Two out of three Americans are overweight. Thus, it comes as no surprise that diets and weight loss programs are proliferating everywhere. The Diet Solution Program by Isabel de los Rios is touted to be an excellent and highly effective weight loss program. It focuses on your nutrition intake and guarantees a sustained weight loss by introducing healthy eating habits. And that is the reason why I recommend it here at Total Fit Mom.

So many diet plans lack proper teaching of healthy eating habits, which is a major key to losing weight and keeping it off. I lost 10 pounds with 2.5 weeks just from cutting way down on sugar. So I know how it can make a huge difference just by eating healthy and cutting back on sugar.

The Diet Solution Program comes in the form of an ebook. One of the best things about the program is that it recognizes the fact that different body types react in different ways to the same diet plan. Hence, it does not offer a generic diet plan. Instead, there are a series of questions that you must answer and this will help categorize your body type. A diet plan suitable for your body type will be decided upon based on your answers.

The ebook is very comprehensive and starts off by showing you the principles of nutrition and how to apply them. Detailed meal plans for everyday eating are provided, along with shopping lists and delicious recipes. Diet plans always involve a lot of effort, and Isabel has made things easier by providing everything you could possibly need to follow the weight loss plan, including specific serving sizes.

Most diet plans succeed initially but are impossible to sustain. Eventually, they fail and the dieter usually gains back whatever weight he or she has lost. This is especially true for fad diets or diets that focus on only one or two kinds of foods.

On the other hand, the Diet Solution Program shows you how to lose weight in a sensible and healthy manner. The ebook contains a lot of nutritional information and shows you how to use this information to achieve and maintain a healthy body. The program is much more than a weight loss plan. It is, in fact, a lifestyle program and the ebook is a manual for good health.

Most diet plans eventually fail because they make use of unreasonable, unhealthy ways to lose weight. On the other hand, the Diet Solution Program shows you how to eat good food and combine them in the right ways to shed and keep off unwanted pounds. By following the program, you can improve your health and increase your vitality. You will also experience a decrease in blood sugar levels, lowered cholesterol, elimination of digestive discomfort and clearer skin conditions.

If you have struggled with your weight for a long time and are tired of diets that do not work in the long run, the Diet Solution Program may be perfect for you. You can combine it with a good exercise regimen that will get you in shape faster. Plus, you have nothing to lose because this program is backed by a 90 day money back guarantee!

Get started on The Diet Solution Program today!

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There was a time when pregnancy was viewed as a medical condition where the pregnant woman was advised to rest, relax and avoid exercise. Today we know that prenatal exercise has many benefits. However, you should consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program for pregnant women. Your doctor can also give you some exercise guidelines based on your medical history.

Aerobic Exercise

According to most experts, you can continue any type of aerobic activity that you have been doing before pregnancy as long as you do not over exert yourself. Aerobic exercise conditions your body to process and use oxygen efficiently. It also tones your muscles and increases stamina.

Walking

This is one of the best exercises for pregnant women. Walking is easy on your joints and keeps you in good shape. If you have not been exercising before you got pregnant, start your exercise program by walking slowly. Wear a good pair of walking shoes that provide adequate support for your feet and ankles. Be sure to stay hydrated by drinking water while you walk. Build up your stamina until you can do a brisk walk for 20 to 30 minutes everyday. You can walk through the entire course of your pregnancy.

Swimming

Swimming is a safe exercise for pregnant women who want to strengthen their muscles, especially the abdomen and lower back. The buoyancy of the water lessens the strain on your joints and ligaments while acting as a type of resistance training for the muscles in the lower back. The breaststroke is recommended as this calls for the least exertion compared to other strokes. Walking in water up to your waist is also an effective exercise for the lower back. Be sure to warm up before swimming, and always drink water before, during and after your swim.

Kegels

The Kegel exercise is essential in any exercise program for pregnant women. It strengthens your pelvic floor and tones the inner core muscles. These muscles are particularly important during labor and when giving birth to your baby. When you perform this exercise, pretend that you are trying to stop the flow of urine. While doing this, try not to move your abdominal muscles and the muscles of your legs and buttocks.

Lower Back Exercises

Most women experience lower back pain when they are pregnant. While most women only experience mild discomfort, some may suffer extreme pain that prevents them from doing their regular daily activities. The pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including a growing uterus, weight gain, increased stress on the abdomen, and a changing center of gravity. There are several safe and effective lower back exercises for pregnant women such as pelvic tilts, leg raises and back stretches.

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Walking for weight loss works, but only if you work it! For many Moms walking is the number one fitness activity of choice.

Walking for weight loss is considered to be one of the best ways to strengthen the cardiovascular system and improve over all health. But only if your walking routine never becomes monotonous or predictable.

When walking regularly it can seem that over time your workout becomes less and less challenging and your weight loss results can feel less substantial. When this happens it’s time to switch it up!   Read more

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I know many-a-busy Moms (myself included) who feel they don’t have time to workout especially after a long day of work and being away from the kids all day. But, no more excuses! Why not get a workout AND spend time with the kids?

Here are five ways to include the kids in your workout routine:

Jogarama/Walkarama

I received a jogging stroller at my baby shower and I LOVE it. Since summer is here there is no better time than now to get one of these if you don’t already have one. 

Also, thanks to a comment by StrollerFittin’ I learned about Stroller Fit! This is great idea. Unfortunately, there are no classes near me.   

Squats, Lifts, and Dips

Using your baby/toddler as a weight. Hold her while you do squats, leg lifts, and dips.  The weight of your child will really make those muscles burn!

Playarama

This is my sons favorite! Just play with your preschooler. Get on the floor and wrestle.  It’s fun and you can work up a sweat!

Jump, Jump

Jumping up and down is a great workout.  If you have a trampoline – even better. If you don’t – that’s okay.  Just jump around in place. Make it a game to see who can jump the highest!

Hop Scotch, Jump Rope, and Tag

These games are great fun and you can work up a sweat if too – if you work at it.

These are some of the things I do when I can’t get a ‘real’ workout in. If you have some ideas to mix working out with your kids please put them in the comments below. I’d love to have more ideas!

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