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Health & Wellness
Fitness
September 11, 2013
We all know the benefits of yoga and the benefits of babywearing. Since I'm a fan of both, I love that I'm able to combine them to help create baby-friendly exercise that we both can enjoy. Yoga and babywearing are a natural fit as the meditative nature helps soothe baby and since it's low-impact, it's very easy to involve baby in my practice.
Benefits of baby friendly exercise:
more achievable (no need to fit in around baby’s sleep schedule – baby can sleep in the carrier)
more affordable (no need to pay a babysitter)
more enjoyable (in a group setting)
more accountable (build relationships and receive encouragement from fellow moms)
more effective (baby weight increases mom’s weight bearing capacity)
a great fun time to bond with baby!
I've put together a few of my favorite poses to do while babywearing. Always remember while wearing your baby to be safe and careful!
Start your practice by coming to a comfortable seated position.
Sukhasana - easy seated pose
Sitting nice and
Health & Wellness
August 29, 2013
For parents who carry their little one in a sling or a carrier, sunscreen is not a choice - it’s a must. Although the sleeping hood on the Ergobaby baby carrier has 50+ UPF protection, frequent babywearing parents should still take care to properly protect their little peanuts from sunburn.
Don’t let the thought of sun exposure dissuade you from wearing your baby as much as possible. Holding your baby in a carrier provides security for babies as they experience the familiar sensations they had in the womb like hearing your voice, feeling your heartbeat and your rhythmic breathing. Many moms also like being able to quickly respond to their baby’s cries and the benefits of increased eye-to-eye contact when carrying baby so closely. Sunshine and outdoor time are wonderful things for young children, but too much of a good thing can have adverse effects on skin of any age. As much as 80% of lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18. A great deal of the UV exposure we
Health & Wellness
Fitness
August 28, 2013
We have reached the 4th and final key to finding your best post-baby body. Thanks for joining me on this journey and stay in touch by following Tailored Fitness on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, or by signing up for our e-newsletter which will give you more great information to help you on your fitness journey (including a free workout sent right to your inbox!).
Ok, let’s get down to business: the 4th key to your post-baby best is using Ergo to set a good example for your kiddos! This is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Yes, we should exercise, eat well, and stay active for the sake of personal improvement, but a big motivation for a positive mindset and self-esteem should be to influence our children. As moms, we fight battles daily: some tangible battles (like with your 2 year old at bath time) and some intangible ones (like fighting against the influence of the media in your child’s life). One major battle we fight is to accept (and like)
Health & Wellness
Fitness
August 21, 2013
Hope your week is going well and that you are on your way to finding your best post-baby body by applying the first 2 keys for success. Before we take a look at the 3rd key, let’s do a quick review. Forgive me, I was a teacher in my former life ...
Key # 1 – Exercising with your baby in the Ergo
- Make it your goal to exercise at least 4 days a week for about 30-45 minutes
- Cardio + Strength work = Fat loss
- Put your baby in the Ergo and try out the Workout with your baby video (Note: By clicking the link, you are agreeing to the Tailored Fitness Terms of Use)
Key # 2 - Cooking healthy with your baby in the Ergo
- Focus on what kinds of foods you are eating and pay attention to portion size
- If you are breastfeeding, make sure to eat at least 1500 calories to maintain your milk supply
- Wear your baby in the Ergo while you cook and use it as a teaching opportunity.
- Try out some great new recipes like this Power up Smoothie
Health & Wellness
Fitness
July 25, 2013
I believe sharing what you are passionate about with your children can be such a gift to them. In my opinion, it inspires your children to find things in life that they are passionate about. For me, it is Holy Yoga (a Christian based approach to yoga). I'm a certified yoga instructor, and I am currently going through Holy Yoga training to become a Holy Yoga instructor. Next to being a mother and wife, it is what I am passionate about. I love incorporating my faith into movement of body, mind, and spirit.
It can be difficult finding the time to exercise as a new mom. But it doesn't have to be! Incorporate your time on your mat with your little ones! Below are a few yoga poses you can do with your little one in your Ergo.
I would suggest having bare feet when you practice, and to stand near a wall or a sturdy chair to balance yourself while practicing yoga with a little one in tow. Take all the precautions you would regularly take while wearing your baby. Don't
Health & Wellness
Matrescence
May 10, 2013
Creator of the hugely popular Girl’s Gone Child blog, mom of four (son Archer, 7, daughter Fable, 3, and twin girls Boheme and Reverie, 1), published author—yup, Rebecca Woolf pretty much epitomizes inspiring. And after having breakfast with her one recent morning in L.A., I’m adding “thoughtful,” “wise,” and “hilarious” to the list.
What inspired Girl’s Gone Child (GGC)?
I was 23 when Archer was born. I didn’t have any friends who had kids, no mom groups. I had no way to process the parenting experience other than writing about it. And people slowly started reading. I honestly feel like I really got lucky. There were, like, 10 bloggers that I knew of writing about this stuff at the time (2005), and we were all doing it because we loved it and had something to say or ask. And then over time we recognized that we could have ads and a book deal and all these other things, which was amazing because at the time I was working four jobs.
Finally earning money from GGC must have felt
Health & Wellness
Matrescence
April 18, 2013
Lunchtime.Sweet baby Apple was sound asleep and my two "big" kids were eating at the table. I was sitting between them and after a few moments Ainsleigh creeped over and climbed up on my lap. She was facing towards me and grabbed my cheeks, looked me straight in the eyes and smiled....over and over again in between kisses on my cheeks.Something about the way the sun was shining behind her, something about those sweet dimples that she has.Something about the way her tiny fingers were stroking my hair and clinging to me.Something about the way she clenches on when she thinks I am about to get up.She, too, wants it to last.I desperately wanted to jump up and grab my camera but I didn't. I held her tight. Soaked it in. And am doing the best job that I can right now to repaint it as a memory.
The weather here in Texas is changing.
It nudges at my soul.
Today I was thinking.
Recently I had to take a personality test for some "work" related things. We wanted to see where we fit best on our
Health & Wellness
Fitness
February 06, 2013
I can’t believe we are entering the second month of 2013 already! I am among the many people who welcomed the new year by re-examining their hopes and goals for the upcoming year - and just like so many others - that included my health and fitness. I’m an urban mama and that means that I travel on foot a lot. I walk everyday! I take the kids to music class, the library, the playground and the grocery store. Still, all that walking isn’t always getting my heartrate up. What we do usually resembles more of a leisurely stroll than a brisk powerwalk (unless we are running to catch the bus, then it’s a comical sprint). So, at the beginning of this year I decided that I was going to try to make all those steps count by trying to take them a little more quickly and deliberately. I’m hoping this makes them a better workout that naturally fits into my life - and maybe I’ll even end up with some extra minutes for myself since I’m shaving time off my commute. Now, nearly a
Health & Wellness
Matrescence
October 22, 2012
Christy Turlington Burns is a pretty incredible example of just how much one mom can do: International supermodel, check. Designer, check. Mother of two, check. And in 2010, Christy founded the organization Every Mother Counts (EMC), which helps fund programs that allow mothers around the world to get prenatal care and medical support to safely give birth. This month, Every Mother Counts and Ergobaby are launching the Ergobaby Guest Designer Series. A portion of the Series’ proceeds will benefit EMC; Christy is the first guest designer. Here, she shares a little more about motherhood, managing it all, and what makes her so passionate about this project.
The Ergobaby Designer Series will be benefitting the organization you founded, Every Mother Counts. Do you think western women are aware of how dire the statistics are on maternal mortality?
I know that not enough people are aware that hundreds of thousands of women are still dying each year despite the fact that most of these deaths
Health & Wellness
October 04, 2012
As a part of National Down syndrome Awareness Month, I’ve been thinking about people with Down syndrome, the unique gifts that this Tribe with an extra chromosome brings with them, as well as the marvelous contributions they make to the world. There are so many – both people with Down syndrome and unique contributions being made:
Zhou Zhou, the internationally acclaimed symphony conductor with Down syndrome. Pablo Pineda, the charismatic teaching expert, who graduated from a major Spanish university and is now a movie star. Karen Gaffney with her astounding athleticism. Sujeet Desai, the highly accomplished musician. Michael Johnson and Bernadette Resha, talented artists. Lauren Potter of Glee. Monica and David , young couple in love. The German dancer, Laura Bruckmann, as photographed by Conny Wenk.
These are fabulous stories of select adults with Down syndrome, busy making stunning contributions to the world. Stories that I grasped and clung to after I found via amniocentesis that