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Why Kids Need to Lift Weights…

Fit Mommy — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:51:37 +0000

Or just be strong in general…..or do yoga or play soccer or something!!!

In my experience, those children who are involved in extra curricular activities that involve sports, are much more inclined to be self- confident, fitter, and on the whole just a healthier/happier child. And, I mean children who are ages 12 and under. I didn’t start running seriously until high school and although that made a huge impact in my high school career, I think it would have been even huger if I’d gotten to start earlier in my life. And, if we were to use me as an example, I am still working out, competing and feeling good in my body. I’ve always loved sports and I encourage it highly to everyone!

Yes, I think children need to be given the opportunities to climb trees, swing from branches and in general get dirty outside. But, I also think they need to be involved in a special activity that’s just for them, that they love to do and are excited about going to! My child loves to climb ropes, so every time we drop in to cross fit, he gets to climb the rope and tries to set a new personal record! From what I’ve seen in kids, if they have a special talent or skill, they act and seem more confident and steady when it’s time to do difficult work at school. It gives them just that little extra boost of confidence.

Who feels that having their kids involved in a sport/karate/yoga…whatever is beneficial for them? Anybody disagree?

New from Marika: Miraculous Tummy Control Capri Pants

Fit Mommy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:18:05 +0000

Marika Miracles has come out with a whole line of shapewear designed to enhance our figures! The good news, is that the price is reasonable–only $42 for yoga pants. In addition, the pants really do what they say– hold your tummy in and possibly provide a slenderizing look.

The bad news is that because of the concept, “tummy control”, I found these pants hard to get on and off. The material is a breathable material but I found them to be a bit itchy. And, either my legs are too big, or the cut of the material is very narrow, as well.

Overall, if you’re looking for a serviceable yoga pant for a good price and are interested in buying clothing for a “slenderizing” look, then these pants are for you. For me personally, as I have larger quadriceps and butt, these pants fit my body type awkwardly.

Marika Miracles Collection can be found online here.

P.S. Marika Miracles sent me these pants for purposes of review and this is my honest opinion.

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On Fear…

Fit Mommy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:34:31 +0000

New Blog Post on Read Breathe

Do What You Love; An Announcement

Fit Mommy — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:29:03 +0000

If I’ve learned one thing in 39 years, its that if you love what you’re doing, then, it won’t feel like work. And, in the past three years of having this website, I’ve really understood myself better- writing daily will do that for you!

I used to love running- now I love CrossFit.

I used to love cycling- still like, but, don’t ride.

I used to love Iced Mocha’s—now, I drink Iced Americano’s.

I used to think I was fit, now, I am fit-truly–or at least working towards “fitness” all the time.

My goal has always been to find something I love doing and earn money at the same time. I’ve finally found that- in blogging and in encouraging others in getting physically fit. It’s not a chore to do. And, I’m lucky, because I’ve been given other opportunities to share what I love on other websites- such as Read Breathe and Athleta!

My next project involves a brand new health and wellness website called, Well, Then. I’m super excited to be working with Harvard Pilgrim in helping create a healthy online community to share ideas to get and stay healthy. I will be creating both videos and helpful tips on clean eating, family fitness ideas and favorite yoga stretches!

The first one asks the question, “What do you do to stay motivated?” {stay tuned for when it’s published!}

So, let’s get the conversation started here….what keeps you motivated?

P.S. Harvard Pilgrim is compensating me for my contributions to the Well, Then community and I’m super thankful for this opportunity.

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Bag It!

Fit Mommy — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:52:12 +0000

Bag It Intro from Suzan Beraza on Vimeo.

New Movie produced by Horny Toad.

How many plastic bags do you go through in one week?!

New and Scary Things….

Fit Mommy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:27:02 +0000

One of my old yoga teachers from Yoga Works is a featured model for a new organic clothing line! She teaches fantastic Yoga Works style flow classes in Orange County in case you live there. (her website).

You can check out all of GGO Clothing here.

I’m finally to a scary place in crossfit where the weight is so heavy that I’m scared of it. Particularly in any weights that need to go over my head- such as an overhead squat. I did meet my goal of 95 pounds over my head, and yet, I’m scared to death of just getting the weight to the right position!

And, no, I can’t do a muscle up! Got a lesson today, though. Seriously scary. Good demo of air squats and muscles ups here.

What are you scared of?

Moving Comfort Sale on Left Lane Sports!

Fit Mommy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:41:51 +0000

Very good prices for Moving Comfort on this site today! I’ve enjoyed using the Moving Comfort running shorts, sports bras and long bra tops.

Fit Mom’s Fall Picks!

Fit Mommy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:22:44 +0000

Fall Picks by Fit Mommy featuring corduroy skirt

Corduroy Skirt
$65 - patagonia.com
Corduroy skirt »

prAna – Allie Tunic Top
$55 - prana.com

prAna – Lolita Pant
$75 - prana.com

prAna – Kira Top
$50 - prana.com

Patagonia Women’s Wave Through Trees Organic Cotton T-Shirt
$30 - patagonia.com

prAna – Lolita Short
$45 - prana.com

What are you excited about this fall?

Organic Lunch Box Choices from Santa Cruz Organics

Fit Mommy — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:25:55 +0000

First of all, I want to give a huge shout out “thank you” to Santa Cruz Organics for sending my kids and I applesauce, peanut butters and fruit spreads to try just in the week before school starts!

Next, I’d like to preface this post with the thought that at our school, all the elementary aged children are expected to make their own lunch. At age 6, they have been asked to make a list, go shopping, as well as do the actual making of the lunch. For me, this can become complicated as the requests come in from my kid that he wants a cheeseburger for lunch, ha ha ha!! Yes, he gets cheeseburgers in this fit family- just not very regularly! Anyway, he’s given me a list, that looks like this…

I hope you can read this!! Pickles, Chocolate Milk, Oranges, Carrots,and Meat (eggs)! We’ve since started working on making lunches daily (we are on day 2) and although it doesn’t completely look like his list, he does get a fruit, a vegetable, a drink and a main dish that he picks out daily.

Here’s where Santa Cruz Organics comes in. Or went out, so to speak! We received two boxes of applesauce last week. And, I would have saved them for their lunches except that my children loved them so much that they each ate 2 a day until they were gone!! As well as the peanut butters!

As a mother of two boys, I buy organic when it’s affordable and I’d definitely repurchase any product of Santa Cruz’s Organics because my children loved them so much!

For more info and photos on kids’ lunches, please read this post on Read Breathe today.

P.S. For purposes of the review, Santa Cruz Organics provided us with samples and we loved them. This is obviously my opinion and nobody is paying me to write this.

Bike Helmets: Do’s and Don’ts

Fit Mommy — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:23:36 +0000

In continuation with my last post, here are some examples of things we’ve seen on kids that we don’t recommend!

This helmet is situated too far back on the child’s head. It is not secure around his ears.

This helmet is on backwards!

This helmet is snug around his ears. The front of the helmet is going to protect the frontal part of his head, and it will not slip around his head.

I may be preaching to the choir with this post, but, I just see too many silly parents running after kids on bikes with no helmets! Let’s be responsible adults and suggest a helmet to the parent. And, I can honestly say that we have done this on more than one occasion…to the extent of donating our old ones so that heads can be safe!

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