Archive for the "Motivation" category


Connect with a Mom Workout Partner Near You

Multiple studies show that partners motivate and increase fitness success. Are you struggling with consistency and lack of motivation? Do you miss the opportunity to chat with a friend? Do you someone to motivate you when you’re not, to be accountable to and not let down, and a confidant to share […]

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Toddler Step #1: Our Attitude Means Everything

Table of contents for Toddler StepsToddler Steps for Mom’s Fitness JourneyToddler Step #1: Our Attitude Means EverythingToddler Step #2: Our Actions Have ConsequencesToddler Step #3: Consistency and Routine Brings SanityToddler Step #4: Wants Versus NeedsToddler Step #5: Patience in ProgressToddler Step #6: Don’t Give Up!

We went to the hair salon, and Asher did not want to […]

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5 Reasons to Stay Motivated

When a baby arrives,  motivation to return to pre-baby weight starts out strong, but a baby’s schedule is relentless. As the baby approaches toddler hood, the energy to maintain their schedule and personal fitness are in direct competition. More than once, the baby and/or toddler wins. You think to yourself, “I […]

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Babystep #10 Explained: Have Fun and Reward Success!

Table of contents for BabystepsAn Overview of 10 Babysteps for Mom’s Fitness JourneyBabystep #1 Explained: Mental Desire to ChangeBabystep #2 Explained: Medical BackgroundBabystep #3 Explained: Determine Current Level of FitnessBabystep #4 Explained: Identify Time ConstraintsBabystep #5 Explained: Set GoalsBabystep #6 Explained: Go Workout Mom!Babystep #7 Explained: Take It SlowBabystep #8 Explained: Try New ActivitiesBabystep #9 Explained: Establish a Support SystemBabystep […]

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Babystep #9 Explained: Establish a Support System

Table of contents for BabystepsAn Overview of 10 Babysteps for Mom’s Fitness JourneyBabystep #1 Explained: Mental Desire to ChangeBabystep #2 Explained: Medical BackgroundBabystep #3 Explained: Determine Current Level of FitnessBabystep #4 Explained: Identify Time ConstraintsBabystep #5 Explained: Set GoalsBabystep #6 Explained: Go Workout Mom!Babystep #7 Explained: Take It SlowBabystep #8 Explained: Try New ActivitiesBabystep #9 Explained: Establish a Support SystemBabystep […]

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What is a Personal Contract?

In the Navy, I completed Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) to demonstrate my proficiency in driving a ship, running an engineering plant, handling ammunition and almost any aspect of military performance. When Little Man and Little Monkey came along, I wasn’t given the requirements or questions on how to raise them for the next 18 […]

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