America’s Fittest Truck Driver Tells Us How to Get Fit in 4 Minutes!

Yale graduate and now the “fittest truck driver in America” Siphiwe Baleka (formerly named Anthony Blake) is the author of the forthcoming book 4-MINUTE FIT: The Metabolism Accelerator for the Time-Crunched, Deskbound, and Stressed Out (Touchstone; on-sale March 28, 2017). {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

The Super Bowl's Secret Weapon - TheraBand CLX

The oldest non-kicker in the NFL is just played his 7th Super Bowl and shows no signs of slowing down. Recognized as one of the faces of American football, Tom Brady is featured on Good Morning America for achieving his MVP status in part by his dedication to a clean diet, but mostly in thanks to his secret weapon: resistance bands. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Feeling Fit and Fabulous: Six Helpful Tips for Maintaining Motivation

Getting in shape is a common goal. Every day, millions of women around the world make the commitment to eating healthy and exercising, but how many of them actually stick to it? If you want to improve your fitness levels but worry about maintaining your motivation, read on. A few simple tips and tricks can help you keep your eye on the prize.

From Slight to Might

In Hollis Liebman’s new book, From Slight to Might, Liebman, who has trained Hugh Jackman, Chris Jericho, and other celebrities, details how to build a strong physique, how to establish a positive attitude toward exercise, and how to maintain proper health habits. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Combat and Relieve Stress with these Yoga Essentials

Now that the summer has come to an end, schedules tend to get busier as the days go on! With school back in session and holiday season on the horizon, don’t get caught up in all the stressful chaos. Combat and relieve stress in two ways with your everyday yoga essentials! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Stay Safe, Stay Seen, Stay Motivated with 4id Glow Products

With the lazy days of summer soon to be a distant memory, cooler temps and fall foliage set the perfect backdrop for getting into a new fitness routine outdoors. Whether you're into running, strength training or yoga, outdoor exercise is a perfect way to infuse variety into your workout whether scenic or terrain-centric. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool Instant Cooling Gear and Accessories Keep You Cool This Summer

Now that we are officially in the summer season, people are constantly trying to find ways to beat the heat. A great and fashionable way to do so is with any of the pieces from MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool Instant Cooling Gear and Accessories line! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Succeed at Your New Year's Resolutions with See Mom Run by Run Like a Mother founder Megan Searfoss

A study from the University of Scranton shows that only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Although that number seems staggering, baby steps and making realistic lifestyle changes can go a long way to achieving those goals. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

WWE "Diva" ARIANE ANDREW Reveals her Gym Tip and Nutritional Tricks to Stay Fit while Enjoying the Holiday

She’s a diva, she’s an advocate, a lover and a role model. Even with all that going for her, Ariane Andrew indulges now & again and has easily achievable advice for how your we can enjoy all the holiday season has to offer and still look great for New Year’s Eve (and beyond).

Have a Skinny New Year Courtesy of David Kirsch!

The New Year is a time where motivation is at a high. With your resolutions set in stone, you’ve made the commitment and are ready to get started. Combined with the recipes found in his new book, Ultimate Family Wellness, David Kirsch’s 5 -5 -5™ plan can help improve one’s fitness level and shed unhealthy weight without carving out a huge amount of time to do it. So whether you want to get a head start on your New Year’s Resolution or just want to avoid the dreaded holiday bulge, get up and get moving! {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

FAT GIRL WALKING: Sex, Food, Love, and Being Comfortable in Your Skin…Every Inch of It

Brittany Gibbons’ is a popular blogger and in her memoir, FAT GIRL WALKING: Sex, Food, Love, and Being Comfortable in Your Skin…Every Inch of It (Dey Street Books, May 19, 2015), she discusses the often funny and often painful true stories of her life as an overweight girl growing up in the Midwest. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

KETTLEBELL KICKBOXING: Every Woman¹s Guide to Getting Healthy, Sexy, and Strong

Celebrity trainer and fitness expert Dasha Libin Anderson, the founder and creator of the Kettlebell Kickboxing method, has written her first book. This must read for summer is titled KETTLEBELL KICKBOXING: Every Woman¹s Guide to Getting Healthy, Sexy, and Strong (Skyhorse Publishing; $19.99) and is out just in time to get ready for bathing suit weather! {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Introducing The International Healthy Living Sensation: LEBOOTCAMP DIET

We can learn many things from the French: how to dress with panache, how to age well, how to be more romantic, and, maybe most importantly, how to live a healthy life while still enjoying simple pleasures (pass the chocolat, s’il vous plait!).  New York Times bestsellers such as French Women Don’t Get Fat and The Dukan Diet prove that American readers are eager to learn nutrition and fitness tips from “across the pond.”  Now comes the newest, hottest worldwide nutrition and fitness phenomenon, LeBootCamp Diet: The Scientifically-Proven French Method to Eat Well, Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good (Berkley Hardcover; April 7, 2015; $26.95) by healthy living coach and international media sensation Valerie Orsoni.  Available for the first time in the U.S. this Spring, LeBootCamp Diet offers an appealing approach to diet and exercise that will help readers lose weight the French way—no guilt and no excuses. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Sneak Peek of May 2014 Fitness Magazine! (Featuring Cover Girl, Serena Williams)

FITNESS MAGAZINE MAY 2014 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS

Serena Williams Reveals Her Softer Side, Pros and Cons of Activity Trackers,

5 Foods for Flat Abs, Benefits of Carbs and More!

Tia Mowry is on the Cover of Women's Running Magazine

I've been a fan of Tia and Tamera Mowry since their Sister Sister days, despite the annoying taunting I used to receive due to our shared curly girl hair do's when I was younger. It's been really nice to see both of their careers progress as well as their personal lives - I've been able to grow with them and now they both are wives and mothers just like me, so that makes them even more relatable. Tia looks fantastic as the cover women on the latest edition on Women's Running Magazine and her interview inside is very insightful....

Workout While Brushing Your Teeth with Fitness Flower!

For me, the hardest part about working out {other than actually doing it} is finding the time to do so. That may sound odd coming from a SAHM, but believe me, when you're dealing with a busy family {particularly a 3 year old that I have affectionately nicknamed Pig Pen}, it seems that even when you want to workout, there are a million other things that get in the way. That's why I was overjoyed to get the opportunity to try out Fitness Flower {provided for review}!

Join the Walkabout - A 28 Day Quest for Good Health!

I've discovered along my path to weight loss and better health, that the hardest {and easiest} thing to do is take that first step. After that, all you have to do is just keep going! Walking is one of the best and easiest things to do for your health and wellness and this spring Dr. Andre Weil and Vionic Footwear want to help you on your journey! {Product provided for review/consideration}

Regaining Your Pre-Baby Body (Yummy Mummy Fitness)

The battle to regain your pre-baby shape can be a tough challenge for any new mom who has gained weight during pregnancy {I've documented my struggles with it here}. New parents have a lot of demands on their time, even when they would normally be sound asleep. While celebrity interviews often claim that the weight ‘dropped right off once the baby was born’, many new mothers find that this is far from the case.

When people are tired, stressed and extra busy, they often turn to comfort or junk foods {raise your hand if you're a stress eater like me} and end up piling on more ‘hard to shift’ pounds. New mommies are particularly susceptible to this trap and often find that their self-esteem can plummet as they get further and further away from that target of fitting back into their ‘pre-baby jeans’.

So what can you  do?

A New Beginning: My Journey to a Better Me

I've seriously debated over whether or not to share all of this here, and even once I decided I would document my journey on the blog, it's been hard figuring out how and when to start. I don't know how much to share and what sorts of things will be of interest and helpful to someone {anyone} out there reading this. But I guess it's time to stop agonizing over it and just get to it...

One of my senior portraits; HELLO collar bone!

Don't Miss Your Chance to Chat Live With Fitness Guru, David Kirsch! AKA: GMYMO

“HOW TO FUEL FOR YOUR FITNESS” TWITTER CHAT

WITH DAVID KIRSCH AND ZICO

Wondering how to fuel up for your fitness routine? Join wellness expert David Kirsch and Zico for a Twitter chat on Tuesday, October 16th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm EST to discover Kirsch’s insider tips and tricks for helping you get the most out of your workout. Prizes will be randomly awarded every 15 minutes to participants, who can join the conversation by following @DavidKirsch and @Zico and using the hashtag #GetFit to ask questions and engage.

WHO: David Kirsch and Zico

WHAT: “How to Fuel for your Fitness” Twitter Chat

WHEN: Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 from 6:00 – 7:00 EST

WHERE: Follow @DavidKirsch and @Zico