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Beat the Running Blahs by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Sometimes, it feels like nothing could be more rewarding than a long run in the fresh spring air. Your legs are weightless, the day is windless, and the minutes seem to fly by ... Read on »
The 'It' List For Items That Benefit Breast Cancer Research by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Washington Woman Magazine has compiled a list of products that donate a portion of proceeds to breast cancer research. Written by Hariz Siddiqui Read on »
Tip for Today: Treating a Jellyfish Sting by Alexandra H. Patient Expert 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms With summer comes trips to the beach. Trips to the beach mean lots of sun and swimming…and sometimes jellyfish stings. How can you take the pain out of a sting if you a ... Read on »
Tip for Today: How “resistant” is water-resistant suncreen? by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Questions & Answers in Fitness for Moms Water resistant sunscreen protects your skin for 40 minutes of sun exposure. Waterproof sunscreen protects it for 80 minutes. If you are planning on spending all day at the be ... Read on »
Quote of the day 7/11/08 by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win. Tom Fleming’s Boston Marathon Training Motto Written by Alexandra M. Haller Read on »
Quote of the day 7/8/08 by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. ~Thomas Jefferson Written by Alexandra M. Haller Read on »
Quote of the day 7/9/08 by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms I don’t exercise. If God wanted me to bend over, he’d have put diamonds on the floor. ~Joan Rivers Written by Alexandra M. Haller Read on »
Watching Your Weight at the Bar by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Drinking doesn’t have to do you in.  Yes, many drinks have more calories than you bargain for, but that doesn’t mean you have to be a tight-lipped teetotaler ... Read on »
Tip for Today: Beach Survival Kit by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Are you planning a trip to the beach? Use this handy checklist to ensure you have everything you need for a day of fun in the sun. -Sunscreen -Lip balm -Sunglasses -Aloe ... Read on »
'Prudent Diet' Reduces Risk of Death by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Adherence to a “prudent diet”, rich in whole grains, fruits, legumes, fish, vegetables and poultry has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease and overall m ... Read on »
Tip for Today: Liquid Calories by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms When most people are thinking of cutting back on calories, they mainly look to reduce the amount of FOOD they’re putting in their mouths. But what about liquid calories? ... Read on »
Scared to Cook Meat? We Are Too! by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms If news of salmonella-infested tomatoes and raw milk concerns don’t have you biting your nails over food safety, then, girl, we don’t know what will! Because the t ... Read on »
A new way to lift weights by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms I visited my sister this weekend and it’s not unusual for us to do some sort of workout or exercise when visiting one another. Yes, we’re occasionally ‘those ... Read on »
Taking care of your equipment: Changing a flat tire by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Cycling, like other sports requires the use of equipment--your bike. It’s important to know how to maintain your equipment whether that means tightening the trucks on yo ... Read on »
Tip for Today: Fiber, Fiber, Fiber by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms You probably know the benefits of fiber by now, the most common one being to keep constipation to a minimum, but did you know it can also help reduce the risk of colon and bre ... Read on »
Berry Good News about Cranberries by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms The following article is written by Lisa Marie Mercer The colorful cranberry is synonymous with holiday happiness. This festive fruit has some interesting folklore surroundin ... Read on »
Quote of the day 6/24/08 by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos - the trees, the clouds, everything. ~Thich Nhat Hanh Written by Alexandra M. Haller Read on »
Share Your Solo Activities With A Group by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms It’s fun to share your favorite sport or workout with other people. There are a lot of activities that can be done solo and it can feel good for it to be just you and yo ... Read on »
Tip for Today: You Need Your Calcium by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms You’ve probably heard it before- drink your milk, it’s good for your bones! While milk isn’t the only source of calcium you can get, there is a lot of truth ... Read on »
Quote of the day 6/23/08 by Alexandra H. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Fitness for Moms As I see it, every day you do one of two things: build health or produce disease in yourself. ~Adelle Davis Written by Alexandra M. Haller Read on »