Looking Good (for a mom)

One mom's journey through health and fitness as she reclaims the body she had before kids


Archive for the ‘Kettlebells’ Category

Evolution of a fitness plan

Posted by Liz On June - 22 - 2009

In the final post in my one-year look-back series, I wanted to walk my readers through how my fitness plan has evolved over the past year – as well as how my physical fitness has improved. I didn’t start out doing 30 push-ups in a row, cranking out chin-ups, or running a mile without getting winded. Not even close!.. Read More

Training with Kettlebells. Is it for you?

Posted by Liz On May - 24 - 2009

I know I’ve mentioned before that I train with kettlebells. When I mention this to people, most people say, “kettle what?” So while kettlebells have been catching on lately, they are still unknown to many people. Let me tell you a little about kettlebells so that you can decide if you might benefit from training with them... Read More

Is "Cardio" a four-letter word to you?

Posted by Liz On March - 20 - 2009

I was talking to a colleague today at work about fitness and weight lifting. We were talking about using kettlebells, and he mentioned how he has trouble motivating himself to do cardio. He complained that it’s boring and it stresses his joints... Read More

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For many years, I was a typical American working mom, relying on takeout to get me through the busy evenings, and thinking about exercise but too exhausted to find the time. I ballooned from a size six to nearly a size 10 in under a year. I was fat, and I decided I was fed up. My transformation from then to now inspired friends and encouraged me to start this blog. I want other moms to know they don’t need to be satisfied with just “Looking Good (for a mom),” but that they two can make meaningful changes in their lives, health, and fitness. Learn more about my personal story by reading the \"About the Author\" section and blog posts tagged \"My Story.\"

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