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Measure Your Inches Not Your Weight

Most of us, who are concerned about fitness, base it on our weight. We step on the scale (sometimes on a daily basis) and we determine our success by what the numbers say. If they have gone up, we get discouraged (even by one pound) and if they go down (again, even if it’s just by one pound), we are elated. But what the scale says isn’t the only measure of how well we are doing. You could be staying the same, yet losing inches. So be sure to not only consider your weight but your inches. The reality is … Continue reading →

Meet a Families.com Blogger – Andrea Hermitt!

I’m a homeschooler, and I bop over to the homeschooling blog quite a bit. I find the encouragement I need to keep going from the fun and informative blogs there, and Andrea Hermitt is largely responsible for that wealth of knowledge. Andrea, thanks for taking the time to join me today! How long have you blogged for Families.com? I first began blogging for Families.com in December of 2006. In July 2007, I left to pursue other opportunities, but I could not keep my distance. I returned to Families.com about a week ago. I’m not surprised you couldn’t stay away – … Continue reading →

Pregnancy Blog Review Dec 30 – January 12

A variety of topics have been covered recently in the pregnancy blog. The blog review is a good place to get caught up on the topics covered in one convenient place. Sit back, relax and catch up on your reading. As always, I welcome any questions or topics for future blogs. At each prenatal visit, the fundal height will be measured. This is the measurement from the pubic bone to the top of the uterus. The measurement is one way your health care provider uses to track the growth of your baby. A lack of growth from one visit to … Continue reading →

Create Your Own Body-for-Life Success Journal

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You could buy the Body-for-Life Success Journal. It is an excellent book and is completely loaded with everything you need to keep track of your personal progress throughout the Body-for-Life Challenge. I used one the last time I did the challenge and really loved it. Nobody can write motivational material like Bill Phillips and I found his daily dose of it in the Success Journal was very helpful. Now if you don’t want to spend the $25.95 to buy this at your nearest retail bookstore, Bill Phillips has made it particularly easy for you to create your very own success … Continue reading →

What is Your Measurement of Success

I just read a post that has me thoroughly confused. Basically, a Rhodes Scholar and grandmother did not approve of her grandchildren being homeschooled. She felt that if public school was good enough for her kids, then it should be good enough for her grand children. After all, her kids turned out fine. She then listed their accomplishments: Her kids were “one minister, two general contractors and one career Army” person. While these careers are noble and good, after reading her whole diatribe about homeschooling, unqualified parents and her own accomplishments, I rather expected her to say her kids were … Continue reading →

Tips for Successful Dieting

Today, it seems as if every magazine, television ad, and radio station is announcing some new diet, supplement, or form of losing weight. It is no wonder so many people are confused, asking question after question to determine which diet is the right diet. The bad news is that not all “diets” are good choices but the good news is that we now have a wealth of information. The key to losing weight is using only the good information and eliminating the bad. If you are trying to lose weight, you should congratulate yourself. Carrying excess weight is hard on … Continue reading →

Friday Fitness Motivators – Five Ways to Motivate Your Success

Do you need some motivation in your fitness goals? Do you need some ways to get you going? Are you looking for a way to keep you from skipping your workout? Are you looking for a way to not only get you to your workout, but also to make you grin as you eagerly look forward to it? Here are five ways to motivate your success: Buy New Fitness Gear – Seriously, buying new fitness gear can inspire you to enjoy your workout whether it’s a jazzy colored top or more comfortable workout pants or even fun workout shoes! Hire … Continue reading →

Mirror, Mirror: Reinventing Your Own Self-Image

It’s easy enough to say that you love yourself and that you find yourself beautiful. It’s easy enough to say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but many times we use these platitudes with only a wishy-washy sense of personal belief. This is one of those instances where you need to truly focus on yourself and see yourself not through the murky lens of negativity. Remember, as I have said many times that fitness is about a wholeness between the mind, the body and the spirit. Fitness success in exercise is because you not only reap the … Continue reading →

Upcoming Genealogy Events – February 5-11, 2012

Perhaps you didn’t make it to RootsTech 2012. You could still attend a genealogy class, workshop, or event that is taking place closer to where you live! Doing so is a great way to learn more about genealogy, and to meet people who love genealogy as much as you do. Here are some upcoming genealogy events that will be happening this week. On February 6, 2012, the Jefferson County Genealogical Society, which is located in Port Townsend, Washington, will present the second part of a five-week genealogy course. The course is called “Introduction to Family Research History”. The class provides … Continue reading →

Evan Moor: Daily Word Problems for 5 Graders

At a Glance: Product: Daily Word Problems Grade 5 Publisher: Evan Moor Grade Level: 5 Teacher Prep: Minimal Uses: Math Supplement Rating: 4 out of 4 golden pencils Workbooks are something I never have a shortage of in my home. However, I do not use them nearly as much as the space on my bookshelf warrants. However, one company always comes to mind when I think of the workbooks which get time in little hands and that company is Evan Moor. I am never disappointed when I purchase an Evan Moor product. So when given the opportunity to review Evan … Continue reading →