Perfect is a four-letter word

This has been circulating around facebook this week and I can really relate to it:
Your Children Want YOU

While I totally get the pinterest addiction and desire to host perfect theme birthday parties I can definitely see how it can take moms away from what really matters.

A related theme that we talk about in my Body Back classes frequently is the importance of mom taking care of herself in order to be a better, happier, healthier mom.

I read this on another blog this morning and it totally resonated with me:

Killing yourself slowly is not what your kids need or want from you.  Your children will not get together at Christmas in 30 years and say, “It was totally worth it to have to bury mom so young.  At least she got us to karate, ballet, T-ball, and piano lessons all on the same day while still keeping the kitchen immaculate and doing the laundry.  If that laundry would have piled up we never would have forgiven her!”  Again, how did such things get on your to-do list ahead of “be here for my kids as long as possible”?  The other point we need to address here is the example we set for our kids when it comes to how we take care of our bodies.  If you prioritize nutrition and fitness, your children will likely grow into adults that will prioritize nutrition and fitness.  What would be different in your life right now if nutrition and fitness had always been a priority for you?  All of the health benefits aside, I guarantee you would at least be able to scratch a couple of insecurities off your list.  This is the kind of life I’m asking you to show your kids how to live.

Prenatal Fitness Guest Post at the Seasons Blog

I recently wrote a guest post about prenatal fitness for my friends at Seasons.
Check it out here:


http://seasonswc.com/prenatal-fitness-truths-myths-and-my-experience-so-far 

Healthy Woman Wellness Challenge 5K: March 24

Attention Runners!
The Healthy Woman Wellness Challenge 5K is March 24 at Squire Creek Country Club in Choudrant, LA.

You can register online at
http://www.active.com/running/choudrant-la/wellness-challenge-5k-run-and-walk-2012

Butterfly

The logo of Body Back contains a butterfly to symbolize the beautiful transition moms make during the class. Register for our 2012 classes to work on your own transformation!

Body Back Spring 2012

Are you ready to get your Body Back in 2012?

This year, make New Year's Resolutions you can actually keep with the accountability of a group, the help of a coach, and the amazing tools Body Back has to offer.

Start your New Year off right by committing to be healthy and fit! Take some time for you next year. Body Back is a program that is effective, empowering and encouraging. It is a safe place to discover the best self that you can be. Reserve your spot today by emailing Maryanne at mdavissmith@gmail.com or calling 318-243-7727.

Announcing our next sessions of Body Back Ruston!

Session 1: Mon/Wed 5-6 AM

Session 2: Tue/Thu 9-10 AM

Both sessions begin January 9, 2012 and last 8 weeks.


Each session includes:
* Goal setting
* 2 High intensity workouts per week
* Online support
* 8 weeks of Meal Plans
* Grocery lists
* Recipes
*Mama Wants DVDs
* Inspirational component
* Before and after assessments
* Everything you need to make a lifestyle change that will stick!

New Client: $249.00
(Includes Food Journals 1 and 2, Mama Wants Her Body Back DVD, and Mama Wants Advanced DVD)

2nd Session Client: $199
(Includes Food Journal 3 and Mama Wants Her Booty Back DVD)

3rd + Session Client: $175

Each session is limited to 10 participants.
Contact Maryanne at mdavissmith@gmail.com to reserve your spot with a $100 deposit.

Body Back Fall 2011

body image

What would it feel like to let go of every negative thought about your body? Try it: Worship your legs for taking you on adventures, adore your abs for allowing you to lean into life, love your smile for revealing the joy in your heart. Live as if your body were perfect, not only because you'll be more open to the world, but because in every way that truly matters, it is.