It is that time of year again. As moms we will pull off the ultimate balancing act combining our busy lives with holiday commitments. This time of year can be extremely stressful. Are you a master planner who floats through the holidays with a smile on your face? Are you a last-minute planner who gets through the rest of the year with sheer luck? No matter where you fall on the spectrum there will be stress.
Thanksgiving happens in “the States” in just under two weeks and it is hyperdrive after that as we celebrate the numerous winter holidays. Take this opportunity to work on your game plan or your coping plan. What you do now may help you avoid those stress-eating calories down the road (there will be plenty of opportunities for happy calories along the way).
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Special Guest: Patricia Friberg @patriciafri
Our special guest this week is Patricia Friberg. Patricia will talk about coping with holiday stress and share her 12 Days of Fitness Tips for families, kids, and holidays.
Patricia is a mother to two boys and has has been a fitness instructor teaching a variety of formats for over 15 years, including Pilates, Spinning, Kickboxing, Step, BOSU, Body Pump, Circuit, Outdoor Boot Camp, and Yoga to name a few. She also has over a decade of experience as a mental health counselor and holds a Master’s degree from Pratt Institute. She began her Stott Pilates training over a decade ago in Boston, New York, and Chicago culminating in full certification. She is certified in GYROTONIC, GYROKINESIS, and specialized equipment including the Jumping Stretching Board. Most recently, Patricia completed the comprehensive YogaWorks Yoga teacher training program.
Patricia’s newest DVD is Belly Beautiful Workout. This DVD is designed to to help you become stronger and feel beautiful throughout your pregnancy.
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