Okay, so for those of you who know me this next sentence you’re about to read won’t come as a shock: I am a worrier. I worry about pretty much everything. I worry about car crashes and stairs. I worry about their heads when they are on bicycles and I worry about their ankles when they’re in roller skates. I…
Kayak Detroit with tours by the Detroit Outpost! It’s amazing! The other day my friend invited me to go kayaking in Detroit with her. I’m a huge fan of the city so of course, I said “yes” but I have to be honest, I was a little confused on the thought of kayaking in Detroit. The currents of Detroit river…
It’s time to sow your seeds! The last frost is almost here and it’s planting season. Gardening looks different for all of us. Some of us have a garden in our backyard and others use pots on patios to grow herbs, tomatoes, and strawberries. Urban community gardens are popping up everywhere within Detroit. One of Detroit’s big initiatives is to…
Here’s a tasty recipe for a tuna melt that is less than 300 calories. It is easy to make and rather filling. Ingredients: 4 tortilla wraps (I used Ole Spinach & Herb at 50 calories each) 1 can of tuna in water 1 ounce of cheddar cheese shredded 1 ounce of Munster Cheese shredded 1 cup of chopped spinach Instructions:…
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…
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…
Winter months can be tough to fit in workouts, especially during the holidays. You don’t need a gym membership, you don’t need a home gym and you don’t even need a video. All you need is 10-15 minutes (or more if you have it) and some motivation! Remember, ten minutes is better than nothing if you are short on time. …
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…
This recipe is a twist on the typical “stuffed peppers”. I created it by experimenting using some of my favorite ingredients, some unique like farro; but the goal was to create a healthier version than the “typical”. Not just healthier, but this recipe provides complete nutrition with various veggies, proteins, carbs and it is very filling. With that said, you…
