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Prepping to Travel

I recently left home for a one-week stay in Nashville for Beachbody Summit (more on that later!), and let me tell you: It’s no easy task coordinating schedules when I’m away. And it’s even more of a challenge when Jeff travels with me. With four kids, it’s easy for Jeff and I to get disconnected. We get…

Mom…I’m Bored! Summer With Kids

As much as I try to keep my kids active and involved during the summer, there’s always down time. And that means bored and whiny kids. “I want a friend over.” “Can we go there?” “Will you buy this?” “I’m bored.” Parents, you can all relate to these questions and comments we field from our kids all…summer…long. In…

Summer Vacation Plans

I love summertime. The kids are home from school and we’re able to get together and reconnect with some of our extended family. Plus, the kids get to explore the great outdoors and have a chance to really dive into some of their passions (like… soccer!). Family Trip This year, we’ll again head out for our…

What it Means to be a Fit Mom

Being a fit mom is important to me—obviously, since I’m a Beachbody coach. During my journey, it’s been easy to compare myself to supermodels and those on the fitness videos I workout to everyday. But being fit is about SO much more than just the way you look. It’s about how you feel, And how your…

I’m Looking for Amazing SpokesMoms. Is That You?

I’m looking for busy moms who are willing to be part of my just-launching Get Fit Mom Pilot Program. The purpose of the program is to provide you with a physical & life transformation and to build a team of exclusive coaches out of the group who will be SpokesMoms for a fit lifestyle. Out of…

Who Has Time For That? (Not This Mom)

Isn’t it crazy how it felt like there was so much time when we were kids? All kinds of activities, visiting with friends, trying new things, never feeling rushed. Now, I don’t even keep a written calendar because the act of actually writing down all the things that have to happen gives me anxiety. Seriously,…

A Day in the Life of a Mom in the Car

I spend a lot of time in the car. A LOT of time. Someone asked me the other day what I do when I have to hang out in the car almost all day. Here’s the answer… The other day when I was driving my youngest preschool we sang, for the whole 10 minute drive…

Excitement and Anxiety – Having a Freshman and a Kindergartner

Sure, it’s still winter, but it seems like spring in Arizona. I’m experiencing a time warp, because I’m already thinking about fall. Not because I just want to fast-forward through the Arizona summer (although, skipping the blistering heat isn’t a bad idea). Rather because 3 of my 4 children will be making major school changes…

Autumn Calabrese Gives Workout Advice to My 14-Year Old Son

As a mom who found fitness, stretching and nutrition especially helpful in my late thirties, I only WISH I had known about it sooner. My husband and I feel we are pretty good role models to our children when it comes to being healthy and active. We do what we can to stay fit and…

My Kids Inspire Me

Of course we all love our children. And, I am sure each of us has moments when we say, “what did I do to deserve this?” too. I seem to recall my mother saying “just wait until you have kids of your own…”. Well, I do have kids of my own now. Four of them…