Working out at 36 weeks

I can’t believe there is less than one month until Baby H. will be here!  Time seems to be flying and the weirdest part is that you have no ideas when to plan for the big arrival.  So I  keep things in my life as normal as possible.  I think this will be the key to getting back into shape after the baby is born.  We will see if this holds any truth.

Some people have been asking about

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Foods to avoid when pregnant

My Ecto is not working and so I can’t post my 18 rabbits review and my delicious balsamic roasted veggies.  Also, I have a new low fat flax-oat- blueberry muffin recipe.  So in the meantime…here are a few things to avoid eating when you are pregnant!

Sushi or other Raw Meat: Raw meats can contain bacteria that is harmful to you and the baby

Deli Meat: Deli meats can contain harmful bacterias and harmful preservatives.  If you chose to eat

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Asian Flair Dinner

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For dinner last night, Jen, Duke and baby Hadley and Jamie and Josh came over! Since it was a last minute invitation and plan we kept things simple. We used to get together every month for gourmet club, but we hadn’t seen each other all together since Jen and Duke moved and we inhaled Papa John’s together. I was so happy to chat and catch up! We will have to do it again soon!

I didn’t do much to decorate.

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Leftover Magic

Leftover Magic

By Kathy Hester

I love the holidays and all the dinners I host around them. The only problem is the leftovers. I know my family complains far in advance about not wanting too many leftovers. Me, I love leftovers. It’s like an artists palate of food that you get to make other things out of.

As I clean up, I go ahead and start a soup for dinner. It always consists of leftovers and changes each time. Typically

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Christmas Gifts for Healthy Living

Stuck on an idea for a Christmas gift? Give the gift of healthy living. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:

1. Polar Heart Rate Monitor. This simple gadget is great for working out and making sure you make your workouts worth it. It usually costs about $100 and can be found at any major sports store or possibly at your gym.

2. Subscription to a Health magazine. Giving the gift of fitness/nutrition knowledge is great because it keeps

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Thanksgiving Day Tips for

In an effort to keep myself from feeling like a beached whale and having to undo my top button (my pants are elastic now, so this year may be different )on Thanksgiving I try to follow the following tips.

Do something active. Get up in the morning and get some exercise. Whether it is a walk around the neighborhood while catching up with relatives, a Turkey Trot run, or a morning workout class – just do something. This will make

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