The holidays for 2020 are coming! Do you need some ideas for perfect natural, non-toxic, and green-living gifts for friends & family? We're here to help! You've trusted Mamamation to bring you topics like best & worst air purifiers, best & worst cookware, & best & worst organic mattresses, now join us as we bring you our 2020 …
25 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Will Change Your Life
Apple cider vinegar is incredibly versatile and these 25 uses for it will change your life. Before we get started, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter for tips on how to select non-toxic products in every area of your home! Did you know that apple cider vinegar has been used as a healing elixir since 400 B.C.? Vinegar was used by …
Best Workout DVDs for a Fit 2014
Exercising at home can be a wonderful solution for busy moms (and dads!) who find that it is difficult to fit a gym membership into their family's schedule - and sometimes budget! The problem often starts when you're not entirely sure what exercise program would be good for you to do at home. Sure, you want to resolve or a make a goal to be more …
How Meagan Carter Lost 100+ Pounds
How does someone lose over 100 pounds without surgery, a celebrity trainer, or a live-in chef? How is it possible to lose this much weight and keep it off? I am sure that we could ask over 100 questions just like these, but I wanted to focus on a few of the most incredible, inspiring insights of Meagan Carter. This beautiful, charming, and …
It’s me VS Billy Blanks
More on that a bit later. Quite honestly I can't believe we are already coming to the end of this amazing journey. In other news, I'm kind of excited to be coming to the end of this journey because it means that I just have a little over a week and then I can partake in some spirits. :) Anyway, last week was quite eventful. I fell ill and …
Mamavation Goes to Los Angeles: Fitcation #2
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Mamavation Virtual 5K June 30th
The Mamavation Community is celebrating it's 3rd year Anniversary by walking and running a virtual 5K on June 30th and we would LOVE for you all to join us in celebration! What is a virtual 5K? Well that means you will walk or run the distance in your own hometown with whoever you want. We will all be doing it together in spirit on that day, so you …
Top 19 Private Trainers in Social Media You Can Count On
Although I love personal trainers, there really are SO many in social media that it can get overwhelming at times when you monitor the #fitness hashtag. In fact, I don't even do that anymore. Instead what I've done is created private lists for myself to follow of the people I think are pretty spectacular. So I wanted to share my list with you so …
Running Gear: Compression Socks
You would think running would be simple - just put one foot in front of the other, no? But, today's runner is bombarded with high tech gear, fancy clothes and more! Over the next couple weeks we'll talk about what gear is available and what you really need. This week it's Compression Socks and Sleeves. Compression Socks (or sleeves) are socks …
Top 5 Weight Loss Dupes to Watch Out For in New Year
Okay so January is here. It's that time of year when us fitness peeps become important because ya'll start paying attention. Why? Well, after the holidays are over you either step on the scale or try on your skinny jeans and realize they don't fit very well anymore. You indulged. A lot. And now you are feeling guilty and want to fix it. We've all …
Fitness Bloggers to Watch in 2012
I've been very impressed by the amount of talent we have in the fitness blogging niche. Our bloggers, coming from all walks of life, have united in health to share common experiences and their lives with their audiences. I think there are several that deserve some additional praise as the New Year is starting to emerge. So this list is NOT the Top …
Top 10 Most Influential Females in Fitness for 2011
This year has seen lots of excitement with health and fitness. I'm excited about how this year has changed our country in terms of respecting the importance of health. We've come a long way and have a long way to go, but we are making a dent. Since it's the end of the year, it's time to recognize women who have contributed heavily to the important …