February 2011
Turn Everyday Chores into Calorie-Burners
February 28, 2011 by Erin
Are you ever surprised when a boring everyday activity leaves you gasping for air? Or when you get sore from tackling a home improvement project like painting your bedroom? So was Renee Bedford, who found that standard gym training wasn’t... Continue reading...
Fit Bottomed Mamas’ Radio Debut
February 25, 2011 by Erin
In case you missed it a couple of weeks ago, I was invited to be a guest on Talking Alternative’s internet radio show, Mind Over Matter with Joshua Margolis. Now, public speaking is not my thing. And I’m not super comfortable... Continue reading...
Tampons Travel in Style (and with Heavy-Duty Protection)
February 24, 2011 by Erin
A girl’s gotta be prepared, so I usually have a handful of tampons in the bottom of my purse. And what happens to those tampons if they don’t get used right away? They get smashed under pounds of other necessities. Or the wrappers... Continue reading...
Hummus: A Healthy Pregnancy (or Anytime!) Power Food
February 23, 2011 by Erin
When I was pregnant, I had three go-to snacks: yogurt and granola, Wheat Thins and Laughing Cow Cheese, and apples and peanut butter. I got so bored with those snacks. Lately, I’ve been eating hummus by the bucketful, using it as a dip... Continue reading...
★MomStars: Interview with Ellen Barrett
February 22, 2011 by Erin
As I began easing back into fitness, Ellen Barrett’s Happy Baby, Fit Mama was one of the first workout DVDs I tried. (There’s still time to enter to win it!) The workouts are short, sweet, simple, and best of all, allowed me to... Continue reading...
New Year’s Resolution Update
I was a little late in setting my New Year’s resolutions, but here I am, keeping my word to update youon my progress! Erin’s Progress on Resolutions for 2011 1. Stop the sugar mania. While I won’t claim to be totally free... Continue reading...
Do You Breastfeed in Public?
February 19, 2011 by Erin
Earlier this week, I got a little opinionated about breastfeeding in public. Most moms I know agree: 1) It’s done out of necessity, not because we get a huge kick out of it, and 2) Most of the time, it’s done discreetly. So it... Continue reading...
Tell Us What You Think, Mamas!
February 18, 2011 by Erin
Now that we’ve changed the name and have gotten into a bit of a fit bottomed groove, we want to hear from you! We know you fit mamas are opinionated, so get your pointer finger warmed up and ready to click. We want to know why you’re... Continue reading...
Under Review: Happy Baby, Fit Mama (and a Giveaway!)
February 17, 2011 by Erin
If you’re a new mom looking to fit fitness into your new busy life, look no further than Ellen Barrett’s Happy Baby, Fit Mama. I tried this DVD just recently, and I wish I had thrown it in sooner because it’s the perfect... Continue reading...
Chips You’ll Feel Good About Giving to the Fam!
February 16, 2011 by Erin
We all know how the little rhyme goes: “Beans, beans the musical fruit. The more you eat the more you…” Well, you get the point. Despite their magical powers, we think beans are pretty awesome (especially after my vegetarian... Continue reading...
