July 2011: Diagnosis of MPD: A gasp. Breathe in
2012: Report of Recovery: A sigh of relief. Exhale out
Today: Running four miles. Inhalation and exhalation, each step raising money and awareness for Team in Training/LLS.
My Fundraising Page
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Not a Loud Mouth Mom: Planning and preparing for a wedding is an excitin...
Not a Loud Mouth Mom: Planning and preparing for a wedding is an excitin...: Planning and preparing for a wedding is an exciting yet stressful time for most brides and grooms. Brides, grooms, and their families often...
Planning and preparing for a wedding is an exciting yet stressful time
for most brides and grooms. Brides, grooms, and their families often
spend a tremendous amount of time and money hiring florists, musicians,
and caterers to help plan for a successful wedding. Enlisting the help
of a qualified personal trainer is just as important help to make the
planning process as stress free as possible, while helping the soon-to-be betrothed look healthy and fit for the big occasion.
• There are three factors one should consider when looking to hire a trainer:
1.Qualifications—It is essential that the trainer is certified by a nationally accredited fitness organization. An additional degree in a fitness related or health science field is also important.
2. Personality Interview the trainer prior to hiring him or her to ensure that his/her personality is compatible with yours. Do you want a trainer who encourages you like a cheerleader or would you prefer to work with a trainer who shouts commands like a drill sergeant?
3. Trial Session Will the trainer offer you a free or deeply discounted initial trial workout session? This will allow you to determine whether or not the trainer is suited to your personality and whether or not he or she demonstrates genuine interest in you and your goals.
The bottom line is that you should hire a trainer who is knowledgeable, dedicated, focused, and motivated.
• Once you have found a trainer who is qualified and with whom you feel comfortable working, it is imperative that you share with the trainer what your goals are. For example, for the bride to be, are you wearing a strapless dress and would like to focus on sculpting your shoulders and arms? For the groom to be, are you looking to shed inches in your abdominal area so that your tuxedo will fit more comfortably?
Enhance your training sessions by planning and executing workouts on the days
you are not scheduled to work with your trainer. Ask your trainer to suggest and
to demonstrate exercises that you can perform on your own time.
Finally, remember that your wedding is a starting point of a new phase in your
life! Recognize that it is also a crucial time to formalize a commitment to taking
care of yourself through the journey of life.
• There are three factors one should consider when looking to hire a trainer:
1.Qualifications—It is essential that the trainer is certified by a nationally accredited fitness organization. An additional degree in a fitness related or health science field is also important.
2. Personality Interview the trainer prior to hiring him or her to ensure that his/her personality is compatible with yours. Do you want a trainer who encourages you like a cheerleader or would you prefer to work with a trainer who shouts commands like a drill sergeant?
3. Trial Session Will the trainer offer you a free or deeply discounted initial trial workout session? This will allow you to determine whether or not the trainer is suited to your personality and whether or not he or she demonstrates genuine interest in you and your goals.
The bottom line is that you should hire a trainer who is knowledgeable, dedicated, focused, and motivated.
• Once you have found a trainer who is qualified and with whom you feel comfortable working, it is imperative that you share with the trainer what your goals are. For example, for the bride to be, are you wearing a strapless dress and would like to focus on sculpting your shoulders and arms? For the groom to be, are you looking to shed inches in your abdominal area so that your tuxedo will fit more comfortably?
Enhance your training sessions by planning and executing workouts on the days
you are not scheduled to work with your trainer. Ask your trainer to suggest and
to demonstrate exercises that you can perform on your own time.
Finally, remember that your wedding is a starting point of a new phase in your
life! Recognize that it is also a crucial time to formalize a commitment to taking
care of yourself through the journey of life.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Not a Loud Mouth Mom: Six Pack Mack
Not a Loud Mouth Mom: Six Pack Mack: I must admit, one of my biggest fears about being pregnant was that the pregnancy would "ruin" my body. I was never embarrassed to sha...
Six Pack Mack
I must admit, one of my biggest fears about being pregnant was that the pregnancy would "ruin" my body. I was never embarrassed to share the sentiment (although I am now slightly embarrassed for myself that I was so vocal about it!) and I often rattled off all of the changes in my body I feared as I simultaneously jogged in place and completed a set of push-ups. Little did I know that pregnancy would in fact be the impetus for me to completely improve the way I viewed myself, my relationship with food, and my relationship with exercise.
I was always extraordinarily proud of my "six pack" abs (no shame showing them, a la Mike "The Situation"Sorrentino...perhaps I should be more ashamed that I watch Jersey Shore?)..so as Josh and I began to document my pregnancy with a weekly snapshot of my belly, I soon noticed that my abdominal muscles were a four pack...then a two pack...and soon, it looked as if I guzzled a six pack... of beer. Anxiety started to creep through my mind and body and then, I felt a flutter. It was as if our developing baby was reminding me, "hey, you have something much more important to think about now...nourish me, enjoy the process, and forget the rest." A sense of calm flushed away the icky tingly feelings of anxiety as (much to Josh's delight) for the first time in years, I ate a cone filled with full fat (to be read with sarcasm: the horror!) ice cream from Marvel.
I was always extraordinarily proud of my "six pack" abs (no shame showing them, a la Mike "The Situation"Sorrentino...perhaps I should be more ashamed that I watch Jersey Shore?)..so as Josh and I began to document my pregnancy with a weekly snapshot of my belly, I soon noticed that my abdominal muscles were a four pack...then a two pack...and soon, it looked as if I guzzled a six pack... of beer. Anxiety started to creep through my mind and body and then, I felt a flutter. It was as if our developing baby was reminding me, "hey, you have something much more important to think about now...nourish me, enjoy the process, and forget the rest." A sense of calm flushed away the icky tingly feelings of anxiety as (much to Josh's delight) for the first time in years, I ate a cone filled with full fat (to be read with sarcasm: the horror!) ice cream from Marvel.
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| Shout out to cousin Kathy! (in this picture with me and my pregnant self at Marvel) |
Monday, February 27, 2012
Not a Loud Mouth Mom: Thank you
Not a Loud Mouth Mom: Thank you: Geez! Is it me, or does it seem as if the media increasingly bashes educators?! I am thankful for: Barry Davidson , my high school math tea...
Thank you
Geez! Is it me, or does it seem as if the media increasingly bashes educators?! I am thankful for: Barry Davidson, my high school math teacher, for changing my life forever by urging me to go away to college; my Home and Careers teachers for cultivating my love for cooking/baking and teaching me how to crack an egg, and properly measure with the meniscus; my earth science teacher, Mr. Hahn ( Peggy... Hahn Moran), for sparking my love of the physical sciences; my teachers of english, u(Ms. McPhillamy, for one) for encouraging me to write, and for teaching the proper mechanics of writing; for my physical education teachers, who taught me that participation in sports/fitness leads to confidence and leadership skills; for my health teachers, for introducing me into the world of health; for Mr. Kaye, my biology teacher, who showed a video that led to me to always wear a seatbelt (and provided me with the information to share with my parents to urge them to do so as well)...The list of educators who helped shape my life can go on and on...Perhaps those who are so critical of educators should take a few moments to reflect on the ways in which teachers have made a positive impact in their lives! Thank you, to all of the hard working and dedicated educators out there! Please know that there are still many people who respect you and are grateful for your service!!
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