Shoes

Oh Boy, we are going to have to smack my friend Loretta of Just Not Martha is asking about shoes. I cringe cause she lives in chuck taylors. Doc martin’s aren’t so bad, they have support and goodness knows you are getting a workout by carrying around those heavy things! lol

Well here is going to be the problem and I’m sure there are others of you with this problem as well. Let me give you some background. I HATE SHOES! I like to blame it on being Native American and I’m used to running barefoot right? LOL But seriously, I hate it. So that out of the way, you can imagine how I like being in my cross-trainers and running shoes 6 days a week all day long.

Working Out While Preggers

A Bun In The Oven And A Foot On The Treadmill

Oh the wonders of pregnancy; that glow on your cheeks, the sparkle in your eyes, and the freedom to scarf and munch down almost anything you want since you are now eating for two.  The most exercise you may have planned on getting was the frequent trips to the bathroom and the fridge; and of course, the labor. This is what pregnancy is all about – right? Stop listening to old pregnant folklore, put down the bag of M&Ms, and get yourself a fitness plan.

Tummy Friendly Exercises

If you want to tighten or flatten your stomach or abs, here are some terrific exercises that will help.

Here’s a routine you may be familiar with:  First lie down on your back on a floor mat.  Bend the knees and place your feet flat on the mat.  Put your hands behind your head and rise up slowly.  Wait a few seconds; then slowly lie back down.  Repeat this 10 times.  That hold will really cause a burn in your abs.  If you feel pain in your back or neck, stop.

Life Path Quiz

Your Life Path Number is 8

Your purpose in life is to help others succeedYou are both a natural leader and a natural success. You are also a great judge of character.You have a head for business and finance. You know how to make money. A great visionary, you can see gold where other people see nothing. In love, you are very generous – with gifts, time, and guidance. You love to inspire people, but it can be frustrating when they don’t understand your vision. Great success comes easily for you. But so does great failure, as you are very reckless. You are confident, and sometimes this confidence borders on arrogance.

Carrot Cake is yummy!

Carrot Cake

I love carrot cake, but so often it is just full of oils and we all know the cream cheese frosting that is an inch thick on top is not healthy.  Try this
option full of alternatives that make it taste even yummier than the boxed version we are most used to.

Ingredients:
2 cups firmly packed finely grated carrots (approx. 3 large)
1 large orange, juiced
2 tsp natural vanilla extract
1/4 cup light olive oil
1 cup honey, liquefied in microwave (30 seconds)
1/2 cup crushed or chopped pineapple, drained
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
3/4 cup chopped walnuts