Black Friday BOGO 50% Off at PediPed!

Hello moms and moms to be! Just wanted to let you know of an awesome Black Friday deal for your little ones. Right now, PediPed is offering BOGO 50% off on their website when using the code FALLBOGO13. This ends Monday December the 2nd so hurry now!

About pediped®Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children's footwear brand in the United States. pediped^® footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals, Dr. Mininder S. Kocher and Dr. Thomas W. Vorderer, deem pediped® shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. In 2011 Earnshaw’s, the premier media resource serving the children’s market recognized pediped® with Earnshaw’s Earnie Award for Company of the Year and Best Footwear. In 2012, Earnshaw’s recognized pediped® for their philanthropy efforts of nearly $2 million, and pediped® was awarded the Earnie Award for Company for Good.

pediped^® footwear is sold in over 2,500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 140 designs for boys and girls between their three lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex® are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 33. For more information, visit www.pediped.com.

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To Workout or to Not Workout on an Empty Stomach?

Happy Saturday morning, peeps! I have a question that rolled into my inbox this morning asking whether I worked out on an empty stomach or after a meal-and which one was actually better for you. To start off, with, I must say that both have their pros and cons-I prefer working out on an EMPTY stomach. I will explain why here in a little bit.

When you exercise, the energy that you use to burn the calories primarily comes from carbs. This is why most bodybuilders, fitness models, and gym enthusiasts use a pre-workout supplement to get them going-to give them ENERGY.

If you do not eat anything prior to a workout, your body has to tap into your deep fat stores for energy instead, since there are no carbs available to use. It is thought to metabolize fat a lot faster and more effectively. 

One of the cons about working out on an empty tummy is feeling sluggish. You may or may not have as much energy to do strenuous workouts as you would if you were to eat a quick snack.

Since becoming pregnant, if I am not working out on an empty stomach, I do have a light snack before hand such as fruit. Then I will have some type of protein after to refuel my muscles. One of the biggest reasons why I choose to workout on an empty stomach is because I get up and workout at the crack of dawn when most people are still sleeping.

Some may argue, however, that working out on an empty stomach is harmful, but exercising with a full stomach is not so great either. After you eat a meal, your insulin levels spike! Thus, interfering with fat burn. The only pro that I can think of from working out on a full tummy would be yes you have more energy at first. However, when a majority of your blood goes to your stomach to digest that food, you get hit with that sluggish feeling again.

Its ultimately your choice!

Here is an article regarding working out on a full stomach on Jillian Michael's website: http://livewell.jillianmichaels.com/exercise-full-stomach-4313.html

DIY Infinity Scarf

Best Diaper Bag EVER.

After hearing many great things about Skip Hop's diaper bag line, I decided to choose their most popular bag! I must say that  I am super impressed with it and the multiple compartments that it has.