MOMFIT MAGAZINE™

Armed & Glamorous

How Mom-In-Chief Michelle Obama Maximizes Her MomFit

Our history making Mom-In-Chief, Michelle Obama, is armed and glamorous and not afraid to show off her guns to the world.

As the wife of President Barak Obama, undoubtedly the coolest and most powerful political figure on the planet, the mother of junior J. Crew fashionistas Malia and Sasha, and America’s Fitness-Fashion-Family committed First Lady, her toned arms are becoming a trademark for her Momness (Mom + Hotness)!™

Michelle Obama understands the power of being a Mom in motion. At 44, she has learned how to keep her fabulous figure fabulous by squeezing exercise routines and a healthy well balanced diet into her busy and demanding schedule.

With a mission to bring hope and change to our modern society, she still manages to put her family first and has said that her family’s health and fitness is a top priority in the White House.

Are You PHAT Like J. Lo?

At What Point Does Baby Weight Become Just Plain Fat?

The answer to this question is different for everyone. For some women it happens in a few months and for others it can take years. It’s simply the point at which you give up on yourself. It’s the point at which you’ve successfully convinced yourself that you can’t ever regain your pre-pregnancy figure. Most importantly, it’s the moment in time when you decide that everyone else’s health and welfare is more important than your own. This can be a very depressing time for a new mother, and it may happen at any time, or if you’re lucky, it won’t happen at all.

As mothers and mothers to be, we all understand the impact that pregnancy can have on our bodies. Over nine-months of pregnancy, ligaments loosen, hips spread and hormones go crazy. Average weight gain during pregnancy is between 25 and 35 pounds and many women gain even more than that. Once the baby is born, hormones continue to rage, nights are long and sleepless and the demand of caring for an infant’s every need begins to wear physically and mentally. So, as new mothers, often, the thought of trying to diet or exercise in an effort to lose those baby pounds can seem too much to even consider.

The 5 Keys to Keeping Your Youth

How to Get the Look!

The woman I’ve always envied at holiday parties gave me a shock this year: She has a new love of shapewear. Not a surprise at our age – 40 -- but I can barely stand to wear nylons. On the spot I resolved to seek new ways to preserve my youth.

I’m inspired by women like Madonna and Tanya Hutchison, the 45-year-old mother of 5 who won last year's TV Land’s She’s Got The Look! modeling competition.

Hooking up with Madonna’s touted personal trainer, however, is a lotto-winning daydream.

So I asked some experts what a more busy mom who works out regularly, avoids processed food and drinks green tea like crazy can do. Lots, it turns out: Eat, exercise and even sleep smarter.

How To Stay Fit Without Throwing One

Creating the Right Fitness Plan for Your Life

Anyone woman who’s had a baby knows that raising a family - as fulfilling as it is - can leave you feeling really exhausted. You also know that proper diet and regular exercise can give you the extra energy you need to make it through the week, but the thought of adding anything else to your already crazy schedule makes you want to scream, right? Well ladies, if you can relate to this scenario, you’ve come to the right place because I’m here to help!

There are so many things that you can do to improve your health and increase your energy levels without taking precious time away from your family. If you’re one of those moms who’s determined that you shouldn’t take any time out for yourself, you’ll be happy to know that you can still take care of yourself without spending hours a day at the gym or endless hours in the kitchen cooking gourmet meals. The key to staying fit in spite of the persistent demands of your family, your career and your home is to find balance in all that you do.