Thanks ladies!!! This was such a blast! :)

Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

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Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

Do planks during TV commercial - get the whole family on the floor with you!

Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

Hitting that plateau: So you've been doing the same workout for months and you've seen some good results but now your body has stopped reacting. What do you do? I am an aerobics instructor, teaching 3 to 4 classes a week, but I needed a personal trainer to get me into shape last year because my body was so used to my workout that it stopped reacting. NOTHING is worse than putting your heart and soul into a fitness regimen...and nothing happens. Of course you want to quit but that's not the answer. The answer is to switch it up. Try a yoga dvd. Walk every day holding hand weights while your kid is at soccer practice. Buy a jump rope and actually use it. Incorporate exercise into TV time by doing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHQmRINu4jU during each commercial. The kids can do it too!

Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

And, of course, you have to get moving. Here are my home gym must haves: http://www.pulsept.co.nz/fileadmin/multisiteshop/exercise_tube.jpg Yoga Mat Hand Weights http://www.bosu.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=BOSU/story.html ***MY MOST FAVORITE EVER

Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

There are some simple steps to getting started. Free online tools like http://fitday.com/?404;http://fd-windows/WebFit/DayWeightTab.asp and http://www.calorieking.com/ are a great way to track of your both your nutrition and physical fitness progress. Keeping a food and exercise journal is key. You have to be accountable. **Remember that before beginning any diet or exercise program, it's important to talk with your doctor about what is best for you.**

Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

Jack Lalanne said, "Exercise is King. Nutrition is Queen." How can we expect our bodies to to maintain any sort of temple-like status if we hardly pay attention to either?

Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

The CDC reports that obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. BMI is calculated from a person's weight and height and provides a reasonable indicator of body fatness and weight categories that may lead to health problems. Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Use this tool from WebMD to check your BMI. http://www.webmd.com/diet/calc-bmi-plus

Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

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Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.

The only answer I keep returning to is that we need to stand up and take charge. That means taking control of not only our own diet but maintaining a healthy diet and good fitness role modeling for the entire family. McDonald's has been wooing your children since before they were able to speak. Moms, it's time to take back the reigns. Have you read these book? If not, I encourage you to do so. Fast Food Nation Chew on This My point is that control is the answer to the dilemma we face when we look in the mirror. If we don't like what we see, it's time to change our minds. Some of that is acceptance but a lot of it takes action... and practice. Bottom line: YOU'RE IN CHARGE. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2001/04/21/eveningnews/main287029.shtml

Fri, Sept 18th at 1:00 pm ET: Let's talk about the battle we all have with what we see in the mirror - come up with some ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves and take better care.