Fit Momma Questions

Fit Momma Question: Racing at Higher Altitudes?

September 28, 2011

I received a great question from Fit Momma Audrey recently: I’m preparing for my first ever 10K. I live on the east coast, which is flat and no elevation. The race is in Utah. The last time I visited, it took me quite awhile to adjust to the elevation, thinner air and hills. I don’t [...]

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Fit Momma Question: What If I Hate Salad?

September 21, 2011

Ironically, I’ve gotten several Fit Mommas confessing to me lately about their detestation with salads: Every time I try to eat a salad, I gag. If I can’t eat salad regularly, am I doomed to be at this weight for the rest of my life? As you know, I’m a shameless salad-aholic. If someone makes [...]

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Pregnancy Notes: Laying on Your Back

August 29, 2011

Since I’ve been carrying Baby #4, I’ve received many inquires similar to the one below: Are you still laying on your back to do bench presses and other exercises? ** Grammer Note: I am blaming any incorrect use of the words “lie” and “lay” in all their forms on my blonde pregnant head. Although I’ve [...]

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Fit Momma Question: Pancake Toppings?

August 17, 2011

Surprisingly, I get the following question pretty regularly: What do you top your pancakes with? Since I personally haven’t had maple syrup in years, I top my pancakes and waffles with other options I find more filling (and more nutritious). Here are a few I regularly mix and match: – peanut butter – almond butter [...]

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Fit Momma Question: Living Room Workouts?

August 4, 2011

Fit Momma Erika emailed me recently with the following question: I have a 2 1/2 year old and 6 month old twin girls. Needless to say I am busy busy busy. I love being fit and working out; however I think my problem is I’m not getting enough cardio. Do you have any ideas as [...]

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Fit Momma Question: Should I Lose Weight Before I Start Lifting Weights?

June 28, 2011

Fit Momma Abby and I have been corresponding lately about many things fitness. It’s been a nice diversion from all the moving-to-a-new-house-and-town activities around here. She asked a question recently that I’ve heard asked many times: Wouldn’t you suggest losing some weight before I start lifting weights? I want to see the results. In short: [...]

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Fit Momma Question: Finishing Up the Weight Loss

June 21, 2011

Well, every box is unpacked. We have plenty of more work to do around our new home, but at least I found some deodorant today. Things are looking up. Fit Momma Korin sent in a great question: I have lost 46 pounds over the last four and half months. I am now weighing 149. My [...]

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Fit Momma Question: Do Runners Have to Lift Lower Body?

March 10, 2011

My dearest Venessa sent in a very common question: Some days my exercise routine involves running and then weights. I tend to go for the upper body weights since I just ran a couple miles and I feel like my legs got a work out. Why do I need to do lower body weights? Isn’t [...]

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Fit Momma Question: Flabby Arms?

February 16, 2011

Where did the Captain keep his armies? In his sleevies! Only the world’s best joke. I had to share. Last week we focused on bottom half, now it’s time to address the arms. Fit Momma Emily sent this question in: My question involves my flabby arms. Is there anything besides standard tricep exercises I should [...]

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Fit Momma Question: Toning the Lower Half?

February 9, 2011

Fit Momma Kathryn sent in a question that is really common for us women-folk: I carry more weight in my lower half. I’d like to lose some size on my legs and butt, but want to tone it as well. How do I do this at the same time? Well, I’m the same as you, [...]

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