Category: Archives
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Half Marathon After Baby
This past Saturday I ran my first long run in about 18 months. I went very slowly, taking care not to go out too quickly, because I knew I wanted to run the entire thing. It was a beautifully cool afternoon, sun hidden behind clouds, and the air had a faint hint of fall to…
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Helpful Hints for Back to School
As the leaves begin to change and the air cools off, we say goodbye to summer yet again. Gone are the days of long, lazy afternoons and sleeping in. Gone are the family trips, and cookouts. Hello football and apple cider! Of course that means one very important thing: Back To School! Today is the…
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God Uses Growing Pains
The other day, I picked up some weights and decided to lift my lower body. As I try to get my fitness back after baby, one key component is building my muscle mass back, because pregnancy and breastfeeding do a number on your muscle. (It’s those hormones, man.) It was a tough workout, but that…
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Surround Yourself: Using Scripture to Help Battle Postpartum Depression
I’m not sure if there’s anything more heartbreaking with a greater stigma attached than postpartum depression, yet, postpartum mental illness is disturbingly common. As much as 85% of women will experience some form of postpartum mood disruption ranging from the “baby blues”, to anxiety, to depression, and even psychosis. And while there has been great…
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5 Effective Workouts You Can Do in 15 Minutes
One of the biggest hurdles I hear from moms trying to better their health is the struggle with time. “I just don’t have time.” You know what? You’re probably right! Between house, kids, laundry, jobs, laundry, school or church responsibilities, laundry, and husbands, we don’t have time. But I’ve come to the conclusion that we…
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The Mom Tool You’re Missing
I’ve been blessed with wonderful sisters who are gifted writers. Today my sister Anna, shares some of her struggles and some encouragement for you! Note: This post originally published on thedarlinggirls.wordpress.com Written by Anna Schaefer “I don’t know about you, but I have it all figured out. I know what motherhood should look like. I…
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10 Most “Bang for Your Buck” Foods
People often think that to eat healthier, you have to spend more money. And while certain foods, like grass-fed beef, can jack up your grocery bill, some of the most nutritious foods happen to be some of the cheapest. I’ve talked about eating healthy on a budget, but if you are really strapped for cash,…
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How to Heal from Postnatal Depletion
I was tired. Physically tired. The first reaction of course is, “Well, you have a newborn, Cate, of course you’re tired.” But the baby was sleeping incredibly well – eight or so hours a night – so I was getting sleep. I couldn’t figure out why simple task like walking or holding the baby seemed…
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How to Return to Running After Baby
The baby is almost three months old, and I have to admit something. I’m nowhere near where I would like to be, fitness level wise. I knew that returning to running after a baby would be hard – I’ve done it before, and it’s always hard. You’re carrying extra weight, your core is weak, and…
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