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LOSE WEIGHT - YOU CAN DO IT


As a new mom, I remember how hard it was to lose that extra baby weight that I gained during pregnancy.  "Breastfeed!  It will make you lose weight," they said!  Yea, not so much!  Some people are lucky, I was not.  First of all, I was not able to breastfeed and secondly, getting the weight off was not an easy task for me. I was home all the time, stressed, as a first-time mom and I just kept eating.  The reality is that sometimes, even after breastfeeding and even years after having children, for some people the extra weight is still there. Not very comforting, I know. 
For some of us, it is no easy task to lose the excess weight. And not everyone is a gym-going enthusiast.  Sometimes, just having children and the hectic pace of life, is enough to contribute to slacking off when it comes to our weight and health & fitness.The good news is, it doesn’t always have to be like this.
I know from personal experience that sometimes you just want to have that slice of pepperoni pizza or drink a soda, or eat your kids leftovers. Sometimes, you do not want to go for a walk or not go to the gym, because you are just too tired, but remember, you cannot give in!  If you want to lose weight and get back to being “fit” again, you have to set a goal for yourself and stick to it. You might be tempted but if you stick to your goal, later on you will not regret it.

Sometimes, you just need someone or something to boost you into getting motivated.  Personally, I found “my something” that helped me start losing weight and definitely got my energy level up.  Once you get that little bit of motivation, it is just a matter of habit and discipline to stick to your new routine and ultimate goal, but you have to really want it.You have to be ready!




Remember, you did not gain all that extra weight in a week, so don't expect it to come off in a week as well! 

 
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The key is to not give up. True, when you have little ones to take care of at home it becomes harder to go to the gym or to stick to an exercise routine, but you can start with the little things.  for example, make a conscious effort to not drink soda anymore, and stay away from sweets.  Don’t have that leftover snack the kids did not eat.  

Stay focused  and keep reminding yourself that you want to look and feel better, except now the difference is, it is not just a thought in your head, now you are making a real effort to make a change!  When you feel the urge to have a soda, take a deep breath and say, "no!" 

Reach for a glass of water instead, maybe with a few lemon wedges for flavor. And instead of a slice of pepperoni pizza, grab a healthy snack, like an apple or string cheese.  Focus on making healthier choices when  it comes to your meals and snacks.  Every little bit helps when it comes to making a change in your eating habits.  I’ve learned that half the battle is mental.  By that I mean, once you make a mental note and a commitment to YOURSELF that you genuinely want to change to a healthier you, you can make it happen. There is no one that can stop you, so don’t give up!

Use this time you have with your baby or small children to go for a walk, while you put them in their stroller or have them ride their bike or roller blades, if they are old enough.  You don’t have to go for a mile run, but start with a small walk around the block. It can be very beneficial for your health and can help to get your endorphin's going.

Remember, you are not alone in this journey. You are now on your way to AFit Place! You are not going to go on a diet, you are going to focus on living a healthier lifestyle. YOU CAN DO IT!

If you need assistance in your weight loss journey or you are simply looking for motivation, please feel free to email, personal development coach at: AFitPlace@gmail.com or visit online at Instagram: FitTeamMommyWarrior for inspiration and motivational health tips.

You can do this!! 
LissetteRo                                                                                                                                          a.k.a. Mommy Warrior


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FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE


Whether it is for your own father, husband or significant other, Father's Day shopping is no easy task, especially for the guy who has everything. So this year,  Mommy Warrior has collaborated with TommyJohn and compiled this gift-giving guide idea to make it easier for you to shop.  You can click on the item name and go directly to the online page to shop.

Happy Shopping and here's hoping your guy (dad) loves his gift!


FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS:
1   Cooking Knife - Classic Hollow-Edge Santoku Knife -
2   Coffee maker -Chemex
3   Salts of the world
4   Art of Shaving
5   Tommy John men’s underwear
6   Slippers - L.B. Evans Duke Scuff
7   Golf Balls

8   Sports Illustrated Subscription
9   Dolce & Gabbana Men's Cologne
10 Activity Tracker

BONUS IDEAS

 1. BBQ #1 Dad T-Shirt
 2. Beer Stein (Mug)
 3. "FarfromNormal" T-Shirt 
 4. "Nice Maracas" T-Shirt 
 5. I Love Fishing Coffee Mug
 6. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Book) 
 7. Bass Pro Shop Gift Card
 8. Game Stop Gift Card
 9. Hibbett Sports Gift Card
10.Starbuck's Gift Card 


 

HOW I AM ALLEVIATING MY MIGRAINES

It has been almost three months since I have not had a migraine or a regular headache for that matter. It may not sound like a lot of time to you but to me, it is huge victory. For those of you who do not know my back story, I am a brain tumor survivor. In 2013, I was diagnosed with a lemon-sized tumor, a meningioma, that thankfully was benign.  Nonetheless, I still had to have a craniotomy (brain surgery) to have the tumor removed.  I also had the beginning symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis according to my blood tests.

As a result of my craniotomy and much to my disappoint, I began to have more headaches, and more migraines after surgery than I did before surgery.  I found out from  my support group for Meningioma survivors, that they call it "Barometer Head," a term I learned about the hard way.  Apparently, after surgery, the barometric pressure affected my head in all kinds of horrible ways.  At first I couldn't figure out why I kept having headaches so frequently if I no longer had a tumor.  I had a titanium plate placed in my skull but was told that should not be a factor.

Later on in my research I learned this:

The International Headache Society identifies seven triggers for weather-related Migraines:
  1. Temperature changes
  2. High humidity
  3. High winds
  4. Stormy weather
  5. Extremely dry conditions
  6. Bright lights and sun glare
  7. Barometric pressure changes   
Dr. Steven Graff-Radford, DDS, the director of the program for headache and oro-facial pain at the Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, offers an explanation: “Barometric pressure changes might affect the pressure in the brain or the way the brain blocks pain, but it’s not quite known. What’s quite clear, however, is that overcast, cloudy and rainy days produce more Migraine headaches,” he said. 

So basically, I learned to deal with it and my summers in South Florida became quite dreadful with the constant rain and change in barometric pressure.  Sure, I would take the occasional Advil, which I am really not suppose to have because I only have one kidney (but that's a whole other story you can read about when I finish my e-book!) but for the most part, I would just "suck it up" and deal with it.  

However, there were some days when the pain was so unbearable I just had to go to my room and curl up in bed in the dark and quiet and let it subside.  It really was not fun at all and quite depressing to think, that I had a craniotomy to alleviate the swelling in my brain only to have constant headaches.  In the next few years it got worse instead of better. I had a follow up MRI and thankfully there was no re-growth of my tumor so I knew it wasn't that, but the headaches & migraines continued.

Early on in 2016, a friend of the family had talked to me about a natural product made from Purple Rice, that comes from Thailand, called PXP. He said that he was giving to his whole family.  He told me that he, his wife and his daughters started their day off with this supplement every morning and it made them feel great.  I thought that was great for them but how was this going to help me?  As time passed, my husband, who had a kidney transplant years earlier began taking this product. I also started to hear more and more stories about other people who were taking PXP and had lowered their blood pressure, cholesterol levels and even some stories about people who had diabetes and it helped them as well. I was hearing stories but still getting headaches. In the meantime, I was going online and doing research, reading about it and trying to learn more about what this so-called, "super-food."  One thing I love to do and am very good at, is internet research!

Finally, around March 2016, I told myself I was going to make a serious effort to try the PXP since I had read so many good things about it and at this point my husband was taking it too, and his blood pressure was getting so much better, so why not? I decided to go with the best line in the product chain and chose the aflaPXP Royale.

At first, I wasn't too sure how I was going to take it since it comes in powder form and I prefer just to pop a vitamin but this was not an option with the PXP. Should I drink it straight up? Should I put it in my oatmeal? Should I mix it in my food? I tried it in a large glass of water, then I tried it in a smoothie form but then I was told by my friend that the best way to take it was in its concentrated form.  


I decided to just take the recommended teaspoon of PXP and less than a 1/4 cup of really cold water and just mix it up and drink it.  My husband does the opposite. He boils the water and drinks it like a tea.  Different strokes for different folks, right?

Anyway, I did this religiously every single morning. Sometimes before my coffee, sometimes after.  I found that it really did not matter whether I had coffee first or not, so being a coffee-lover, I opted to keep drinking my cup of coffee first in the a.m.  Actually, to be honest, the FIRST thing I do every morning, is drink water, then coffee, then PXP.

A week passed, two weeks, no headache. Three weeks, a month, two months, no headache. This was rare for me.  Then as May started a huge storm was coming in with lots of rain, thunder and everything else that always made me cringe. Not only were there storms rolling in it was also that "lovely time" of the month for me, which usually would be the "kiss of death" for me in terms of PMS and migraines, but this time NO HEADACHES!  I could not believe it. Barometric changes and PMS and I had no headaches or migraines!  How could I not share this amazing news!  Especially with those people who are also migraine sufferers.

Not only had my migraines subsided but I was not even getting a regular PMS headache! And my early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis were gone.

As we head towards the end of May, I gladly write my testimonial for PXP and though I may sound like an infomercial to some of you, all I can say is that, this nutritional supplement has helped me enormously. I no longer have to take Advil or Excedrin Migraine or hide away from my children during a migraine attack.  I do not fear rain and thunderstorms, I can actively participate in life without having a headache 2-3 times a week!

This does not necessarily mean I will never get another headache again in my life but it does mean that alfaPXP Royale has brought great relief to my migraines, it has helped me with PMS symptoms, which were dreadful and has helped alleviate my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. And the added bonus....it is helping me lose weight and feel better. about my overall health.  

So now, not only am I a huge fan of PXP, I have become a Personal Development and Health Coach, in an effort to help others.  I will advocate and spread the news about its wonderful nutritional value and continue to write about all the positive life-changing stories I hear about as it relates to alfaPXP.

Little by little I feel like I am rebuilding my health and the best part is, I got rid of my migraines!

I love the Power of PXP!

If you want more information for you or someone you know that may be having health issues, please feel free to contact me:  LissetteRo@gmail.com or read more about it at:  What is PXP?


                            












MEANEST MOTHER EVER.


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Never thought I’d see the day to actually EARN this title, but apparently I have.  I AMThe Meanest-Mother-Ever,” at least in the eyes of my younger children, especially my teenager.  We have a blended family of five children, but only the youngest two are “lucky” enough to experience my true “meanest-mother phase."  I’m really not that mean, all the time, well, maybe most of the time. J.K. Some times.   

I guess, every time I say, “No,” it earns me points for being mean,  kind of like a frequent-flyer mileage program,  only without the great trips.  Someday, I know I will reap the benefits of these points.  Actually, I’m hoping they will.  Someday, they will get it.  I kind of get it, why they think I am mean.   

I have memories of being a teenager, I’d say about thirteen or fourteen years-old and being so mad at my mother that I would stand behind my closed bedroom door mouthing curse words silently. I know, really rebellious, right?  Ha! But to a kid growing up with two very strict Hispanic parents, this behavior would be punishable for months, if she had actually heard me!  (Boy, how times have changed!)     

How could she not understand? How could she be so mean to me? I use to be so rude to her after she would say "no" to me, kind of how my daughter is to me now. Although, in my defense, I do not say "no" very often, at least I don't think I do,only when I feel very strongly about something or I am just plain PMS'ing (LOL!) 

I know it sounds like I was really rude to my mom but honestly, she never heard what I was actually saying and thinking, and I certainly never disrespected my mother for real.   Of course, I would have never in a million years dared to do that in front of her or anyone else for that matter, but at that moment, when she said “no” to me, in my typical teenage-mode, I hated her.  Well, I wouldn't exactly say "hate" but I would get furious at her.  I was so frustrated, as I am sure every teenager gets when they don't get their way.  I can’t even remember the exact specifics of what I was so upset about but I do remember being so angry with her and thinking she was so mean.   

All who knew her,  knew she was an amazing woman with a heart of gold.  Why someone would ever be mad at her, or think she was mean, would be quite the shocker, but I, her teenage daughter, certainly was back then and quite often.  I didn’t care how “wonderful” or “nice” she was.  She was the one person standing between me and “fun.”  Whatever I thought fun was back then, she was not allowing it.  Sure my dad was the silent strict one but she was the one, who handled the day-to-day, discipline and ultimately decided if I was allowed to go to a party or the mall, or wherever it was I was begging to go at the time.  There were so many things she did not allow.  She would not let me watch certain TV programs because she thought they were too violent, she did not let me hang out with certain "friends" because they were not a good influence, she did not allow me to go to the high school of my choice because she felt the one she chose was the better option, academically speaking.  She always, always had to speak to my friend’s parents before I could go anywhere with them. Wait, what I am I talking about, most of the time, a parent had to go with us.  For a while there, I thought my life was miserable and I could never do anything, like all the other kids did.

Reality was, I had a great childhood with two amazing parents, who truly loved each other and a mother who did not back down on her convictions.   Looking back now as an adult, I can see how truly blessed I was.  I can see now, how my “mean mother” (or so I thought she was then) made all the right choices for me and my younger brother.   Truth is, she was one of the kindest, most-gentle souls I have ever known, but what does a 13-year old know when they are mad?   Perhaps, it is more evident to me because she is no longer with me or probably more so, because I am a mother now.

My mother’s life was cut short at age 50 by breast cancer and as sad as that was for me and as difficult as the years that followed were, it shaped me into the person I am today.

I am far from being as wonderful and loving as my mom was, but now that I am experiencing teenage years, as a mother, I will do my damn best to be the “meanest-mother ever” if I have to be!  If that means I have to protect my children from hanging out with the wrong crowd, or God forbid, having them do homework before going somewhere they want or saying, “No, you cannot have your cell phone,” if they get  bad grades, or taking away privileges like PlayStation and TV, then I am going to do my best to earn that title.  I may not always “stick to my guns” with discipline the way she did, but in the eyes of my children, I am just mean enough to know I am doing a good job so far.



Here’s hoping you too are a “mean mom,” in every good way possible!  





AUTHOR
Lissette Rozenblat a.k.a. "Mommy Warrior," is a "mompreneur"and mother to an amazing "blended" family of 5 children, "The Blat Pack."  She is an influential mommy blogger, a bilingual marketing, social media and communications professional, brand ambassador, brain surgery survivor, living kidney donor, Founder of ThePowertobeHappy.com , The Gift of Life: a Living Kidney Donor Group, HealthWealthFreedom.net and owner of MiaMoon Marketing, Inc, a boutique social media management company.   

She blogs about the adventures and musings of her Argie-Cuban-American-Jewish family on MommyWarriorLady.com and MommyWarrior Facebook page, where she shares real-life stories, humor, quotes, family pictures, recipes and pretty much a little bit of everything.  She mainly blogs about topics that relate to moms and family for readers like you, who love to read about real people and real life.

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