Health Smart Mom

Marathons - You Can Overcome Any Obstacle

Physical challenges don’t have to rob you or your loved ones of a full life.  Many physically challenged people make great strides in their lives each day.  If you want to participate in a marathon, don’t let your physical challenges hinder you. We have read stories in the newspaper and magazines...

Your Back To School Routine - It's A New...

Well, it's that time of year again, time to send the kiddos off to school, or if you're a homeschooler (like me) it's time to promote your kids and start their new routines (just in case the rules got a little "relaxed" over the summer!) While you are busy instilling the importance of routines in...

Is Winter Making You Fat?

During the winter, it’s pretty common to pack on the pounds. There are a lot of factors that help contribute to this weight gain. By knowing what they are, you can also figure how to combat them and stay trim all the way to spring. One of the biggest causes of winter weight gain comes in the beginning...

3 Great Non Traditional Ab Exercises

Tired of typical ab exercise routines such as crunches, sit-ups, leg lifts, etc.? Well why not try something a little different. Often a great alternative is a metabolism-boosting high intensity workout that works your entire body while also working your abs. Here is a great example of an ab workout...