Every parent has a different parenting style. In our household, I and my husband have self-assigned duties and responsibilities in the daily life of our children, based on our individual personalities and interests. For example I am a teacher parent. I am the "Secretary of Education". I feel more comfortable with activities such as reading, … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
10 tips to get most of your workouts
In addition to eating healthy, I wanted to share some of the important factors and tips I have learned to get the most out of your workouts. A question that I get a lot with exercising is what workout to do? This one, that one? My answer is, pick something that will keep you motivated to move at least 6 days for 30 minutes or more. I do … [Read more...]
A good night’s sleep is not just for babies or children
I could not write yesterday, because I needed to practice what I am about to preach. This is the only subject on healthy living that I know, believe in and write about but cannot practice properly. It is interesting that I am passionate about writing on health but I lack practicing my sleep related suggestions. For a healthy life, the basic … [Read more...]
Product Review: Portable Hide Away Bed Rail
Kids have been sleeping in their new bunk beds for a long time. My son is 6,5 and daughter is 4 years-old now. They occasionally wake up at night. Sometimes they come into our bed in the morning. In some cases, when they need to sleep in separate rooms, when one still wants to chat, we take one into our bedroom (until they fall asleep) and the … [Read more...]
Why is eating healthy so hard?
It is great to be raised in the Mediterranean region and yet sometimes it is not good completely either. I don’t think there is any other kitchen in the world that serves so many varieties of veggies and legumes. I feel really lucky in this sense. Western part of Turkey is source of good quality olive. Therefore, olive oil is staple of our cuisine. … [Read more...]
How my transformation began
THIS IS HOW EVERYTHING STARTED 2004: Before I got pregnant for my son, I was fit as far as my weight and measurements went. I was working out regularly. My pregnancy went really well. Despite being chocolateholic, I never touched sweets and/or chocolate during my pregnancy. (started 140 lbs. -63.5 kg) 2005: Giving birth in May is a wonderful … [Read more...]