Archive for the "Motivation" category


Don’t Give Up on Your Health and Fitness

My goodness!  It’s December already.  Where has the year gone?  What have we accomplished? Is it time to wait for the New Year to start all over again?!  NO, Girl!  We’ve come a long way.
With Thanksgiving behind us, my family is already looking forward to Christmas and New Year’s Day.  The tree’s been decorated.  I’m [...]

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Hang on to Holiday Traditions Minus the Extra Pound

When I started this article, I planned on finishing the title with “minus the extra 5 to 10 pound gain,” but discovered that I was wrong.  The average American doesn’t gain that much during the year, just a pound.  From late October (Halloween) through the New Year, the Holiday season is filled with festivities.  How [...]

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It’s Time for Goal Call Monday

What is your goal in health, diet or exercise this week?
Goal Call Monday is your opportunity to be focused, accountable, and motivated to make your goal a success.

This week’s winner is…Jamie. Your special reward is Peony Creamy Body Wash from Bath Body Works (8 oz). Congratulations.
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P&S: Boredom or lack of motivation tackled with internal and external resources

Problem:  Lynn C of the Hungry Little Caterpillar, asks a second question on how to overcome boredom/lack of motivation.   Even when I’m doing well, I feel like I could do more, and when I’m not doing well, I feel like a failure. I’d really love some attitude work that works, you know?
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Solution: Combat boredom [...]

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Learn a New Sport with Your Kids: Guest Post by Kelly Cozart

Kelly Cozart, my dear friend and fellow roommate from the Academy, is sharing her experiences as a Mom introduced to a new sport because of her little girl, Caroline! I am excited that she is sharing her story with Go Workout Mom’s readers! She had no idea how signing her little girl up for Soccer [...]

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Finding Your Inner Athlete: Guest Post by Brianna Grant

Brianna Grant is the author of the new bilingual picture book We Are Girls Who Love to Run (Somos Chicas y A Nosotras Nos Encanta Correr) and blogs about running, mothering and trying to maintain life balance on her site Girl Who Loves to Run.

Athlete –noun a person trained or gifted in exercises [...]

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