ANDREA PAGE

Fitmom need to lose the holiday weight? Protein is power!

   I was recently asked by a mom for some healthy sources of protein such as nuts or soy products which she could eat while on the road for herself and her kids. My suggestions are pretty straight forward and I hope you find them helpful. 1. Eat a lean source of protein with every meal (in pregnancy regular protein in small doses can help reduce nausea) (postpartum will 2. Try to get a plant based protein at some point as opposed to just animal sources which may contain higher levels of ...

Why Cant I lose the last 5- 10 pounds?

This is a very common FITMOM question . Moms get amazing results at FITMOM but for some getting stuck creeps up and rears its ugly head. To the question why can't I lost the last 10 pounds here are some for you to ask yourself? Am I still breastfeeding?  If the answer is yes then your probably thinking well should it all have not melted off then?  Think again. While weight-loss is natural in the early stages and months of breastfeeding some women will hang on to 5-10 pounds until done.  Br...

Diet & Depression

LONDON (AFP) – A diet heavy in processed and fatty foods increases the risk of depression, according to British research published on Monday. Researchers at University College London also found that a diet including plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish could help prevent the onset of depression. They compared participants -- all civil servants -- who ate a diet largely based on "whole" foods with a second group who mainly ate fried food, processed meat, high-fat dairy products and sw...