Even under the best of circumstances, striking a balance between “real life” and focusing on health and fitness is no easy task. Fold in military spouse life, and it kicks that challenge up a notch!
This category will give you insight from a milspouse perspective, including workouts, celebrating victories (large and small), and how to put your health as a priority, no matter what milspouse life throws your way.
Trust us. These great resources will make you “sit-up” and take notice. Don’t “weight” too long or “waist” any time. “Run” through these blogs. We are serious. “Jump” to it.
PS: Don’t skip leg day.
The cold weather comes every year, and we are faced with the decision to exercise or go into hibernation. The risk of hibernation is associated with eating more, and then when you step on the scale, there are an additional five pounds.
The winter is the time to maintain your exercise program and make the changes according to the weather forecast as there will be days when you can’t get it.
Summer vacations are now computer screen savers and cell phone backgrounds, and it’s back to your wall calendar, lists, meetings, kids’ practices, and weekend chores. If the weather and weeks ahead feel harsh, one thing will get easier: your workouts.
That time of year is right around the corner: back-to-school madness! So when you’re driving around to pick up new clothes and pencils, don’t forget the most important stop for your child:
The doctor’s office.
I had an opportunity to listen to Jeff Horowitz, a certified running and triathlon coach, author, and personal trainer, who has run more than 150 marathons.
It was his words “Setting goals with a meaning,” which stuck. This applies to both racing and training runs.
If you’re planning to have a baby or are currently pregnant, getting to know the early warning signs of autism can be a huge advantage for you and your kids. In fact, research suggests if you already have one child with autism, your risk of having another autistic child increases by about 20 percent, says Daniel Openden, vice president and clinical services director of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC).
Military families have a new TRICARE Prime option for young adults without healthcare coverage.
TRICARE Young Adult Prime gives eligible family members TRICARE Prime medical (and pharmacy) coverage with low out-of-pocket costs for a $201 monthly premium.
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