Got 10 Minutes? Get a Better Body with Pilates

By: Carrie Lauth

Pilates has got to be the perfect exercise for Moms. It requires no equipment or special clothing. It can be done by people at all fitness levels, even the newly postpartum Mom. It isn’t loud and can be learned quickly. And, 10 minutes a day can get you a longer, leaner body, soothe an aching back, tighten flabby Mommy abs, and help you de-stress!

Interestingly, George Pilates said that his exercise routine could produce results in only 10 minutes a day. Every Mom can find that much time! Here are 3 easy moves that you can do first thing in the morning or last thing at night when the kids are in bed.

Whole Grain Baked Spaghetti

By: Carrie Lauth

Preheat oven to 350.

1 T extra virgin olive oil
1 12 oz. container cottage cheese
8 ounces ground turkey
1 cup sliced mushrooms
one half small onion, diced
half small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons diced garlic
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasonings
dash salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook whole grain spaghetti according to package directions, drain and set aside. Spray a deep pie plate with olive oil cooking spray. In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg with Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Add noodles to egg mixture, stir gently and place in pie plate.

Quick Explanation of Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition where areas of the digestive tract become inflamed. Unlike some similar conditions, symptoms of Crohn’s can occur anywhere in the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus, not just the bowels. Most symptoms of Crohn’s occur in the ileum, which is the lower part of the small intestine. The inflammation can also lead to ulcers, blockages from scar tissue, and even intestine death. While the symptoms of Crohn’s may go into remission, the disease has no cure at this time.

How To Lose The Baby Weight Without Starving Yourself

By: Carrie Lauth

Are you currently pregnant and discouraged about getting back into shape after having your baby? Or maybe you’re a new Mom who is exhausted and getting to the gym is the last thing on your mind! Either way, I hope the following tips help you lose that baby weight.

I don’t have any fancy initials behind my name, I’m just a Mom of 4 kids. I’ve been able to get into my favorite Gap jeans fairly quickly after my babies, and I’ve observed that women who do the same have a few things in common. Here are my tips for losing the weight postpartum:

Could Your Headache Be A Migraine?

Figuring out the differences between a typical headache and something worse is not always easy.  Especially if you are one of those poor souls that is prone to headaches.  There are a few things to ask yourself.  Do you have headaches which seem to linger on and on no matter what type of over-the-counter medication you take?  Is the pain located on one side of your head?  Do you have sensitivity to light and sound?  Do you often feel sick from it?  If you answer yes to any of these questions, it would be a good idea to check with your doctor about migraines.

Brunch Casserole

Everyone is coming over and you know the kids are getting you up early to go egg hunting.  Get off to a good start Easter morning by preparing this easy dish the night before.  Just add the remaining cheese on top in the morning and bake while you are wondering if the kids are ever going to come down from their sugar high!

Ingredients:

3 cups French Bread, cubed (stale bread works best)
1 cup reduced fat ham, diced
Non-fat cooking spray
Egg Beater = to 1 egg, beaten lightly
1 1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
3 sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup fat-free cheese, grated

Crunches

Good old crunches.  The key to doing a good crunch is not how far off the floor you get.  This leads to the head bob.  You’ve seen her right?  That poor person laying on the floor on her back and she thinks she is doing a ton of crunches, but has never flexed her abs once.  Her hands are behind her head and her neck is straining back and forth.

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