Well Balanced Moms Are More Fun or Have More Fun

Should I say “Well Balanced Moms Are More Fun or Have more fun”? Let me ask you… When was the last time you had lunch with some girl friends, or went on a girl’s night out? When was the last time you went on a romantic weekend getaway with your spouse? If you can’t remember, we definitely have to talk.

It’s so easy to fall into the mommy guilt trap.

We feel guilty if we take time for ourselves, so we end up taking care of everyone in the family but us. It’s easy to lose ourselves in the quest to become Super Mom. Along the way we get stressed out and aggravated. It’s important to do something just for us to stay balanced moms.

Here are some ways for you to get started on your journey to rediscover YOU.

Get together with some girlfriends.  One of the best ways to rediscover yourself is to spend some time with your girlfriends each week. Have lunch together, go to the movies to watch the latest chick flick or plan a girl’s night out every once in a while.

If you are having a bad day, call one of your girlfriends to vent or just chat. You’ll be surprised how much better you feel and how it puts things back in perspective that seemed like the end of the world a few minutes ago.

Spend a romantic weekend with your spouse – anywhere but at home. Go away for a romantic weekend with your spouse a few times a year. Rekindle your passion for each other and feel in love again, instead just partners in dealing with the everyday “stuff’ involved in raising kids.

Go on a date every week. Get a sitter once a week and go on a date with your significant other. Spend some time reconnecting with each other. If you have an activity that you both enjoy, take a class together.

Pamper Yourself. Do something every week to pamper yourself.

Go get a new haircut. Visit your favorite nail saloon for a manicure, pedicure or to get your nails done. Call your favorite day spa and schedule a facial. Get a massage.

If you are on a budget, pamper yourself at home. Send Dad and the kids to the park. Take a hot bubble bath and paint you toenails. Honey makes a quick facial.Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Don’t feel guilty about taking time for yourself a few times a week. Your kids will appreciate it when they get a balanced and fun mom in return. You will be more relaxed, happier and actually be able to enjoy your family. After all, that’s why you had kids in the first place, didn’t you?

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Personal Health and Fitness... For Junk Food Lovers

Well, last week our personal health and fitness was the hot topic between me and my friend. My friend is just over 200 Pounds and love to eat so called the best food “ the junk food”.

He was complaining about how he has become the victim of high cholesterol level, high blood pressure and diabetes. Suddenly an article clicked in my mind which I read couple of days ago. I shared with him the differences between the food and activities what we eat and do now-a-days and the food and activities what our parents and their parents used to eat and do to maintain their health and fitness

I thought let’s share with you. I have changed a bit to make it more realistic. It is bit fun but there are many hidden tips and lessons about our food change that made us obese and lazy. This article is for junk food lovers and can be read by non-lovers too .

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Just read it easy and take it easy…. Good luck…

One friend was talking to his friend about why he cannot maintain his personal health and fitness. Why our forefathers or parents were more fit than we are. What is wrong with our food? Why we are becoming overweight? Why and why….

Our forefathers grew broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green / yellow and red vegetables of all kinds on the earth. so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

But now we have Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. Moreover, they ask "You want chocolate with that?" and Man says, "Yes!" and Woman says, “add some sprinkles on it".

Result: They gained 10 pounds

Forefathers used to use the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And now-a-days they brought forth white flour from the wheat and sugar from the cane and combined them.

Result: Woman went from size 6 to size 14

Forefathers used, "Fresh green salad." And now “Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side”.

Result: Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast (meal).

Forefathers used heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them. And now they brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter.

Result: Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof

They used a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Now-a-days we created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."

Forefathers used to bring forth running shoes so that their children might lose those extra pounds. Now we gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels.

Result: Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds

Then they brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And now we peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them.

Result: Man gained pounds

Forefathers then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And now we created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" they also said, "It is good."

Result: Man went into cardiac arrest

After research and development, they created quadruple bypass surgery and we created HMOs.

Thought for the day .....

There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra today than On Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2040, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them. If you don't tell five friends right away to read this, there will be five fewer people laughing in the world.

It’s time for you to decide the right food to keep you fit and healthy. The above is all about simplicity. It's just the start of our new best personal health and fitness project. Share your experiences with us and we will publish it (we respect your privacy).