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Comment on Postpartum Weight-Loss: Walk it off! by Camilla

Camilla — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:35:30 +0000

I am also a great fan of walking off the added baby weight. But not after a week like you – thumbs ub for that one

Comment on Running Gets it Done: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Mom Who Runs by Glenda Fletcher

Glenda Fletcher — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:45:14 +0000

[...] I just completed my first 10 mile run, in preparation for the 1/2 marathon I am running 6 weeks from today! If you’ve read my other articles you may remember that running has been the exercise that literally tips the scales for me and helps me to burn off the baby weight that I acquire during pregnancy. For you, it may be something different that helps you accomplish your postpartum weight loss goals, sometimes just changing up your exercise routine and challenging yourself will help you to finally torch those last (or the next) five pounds. But if you’re not sure what to do, I suggest giving running a try. For some great tips on getting started running, go here. [...]

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7 Day Holiday Slim Down – Day 1 — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:51:54 +0000

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Comment on Flattering, feminine, supportive, quality swimwear for active, self-conscious moms by GeorgiaLou

GeorgiaLou — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:09:00 +0000

I love your blog!!! I have also tried a few suits through various summer tests. I appreciate your recommendations. I’ve been to the Athleta website many times but have yet to purchase from there. I’m actually really glad to know about the shorts with the brief in them. That’s a great idea. So with you on tankinis!! My issue lately has been straps–they get pulled on or just tend to fall down on their own. But halters are so unflattering and exposing on my smaller upper body. I found a great top at EddieBauer.com that has more of a racerback , and I have enjoyed swimskirts–that can be worn as a coverup or as your swimsuit (in case I have one of those moments when I’m not chasing anyone at the pool and I want to just wear tankini bottoms, I can slip the skirt off.) Thanks for verbalizing so well the plights of many moms! You’re the best.

Comment on How to wake up refreshed and energized: Do you have a cutoff time for eating and drinking? by Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:53:38 +0000

Thanks! I am so glad you’re liking this! There is definitely a unique challenge for us to reach weight loss goals if we’re raising kids and cooking for a family! One person I know says, “Quit eating their [the kids'] food!”. So TRUE, I love to scarf down leftover chicken nuggets and mac ‘n’ cheese! My only advice for the making luches part is – have them make their own lunches! My 6 and 7 year olds pack their own lunches the night before. I sort of supervise but try not to interfere too much. May not work for you but it works for us! Also, it is great for teaching them some responsibility! As for the spouse, well, that is a whole other issue! I suppose you could start packing really healthy for him so if you snack a little it would be on baby carrots and celery!?

Thanks so much for being here! Would love to hear more about you in the future!

Comment on Postpartum Weight-Loss: Increase Your Flexibility by Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:44:36 +0000

Yes, I do accept guest articles. Please send me some links of things you’ve written and perhaps we could have you write something to inspire us here at leanstrongmom.com!

Comment on How to wake up refreshed and energized: Do you have a cutoff time for eating and drinking? by GeorgiaLou

GeorgiaLou — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:57:03 +0000

Hi Jenn,
I really appreciated this post and have been thinking about it all month. I’m not big on a detox regime or anything, but I really like the idea of giving my system 12 hours of rest from digestion. I also find that the nights I work out at the gym I don’t have as strong of a desire to eat at after. My big problem that started this year is that I make my daughter and husband’s lunches at night when I’m cleaning up and that inspires all kinds of snacking. I haven’t yet figured out a better time to make their lunches.

I love reading your blog because you bring up issues that I think about and would love to talk about with other moms striving to make healthy choices for their own bodies as they navigate the craziness of raising a family. Thanks for your insights!

Comment on Postpartum Weight-Loss: Increase Your Flexibility by Ernestina Meisner

Ernestina Meisner — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:42:53 +0000

Do you accept guest articles or blog posts? I just like the way how you wrote Postpartum Weight-Loss: Increase Your Flexibility Lean Strong Mom.com, I am in this topic for ages and I would adore to write few blog posts right here in the event you agree with me.

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Turbo Slim 10-Day Kick Start — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:24:18 +0000

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How much weight should I lose if I want to be a specific dress size? — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:21:39 +0000

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Comment on March Weight Loss Goals – Get motivated with your Destination Postcard by Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:34:04 +0000

Thanks Lyndy! I like yours, too. It is so awesome to meet other people (women) on the same quest!

Comment on March Weight Loss Goals – Get motivated with your Destination Postcard by Lyndy

Lyndy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:48:15 +0000

Good idea! I love the “postcard” idea. For me, it’s finishing my marathon in October! Good site you have here! Love it!

Comment on EASY, healthy breakfast for a busy mom! by James

James — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:51:46 +0000

You wouldn’t believe this but I have wasted all day searching for some information about this. Thanks for this, it was a wonderful read and has helped me out to no end.

Comment on What do you think about the South Beach Diet? by GeorgiaLou

GeorgiaLou — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:46:43 +0000

Hi Jenn,
Thanks for the info you found–it was really helpful to read. Are you ready for your 1/2 marathon? It’s coming up isn’t it? Have you found any good South Beach recipes worth sharing?

Georgia

Comment on What do you think about the South Beach Diet? by Health | Melatonin Supplement

Health | Melatonin Supplement — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:51:25 +0000

South Beach diet is the best for losing weight although it was originally designed by Arthur Agatston and Marie Almon to prevent heart disease.

Comment on What do you think about the South Beach Diet? by Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:37:16 +0000

Georgia! Thanks so much for visiting! I am honored that a friend and fellow runner is reading my blog. Didn’t you run a marathon last year? I know you have some running tips to share. But seriously, I glanced back through old entries to find where I might have misled you to believe I run 9 miles every day – yikes, I’m sorry, that must have come across wrong – once a week I do a “long” run, this week it will be 11 miles (last week 10), but the other days I just run somewhere between 5 and 7, whatever I feel like (some days are weight or cross training in between). But, of course, I’m training for a half marathon so once I’m done I don’t know what my running schedule will look like, 1-2 miles sounds good to me!

I am not an expert on abdominal muscles, pre or post partum, but I seem to remember that if the muscles separate (or thin out) down the middle they can still be strengthened. Take a look at this article I found, see what you think, but for sure ask your doc about it. There are so many crazy “bodily rearrangements” that happen after a baby. I do know that it is so important for women to regain core strength after delivery. I really like some of the Yoga Booty Ballet workout dvd’s from BeachBody.com.

And here’s a link to an article I did on core strengthening, click here.

Comment on What do you think about the South Beach Diet? by GeorgiaLou

GeorgiaLou — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:57:56 +0000

Hi Jenn,
I have enjoyed reading your blog lately–since I discovered it. I too aspire to be a lean, strong mom and enjoy discussions on the topic. I don’t know much about South Beach, but I’m curious about the soft-in-the-middle issues. Do you know anything about the abdominal muscles that separate during pregnancy? How long does it take for them to come back together–or do they ever? (or have those muscles always been that way and I just never noticed them before??) When I do crunches I can stick my fingers in between those muscles in my stomach and it feels really weird! Just curious if you knew anything about that.

BTW, I am so amazed that you run 9 miles all the time. I can run 1 or 2 and I now think of you as I finish up my 20 minutes and marvel at your strength and stamina. That’s awesome!
Georgia