Are Negative People Getting In the Way of Your Fitness? So many times people go through ups and downs in life, that it makes it really hard to keep up with fitness goals. Whether it is negative people that hurt us emotionally, or just people who are against us reaching our fitness goals, both can be hard obstacles to overcome when trying to be or stay healthy. As much as we try not to let other’s negative thoughts and feelings effect us, we wouldn’t be human if it didn’t. 
Think About It…What Is Your Food Doing For You?
For a lot of people, exercising is easier than changing up one’s diet. At times, exercising is not easy as well because we are all very busy. But healthy eating and nutrition seems to be a major problem for a lot of people. We are so busy that we reach for what is convenient. Before [...]
Who Knew You Eat Cottage Cheese To Get Rid Of It?
Building muscle is essential to eliminate fat stores and to prevent certain parts of our bodies from sagging. Who wants saggy arms or a saggy booty? Muscle building is what gives us that toned body that we dream about. Of course nutrition is more important than exercise to obtain those toned arms and legs. One [...]
My Secret Addiction……Peanut Butter
One of my favorite snacks to eat in a hurry is natural peanut butter. I love love this stuff (mind wondering to a place of everything peanut butter…..annnnnnd I am back!). I can’t get enough of this food. I mean you can put it on just about anything to add some protein to it. Good [...]
Supa Dupa Tea!
We all know the benefits of green tea from my previous post “the powers of green tea”. Did you know you could add other ingredients to make it supa dupa tea! These ingredients not only offer health benefits, but they can make tea taste delicious for those who don’t like the way it tastes.
The Frustrations With Eating Gluten Free
So I have an intolerance to gluten. I would say that this is a blessing and a curse. For me, eating gluten free isn’t bad at all. Before I develop my intolerance for this protein found in most grains, I loved breads and almost anything baked, which is why I wasn’t in as good as [...]
Negativity? That’s For The Birds…..
May 19th, 2012 
Amber, the Hippy Fit Mom 
Think About It…What Is Your Food Doing For You?
May 17th, 2012 Amber, the Hippy Fit Mom For a lot of people, exercising is easier than changing up one’s diet. At times, exercising is not easy as well because we are all very busy. But healthy eating and nutrition seems to be a major problem for a lot of people. We are so busy that we reach for what is convenient. Before really I started eating healthy, I thought I was eating healthy.
Not A Fan Of Cardio? Try Interval Training
May 15th, 2012 Amber, the Hippy Fit Mom If you are anything like me, cardio is not “your thing” at all. I really dread cardio. Well….we have a love/hate relationship. With the right playlist, cardio sessions are more bearable. I, myself, love to lift weights and to do strength training. But I DREAD cardio (did I say that again?). One thing that I have tried and found really effective is interval training. It makes for shorter sessions that are just as effective as long drawn-out sessions.
Injury….Not A Good Look
May 12th, 2012 Amber, the Hippy Fit Mom Yesterday I learned a valuable lesson on the importance of having a spotter in the gym. If you read my previous post, “You Can Make Them Perkier, Naturally?”, then you would know the importance of bench pressing. In regards to the aforementioned, I would like to talk safety. Normally, whenever I do chest exercises I have a spotter. This last time however, I tried to do it on my own. Big mistake!
Which One Is It?
May 10th, 2012 Amber, the Hippy Fit Mom Finding comfort somewhere in our hectic and fast-paced lives is very important on this journey we call life. Whether it be at home or at work, it is what keeps us sane and keeps us going. A dear friend of mine once told me, “things either have to be good at home or at work for things to be okay in one’s life. Things get really hard when both are not good”. She is completely right. We spend a majority of our lives at work and at home. Things are not always going to be great with both situations. But if we can keep at least one portion of our life good, then things and situations will be easier to cope with.
