Three days ago I hit my limit and decided it was time to count calories again. I’m just not able to lose (or even maintain) a healthy weight if I don’t. So, armed with My Fitness Pal and a ton of fresh fruits and veggies, I’m on a mission to lose 100 pounds. Today’s salad was super yummy, hope you…
Are you looking for a way to become a valuable, contributing member of your local community? Do you like the idea of helping to keep kids safe? Do you like to read the newest research on vehicle safety? Are you in awe of the latest car seat technology? Have you ever stayed up late scouring the internet for tips and…
Countless workouts. Two big setbacks. Twenty pounds lost. Two new pairs of jeans. That is the result of my three months at Starting Line Health and Fitness. They agreed to give me three months of classes in exchange for sharing my experience with Metro Detroit Mommy’s readers. At the start of this, I really didn’t believe I could finish. I…
I had a seat check appointment a few days ago that left me wondering what I can do as a child safety advocate to get through to more parents. Then I realized: “Yo, you have an audience of parents through Metro Detroit Mommy. Maybe you could use that?” So here I am. You see, the appointment went really well. The…
It’s a statistic I’ve read so many times it has lost its shock value: 9 out of 10 car seats are installed and/or used incorrectly. Let’s put that into perspective. Imagine your child waiting in a line at an elementary school with 9 of their classmates. Your child is of course sandwiched between their two best friends. Next to them…
As parents, we never like to see our kids sick and uncomfortable or in pain! But during the school year they are exposed to lots of germs, and as the weather cools and we spend more time indoors, the exposure tends to intensify – so many of us seek out ways to try and help our kids stay healthy and…
November and December are notorious for being to most people, the busiest months out of the year. It’s hard to keep up on household chores, let alone your fitness and health. However, come January we are scrambling to make up for that 2 month lapse and feeling disappointed and bloated. This year why not find ways to stay motivated and…
You may have a health conscious friend or family member and wonder what to get them for Christmas. Or, you may be someone yourself who would like gifts that you can use but have run out of ideas on what to tell people. As a health nut and runner myself, my wallet is often empty due to expenses to keep…
On my health & fitness page, Inspired Health & Fitness I posted 30 Days of Health & Fitness tips last month. These are things I incorporated into my life that help keep me healthy, fit and accountable. I often get asked for advice, recipes, tips etc., so I thought this may be helpful for others. This is the complete compiled…
You may find it hard to get into the holiday spirit. Here are some tips to help you cope with your “not so merry” Christmas feelings.
