We have all been to playdates, preschool classrooms and playgrounds where one or all children resort to hitting, swatting, pushing and eventually screaming. Emotional regulation is a developing skill in the early childhood years. Children’s brains learn through repeated opportunities to express themselves, as language is also evolving may not have the words to talk about the feelings and alas,…
When it comes to health and diet there is so much information out there; it’s easy to get confused and hard to know what to follow. So many “rules” exist, it’s hard to know what to believe. Quite honestly it can change by the day! Here are a few “rules” I’ve learned to disregard over the years. 1. Carbs are…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker This time of year is difficult to just maintain our health. So many parties, chances to over-eat and so much to do, leaving less time to fit in exercise. Here are 12 ways you can keep things on track and not de-rail by January! 1. Keep the 80/20 rule; eat well 80% of the…
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Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker – BeachBody Coach We all have those days, you know, the days where you wake up and plan to take some time for yourself, but next thing you know it’s the middle of the afternoon and you haven’t had time to sit down yet. Or the days where you want to fit in some time for yourself,…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker – BeachBody Coach Being a mom, it is challenging to find time for myself. Fitness often falls to the bottom of the list right under nap time. But once I started, I noticed exercise really gave me a lot more energy; more energy to tackle the rest of what I had to accomplish that day! Don’t be…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker- Beach Body Coach Finding the motivation to workout is one of the biggest reasons I hear from people as to why they aren’t able to make their health a priority. I’ve thought about my excuses and what helped *me* find my motivation and wanted to share in hopes it may work for you as…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker- Beach Body Coach I don’t know about you, but there are a lot of practical knowledge things I wish I had learned earlier in life. One of these said things, is how to read a food label. Honestly folks, it wasn’t until I was approaching 30 that I decided I was tired of feeling,…
Summer is fading as fast as your tan and that means one thing: The kiddos are heading back to school! With food allergies on the rise, many schools have peanut and tree nut-free classrooms and buildings. And as a food allergy parent, I know how hard it is to come up with tasty (and healthy!) snacks your kids actually WANT…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker- Beach Body Coach As a mom of two boys ages 9 & 6, summer time is easily one of the hardest times of the year for me to fit in fitness and manage my healthy eating. Between the ability to sleep-in each morning, the planned activities during the day with friends, the need to…
Truth Be Told: Ten Common Breastfeeding Myths Debunked! As a Breastfeeding Counselor I am sometimes baffled by the misinformation about breastfeeding. When I lead support groups and work with moms I hear about the advice and suggestions given to them. Some of it is completely laughable, other times the advice seems helpful, but the reality is it’s not. There are…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger: Theresa Walker – BeachBody Coach I am always looking for a great, yet healthy option for my mid-afternoon snack. It’s about 3pm and a couple hours till dinner so I need something to tide me over. Many days I am on the run or don’t have the time to put together a snack, which means it is easy…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker – BeachBody Coach One of the biggest hurdles when you are making a lifestyle change is eating out. As they say, you can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet! Even though going out to dinner is a great opportunity to make it your cheat day, sometimes there are weeks we have several meals planned that…
