Healthier Habits

Healthy Habit #10: Its the Little Things that Matter

2010-09-20T22:19:00.000-07:00

I haven't been blogging recently as I have felt overwhelmed with too much on my mind and on my plate. I have a tendency to take on alot (or too much), and then life hands me something that takes me over the edge and then I find myself completely anxious and stressed out. Now as a relatively new mom, I try my best to model good behavior as I want to set a good example to my daughter. As young and

Meet Healthier Habits Expert: Holli Clepper

2010-09-12T20:34:00.000-07:00

I met Holli a couple years ago at the University of California San Diego while obtaining my Exercise Science certification. She was my Functional Fitness instructor. Holli has been an educator in the fitness industry for over 18 years. She holds a BS in Physical Education from Texas A&M University ; she is a C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 3, certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a

Meet Healthier Habits Expert: Amy Mewborn

2010-09-07T08:23:00.000-07:00

Despite the fact that I am an instructor for Pure Barre, I try my best to remain unbias and discover other barre techniques. As a former dancer, I absolutely love the barre method and can always appreciate a new workout routine. I recently tried a Xtend Barre class and interview the owner of Xtend Barre Carlsbad. Meet Amy Mewborn Bio: I have been a financial advisor my entire adult life. I fell

A "Life List" do you have one?

2010-09-03T22:32:00.000-07:00

I am a big fan of lists and goal setting. If I put my goals to paper I am more likely to achieve them rather then toI let them sit somewhere in my head. I guess my anal retentiveness makes me feel obligated to check mark each box on my list....So as I was cleaning through some notebooks I found that I set four goals for myself in 2009 to accomplish in the next 5 years: #1 - to have a baby. Check.

Running Barefoot

2010-09-03T22:04:00.000-07:00

As I was running a couple days ago, I saw a cross country high school team running barefoot. Now I know this is a trend right now, but I have to be honest - I'm not buying it. There is no way I am willing to train for my upcoming 1/2 marathon barefoot!!?? So I did some research and here's the brief 411 that I found.... Pros: Yes, there are advocates of barefoot running. Why you ask? Well they

Now Eat This

2010-09-03T21:38:00.000-07:00

So for those of you who don't know this....I'm a huge fan of the show "THE DOCTORS". And no its not because of Travis Stork MD ER doctor. Yes I will admit he's easy on the eyes, but it is not the reason why I love the show so much. Its the only show I DVR and now I'm adding it to my blog! I think its full of important health related issues and great tips on looking and feeling your best.

Meet Healthier Habits Expert: Brian White

2010-08-28T23:38:00.000-07:00

Attention all mamas....I know you are use to seeing advice come from women, but let's not forget that our counterparts can offer lots of great tips too!! I'm excited to checkout Brian's bootcamp down in San Diego. Read on for our Q&A. Brian's Bio: I grew up in Central Massachusetts and journeyed West after college looking for something different. I couldn’t pinpoint what that certain something

Hollywood's Toughest Workout

2010-08-24T23:12:00.000-07:00

You won’t find any mojitos or martinis at this barre. But you will find plenty of toned arms, tight abs and slender thighs. Have I caught your attention yet? I’m talking about one of the fastest growing fitness trends sweeping the nation – the barre technique. So what is the barre technique? There are several studios out in the market place. But generally speaking, all studios utilize the ballet

Eggs being Recalled, but don't give them up forever

2010-08-17T23:23:00.000-07:00

Okay not to freak all the egg lovers out there, but there is an EGG RECALL reported by Huffington post. These are only eggs coming from Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa which have been distributed to 8 different states due to potential salmonella contamination. Please read the article as it tells you which plants these recalled eggs are coming from and where to look on your egg carton for the

Meet Healthier Habits Expert: Anne Schreiber

2010-08-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

I met Anne Schreiber last year at the Stroller Strides 2009 National Conference. She is a mother of two, Manager of San Diego Stroller Strides, Fit4Baby, Body Back, and Instructor for 4SRanch Stroller Strides, 4SRanch Body Back. Anne has been a lifelong athlete. She competed collegiately at Indiana University and internationally in swimming including events such as the U.S. Olympic Festival. As

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

2010-08-11T21:51:00.000-07:00

As a new mom, the thought of 5-6 vaccinations in one visit really freaked me out. It's definitely something no parent looks forward to for a number of reasons: it pains you to watch your little one get poked, and 48 hours after they just aren't the same baby (fever, fussy, restless - etc). Whether you decide to have them done all at once or utilize an alternative vaccinations schedule that is a

Not All Fat is Created Equal?

2010-08-10T22:13:00.000-07:00

No that's not a typo. Back in April 2009, there were a few studies done by the New England Journal of Medicine which indicated that humans have brown fat. Babies are actually born with it, but it was thought that it went away as we grew older. What is brown fat? Basically it is good fat that burns up energy. It is what allows babies to keep their little bodies warm since they are not able to

Meet Healthier Habits Expert: Lisa Druxman

2010-08-08T21:06:00.000-07:00

When I think mommy fitness, the first thing that comes to mind is Lisa Druxman. For those of you new to mommyhood, drumroll please, meet: Lisa Druxman Chief Founding Mom of Stroller Strides, the country’s largest fitness program for moms. She is a fitness expert, author and speaker. She is the author of Lean Mommy and the creator of the recently released DVD workout series, Mama Wants Her Body

Sexy Beauty Secrets from Real Experts

2010-08-05T23:19:00.000-07:00

Even though we are moms, we still want to look great right? So I decided to expand my "experts" segment to Beauty Experts as well. So along with healthy tips, you'll begin to see beauty tips from real people, real experts, for real life! Meet Esthetician: Jenna Oziel. As you can see Jenna has gorgeous skin....so I had to find out what keeps her skin looking amazing. HH: Why did you get into

"Foodie" Favorites Friday

2010-08-05T22:01:00.000-07:00

Yesterday at class Sambazon stopped by after our long run to provide our mamas with their refreshing ACAI drink....yummy! (Thank you National Events Manager - Cameron Faist) Many of the moms wanted to know the benefits of this little purple berry. So here's the 411 ACAI (pronouced ah-sigh-EE) comes from the Amazon rain forest. And as they say "great things come in small packages". These little

Hollywood Trend: Babyfood Diet?

2010-08-03T19:18:00.000-07:00

Should I be sharing solids with my baby girl? The newest diet trend in Hollywood: The Babyfood Diet. In theory, of course it will work. You are suppose to eat 14 servings of baby food jars, which estimates to about 1,000 calories per day (the average dieting woman eats between 1400-2000 depending upon on their caloric needs and weight loss goals). Baby food obviously has nutritional value since

Meet Healthier Habits Expert: Jaime Cole

2010-08-01T07:38:00.000-07:00

Introducing Jaime Cole. I had the pleasure of working with Jaime at Pure Barre La Costa. She is an amazing instructor, mother of three and friend. Here's a little 411 on her and her pilates studio: Pilates A-Go-Go. Jaime is a lifetime fitness enthusiast and Body Arts and Science Institute Pilates certified instructor. She’s the owner and founder of Pilates A Go-Go, a Pilates studio located in

"Foodie" Favorites Friday

2010-07-30T07:38:00.000-07:00

Tomatoes....yes that's right, tomatoes! So simple, but yet we forget how much we can do with them. I stumbled upon an amazing article listing 10 delicious heirloom tomatoe recipes in Women's Health Magazine. Not only are these recipes simple and yummy, tomatoes are an amazing powerfood which contain a ton of vitamin C which aids in immunity and iron absorption. You might be asking yourself, "

Meet Healthier Habits Expert: Kim Strassmann-Eagle

2010-07-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

Meet Kim Strassmann-Eagle, mother of a 7 year old boy, and the VP of Franchise Development at Stroller Strides LLC. She has worked for Stroller Strides for over 7 years. Kim also teaches spinning, BOSU, cardio kick boxing and yoga at clubs all over North County. Her certifications include: AFAA Group exercise, Spinning by Madd Dog Athletics, Kranking, YogaFit, TurboKick, Stroller Strides and

Healthier Habit #10 Exercise Outdoors!

2010-07-25T21:42:00.000-07:00

According to researchers at University of Essex in England, taking a short walk in the park or spending about 5 minutes outdoors can be positive for your mental health. "Green" exercise can help to keep depression at bay and improve self esteem. Now that summer is here, take advantage of the outdoors. Walk with your spouse or check out a Stroller Strides class with your children and don't forget

"Foodie" Favorites Friday

2010-07-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

At Stroller Strides class this week I went around asking the moms "what is your guilty pleasure?".....most said the typical: ice cream, chocalate covered pretzels, frozen yogurt, and wine. But one mommy said PEANUT BUTTER. The truth of the matter is peanut butter is not all that bad (of course, everything in moderation). Yes it has fat in it, but we actually do need fats in our diet. Why do we

Healthier Habits Expert: Meet Jenet Morrison

2010-07-22T22:17:00.000-07:00

I am not going to lie....I was so addicted to this last season of "Dancing with the Stars". I was in the Nicole camp, my husband was rooting for Ocho Cinco (could be because he was the only football player on the show, he would kill me for blogging that. LOL). As you can see to my left, Jenet had the pleasure of meeting Cheryl - one of the professional ballroom partners on the show. So jealous!

For the postpartum mommy: core re-building

2010-07-18T22:45:00.000-07:00

As a new mom where can we find the time to exercise? Between feedings, naps schedules, and getting healthy meals on the table - it feels a bit overwhelming to fit exercise into our daily routine. But the truth is that exercise is just as important as the food we put into our body. It provides much needed energy as well as the strength to be the best mom we can be. So where do we begin? First,

"Foodie" Favorites Friday

2010-07-16T15:24:00.000-07:00

I say two thumbs up to "Eat Naked". Not literally....but in all seriousness this wholesome and ecoconscious restaurant does not skimp on flavor. The concept is basically farm to table. Bringing the freshest flavors to satisfy the pickest of palates. The environment is casual with Balinese style decor. Naked Cafe is nestled in a quiet beach community of Carlsbad, California (they have several

Healthier Habits Expert: Meet Krissa Johansen

2010-07-14T16:51:00.000-07:00

Krissa Johansen is currently a Stroller Strides Instructor. I've had the pleasure of taking many of her classes and also working with her at my own Stroller Strides location. She's an incredible teacher and a great role model to all moms! HH: Tell our readers a little bit about yourself. Krissa: I've always thought being active was fun! Even though I wasn’t involved in organized sports as a