Running A Healthy Family

In the fall of 2010 I ran my first 5k, 3.1 miles. In the fall of 2011 I ran my first half marathon, 13.1 miles. During this time I lost weight, had more energy, ate better, slept better, and gererally felt better. More importantly, my husband, who has struggled with his weight, began making more healthy food choices and even began running. My then 3 year old decided that he wanted to run, and has participated in 2 quarter mile fun runs. My healthy practices influenced my family to make better decisions.

Mom sets the example for the rest of the family. As I test and review clothing, nutrition, activities, etc. that support a healthy happy lifestyle; I'd like to share info and promote fitness and wellness in families.

My Biometric Screening

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Last year at this time, I had really just become a runner. I had finished my Couch to 5k training and completed 2 5k's (Laurel House and a Turkey Trot). And I had done it wearing a lot of my baby weight and a size 10. This year, I went into my biometric screening looking forward to my numbers, because I ran a half-marathon in a size 2. So here they are, all of my numbers...even my weight! The optimal numbers are in parentheses.

Total Cholesterol 209 (<200)
LDL 115 (<100)
HDL 72 (>60)
Ratio 2.7 (<3.5)
Triglycerides 79 (<150)
Glucose 81 (55-99)
Blood Pressure 110/68
Pulse 78
Waist 27 (last year 29)
Weight 118...let's remember this was fully dressed and after breakfast and lunch (last year 132)
BMI 23.2 (last year 25.8)

I'm sharing my numbers because they're not perfect, however, I worked really hard for them and I am proud! And I hope that I can plant a seed of inspiration so that you can have better numbers next year too.

Schwaggle Deal of the Day

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

I hear these are pretty good. However, if you have a spouse and/or kids, I'm pretty sure it will do nothing for the pain in your butt.

Today's Schwaggle Deal for National

45% Off Acu-med™ Advanced Pain Relief Patches Shipping Included ($55 Value)

$30
Value: $55
Discount: 45%
You Save: $25

Deal Highlights
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One Acu-med™ pack contains eight (8) patches, each patch provides 5-7 days of continuous drug-free pain relief
Sweatproof, unscented, small & discreet
Allows full mobility in and out of the water
Patches have "Triple Action" with a high purity zinc magnet, copper & the combination of copper and zinc working with the skin's moisture
Great stocking stuffer or secret Santa idea

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Whole Living Magazine – $3.50/Year

{Magazine Discount} Whole Living Magazine – $3.50/Year (Up to 2 Years)

About Whole Living

Whole Living magazine provides smart ideas on taking care of yourself, your family and the planet in ways that are natural and sustainable. Whole Living magazine promotes wellness, fitness and beauty, balance, community and living green.

Review: Dots Planner Set

Monday, November 28, 2011

I put absolutely everything in my BlackBerry, email, birthdays, appointments, and so on. It recently occurred to me that I'm the only one with access to my BlackBerry. And when I'm on the phone, I can't look at my calender. Well, I can, but it would mean some rude beeping directed at whomever is on the other line. Also, in September, I finally gave in and upgraded my BB Curve. Some of the info didn't transfer (insert surprised smiley here). So, though I am completely engulfed in the world of the Smart Phone, I realized that it would be helpful to have a hard copy of everything in my little handful of digital goodness.

I think I found a solution! I came across Uncreative Mommy and was given the opportunity to download the Dots Planner Set.

Description:

The full set includes Vital Info, To Do, Calendar, Menu Planner, Cleaning Planner, Bills and Budget.

What I Think:

LOVE IT! Uncreative Mommy has thought of absolutely EVERYTHING! The Vital Info pages have space for everything from the standard emergency stuff to important things that the babysitter might need to know (IE allergies, bedtime routine). The To Do pages start with the To Do list, of course, and move on to the Honey Do list, and what is sure to be a favorite of mommy bloggers, the Blog Ideas page. Along with the calendar, there are daily and weekly planning pages. And now to the special "extras"...Menu Planning includes places for recipes, the groceries, and even inventory. Cleaning has everything from daily duties to kiddie chores to regular car maintenance. The Budget page is a little more detailed than most, including a place for unplanned expenses.

I honestly cannot think of a single thing this planner is missing. And its really cute too! I would definitely recommend checking out this set. It's perfect for a stocking stuffer, or office gift. Any mom will appreciate it. You can find Uncreative Mommy's store on Etsy or just click HERE!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

You Can Hate Jillian Michaels for Cheap!

Amazon is having a monster sale on Jillian Michaels Fitness Equipment! Seriously, some of the deals are ridiculous. I'm talking over 50% off and many of the items qualify for the Super Saver Shipping (free shipping over $25). I've listed some of them below, but you can click HERE to see them all.

Balance Bike Deals

Everyone that I know that's gotten a balance bike has said their kid loved it. These look like some good deals to me.

Deals on Water Bottles

Stay hydrated on those long runs or rides and get a good deal.

You can get the pink one for under $11 and it qualifies for free shipping!

BPA free Stainless, also qualifies for free shipping. Thermal barrier, 100% BPA free, and you can get it as low as $5.89!

Mom's Monday Moves {Post Turkey}

The Thanksgiving weekend has come to an end. You've cooked, you've eaten, you've shopped, you've eaten. Let's be honest, we all had a couple extra bites this weekend. Get started on burning those pesky little calories before they turn into lovehandles, saddlebags, you get where I'm going with this.

I'm getting my booty up and moving before it gets any bigger with a little in-home circiut training. You only need a chair and 20 minutes.

TrainerDiva makes it easy with step by step instructions, so NO EXCUSES!

Click HERE and get your butt in gear!

Review: BrytonPick

Sunday, November 27, 2011

I had a dentist once tell me that she could tell how I took care of my body by looking at my teeth. Since then, I've taken my oral care as serious as I do my physical fitness. I recently had an opportunity to try out a new string-free "floss", the BrytonPick. Since only 12% of the population flosses regularly, I thought I should share my experience.

Product Description:

String FREE, Reusable and Portable Dental Floss for people on-the-go or those who are unable to floss (or hate flossing). Great for people wearing braces or Invisalign. BrytonPick is convenient and discreet, making it more socially acceptable than typical products. It's designed to be used daily, when on the go, to remove food debris and plaque from between teeth after meals and snacks.

BrytonPick is made in the USA from completely recyclable materials. An additional environment benefit is that BritonPick is reusable (because of its germ-resistant stainless steel cleaning strips), thereby reducing the waste stream.

What I think:

I have to admit, it was pretty weird looking when I opened it up. It looks a little scary, like a tiny boomerang with foil ends. As with anything new that I get, I had to try it right away! I have to admit, I wasn't crazy about the idea of sticking stainless steel between my teeth. It was odd, not bad though. It worked pretty well on my top teeth and was faster than traditional floss. My bottom teeth are pretty close together so it was a little trickier and felt a little tight. I didn't use it on my molars. I have a couple metal fillings and had no desire to feel that weird sensation when you touch metal to your fillings.

Overall, I would say that that the BrytonPick is "OK". It's a little weird, but it does get the job done. I wouldn't use it as my daily flosser, but I will definitely keep one in my pocketbook. It's good to have on hand when you're out.

But you should make your own decision. Visit http://www.brytonpick.com/ and see what you think.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Free Kindle Book "Salads for Every Season"

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Eat healthier with your FREE Kindle book!
You don't need a Kindle, you just need the app.

Colorful, healthy, and packed with delightful textures and flavors, these are what salads should be. For Spring and Summer: Strawberry-Tarragon Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinegar; Chopped Summer Vegetable Salad; Farro Salad with Edamame and Arugula; Summer Salad with Butter Lettuce, Raspberries, and Hazelnuts. Fall and Winter: Jicama and Orange Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette; Escarole with Walnuts, Dates, and Bacon; Roasted Beet Salad alla Caprese; Autumn Salad with Persimmons and Pomegranate Seeds. Plus a Field Guide to Salad Greens, sidebars exploring ingredients and salad basics, how to grow your own sprouts and infuse your own oils, and a chapter dedicated to versatile dressings and dips.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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Mom's Monday Moves

Monday, November 21, 2011

Moms, get you week started on the right foot by adding something new to your workout! A fit, active mom is the key to getting everyone else in the family healthy.

TrainerDiva has made your new exercise easy to learn with a video and a printable version.

Click HERE and get your butt in gear!

TLC Family "5 Best Family Fitness Activities"

Friday, November 18, 2011

Get the family up and moving this weekend!

TLC Family "5 Best Family Fitness Activities": 5 Best Family Fitness Activities
by Jessika Toothman

Getting exercise as a family is a great way to spend time together.
With all the emphasis on getting in shape these days, the idea of starting a workout routine for the whole family might be a little daunting. But getting fit doesn't have to be a drag, and it doesn't have to cost a lot of money, either; there are plenty of activities families can participate in that provide both exercise and enjoyment.
So, let's skip all the scary statistics about obesity, diabetes and the like and dive right in: Here are five great ways for your family to get healthy exercise while spending some great quality time together.

Health, Humanity, Turkey

Monday, November 14, 2011

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to do more than eat turkey and pumpkin pie, though I must admit, it is a pretty important part of my day. This year teach your kids to be thankful, charitable and healthy.

You may not have realized it, but when you run races, you're supporting charities. Also, races take more than runners to be successful. There are volunteers signing you in, handing you water, timing you. Find a Turkey Trot near you and run it or volunteer it with your family. You'll be burning off those candied yams before they hit your thighs. You'll be getting the family together to do something other than eat. Most, importantly, you'll be teaching your kids a little something about giving back to the community.

Check out the sites below and find your local race.
Active
Runners World
Running in the USA
Cool Running

Be more than thankful this Thanksgiving, be healthy, be charitable!

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Eat Healthy | Let's Move!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Eat Healthy Let's Move!: Eat Healthy
Parents and caregivers play a key role in not only making healthy choices for children and teaching children to make healthy choices for themselves. But in today’s busy world, this isn’t always easy. So Let’s Move! offers parents and caregivers the tools, support and information they need to make healthier choices while instilling healthy eating habits in children that will last a lifetime.

Read the rest of this article HERE.

I WANNA ROCK!

Monday, November 7, 2011

For all of the runners and potential runners, here's your chance to get a deal on the rockin'est racing series in the U.S. The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series is offering a $20 discount on registration. There are marathons, half-marathons, even a 10k, and they are all over the country. Click here to find one near you.

Go rock a race and do it on a discount!

TrainerDiva Giveaway!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

It's time for our very first giveaway! Elena from TrainerDiva, Inc has volunteered a very generous $75 gift certificate. With 6 different ways to do it, entering to win is easy! Do 1 or all!

To learn more about TrainerDiva, click HERE and read my review.

This giveaway is limited to the Greater Philadelphia Area, as Trainer Diva, Inc is based in South Jersey.

GOOD LUCK!

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