The Plus Size Magazine for Women with Curves
It all seemed to be going so well: you got up an hour early to go for a run or get to an exercise class before your workday started. Or maybe you brought a stuffed gym bag to your job so you could hit the fitness center at day’s end. These traditional plans for getting… [Continue Reading]
Sitting alone in a quiet room might give you more than a peaceful moment to yourself. That pause in your day could also help you reduce stress, ease anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve immune function or lift your mood. Such health changes may be possible through meditation, a centuries-old spiritual practice that’s gaining attention in the 21st century… [Continue Reading]
All sorts of variables can put us in stressful situations. Some of them we create, others just happen. Either way, it doesn’t do us any good to get bent out of shape and full of angst when what we really need is to remain calm, rational and productive. Here ten tips to help you remain… [Continue Reading]
By: HealthyWoman.org What’s the best predictor of your child’s enjoyment of physical activity? a) cool new sneakers b) focused skills training c) your support of the activity Okay, so you knew it was a loaded question. The answer is (c)—kids are more physically active when their parent encourages and supports that interest. Such support boosts… [Continue Reading]
By: HealthyWomen.org As far as scientists can tell, we are one of the few female species that experience some form of orgasm. Why do women orgasm? No one knows. Maybe the spasms help move sperm through the reproductive tract; maybe it helps bond women more closely to their partners. But as any woman who has… [Continue Reading]
You probably had a long list of projects you planned to get done during your maternity leave. However, you now realize that you forgot one thing: This is not a vacation. Instead, it is a time to heal, to get to know your new baby and to learn how to be a mother. So forget… [Continue Reading]
What started out as just a support group to train for a marathon has turned into that and so much more. When the Walking Curves™ concept was announced during an episode of Life Size Radio, I knew it was something special. Months later, Walking Curves™ is gaining momentum as well as appearing on morning talk… [Continue Reading]
A little over 3 months ago I had my baby girl. Within the 1st month I dropped 20 lbs of the 60lbs I gained. Now it seems like these last 40 lbs are going to be the hardest. Exercise wasn’t an option at first because I was recovering from a C-section and then I had… [Continue Reading]
It goes without saying that exercise is good for your health. Not only can it make you look your best but it can make you feel great as well. Many of us struggle with exercise routines. It’s something that we know needs to be done but sometimes motivation or the lack thereof can get in… [Continue Reading]
When most of us think of fertility treatment, we imagine sophisticated diagnostic testing, powerful medications, and high-tech procedures. Choosing certain foods and drinks as a way to influence your ability to become pregnant sounds more like folktale wisdom than medical advice. Eat more To gain Whole grains B vitamins, vitamin E, fiber Fruits, vegetables Vitamin… [Continue Reading]
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