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Dear Heather … You Said ….

Good morning and welcome to January’s first edition of Dear Heather. I am thinking it might need another title, so if you have a suggestion, I’d love to hear it. If it comes down to a contest, well – I may launch one just for that reason next week. Let’s see how it goes. In the meanwhile, let’s dive into a couple of letters I got over the weekend. Arguing Over the Game Console Dear Heather, You wrote an article about the Nintendo Wii and my husband and I have been having an argument about whether or not to get … Continue reading →

Post Natal Fitness – Sleep is Vital

Yes, I know you’re sleep deprived and I know that you’re losing sleep and struggling to get things done, take care of that new little baby and you’re still thinking about getting back into shape. This is part of the reason why we hold back on getting started on our fitness programs until 6 to 12 weeks after the baby is born. By the time your baby is three months old, they should hopefully be on a regular schedule of sleep and so should you. Sleep is an important time for your body to perform repairs and maintenance for your … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Pump Up Your Metabolism

One of the complaints I am most familiar with when it comes to working out and fitness programs is that a person can plateau and while they may continue their workout or their exercise regimen, they are not losing any more weight or getting in any better shape than they are now. What you need to do at this point is to pump up your metabolism, which may already be running on high, but is now meeting your output of energy in to energy out. Here are 5 ways to pump up your metabolism: Reduce Your Sodium Intake – You … Continue reading →