Coach Tia’s Fitness Must-Haves

To reach any goal, you must have the proper tools. The same goes for your fitness and overall health.  But I realize that everyone’s tool box is a bit different. I asked my twitter followers (@coachtia) what was on their must-haves list and several said iPods for runs or long cardio sessions.... 

F Bomb

Now the problem has hit my door step….the F Bomb. Are you wondering did my little one repeat a bad word that she has heard from an adult? The answer is no. I am not writing about foul language, truth be told my husband and I are not regular swearers so it would really be something to write about if... 

The Resolution

Welcome to our first FitMommies blog of 2010. If you’re like the majority of folks out there, you have put your health at the top of your New Year’s Resolutions list. Losing weight and getting more fit are two of the most common resolutions in America. Local fitness and health centers always look... 

Cardio Workout

This month I’m answering a reader question. Feel free to submit yours in the comment section below, via email (insert here) or on twitter @coachtia! Now on to a Noir Mommie’s question about cardio workouts and running: Coach Tia, Can you provide an exercise regimen to help me with my cardio?... 

No itching after One

When my daughter was about three months old she started to break out with eczema on her arms, legs and stomach. Prior to my daughter I had never seen eczema, only knew the term. It did not take very long at all to figure out what the small bumps were constantly appearing. Before my daughter’s pediatrician... 

I’ve had all I can take

As an OCD Mom I constantly raid the fridge and medicine cabinets for expired goods. Anything remotely close to its due date get tossed. Now that my little one is fairly mobile she loves to play in the restroom, germ central. She spends most of her time pulling items of the cabinets. Last week she got... 

Going for the Goal

Last month, I told you about one of four rules my friend Ana and I agreed upon as she sets out to become more fit. They are definitely four rules we all should live by as we work to improve our health. I also promised to come back and discuss the other three rules in more detail. So let’s go back... 

Slacking Off? Cut Yourself Some Slack

I recently chatted online with an old friend who is having difficulty  finding time to exercise in her busy life as a working mom. Ana used  to sweat off the pounds in her college days as a member of FAMU’s  Incomparable Marching 100 Band. (Go Rattlers!) With no more early  morning band practices... 

Welcome FitMommies

Welcome to Noir Mommies’ new Health and Fitness blog! This space is for the Mommies who run marathons, those who are thinking  about running their first 5K and those who just want to find the time and  energy to walk around the block. No matter your fitness level, this space is  for you. And... 

Holding Back the Itch: Ezcema

At about two months my daughter start to break out with ezcema on her arms, legs and stomach. Prior to my daughter I had never seen ezcema, only knew the term. Natuarally my first instinct was that she was allergic to the soap, which was for sensitive skin, Mustella. So I switched to Johnson & Johnson...