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Programs

Permission to De-stress In the fall of 2013 I met Elyse Wagner of My Kitchen Shrink and it became immediately clear that we should be working together. Her personal history with obesity and poor health as well as her journey toward a holistic approach to her own health were so similar to my own that we became fast friends. Elyse holds dual masters in nutrition and clinical health psychology which…

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Incentives

Fit Mama has partnered with two local businesses to offer my clients awesome incentives for meeting their goals! What goals you ask? Whatever goals you feel good about. It can be reaching a long-term goal, or hell, reading this website to keep you on track. Its that simple. I just wanted to team up with like-minded businesses (pro-woman, pro-wellness) to help you stay motivated, reward yourself with good things and…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why don’t you work for a gym? There are a lot of answers to this question but the most important one is that I don’t want there to be any obstacle between you and your improved fitness. I can work with you in your home, at a community center, at a track… wherever is convenient to you! You may have an awesome gym membership this year, but who knows what…

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Workout Playlists

The following lists have been compiled by local DJ Argyle to rev up your motivation during your workout. Contact at vannes@mail dot com for DJ inquiries Work it Out Playlist #1 1. The Gap Band Early In The Morning 2. Jackson 5 I Want You Back 3. LL Cool J Around the Way Girl 4. J.J. Fad Supersonic 5. Technotronic Pump Up the Jam 6. Snap! The Power 7. Bell…

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Recommended Reading

There are so many books covering nutrition, health and weight loss. In fact, a search for weight loss books on amazon.com renders more than 15,000 results! The books listed below are ones I live by and that helped me succeed in my weight loss goals. I cook recipes from these cookbooks regularly, the education books helped me learn more about my body and the inspirational reads kept me motivated to…

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Product Reviews

If you have a product or service you would like Fit Mama Training to review, please contact and provide your name and contact information, as well as the name and description of your product/service.

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Online Resources

FitDay.com Free diet and weight loss journal. Daily Burn Track your workouts, diet and progress online. Susan Nutty Goodness Delicious, healthy snacks made by a pretty amazing chick. Active.com Great health articles and info on upcoming events near you. Bodybuilding.com Dont be intimidated by the title, this site has lots of great info about nutrition and exercise for every goal and fitness level. Woddrive.com Online workout generator Exceptional Edibles Cassandra…

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Local Resources

Lawrence Area Resources Well Commons Community of Douglas County residents and experts brought together to discuss and learn about health-related topics. Red Dogs Dog Days A community-wide group fitness organization attended by more than 1,000 local residents at all fitness and age levels. Lawrence Parks and Recreation Programs and free or low-cost community facilities to promote healthy living in Lawrence, Kan. Bert Nash Community mental health center offering affordable and…

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Fit Mama Tools & Resources

Frequently Asked Questions youve got questions, weve got answers Health Calculators see where youre starting from . . . or how far youve come! Local Resources Lawrence and Kansas City area resources for health and well-being Online Resources free online tools and Fit Mamas Blog Roll Product Reviews coming soon! Recommended Reading books recommended by Fit Mama for inspiration, information and recipes Workout Playlists compiled by a local DJ for…

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Health Calculators

Your Body Mass Index, or BMI is used to estimate your healthy body weight based on height. There is no single ideal BMI, because a lot of factors such as bone structure, body type and age can impact your BMI. To calculate your BMI, input your height and weight below and click the Calculate button. BMI For Adults.Flash Player 9 is required.   Not happy with your number? Two years…

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