West-coast mom Kristin Auger chronicles her journey from heavily pregnant back to very fit. Let her inspire you, while she attempts to prove that motherhood, health and a strong body need not be mutually exclusive
Latest Blog Posts
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5 tips to help you balance motherhood and fitness
In her farewell post for Today's Parent, Kristin shares the best tips she's learned along the way in her journey toward motherhood and optimal fitness.
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Seven months postpartum: Competing for a sense of accomplishment
Kristin faces her fears and learns some lessons at her first-ever Crossfit competition, seven months postpartum.
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What makes a good mom?
Plagued with regret about formula feeding, Kristin realizes love and patience are more important than breastmilk in the quest to be a better parent.
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Determining your own fit pregnancy
When it comes to a fit and happy pregnancy, is listening to your body just as important as listening to your doctor?
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Health and fitness: Setting realistic goals
Kristin writes about how the average mom can be totally fit. Desire is the only major requirement.
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Four months postpartum: A goal check
Kristin compares her pre-baby goals and her postpartum fitness.
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An open letter to the woman in the Safeway parking lot ...
Kristin sends her thanks to a stranger who reached out with kindness during one of the scariest moments of her life.
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My first business trip away from home
Kristin discusses the pitfalls and joys of her first business trip away from her three-month-old baby.
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4 tips for giving up the "mommy guilt"
After too many hours spent paralyzed by intense guilt, Kristin resolves to banish the emotion and focus on the positive.
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4 fitness myths
Sit-ups won't give you a washboard stomach. Fats won't make you fat. Kristin discusses a few of the more common fitness myths.
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