Jessica Simpson uses her battle with weight to inspire all women

Jessica Simpson is used to being scrutinized for her body.  The singer-fashion mogul recently revealed in an interview with USA Today that her baby weight hasn’t just fallen off like many women experience.  "I let myself indulge in everything I wanted because it was the first time I was ever pregnant,” Simpson said. “I wanted to enjoy it. I wanted to be happy and eat what I wanted." 

Simpson gave birth to her daughter, Maxwell Drew on May 1, 2012.  In March, Simpson had given information that she was already 170 pounds, with the birth of her daughter she was faced with the task of dropping weight, “I didn’t realize it didn’t all come off with the baby.”

Simpson signed a $4 million deal with Weight Watchers to be their spokesperson and help her shed the extra baby pounds. The first commercial will air next week around the same time as her September 10, 2012, interview with Katie Couric.  Simpson will be revealing her post-pregnancy figure on Couric's new show.

READ MY ARTICLE ON THE EXAMINER: http://www.examiner.com/article/jessica-simpson-uses-her-battle-with-weight-to-inspire-all-women

Two Secrets to balancing Family, Fitness, & Healthy Living!

By Ericka Denke, Fitness/Nutrition Coach

Want to know two Secrets to Keeping Your Kids Vibrant, Strong and Healthy?  Well, it starts with you!  Parents, wish you could change and lead a PROACTIVE, healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family? If you answered "yes," continue reading.

 

In this article, I will tell you 2 ways to incorporate healthy eating and an active lifestyle into your day; because America's weight is spinning out of control (we KNOW this!) But as parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children the do's and don’ts of caring for themselves, so it only makes sense that we start with the basics. 

Tactic #1: Eat HEALTHY

Healthy eating means eating foods as close as possible to their natural state.

A natural, wholesome food WILL NOT contain these 3 ingredients:

1.  High Fructose Corn Syrup
2. Artificial Ingredients (Colors, Flavors, Sugar)
3.  Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Oils