GottaLoveMom

SHOCK. RAGE. GRIEF. FEAR. ANXIETY CONFUSION. BETRAYAL. SADNESS. I've been struggling on what to write since I watched the news video about the murder and death of George Floyd.    I won't pretend to fully comprehend or be the source of truth on what happened and the events that transpired since. As I wrote on Instagram: My heart is overflowing with emotions. I do not know how to process except to cry, be angry, pray, offer our deepest sympathies -- to LISTEN and LEARN from others on what we can do to help and support. Yesterday, my family sat down and talked about the death of George Floyd in ,   Minneapolis, Minnesota, the death of retired St. Louis Police Captain David Dorn   the protest, the riots and the damages done to small businesses. WHY do these events (keep) happening? How can we be part of the change? Can we change the system? How do we help solve social imbalances, injustices, violence and racism? Can we really all come together...

Why should you exercise? If you don’t then right now is the BEST you’ll be for the rest of your life. Every day you’ll get less strong, less flexible, you’ll have less stamina, and over one year, five years, ten years - what your body will degrade to if you can see it today, you will find it completely unacceptable. And there’s only one way to prevent the trajectory of your wellness from going down to that level of unacceptability and that is to implement SOME kind of exercise routine into your life. It does not have to be perfect, it does not have to be hard, it’s great if it gets a little better over time BUT just doing it is the very first step that you should take . Make it easy, make it fun and most importantly, do it on a regular basis. This week marks the 11th week of the stay-at-home/self-isolation guidelines and orders imposed by our government leaders in order to flatten the curve, to slow the spread of Covid-19 and prevent the hospitals from becoming overwhel...

"The problem Sis is they (grandmas in Fitness Escape classes) will never want you to stop. Especially Mom and her group really need you. This has been so instrumental in getting them through and keeping them healthy. You’re amazing!"  ~ Mel, Week 6 Week 8 here we come! They say it takes 21 days to form a habit, if you've been attending the FREE Live Stream Fitness Escape classes since Day 1, you know very well that you have changed your mindset, changed your habits and is now working to change your body. This week's word of the week is BALANCE. Below are the details on how to join the FREE Live Stream Classes. So let's continue to get STRONGER TOGETHER for a daily 25-minute workout that includes stretch, sweat & strength exercises that will get the blood pumping. You'll need ▫️ Yoga mat ▫️ Dumbbells ( You can use towel, canned goods or water bottle as a replacement) ▫️ Water ▫️ Folding Chair (for balance or chair exercise...

Life is a wonderful GIFT. You have been ‘entrusted’ with talents and responsibilities.  “...From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48) I can't believe I've hosted FREE 60 fitness sessions in 6 weeks: 2 sessions a day, 5 days a week. When I started the FREE Live Stream Fitness Escape classes, I didn’t think I’d be inspiring others to stay active, stay home, move more and stay healthy. I started it for me - so I can have a structure in my day, to have a reason to wake up early. I LOVE seeing everyone move, breathe, stretch, sweat a little, get stronger and most of all SMILE. I have moms and grandmas - young and the not-so-young, zooming-in from NJ, NY, FL and CA. (The amazing thing is that they all figured out how to Zoom!) Remember exercise does NOT have to be perfect. It does not have to be hard, it’s great if it gets better over time. Bu...

  To escape the craziness and anxieties that we are all experiencing, let’s get STRONGER TOGETHER for a daily 20-minute workout that includes stretch, sweat & strength exercises that will get the blood pumping. You'll need ▫️ Yoga mat ▫️ Dumbbells ( You can use towel, canned goods or water bottle as a replacement) ▫️ Water ▫️ Folding Chair (for balance or chair exercises) ▫️ Smile DISCLAIMER: You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program. Do not start this fitness program if your physician or health care provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately. Classes are  FREE.  Just pay it forward. Donate to your local small businesses (Front Line Appreciation Group) to deliver meals/goods to the Front Liners. Donations have already been made to: Bought Mask Kit from...

Let's get together to breathe, stretch, sweat (a little), get stronger and smile. Classes are FREE. This week's schedule: Monday - Sweat Tuesday - Strength Wednesday - Stretch Thursday - Strength Friday - Sweat Please do all that you can to stay safe and healthy, and reach out for help when you need it! You are not alone. We are all in this together. For details, follow Jen on instagram  GottaLoveMom and MindHabitBody .

By Koshial Robinson Most people like participate in sports.  It is an activity which is fun and enjoyable for almost every individual. In addition to enjoyment, it also helps freshen up one's mind.  There are numerous surprising benefits of playing sports: Playing sports help people to learn discipline and mutual respect.  Playing any sports guide a person to work in a team. As a player he/she learns to obey the commands and as a captain, he/she learns to lead the team members.  Normally, every muscle is used while playing sports which promote good health. About the contributor:  Koshial Johnson is the founder of Skateboard-guide.com, , a blog about skating tips, skateboard guide, product reviews, news, equipment and events.    

How to Instill a Love of Fitness In Your Kids by Erin Vaughan Let’s face it: most days, it’s hard enough to get yourself to the gym without adding an eight-year-old into the mix. But the lifestyle choices you teach kids now could have a huge impact on the rest of their adulthoods. Research shows that healthy habits formed in early development are more likely to stick, so it’s never too early to get kids stretching their muscles! Kids over six need about an hour of activity a day to stay healthy, and weekly strength training to promote the development of strong bones. But you don’t need me to tell you that getting kids up and going isn’t always easy, especially when there are video games and toys calling from the other room. Still, there are a couple of ways you can give kids a nudge in the right direction—and closer to a healthy adulthood! Make It Fun As grownups, we tend to treat working out like another chore on our to-do list. But to turn exercise into a lifetime...