Looking Good (for a mom)

It’s one of the scariest times of year…no, not because of the ghosts and the goblins…because of the Twix and the Reese’s peanut butter cups, of course! Yes, it’s nearly Halloween, and where there’s Halloween, there’s candy. And where there’s candy, there’s (usually) a tendency to overindulge. Last year, I was sucked into the vortex that is created by having my favorite candy in the house. I was tempted again at Easter (see “Escaping from a cycle of bad eating“). This year I’m determined to avoid it, and I’m going to share five strategies I am going to use, in hopes that they will help you do the same... Read More

I’ve been talking to a lot of my friends over the past few days, and more often than not, the conversation takes a turn to fitness. I wanted to do a brief post, just to talk about some of the motivational strategies that have worked for them (and for me). The point is that this is a menu. Know yourself, and choose from the menu the things that will work to help motivate you... Read More

So, it’s been a few days since Easter, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve indulged in the candy a few times too many! Did you know that Easter and Halloween are two of the biggest holidays for candy sales and consumption? And if you have kids, it’s hard to do a complete moratorium, since even if you don’t get them any candy, they’re likely to end up with some from school or local egg hunts. This time of year I’m almost jealous of my Jewish friends celebrating passover. I would be much less tempted by Matzo than I am by those darned peanut butter eggs!.. Read More

If you’re a working parent, it’s pretty much a given that you’re going to eat food that comes under the category of “restaurant eating,” whether it’s fast food, takeout, or actual dining out (which presents a whole new set of challenges when little ones come along). Although I’ve worked hard over the past year on cutting back on the number of meals that are prepared outside our home (which has financial as well has health benefits), there is still some percentage of the time where we’re eating restaurant food. So I thought I’d share a few tips that have helped me stay on track, even when I’m eating out... Read More