies on my body has left me feeling less than conf posted at Ask Dr. Seckel.

Nutrition

Ali Hale presents Six easy tips to get your six glasses of water per day posted at The Office Diet, saying, “Do you struggle to meet the 6-8 glasses of water per day target? If so, here’s six fantastically easy and simple ways to get there every day!”

Alexander presents Benefits of Fish Oil posted at All Muscle Building, saying, “Most of you have read or heard about the many benefits fish oil provides. However, in addition to raising your “good” cholesterol by way of omega-3 fatty acids, did you know it also works as an anti-inflammatory? So athletes, weightlifters, and weekend warriors alike can get relief from nagging muscle strains and aching joints.”

Shamelle presents 8 Skinny Habits To Loose Weight Naturally posted at Enhance Life.

Ellen Landauer presents Dandelion: Herbal Liver Cleanse, Better Digestion, and More! posted at Health Freedom Coaching, saying, “Naturally increase your happiness and healthby getting nutrient-rich food right from nature, while being out in the sun and fresh air. Dandelion leaves and buds can be made into delicious dishes while supporting good health of liver, gallbladder and kidneys.”

James Brausch presents Calcium + Niacin For Weight Loss? posted at Weight Loss Dude.

Tips

The Push Up Coach presents Common Push-Up Mistakes posted at The 1000 Push Ups Club, saying, “People often make mistakes when doing push ups that detract from their fitness goals.”

Cathy Ley presents Lose Your Post Partum Tummy : Tips for Moms & Baby Websites posted at Tips for Moms & Baby Websites.

Paul Heingarten presents Easy Tips on Weight Loss posted at Workoutebooks, saying, “Losing weight and leading a healthier life style are the goal of more and more people in today’s stressed and modern society. No wonder people are seeking the ever elusive miracle weight loss program or pill that will change their lives.”

Zork Brauk presents UFO Recession Tip 1 Walk Your Buns Off posted at It’s the Recession, Stupid!, saying, “Recession tips from Zork, the cute UFO alien.”

Time

Beth Dargis presents You Do Have Time For Fun posted at My Simpler Life – Simple Living.

Workouts

Sonja Stewart presents Walking off the Weight, The Wiggles Way | Parenting Squad posted at Parenting Squad.Jessica Donnovan presents 13 Ideas for Fun Family Fitness Plans posted at Sensible Self-Improvement.

Jimson Lee presents Other 30 Minute Circuit Training Workouts posted at Speedendurance.com, saying, “Here is good 30 minute workout when you are pressed for time, or staying in a hotel room.”

Master Carl Mills presents KARATESIZE – Meditation Room posted at Master Carl Mills.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of fitness for moms using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Fitness for Moms using our carnival submission form. If you would like to host the next edition, contact me via the Contact form and I’ll set you up with the guidelines for the end of month posting. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

***When submitting an article, please ensure you provide an announcement of the release of the Fitness for Moms Carnival from your blog to continue participation in future Fitness for Moms Carnivals. Thank you.***

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Health

Aparna presents Home Remedies for nose bleed posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Nose bleed is also called as ‘epistaxis’. It occurs more often in summer and specially in young children as a result of spending long hours in the sun, constant nose-picking, nose polyp or any other infection.”

Eric Cech presents Creating Your Own Perfect Aromatherapy Skin Care Formula posted at Synergy Essential Oils, Aromatherapy for Professionals and Enthusiasts. Every mom deserves a little self pampering!

Moms

Lena Santos presents Fit for Fat posted at and life goes on….., saying, “a mom laments on her growing waistline”

Tips

James D. Brausch presents Why Don’t You Just Eat Less? posted at Weight Loss Dude. A bit of a tirade in which we can all relate.

Life. Money. Development. presents Diet Tips for Preventing High Cholesterol Levels posted at Life. Money. Development., saying, “A neat collection of diet tips for keeping cholesterol in recommended levels.”

Chief Family Officer presents Review: “Skinny Songs” posted at Chief Family Officer, saying, “I wasn’t sure what category this fit in since the songs on the CD are about eating right and exercising.”

Mike Remer presents Celebrating! | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog. Great job.

Workouts

Eva White presents Losing Weight The Exotic Way posted at evawhite.com, saying, “I was quite bored of my regular regime of gyming and walking. As I was in search of new forms of exercises, I came across some really new and unheard ones. Some of them being:”

Anmol Mehta presents Free Online Yoga Videos Launched posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, “Free online yoga videos to help you achieve physical, emotional and mental mastery.”

Steve Oliphant presents Objective: Fitness posted at Steve Oliphant’s Musings. Move. Move. Move.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Fitness for Moms using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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1. NBC’s Biggest Loser is hosting a great giveaway. Check out the details below:

MSN and NBC’s “Million Pound Matchup” Sweepstakes

Details: It’s a weight loss sweepstakes from MSN and NBC! (January 1,
2008-April 15, 2008)

How to Enter: You must answer (3) of (3) MSN Health and Fitness trivia
questions via multiple-choice answers on the entry form. A correct answer is not
required for entry.

Trivia questions will be presented in video format, each approximately 30
seconds in length, and will direct you to articles where the answers can be
found at the Health and Fitness section of MSN.com. Watching video clues is not
required for entry. You can play every day to increase your chances of winning.

Prizes:

Grand Prize
(1): A luxury fitness trip for two people to a resort of the winner’s choice
from among a list of resort options provided by Sponsor at the time prize is
awarded in either the U.S. or Mexico. $7,000 ARV

Daily Prizes
(106): A Zune 30GB digital media player is given away each day ($199 ARV
each.)

Expires: April 15, 2008.

Play at http://biggestloser.msn.com/!

2. In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, Anne- Marie at This Mama Cooks! On a Diet writes 5 ways to stay lean and green on St. Patrick’s Day. Check out the Weight Loss or Get Fit Pot of Gold idea. This is definitely a keeper.

3. I participated in two carnivals over the last month. At Weight Management and Fitness Forum, you’ll find articles on fitness, general health, nutrition, and weight loss. Abundance Carnival on Holistic Health contains 5 articles hand picked by Carole and Suzie covering vegetables, and menu planning.

Have a great weekend!

To kick off this week’s awesome 5 Minute for Moms Ultimate Blog Party, I thought it was only fitting to discuss the great benefits of using dance as a workout.

Welcome to Go Workout Mom

I, Cindy Posey, am a wife and mom to two toddlers that discovered how hard it was to make fitness a priority amongst the demands of raising a family. My goal is to share the knowledge that I gained through my past experiences in sports, military and training individuals to be fit with moms that are also struggling to find time to be everything to everyone and forgetting about themselves! Through Go Workout Mom, you will find:

• Time for Self
• A Healthy Lifestyle
• Ideas to build healthy, lasting routines
• Motivation
• Workouts designed for busy moms of all walks of life

What are the benefits of dancing?

• Pick your style
• Mix up the tunes
• Mix up the routines
• Moving your body without noticing the time go by
• More time with your significant other
• Great way to exercise with your kiddos
• There’s always a new dance or choreography to learn (exercise the mind)
• Cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility workouts combined in most dances

How to make your Dance Workout Effective

Just moving is a huge bonus, but you can really up the workout with a few key points. My goal is to always maximize time in a workout. Dancing is fantastic.

1. No floppy body parts. Be crisp in your moves. The resistance against gravity will make your muscles work even more!
2. Upright Posture. By keeping a tall, lean posture, the core (abdominal and lower back muscles) will feel the power of dancing. This is what makes Ballroom dancing so effective. Most positions require an upright, tightly contained body continually stressing the muscles.
3. Breathe. Keep oxygen circulating. Your body needs it!
4. Focus. The mental connection will increase your enjoyment of the dance and the body’s response to the workout.
5. Have Fun. No one’s looking or laughing. Connect with family, love your body, and move. The time will slip away. Being active will not seem impossible.

How to Use YouTube

In putting together this little dance party, I discovered that YouTube is an awesome way to add a dance workout into your regular routine. There are a variety of choreographed dances available, singer’s videos, movie clips, dance show segments (awesome for Dancing with the Stars fans or So You Think You Can Dance), how to videos, and more. Select a video of any length and start dancing! Here are a few ways to search for the clips that are right for you:

• Include the word dance to all your searches as well as…
• Song Titles
• Names of Singers
• Type of dance (ballet, tango, fox trot, waltz, hip hop, etc)
• Movie Name (i.e. Dirty Dancing choreography)
• dance choreography for XXX
• Do you know a choreographer? (For instance, Mia Michaels from So You Think You Can Dance?–Fantastic Results)
• How to….(There are tons of videos from amature to professional grade that can take you through the steps of virtually any dance).
• Competition dance
• TV Show name

My Sample Collection of Dances gathered at YouTube

I’ve created two playlists for you to get right into the action of dancing. We’re here to party, so it’s time to dance. You can research your own videos later. Come on over and get your groove on for a few minutes or up to a full 30 minute workout(there’s a button you can hit to play all the videos in the playlist):

Playlist 1: Jump in and Start Dancing. This list has a mix of videos that are about 3 minutes long. Jump in and try to stay with the dancers. I had to include my absolute favorite movie, Dirty Dancing. I am the girl that jumps up and wants to dance right along side Patrick Swayze (Who doesn’t?!). Play Now

Playlist 2: Combined lessons on how to dance along with a musical version of the dance. Learn a few steps and start practicing. Play Now

Did you have a great Dance Workout??? Do you feel energized to take on the rest of the day? Fantastic.

Way to Go Workout Mom!!!

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The Ultimate Blog Party 2008 is open to All women bloggers regardless of parental status, religious affiliations, etc. This party is about having fun with friends and meeting new people. Join us this week for a fun filled event that is sure to introduce you to new bloggers and fun prizes. Last year, 945 women bloggers signed up with Mr. Linky! Check out the Prize Page and stake your claim to some fantastic prizes. Sign the Mr. Linky at 5 Minutes for Mom and start partying!!!

It will be a week long bash from Friday, March 7, 2008 to Friday, March 14, 2008. The prizes will be announced on Monday, March 17th.

I’m giving away a 6 Week Fitness Plan, #58, to help you realize your goals! Fitness, Time and Life can meld together to make a better You!

58 — Customized 6 Week Fitness Plan
Provided By: Cindy Posey, Go Workout Mom
Prize Details: Go Workout Mom is offering one lucky lady a personalized plan for your lifestyle. Upon completing the initial consultation via an email questionnaire, I will fold your current lifestyle, fitness level, needs, goals, and desires into a Fitness Journey just for YOU. The program will walk you through everyday of the first 6 weeks. Designed to push you slightly above and beyond your current fitness level, it will cover your cardiovascular, muscular and dietary needs. Through daily email contact and motivational cheering, I will be available to answer your questions and concerns.

No obligation to purchase and no need to use all the minutes in one sitting! Use the minutes as your 4th-12th grader needs the help on homework assignments from the comfort of home with the world’s largest network of professional tutors online every day.

Diet, the word, has a bad reputation because of the way it’s been used to label different plans. Here is a list of diets that you need to keep in mind when developing your eating habits, your own diet. Please be aware of the Diet Overkill: 25 Ridiculous and Most Ineffective Popular Diets. You want to look for balance and nutritional validity for sensible long term habits.

Preschool Mama has a great list of 40 Preschool Number Activities to Boost Counting. My favorite is #22 to combine exercise with numbers. She mentions using the calendar and having the preschooler touch her nose X number of times to match the date. Let’s take it one step further and do a set of exercises with your child. It’s early in the month, so do a combination of exercises with each one equaling the number of days. Have fun and be active!

Domestive Divapoloova has a great Inspirational list of words that will fit perfectly on the refrigerator. My favorite line is “Love what you got and always remember what you had.” Our body is a gift. Remember all it has done for you and what it is doing now. It’s a work in progress, but the hard work is in our minds. Keep moving and believing in your goals.

Reviews are in for Mom’s First Year Fitness Journal. See what Workout Mommy and Fitness for Mommies have to say about it. The journal is included as a free gift when you sign up for Go Workout Mom’s Motivator Newsletter, delivered once a week to inspire, encourage and cheer you on to a healthy, fit lifestyle.

Have a wonderful week! Let’s Go Workout Mom!!!

Health

Frederic Patenaude presents Staying a Step Ahead of Aging posted at Frederic Patenaude Talks, saying, “As we age, increasing one’s fitness levels is imperative to succeed with youth, vitality, and weight loss goals.”

James Chambers presents Types of Hyperhidrosis posted at Hyperhidrosis. Do you suffer from excessive sweating? This helps explain the different medical conditions that may be the cause.

Aparna presents Can a shampoo session at a beauty salon trigger strokes in the elderly? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Shampooing hair at a salon can prove to be dangerous and even fatal to the aged. Ever heard of the ‘Sink Shampoo Syndrome (SSS)’? During a shampoo session at a beauty salon, the head is bent backward over the edge of a basin and if this position is maintained for a long time it can trigger strokes in elderly persons.”

Kavit Haria presents Facial Yoga – Get rid of your wrinkles faster posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria.

Woman Tribune presents Anti-Aging Miracle: No More Needles or Doctors posted at Woman Tribune.

Niharika presents No Health Insurance? 10 Alternative Ways to Get Medical Care posted at Online Nursing Degree Directory.

Michael H presents Deodorants, Antiperspirants, Parabens & Breast Cancer posted at ControlYourImpact.com, saying, “This article looks into the relationship between antiperspirants, deodorants and breast cancer. The presented information is essential for women’s health, and crucial for pre-teen girls.”

Mom

Jonah Holland presents Dysfunction posted at triathlonmom, saying, “I am dedicated to setting a good example for my kids through exercise. Here’s my experience in dealing with an injury.

Zoe Anderson presents Pilates Attire and Clothing posted at thinkpilates.com, saying, “Guiding your pilates style choices.”

Terri Holley presents Deflating Your Excuses Not to Exercise posted at The Health and Life Mixing Bowl.

Nutrition

chica with issues presents Is juice fasting a good choice for you? posted at One Snarky Chica with Issues.

Ellen Landauer presents Nutritional Supplements for Depression and Anxiety posted at Health Freedom Coaching.

Maria Fernandez presents Ten fabulous cooking tips posted at Health and beauty – blog, saying, “Here are ten great tips that will help you produce wonderfully tasting dishes.”

Becky Gillaspy presents Does Food Control You? Maybe not? posted at Weight Loss without Worry, saying, “When you overeat on a consistent basis you can begin to worry that you are controlled by food. There is nothing wrong with you, in fact the problem might be as simple as the fact that you enjoy eating and hate to see it end. Let me explain this further…”

Roger Haeske presents I’ll Be Eating At A Steakhouse Tonight posted at Raw Food Diet, Bodyweight Fitness and Peak Performance Living.

James D. Brausch presents Does The Switch Diet Work Long-term? posted at Weight Loss Dude.

Tips

Peta Fletcher presents 15 Tips For Losing Weight After A Twin Pregnancy posted at Twin Blog.

Joshua Wagner presents Instant Gratification Doesn’t Always Mean Instant Success posted at Total Possibility, saying, “In a world of Million Dollar Prizes, and surgeries that can make us skinny in a few months, we have gotten used to the idea of instant gratification. The problem with instant gratification is that it often has consequences down the line that are not always foreseeable, nor is instant gratification as fulfilling as actually doing the work necessary to achieve true success. It is the difference between robbing a bank and earning a paycheck- one comes with potentially dire consequences, and the other, while taking a bit longer, achieves the same ends through a meaningful expression of our abilities.”

Lori Jewett presents Exercise – An Idea Whose Time Has Come posted at Between Us Girls, saying, “A blog post offering tips for and personal experience with choosing and sticking to an exercise program.”

Anwar Daniels presents 10 Ways To Break Out Of Your Workout Rut posted at cannedfitness.com, saying, “If you are bored with the monotony of your current workout routine, try these ten alternatives to help you stay healthy.”

The Push Up Coach presents Pros And Cons Of A Personal Trainer posted at The 1000 Push Ups Club, saying, “1000 Push Up Club will help you stay motivated as you do every push up and help you reach your goal – whether it is 50, 100, or 1,000 push ups.”

Mike Remer presents Oh, Oh! Here Come the Holidays and the Cold Weather | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.

Body For Life Results presents Body For Life Results – Weight Loss Blog » Blog Archive » 49 Tried And Tested Weight Loss Tips posted at Body For Life Results – Weight Loss Blog.

Alfa Mercado presents 40 Ways To Lose Weight Fast? And Keep It Off posted at Wellness Junction by Kavit Haria.

Workouts

medelise reifsteck presents Woman and Surfing posted at Yearn to Travel, saying, “Every mom and woman deserves a little spice and adventure in their life. This is a sure way to obtain all of that and more. It may very well be the most fun you have evr had working out.”

Anmol Mehta presents Free Online Hatha Yoga Poses Galleries posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, “Free online e-book of illustrated Hatha Yoga poses and exercises to help you start or deepen your Yoga practice.”

Donovan Snelleman presents How to Start Exercising posted at ImprovedLife.ca, saying, “Tips on how to incorporate an exercise routine into your life. Note: not directly related to ‘Moms’ but it contains useful information to anyone wanting to start exercising.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Maximize the Cognitive Value of Your Mental Workout posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Why our brains need constant novelty and challenge.”

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