Where to start?

Ok, so you stopped by here looking for a gold nugget of useful information. I think the best issue to tackle first would be weight loss.  But remember that losing weight should only be a starting place - a means of being healthy, not skinny.  Most moms struggle with finding time to get to the gym, eat right and stay on top of living an overall healthy lifestyle.  I wish I could say that I have an easy way to get fit without hitting the gym and eating at the drive thru, but that's just not true.  Living healthy requires work (augh!) and a change of minset.  You have to love youself and desire to be a better woman.  There are no short-cuts or quick fixes.

Where to begin? If you need to drop some weight (15 lbs or more), I suggest that you simply shave off 500 calories a day from your current diet.  I don't suggest using any fancy diet plans or wasting your money on on-line memberships or books.  Just start by counting your calories and trying to incorporate all four food groups in each meal (low-fat dairy, whole grains, lean meat/proteins and fruits and veggies.  Keep fat and sugar low).  Counting calories may seem annoying, but eventually, you will gain a knowledge of what is in the food you eat.  Over time you become more aware of what you are putting in your mouth.  My favorite website for counting calories is http://www.livestrong.com/.  You can use this on your iPhone or on your personal computer.  It tracks every bite you take and the database of food is quite extensive.

Start there and come back here for some more info.

DISCLAIMER: I am a certified personal trainer, however, I am NOT a physician.  Any diet or exercise program should be preformed with caution and you should contact your physician before beginning any new program. Blog posts are opinions only.