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Nichole Bannister Currently a stay at home mom of 4, who has been divorced, was a single mom for most of 9 years working one to three jobs There are many movies/tv shows out there about what would happen if someone were to touch or hurt a child in...

Most single parents already know about the things they need to do to feel better – to have less stress, more energy, more peace. But they’re not doing it. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they can’t. Not because they’re overloaded. But because they’re putting their time and energy...

Do you choose being single to avoid heartache? Those of you who are single by choice, if you look deep inside your heart, do you really want to be single or do you believe that the relationship you want isn’t possible and therefore not worth pursuing? The answer is...

Emotions are data. Valuable data. Resisting our emotions adds an extra layer of suffering. Being disturbed by our emotions adds an extra layer of suffering. “What’s wrong with me?” “I shouldn’t feel this way.” “I need it to stop!” All extra suffering. Instead, we can observe our emotions and...

Most people begin a new diet something like this:

1. Figure out what foods they can no longer eat.
2. Look up healthier replacements for those foods that fit within their new diet.
3. Eat those replacements and be miserable.

There’s a better way. (Thank God!)

Surely you want to be at the top of your game physically and mentally as you navigate these next couple of months.  You want to be the calm, centered parent your kids can lean on like a rock.  It would be great not to feel like a zombie as you rush your kids out the door in the morning, or at your wit’s end as you juggle multiple homework assignments.

However, understanding the value of self-care doesn’t magically make it possible.

This is a cheat sheet of high-leverage and up-to-date fitness advice. You will gain something new each time your goals and needs change.

Most moms don’t care about real fitness from the inside out.  They just want to lose weight, look better, and maybe have more energy. But there are other moms, too. There are moms who care about fitness performance.

Periodization is a systematic way of varying your workouts. Below is a standard way to periodize your resistance training regimen. Modifications for busy moms follow.

With all of the exercise tips being thrown around, it’s worth remembering the basics. The most important factor in getting results from your training regimen is to actually work out.

If you experience any of the following, you are probably pushing too hard or not recovering properly which will Reduce YOUR RESULTS! Here are Some guidelines for healthy individuals.