I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for my daily exercise routine. I joined the YMCA, but if you don't have the budget for a gym membership there are things you can do in your own home that will help you get in shape. This weekend I filmed several exercises you can do in your living room, but it is still in production (my son hasn't spliced it all together yet) so I wanted to tell you ...
Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired: Replacing Bad Habits with Good Ones
Five months ago, when I realized I needed to make some changes in my life, I figured out that what I really needed to do was change my habits. I'd always viewed working out every day as something I didn't have time to do. I justified some poor eating habits with the fact that I had a bunch of kids and was too busy to eat any better. But I wasn't too busy. I've always made time for the things ...
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Changing What and How I Ate
My name is Toni and I'm addicted to carbs. I've never had a sweet tooth. When I was a child everyone in my family would sit next to me when it was time for dessert because they knew I would take two bites and give it away. I would take pasta or bread over a brownie any day. When I decided it was time to make changes in my life, my trainer suggested I consider how and what I ate. I was ...
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Cutting Out Soda
Hi, my name is Toni and I'm a coke addict. Now for the ten people who are completely freaking out, it's Coca-Cola, not the other stuff I'm talking about. It started when I was working my way through college at restaurants where soda was free and unlimited. I got use to having it on a daily basis. I'd quit when I was pregnant (although not every time) because I knew all the caffeine and sugar ...
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fighting Back by Getting Fit
Earlier this week I shared what brought me to the breaking point. Headaches, backaches, and complete exhaustion had taken over my life. I knew I needed to do something, but getting started seemed overwhelming. I made an appointment to talk to my doctor about my headaches which were becoming more frequent and less manageable. I didn't feel comfortable taking "migraine medicine" and wanted to see ...
Parenting eBook Sale!
Parenting is not an easy job, and no matter how long you have been doing it, getting outside input is always a wise thing to do. 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions is one way to get that outside input. In this eBook you will: Learn in-depth, specific, practical advice from 4 large family moms. Learn how large family moms keep their sanity while managing many little ...
