Disclaimer: Bookieboo LLC subsidizes the Mamavation campaign. All products are donated to the campaign by clients of Bookieboo LLC AND professionals donate their time to the cause. Mamavation Moms™ are asked to give their honest opinion on products they receive and are given free professional support but no money.This January and February, …
2013 Top 50 Healthy Bloggers
It's time again for Mamavation to announce the Top 50 Healthiest Bloggers! Nominations were made taken via the Mamavation Facebook Fanpage, and the Mamavation Healthy Bloggers Committee made final decisions. Thanks for your nominations!Those who made our list are known for writing about a variety of topics related to health and fitness. Some of …
Mamavation’s New Look: Come Take a Peek!
Welcome to Mamavation!After years of helping women become healthier and assisting community members lose over 3,500 lbs, we decided it was time to evolve. We've changed the look and feel of the site, added new themes, and are offering a FREE ebook for anyone who signs up for our newsletter.We've always focused on nutrition and exercise as …
Railroad Tracks: Why Being Careful Around Them Is A Smart Move
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Norfolk Southern Railroad.I grew up around the Railroad. My father was a Locomotive Engineer for Southern Pacific for 30 years. The Railroad has been good to my family.But I remember some days when my father would come home shaking and in tears. Someone had died. And it was the train that killed …
Conventional vs. Organic Dairy Twitter Party #GMODairy
I was at the grocery store the other day and saw a tub of yogurt and the front said "all natural" and I said to myself, what does that mean exactly?"Natural" is actually a non-description description when it comes to labels. It doesn't mean anything because the FDA does not define it. So what IS in that tub of yogurt? Well, the ingredients are …
Surprising & Scary Health Findings of 2012
2012 was an incredible year.I had a baby, protested against the Strong 4 Life billboards and had them removed, fought for labeling genetically modified ingredients in California, spoke at Fitcation and BloggyCon, made some incredible new friends, and continued to changes lives everyday though Mamavation. Blessings abound. As I was looking back, …
Omron Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Fitness Challenge
Omron has a brand new product, the HJ-323U connected pedometer! Combining all the activity-enhancing features of 3D smart sensor technology pedometers with Omron's web-based solution and software, the HJ-323U downloadable pedometer provides an engaging and information-driven way to improve one's health. By connecting the pedometer via USB cable and …
Top 50 Most Inspirational Healthy Tweeps 2012
Once again Mamavation has had the honor to put out the Top 50 Most Influential Healthy Tweeps. This list is different than before. This year all decisions were handled in a panel with Mamavation Leadership members and Diets In Review. Thank you to everyone who nominated their favorites. We split the list in 5 parts: Fitness, Food, Weight Loss, …
GMO Free your Holiday with GMOInside Twitter Party
Over 5.8 MILLION people voted for labeling GMOs in California in November. I'm conservatively estimating that the labeling movement in social media created over a BILLION impressions on Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and Pinterest in two short months leading up to the election. I know we created over 150 MILLION impression just with the online events …
Coconut Almond Granola
Mamavation moms who eat a healthy breakfast have more success. That's just the way it is. One of the most popular breakfasts on the Mamavation menu plan is the yogurt parfait. Yogurt, berries, and a sprinkle of granola. A simple meal to start the day off on the right foot, and one that's easy and quick to throw together in a rush. But what about …
Fitcation–A Fitness Vacation for Moms
What exactly is Fitcation?Fitcation is about spending time with other women who are into "imperfect" health...and learning more about it.[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" …
Kale & Bacon Frittata
Did someone say bacon? Is that allowed? I say yes. As long as it's not with every meal, bacon can be part of a healthy eating plan. Make sure to pick a brand that is sustainably farmed with no added nitrates. My favorite is Applegate Organics Sunday bacon. 2 slices = 60 calories. This frittata has 6 servings and only 4 slices of bacon, plus …
