Health and Fitness — 5 Minutes for Mom

5 Office Work Out Tips to Keep Your Blood Pumping

by Guest Contributor May 20, 2013 3 comments

This post was submitted by Kim Crossland. Being stuck in an office can be a drag. No matter how much you love your job, sitting behind a desk for hours at a time, doing work, [...]

8 Secrets For Lasting Weight Loss

by Guest Contributor May 16, 2013 2 comments

This guest post was submitted by Blast Media. Trying to lose weight can be an uphill battle, and when you factor in the mass amounts of information out there, it can only get harder. The [...]

9 Easy Exercises for Busy Moms

by Guest Contributor May 9, 2013 2 comments

This guest post was submitted by Kathy Glow from Kissing the Frog Spring is an insanely busy time in any house with ball games and practices, dance recitals, school programs, and end of the year [...]

12 Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe in the Sun

by Guest Contributor May 3, 2013 4 comments

This guest post was submitted by Dr. Piasecki. Summer is just right around the corner, and with it comes that beautiful sunshine we all know and love. However, if we are not careful, that sunshine [...]

The Unoffical Countdown to Summer is On! We’re Halfway There

by Jennifer Sikora May 3, 2013 5 comments

Jennifer here, bringing you more fabulous information from Tyson Grilled and Ready Products. Did you know that we are halfway to summer? Keep reading for some very valuable information on how to keep those delicious [...]

Coping with Anxiety

by Robin Farr April 25, 2013 7 comments

Robin Farr, 5 Minutes for Mom contributor, shares her insight into how to cope with anxiety. This post is compensated but her opinions are her own. I’ve dealt with anxiety in various forms for years, but [...]

5 Tips for Eating Healthy Without Going Hungry

by ginabad April 16, 2013 3 comments

Thanks to Gina B. for submitting this post with tips on helping us eat healthy without going hungry. You can eat healthy and lose weight without starving. In fact, missing meals and skipping out on [...]

Body Archer Giveaway

by Michelle M April 9, 2013 228 comments

I try to be active, but in all I do, I’m mindful of my back. I am careful with how I use it, but I’m always disappointed that so few classes and exercises target my [...]

Countdown to a Better You

by Jennifer Sikora March 29, 2013 0 comments

This post has been sponsored by Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products. In the last two years, I have managed to lose about 30 pounds. I started in at 185 pounds, and for a woman who [...]

A Recipe for Health for You and the Kids

by Sheryl Bone March 24, 2013 3 comments

It can be hard to make educated choices on good nutrition. How can moms do a better job? The Dairy Council of California has a recipe for good health for you and your kids. The [...]