Tag Archive for: Moms

A guide to successfully managing expectations while carving pumpkins with toddlers

A Guide to Successfully Managing Expectations (While Carving Pumpkins With Toddlers)

Life with toddlers is always fun and exciting. And full of managing expectations. One of our biggest joys as parents is experiencing some of our own favorite childhood traditions with them. Recently, my toddlers and I carved up our pumpkins…
A Farewell Letter To My Fitbit

A Farewell Letter To My Fitbit

FFC personal trainer Marylou Tawney pens a humorous breakup letter to her Fitbit, explaining that her fitness goals have evolved and become too complex for the step counter. Dear Fitbit, I'll never forget the first time we met. After a…
How Exercise Saved My Life

How Exercise Saved My Life

We've all been there. Searched good ol' WebMD, typed in a few common symptoms, and get the news we're knocking on death's door. This is the one time I took it seriously, and boy, am I glad I did. I first realized something was off when, two…
Benefits of Pilates after pregnancy

Benefits of Pilates After Pregnancy

You’ve read articles and seen the news – Pilates is one of the best workouts you can do. With benefits ranging from increased mental strength and improved attention and motivation to a better golf swing, a stronger core for running and more,…

5 Tips for Getting Your Pre-Baby Body Back

Well, my little baby girl recently turned five months old and I cannot stress enough that exercise and sleep are what will get you through those first few months. I know it sounds crazy… new moms, you’re probably thinking something like,…
Exercising pregnant - the fine line between doing too much and too little for expecting moms

Exercising Pregnant: The Fine Line Between Pushing Too Hard And Doing Too Little

Being a fitness instructor and athlete, I knew exercising would be safe while pregnant. While I've been able to stay very active, and still exercise every day, there are definite modifications that I wish I would have known about when I first…