Eating Right

Eating Right

I want to set a good example for my children about eating right, but honestly, it’s hard to find time for anything but “convenience” foods and snacks. Plus I’d love to get rid of some of the extra pounds I’ve acquired since having kids....
Being Careful with Sugar

Being Careful with Sugar

I’m so busy that often I’ll have coffee for breakfast and then a donut mid-morning. But then I crash a few hours later – plus I’m gaining weight. And I worry about my kids: how to get them to not live for sweets? The average American today eats...
Exercise for Busy Moms

Exercise for Busy Moms

Everybody tells you to exercise these days, but who’s got the time for it?! There’s a saying about exercise: Oh, I do get the urge sometimes. But I just lie down until it passes! Kidding aside, exercise certainly will improve your cardiovascular health,...
Quick and Easy Protein

Quick and Easy Protein

What can I do to feel less run down in the afternoon? Maybe I need to eat differently, but I’m so busy here’s a typical day: bagel and coffee for breakfast, salad for lunch, granola bar (or leftover peanut butter and jelly sandwich!) for a snack, and...
When You’re Feeling Blue

When You’re Feeling Blue

I’ve been feeling down lately. Things that ought to be really enjoyable are just blah, I’m more irritable than usual, and all the changes I’ve gone through since becoming a mom a year ago seem to have finally caught up with me. Because of the...