Tiny Talk and the Adventures of Plastic Mommy

As we strive to become the best we can be as mothers,wives, friends, sisters and all the roles that are rolled into who we are...We begin to realize that it starts with becoming centered and grounded. We begin to understand that we must be happy with ourselves and pour into who we really are, before we can give to anyone else. Ask yourself what does(your name) really want to accomplish in this life, after all, you only get one. Finding this answer will require you to dig deep, visit the quiet side of you that houses all your hopes and dreams. It will not lie to you...you can count on this answer. How do you get to this place?

Meditation- a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. It usually involves turning attention to a single point of reference. The practice may engender a higher state of consciousness. ...

What works for one may not work for all, but many people have found Meditation to be the key to finding yourself. Check out the great article on mommy meditation. Did you know children can meditate as well? read more

As promised TheFitDivas have provided the answer to another question one of our readers wondered about read below....and check back regularly...next time your question may be answered.

Asked by kdkdkd

Is there a best time to work out? How do I measure my fitness level and progress?

There are many different theories of when is the best time to work out. For years the answer has always been in the morning because it gets your metabolism up and running at a higher rate, so you burn more calories throughout the day. This still has scientific merit, but experts are now saying it’s such a small difference that it probably doesn’t really matter. Now research is saying the best time is in the late afternoon because your muscle strength is at its peak. This was determined by a study that was done measuring circadian rhythms (delicate rhythms of the brain) which determines your best performance time. But, truly the best time is the time that works for you. Some people love the mornings and feel ready to go for the day and are glad to get it done and over with. Others like later in the day, afternoon, or evening because it helps to relieve stress from the day and gets them recharged. The most important thing is to get it in and be consistent.

You can measure your fitness level and progress several ways. If you are able to run your favorite route in a faster time, able to go longer and harder, the aerobics class you’re currently taken becomes easier, or your increasing your weights from your strength training regime are all easy ways to determine your progress. If you want to get more technical you can get a heart rate monitor. If you’re able to work out at a faster or harder level than before, but your heart rate stays around the same beats per minute, your cardiovascular system has become more efficient.

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