Disclaimer: The images included in this post are of a physically active mother of two who is also a woman who enjoys pizza and beer. Feel free to scroll quickly past the images — no need to linger. We are all decently aware of what we weigh and have a general idea of our overall […]
In the last 18 months, I have given birth to my second child and trained for {and ran} two half marathons. I am no professional runner. I am not even a good runner. I am mediocre at best. I grew up on the softball field and the basketball court. Running was punishment in my sports. […]
If you’re looking for a workout that will keep your mind and body engaged, Orangetheory Fitness is the place to go! The Knoxville Moms Blog contributor team was recently treated to an Orangetheory Fitness class at the Bearden location and we left feeling accomplished, energized, and motivated! In other words, we all had a blast and […]
Recently my husband said, “I know why you have that mamma gut.” I gave him a sideways look that said, without saying, “What about your own daddy gut?” He cautiously elaborated, “No, I don’t mean it like that…I heard this thing on a radio show. There’s a name for the mamma gut after you have […]
“I hate the way my thighs look in leggings.” “I can’t leave the house without makeup to cover my awful skin.” “I never wear sandals. My toes are too ugly and misshapen.” “I wish I wasn’t so hairy. It’s disgusting.” There are very few women I know who don’t make observations like the ones above […]
With the beginning of a new year, comes advice from everyone about ways to improve yourself, your home, the lives of your children, and the list goes on. and on. and on. I love new years; they are full of possibilities, desires to grow and/or change, and not to mention fun parties! What I have come […]
So you want to know the secret to losing the baby weight? It’s actually pretty simple: Step 1: Have the baby. 👏 Congratulations, you’ve officially lost the baby weight! 👏 That’s it — if I wasn’t recommended to leave you with 300-600 words of wisdom, I would have cut it off after congratulating you. The truth […]
Over the last several months, I’ve been able to do something that I haven’t done since having children…drum roll please…WORK OUT. Pre-children, I was a gym rat and loved indulging a few times a week in kickboxing, step or aerobics classes. As new moms, our priorities change and our children’s needs usually get put before […]
We all know how crazy summer can be — you work out like crazy after the new year for that ‘bikini bod’…(thank goodness one-pieces are trendy again…amiright?!) only to fall completely off your routine in the summer. It happens to almost all of us, but do not fear, NEIGHBORHOOD barre is here! That’s right; it’s […]
Eight weeks ago I began a journey with Gold’s Gym. This was a commitment I made to myself. I knew I wanted to shred this Mom bod up for summer 2017. When I started this journey the goal was to tone, strengthen and feel better about myself. I had no intention on sinking this bod into a two-piece […]
The life of a mom can be hectic and sometimes too busy for things like fitness. In fact, fitness and self-care are probably the last things on many moms’ to do lists. However, it is possible to pencil in a workout in the midst of all the craziness! Planet Fitness is all about catering to […]
There was name-calling. Yelling. Tears. To say my relationship with my Fitbit started off on the wrong foot is putting it mildly. Chances are many of you are wearing a Fitbit (or some other fitness tracker) right now. They’re hugely popular and touted as helpful tools for weight loss and living a healthy life. I […]
