Posts Tagged ‘moms’
By Jen Slayden
Yes, it’s true. I went green. It wasn’t a great epiphany or an intention that caused it. It certainly wasn’t the result of a fad diet or colon cleansing ad! It was more an inspirational book titled “Born to Run” and the fact that I had a HUGE bag of Costco Spinach in the fridge that was not being consumed as quickly as it needed to be. I just did it! I went green.
Not the kind of green you may be thinking. Yes, I like to think of myself as a steward of land, recycling, and all positive actions steps that could help preserve the earth for future generations. But I have decided to start going green from the INSIDE. I want to preserve myself for future grand kids! Yep……I’m charting new territory, and I’m becoming Popeye the Sailor Mom. I’m eating spinach.
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Tags: breakfast, going green, Kids, missoula, moms, spinach
Posted in Stories, Why on Friday, January 15th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
By Nici Holt Cline
My mom always says pick your battles. And, although annoying when I was an annoying teenager, it has always been true. Especially applicable with a toddler.
Pick your battles.
Like, when your kid wants to wear The Coat even though it is 19 degrees outside and it has a peanut butter funk over its entirety and it is more like a spring-time sweater, you dig The Coat out of the laundry from under poop-crusted diaper covers and move on.
Or, when you make two identical pieces of toast with plum jam and a slice of swiss cheese. You grab your slice and sit down with a luxurious cup of coffee after a long night with a newborn and your kid has to have your piece because it is ‘bigger’ and you trade even though her piece has two bites out of it and slobber on the cheese.
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Tags: Mama Digs, margot, missoula, moms, nici hol, Nici Holt Cline, passions, peanut butter, plum jam, Ruby, skiing, toast, toddler
Posted in Mama Digs, Stories on Monday, January 11th, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Weight loss plateaus can be tough to break. Here are a few reasons why you may be stuck in a rut. First, weight loss comes with either a decrease in calories or an increase in activity or both. It makes sense to think, “If I eat less, I will lose weight.” Often, people take this too far. If you are eating under 1500 calories as a man or 1200 calories as a female, your body is in a “starvation” mode and is hanging on to every calorie you eat. It’s not getting enough fuel to let go of those fat stores. The other reason you may be at a plateau is too much working out. Your body is susceptible to overuse injuries and fatigue. Try for 30-60 minutes of activity a day and you’ll be on your way to a steady, but permanent weight loss.
Source: Acefitness.org
Provided by Kayla Johnson, owner of Top Notch Training. Kayla is a certified personal trainer that provides one-on-one training in your home or office.
Tags: Fit Tips, Kayla Johnson, missoula, moms, Plateau, Top Notch Traning
Posted in Fit for Mama, Stories on Friday, December 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
Wow
Wow
Wow
Mamalode has had a major week. One of our amazing writers had a baby two weeks ago. This little peanut now has RSV and pneumonia. They are in the ICU and in our thoughts and prayers.
One of our other supporters had a new baby yesterday.
I had the opportunity to see both of these mamas last night. I tell you what, MOMS ARE AMAZING. The strength and beauty and hope and fear… it is the real deal.
I will post updates as I get them on our facebook page
I just am blown away by and humbled by the power you have, the love you give and the kids that just make the whole dang thing so important. The tiny little things are a really big deal. Thank you all for sharing bits of this experience with us.
elke– publisher of Mamalode
Tags: Birth, delivery, Elke Govertsen, ICU, infants, mamaload, Mamalode, mamas, mommalode, moms, Nici Holt Cline, rsv
Posted in Mama(lode) says, Stories on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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