Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom

It gets 5 stars for getting me off the couch and training for my first 5 k! Anyone who knows me can tell you what an incredible feat that is. It's perfect for those of us who, in our minivans or mom-mobiles, drive by those joggers in their matching outfits and spandex and feel intimidated.

This is an incredible book; inspiring and entertaining without being pushy and judgmental.

As a (previously) non exercising mother I liked how it read. At some points it almost felt like they were in my living room talking about my piles of laundry stacking up and my kids running around. At one point they compared squeezing exercise into your day to squeezing that last box of waffles into the freezer after doing groceries. Who can't relate to that?

It encourages you to " treat your body as well as you treat your kids" .

It's a good, easy read and has some great advice.

The mom to mom quotes also gives you a sense of camaraderie. Ladies, we are not in this alone!!!!

I like the authors' practical approach to being a Fit Mom. The book includes suggestions for fitting workouts into family life as well as tips for handling spouses who may or may not support your athletic endeavors. I like the Mom2Mom sections where real moms 'fess up to some of the crazy things they've done in the name of post-natal exercise. (anyone else used your baby as a dumbell?)

The authors acknowledge the fact that some advice is just tired. "Work out while the baby sleeps" assumes that your baby will always sleep! Instead, the book offers suggestions for exercising with the baby and guilt-free motivation for leaving baby at home while you run, bike, swim etc.

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Hot (Sweaty) Mamas is a fantastic and encouraging book for mothers of young children who are trying to stay fit or want to get fit. I love the funny and inspiring "mom 2 mom" quotes from mothers throughout the US. Hot (Sweaty) Mamas is very motivating and a great read that I have suggested to all my friends.

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This is an ok book if you are a new mom or a new mom to exercise. It is a definite motivator to get out the door and begin. I found it not advanced enough, not that I am an advanced exerciser or advanced mom! But great for someone just stating out.

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I like to read about others' experiences that are similar to mine. I know that I don't know everything, and this book offer some good ideas I hadn't thought of before.

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From the Heart Through the Hands: The Power of Touch in Caregiving

This beautiful book captures the soul of touch. In my work as a massage therapist with hospice and elderly patients, I return to it again and again. It's the book I show others who may be interested. But more than this; it deepens my practice with all clients; and in its resonance with

the very best of me, enriches all my relationships.

I bought this book to learn how to use TOUCH in the appropriate way for the elderly/sick. Though it spends some time doing that, the majority of the book--which is large--focuses mostly on emotional and caring issues instead. I must say that I found this information comforting, informative and heartwarming. It reiterates things we know, but focuses more on the "heart" and caring for a person. It reminds us how important it is to spend time with an individual. "Individual" is defined as the person's essence so that we focus on the real person instead of on their physical disabilities. Though this wasn't why I bought the book, it enhanced a lot of things for me.

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I was looking for a book that would work as a possible text book in my teaching of 'Touch Therapy for the Terminally Ill' and this book far exceeded my expectations. This is such a fine tuned scope of care and requires very deep and insightful teaching tools...well...after the first few pages my smile was larger than life. This was a reccommended book by Amazon to me and without thier suggestion I might never have come upon this gem. This is so worth the read for everyone!!!!

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This is a simply amazing book. It is wise and very inspiring. The main message I took away was that you don't have to be a licensed CMT to give healing through the touch: just connect with the person to whom you are giving touch, and keep your heart open. It addresses the ever increasing elderly population's needs for touch, and offers real solutions for healing and service. I felt like I imbibed Ms. Nelson's many years of spiritual practice through the pages, and as a result felt healed by proxy. I am more confident in my skills as a healer as a result of this book ( I am a yoga teacher). I will apply what I have learned about touching with presence and openness to my work as well as my life. Plus, my husband is really loving the benefits of my reading this book already, as I practice on him. Thanks to the author. A much-needed book.

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This is an engaging and thoughtful examination of the importance of human touch by caregivers in the lives of people with decreased mobility. Most of us will face a point in our lives where we will need to be cared for or care for someone else and this book is an invaluable guide.

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The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Children: From Allergies and Animal Bites to Toothaches and TV

This is a small paperback with very densely printed pages. It's not for those with poor eyesight, and it's not beautiful. But it's packed with information and advice to help a parent know what to do in a variety of situations and when to call the doctor. I have three small children, and the advice to me looks sound and sensible.

This should be called "Prevention's Book of What You Can Buy At A Pharmacy". There are actually no home remedies. I would expect to find things like tea tree oil for acne, or a salt solution or garlic for an ear infection. Instead, it advises you to buy benzoyl peroxide or see a doctor for acne and warm water (and a doctor!) for an ear ache. As if people would never think to go to Walgreens and buy some zit cream! There is no mention of things we would actually have on hand to treat symptoms. It appears that every illness mentioned in the book will either resolve itself or you need to see a doctor. I cannot understand why buying drugs would be considered a home remedy unless you live in a pharmacy.

If you want to buy a book for a new mother that will actually help, buy one of the "What to Expect" books. I have used them many times when I was a new mother.

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This is SO awesome and a must have!!!! I look at it constantly having two children. Everything is in there!!!! Every parent should have one...GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!!!! Highly recommend buying this!!!

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This is a real treasure! I am ordering 2 more as gifts for my Girls. Lots, Lots, Lots of good information. I like this book better than Dr. Spock!

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This book is full of great information just as all the other home remedy books. These are very helpful to have on hand when a situation arises and you want to try to avoid going to the doctor first. Must buy!

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