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Slim in 6 DVD Exercise/Fitness Program Giveaway (Ends 1/25)
January 11, 2010 – 8:25 am | 274 Comments

One lucky winner will have the chance to check out the Slim in 6 exercise/fitness program just like I am!  This set comes with 3 DVD workouts, several workbooks to help you plan and keep …

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Pregnancy Nutrition: The LIES They Tell You About MSG in Your Pregnancy Diet
December 20, 2009 – 1:29 am | 13 Comments
Pregnancy Nutrition: The LIES They Tell You About MSG in Your Pregnancy Diet

This is a guest article.  The ideas, concepts, and thoughts written in this article are not that of Victoria Arya and should not be taken as such.
Did you ever see the Dr Seuss film “Horton …

Are Protein Powders Safe in Pregnancy? And Which One Should I Use…?
October 11, 2009 – 8:16 pm | One Comment

Finding something that you like to eat during the first few weeks of pregnancy can be really difficult if you are suffering badly with morning sickness and that awful metallic taste that you get at …

Pregnancy Fitness: Does Your Motivation Have a Name?
October 5, 2009 – 3:01 am | No Comment

You know I think I’m a freak of nature. I actually enjoy eating really healthy and love my Pregnancy Elimination Diet because when I’m on it I feel like my whole being is literally buzzing …

Unique Baby Shower Gifts: Ideas For the Chic Mommy and Baby
October 3, 2009 – 8:31 pm | 7 Comments

Traditionally, baby showers are a celebration of the impending arrival of the newborn baby into the family. The event is full of fun and excitement for moms and dads who are anticipating the birth of …

Swimming for Pregnancy Fitness? Uncover the Hidden Risks of this Pregnancy Exercise that NO-ONE Will Tell You!
September 29, 2009 – 12:26 am | 7 Comments

When you talk about safe pregnancy exercise, swimming and pregnancy tend to go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly. In fact, swimming for pregnancy fitness is recommended by practically everyone  in your professional …

The #1 Pregnancy Diet and Exercise Trap That Will Sabotage Your Pregnancy Fitness Program
September 15, 2009 – 10:26 pm | 5 Comments

As a pregnant woman one of the last things you want to accompany your baby bump is a soft and wobbly body, complete with bingo wings, muffin tops and back hamsters, but the problem for …

The 6 Things You NEED To Know To Beat Morning Sickness
September 8, 2009 – 1:07 pm | 2 Comments

One of the worst things about the first trimester is morning sickness. Although this should be a joyful time, morning sickness can put a real damper on your elation and scupper all thoughts of following …

Pregnancy Exercise Could Prevent Cot Death (SIDS)
August 30, 2009 – 9:25 pm | 11 Comments

Please note that this article offers the opinion and statements of Nisha Obaidullah.  Victoria Arya does not claim responsibility or liability for any of the opinions, facts or statements presented in this article. 
Cot death is …

Pregnancy Nutrition 101: There Is NO SUCH THING As Bad Fat!
August 20, 2009 – 12:30 pm | 2 Comments

Welcome to a new weekly series on pregnancy written by Nisha Obaidullah.  The opinions in this article are solely that of Nisha Obaidullah and not of this site’s author Victoria Arya.
Earlier this week I read …

Confessions of a Gay Dad-Bed Wetting 101
August 3, 2009 – 8:28 pm | 5 Comments

If you have been following this series, you would know that Heather was wetting the bed every single night. Before she moved in with me, her mother was keeping her up to all hours of …

Confessions of a Gay Dad-A New Direction for Everyone
July 26, 2009 – 10:32 pm | 2 Comments

Welcome back to another edition of Confessions of a Gay Dad written by Preston.  Yes I am officially back from my trip, and yes you will hear about it…as soon as I sleep and shower …

Confessions of a Gay Dad-Adjusting
July 20, 2009 – 12:23 pm | 6 Comments
Confessions of a Gay Dad-Adjusting

Chip and I were both thrilled to have custody of Heather, even though we had no forewarning. It didn’t matter much because Heather had her own bedroom. She had a beautiful, white French provincial bedroom …

Confessions of a Gay Dad Part 4-The Day That Changed Everything
July 13, 2009 – 12:05 pm | 9 Comments
Confessions of a Gay Dad Part 4-The Day That Changed Everything

After the big altercation between Bob and the “boyfriend”, things seem to calm down a little bit. But that didn’t last for long. In a short time, Heather started talking about a new boyfriend that …

Confessions of a Gay Dad Part 3-What the H*ll am I Going to Do Now?
July 6, 2009 – 7:10 pm | 4 Comments
Confessions of a Gay Dad Part 3-What the H*ll am I Going to Do Now?

Chip and I were very concerned about Heather’s welfare. My soft approach wasn’t working with Janine so we decided to question Heather. At first Heather was resistant to answering any questions, but an event happened …