Looking Good (for a mom) » Guest Posts http://www.lookinggoodmom.com One mom's journey through health and fitness as she reclaims the body she had before kids Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:38:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Coupon Your Way to Healthier Eating http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/coupon-your-way-to-healthier-eating/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coupon-your-way-to-healthier-eating http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/coupon-your-way-to-healthier-eating/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:56:53 +0000 Liz http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/?p=654 Please join me in welcoming Lisa Lightner, who is guest posting today at Looking Good (for a mom). If you watch TV or spend any amount of time online, you’ve no doubt heard the words “Extreme Couponing.” It’s a newer cable TV program and it shows shoppers getting huge amounts of product, all for free using coupons. As a self-professed supercouponer, you might think that naturally, I’d enjoy the show. I don’t. In fact, I’ve grown to actually loathe the show and the term ‘extreme couponer’ over the past few months. I won’t even use it to describe myself... Read More

There are no similar posts. Showing most popular posts:Help LGM Support Haiti ReliefMy second 12 weeks of Turbulence TrainingMy Day at Martha Stewart’s ShowMy Turbulence Training Experience]]> Please join me in welcoming Lisa Lightner, who is guest posting today at Looking Good (for a mom). If you watch TV or spend any amount of time online, you’ve no doubt heard the words “Extreme Couponing.” It’s a newer cable TV program and it shows shoppers getting huge amounts of product, all for free using coupons. As a self-professed supercouponer, you might think that naturally, I’d enjoy the show. I don’t. In fact, I’ve grown to actually loathe the show and the term ‘extreme couponer’ over the past few months. I won’t even use it to describe myself... Read More

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]]> http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/coupon-your-way-to-healthier-eating/feed/ 4 Frugal Fitness – Home Gym on a Budget http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/frugal-fitness-home-gym-on-a-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frugal-fitness-home-gym-on-a-budget http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/frugal-fitness-home-gym-on-a-budget/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:34 +0000 Liz http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/?p=481 Home GymMy good friend, Kelly, who authors The ¢entsible Life, has a “Health” section on her blog that will occasionally feature articles from yours truly! I’ll be writing about fitness and health, but with an eye towards Kelly’s goal of frugality. If you haven’t visited The ¢entsible Life before, you MUST go! Kelly has lots of great information for families and others trying to save money, and shares insights into her own family’s attempt to live on a budget and pay off their debt.  And it’s not just me that thinks Kelly and her site are great – she’s been featured on local television, nominated for blogging awards, and even has her own on-line TV show!.. Read More

There are no similar posts. Showing most popular posts:Help LGM Support Haiti ReliefMy second 12 weeks of Turbulence TrainingMy Day at Martha Stewart’s ShowMy Turbulence Training Experience]]> Home GymMy good friend, Kelly, who authors The ¢entsible Life, has a “Health” section on her blog that will occasionally feature articles from yours truly! I’ll be writing about fitness and health, but with an eye towards Kelly’s goal of frugality. If you haven’t visited The ¢entsible Life before, you MUST go! Kelly has lots of great information for families and others trying to save money, and shares insights into her own family’s attempt to live on a budget and pay off their debt.  And it’s not just me that thinks Kelly and her site are great – she’s been featured on local television, nominated for blogging awards, and even has her own on-line TV show!.. Read More

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]]> http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/frugal-fitness-home-gym-on-a-budget/feed/ 1 3 Reasons I Love Kettlebell Swings http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/3-reasons-i-love-kettlebell-swings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-reasons-i-love-kettlebell-swings http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/3-reasons-i-love-kettlebell-swings/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:00:08 +0000 Liz http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/?p=384 Meet Anna!Today’s post is from a personal friend and fellow fitness blogger, Anna Dornier of Path to Fat Loss. Anna and I first met on the Turbulence Training forums, and she was the one who first got me interested in kettlebells.  Now, Anna is a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor (RKC) and Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She teaches bootcamps and kettlebell class in Northern California under her company ATD Fitness... Read More

Similar posts:Getting Started with KettlebellsHow to spot Kettlebell posersHow to get a jeans-worthy butt]]> Meet Anna!Today’s post is from a personal friend and fellow fitness blogger, Anna Dornier of Path to Fat Loss. Anna and I first met on the Turbulence Training forums, and she was the one who first got me interested in kettlebells.  Now, Anna is a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor (RKC) and Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She teaches bootcamps and kettlebell class in Northern California under her company ATD Fitness... Read More

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]]> http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/3-reasons-i-love-kettlebell-swings/feed/ 2 I get a “girl gang” together http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/i-get-a-girl-gang-together/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-get-a-girl-gang-together http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/i-get-a-girl-gang-together/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:57:29 +0000 Liz http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/?p=357 When you’re a blogger, you meet so many other amazing people in the blogging community.  One such person I’ve met is Josh Hanagarne, of Worlds Strongest Librarian. What caused me to start reading Josh’s blog was that he’s a Russian Kettlebell Challenge instructor (RKC).  What KEPT me reading his blog was that he’s brilliant, funny, and candid in a way that so many other people refuse to be. If you haven’t stopped by and read his blog before, here’s a perfect excuse to start: Josh is featuring a guest post from me today!.. Read More

Similar posts:Set a good example]]> When you’re a blogger, you meet so many other amazing people in the blogging community.  One such person I’ve met is Josh Hanagarne, of Worlds Strongest Librarian. What caused me to start reading Josh’s blog was that he’s a Russian Kettlebell Challenge instructor (RKC).  What KEPT me reading his blog was that he’s brilliant, funny, and candid in a way that so many other people refuse to be. If you haven’t stopped by and read his blog before, here’s a perfect excuse to start: Josh is featuring a guest post from me today!.. Read More

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]]> http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/i-get-a-girl-gang-together/feed/ 2 Five Reasons Why Strong Women Are Sexy http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/five-reasons-why-strong-women-are-sexy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-reasons-why-strong-women-are-sexy http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/five-reasons-why-strong-women-are-sexy/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Liz http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/five-reasons-why-strong-women-are-sexy/ As I’ve delved into the world of blogging, I’ve met a number of fantastic fitness-minded folks. Among them is Josh Hanagarne, a Russian Kettlebell Certified strength enthusiast who is a librarian by trade, and whose blog, World’s Strongest Librarian is an eclectic combination of literary insights, personal reflections, and tales of strength. Josh recently offered to write guest posts for his fellow bloggers. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to get a man’s perspective on strong women. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!.. Read More

There are no similar posts. Showing most popular posts:Help LGM Support Haiti ReliefMy second 12 weeks of Turbulence TrainingMy Day at Martha Stewart’s ShowMy Turbulence Training Experience]]> As I’ve delved into the world of blogging, I’ve met a number of fantastic fitness-minded folks. Among them is Josh Hanagarne, a Russian Kettlebell Certified strength enthusiast who is a librarian by trade, and whose blog, World’s Strongest Librarian is an eclectic combination of literary insights, personal reflections, and tales of strength. Josh recently offered to write guest posts for his fellow bloggers. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to get a man’s perspective on strong women. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!.. Read More

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]]> http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/five-reasons-why-strong-women-are-sexy/feed/ 7 7-Minute Weight Loss Circuit http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/7-minute-weight-loss-circuit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-minute-weight-loss-circuit http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/7-minute-weight-loss-circuit/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000 Liz http://www.lookinggoodmom.com/?p=36 I recently read a summary of a very interesting study regarding energy level and quality of life in women. In the study, healthy sedentary women (average age around 57) were put into one of four groups. Three groups did exercise at varying levels of intensity, from light exercise (The amount of time spent exercising ranged from just over one hour weekly in the light intensity group to three hours weekly in the high intensity group.) The fourth group was a control group – they didn’t begin an exercise program... Read More

Similar posts:A personal update – Dec 2009 editionVacation workout planResistance Isn’t FutileWhat can a Transformation Contest do for you?]]> I recently read a summary of a very interesting study regarding energy level and quality of life in women. In the study, healthy sedentary women (average age around 57) were put into one of four groups. Three groups did exercise at varying levels of intensity, from light exercise (The amount of time spent exercising ranged from just over one hour weekly in the light intensity group to three hours weekly in the high intensity group.) The fourth group was a control group – they didn’t begin an exercise program... Read More

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