In addition to the stress of taking care of a newborn, the majority of women add the burden of getting their "body back" ASAP after having a baby. A lot of the time, the added pressure makes it difficult to lose weight (seriously. We've all read those studies on cortisol, right?).As a former athlete and fitness junkie, I'm just as eager to drop a few pounds. But I won't be … [Read more...] about Getting Back in Shape: It Takes Time
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How to Keep Your Children Away From Television and Mobile Devices
When it comes to parenting, the question of the era is a humble one: how do we keep our children away from digital screens?I, for one, am already guilty of exposing my (nearly) 3 month old son to television. After a few days of nonstop crying, I found out that Katy Perry the Movie: Part of Me worked like a magic charm - a few beats of her songs, a blue wig, and some … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Children Away From Television and Mobile Devices
Going Shopping Alone, at Target, with a Newborn
Ok, so maybe I didn't go "alone" because, technically, Clark was with me. But, truthfully, he wasn't much help. Actually, he was more of a nuisance. Tightly pressed against my belly and chest in his Beco baby carrier, Clark decided to grunt, squirm, and squeal when most inappropriate (ex: when I was trying to pick out panties. Embarrassing). Since I haven't purchased any … [Read more...] about Going Shopping Alone, at Target, with a Newborn
Postpartum Weight Loss: You Just Have to Get Over It
Once again, I feel as though I have to apologize for what I'm about to say. But it has to be said. And it's the truth. Your pre-pregnancy body? It died. The sooner you grow up and grieve the loss of the old you, the better. Because all the diets and sweat sessions won't change the fact that your body is different now. As women, we've never really been comfortable with our … [Read more...] about Postpartum Weight Loss: You Just Have to Get Over It
For the Love of Yoga Pants: A Return to the Gym
Since having Clark, my wardrobe has mainly consisted of my husband's sweatshirts and yoga pants. Comfortable. Adorable. Spit-up proof. However, with our anniversary looming closer, I realized something terrible had happened: I have no real pants.Sure, yoga pants are fantastic. I'm not going to complain about the fact that yoga pants are stretchy and cozy. I'm not even going … [Read more...] about For the Love of Yoga Pants: A Return to the Gym