After a lot of planning and trial runs – I am ready to roll out my StrollerMama fitness classes next week! StrollerMama is an exercise class specially designed for moms and their babies. I created this class to help moms rejuvenate and tone their post pregnancy bodies, bond with their babes and meet other moms [...]
A stir fry is an awesome and super-delicious way to eat lots of vegetables and a combine with a lean protein – a great balanced meal. You can use a whole bunch of different veggies and any protein you choose – steak, chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc. I have been dishing up the stir fry creations [...]
These days it seems I am being pulled in many different directions on a constant basis. Caring for and entertaining LLB takes a lot of time and energy. But there are a lot of other things I want and need to get done in a day. Setting aside eating and sleeping, there’s my fitness training [...]
I consider myself more natural or holistic when it comes to health care. I rarely take conventional, over-the-counter medicine. If and when I’m not feeling well, I typically look to homeopathic cures first. So naturally, I searched for this same approach when choosing LLBs pediatrician. Going on a recommendation and a positive interview, [...]
I’m back and ready to go! I have finally settled into my new Hudson Valley digs, got my new website functional and had a little extra time to create a healthy St. Patty’s Day meal. Many of you, especially my Irish friends are chuckling about this. Who on earth eats healthy on St. Patrick’s Day? [...]
I really put myself to the test with the Shed the Layers Challenge. It started February 14th, I moved March 1st and then proceeded to go on a 5 day vacation! Sometimes I wonder about myself…can we say spreading oneself very thin??!! Well, the good news is I have managed to stay consistently active. People [...]
I am patting myself on the back after preparing this super yum vegetable lasagna last night. I had four generations at the dinner table, including Great Grandma DiGiovanni, and the whole gang gave me two thumbs up…especially LLB! She scarfed down every last bit…yesssssss, she ate VEGETABLES!! I pretty much went off the box in [...]
Here’s one of the best ways to shed some emotional layers…take it to the beach! LongLeanFamily is taking a little head break on the beautiful Delaware and Maryland seashore. Out of season, we and few others have this beautiful place to ourselves! We are getting outside, breathing the salty ocean air, feeling the sunshine on [...]
Yet another fun family breakfast that is packed full of yummy, healthy deliciousness…LLB approved! I took a lower fat route replacing oil with a little apple sauce and yogurt. 2 cups Maple Grove Farms of Vermont Buttermilk pancake mix 1 cup water 1 egg 2 tbsp organic apple sauce 2 tbsp plain organic yogurt 1/2 [...]
One week has passed since the start of the Shed the Layers challenge. How is it going?? I am doing pretty good considering how full my plate has been. We are in the final week before our move back the New York…I’m working, packing, chasing down our wild little toddler and trying to find the [...]
