Mommy's Hangout/Atlanta Mommy Blogger/Jen Williams

Keep your little athletes safe and performing their best during the hot summer months with Gatorade

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Back to school means back to sports! If your kids are anything like mine they are super active.  My Kids think that they have to be a part of everything!  Don’t get me wrong I enjoy it but having 3 kids in different actives can be very stressful. Moms I am sure you know we play a big key role in keeping our little athletes safe, so we need to understand that young athletes may be at greater risk for heat-related illness and know the ways to prevent it.

To help keep athletes safe and performing their best during the hot summer months, Gatorade and the NFL created “Beat the Heat,” an educational program focusing on the dangers of heat-related illness and the importance of taking the proper steps to reduce the chance of illness and injuries. This information is especially important for Moms because children have an increased risk of dehydration and exertional heat illness due to their size and other factors.

As Moms, we often remind our kids to remember their water bottles, but water does not replace electrolytes and sodium lost in sweat, so it isn’t enough to protect kids against the summer heat and humidity. The right sports nutrition and hydration, including Gatorade, can play a vital role in helping young athletes get the hydration and fuel they need to stay safe and perform their best.

To learn more about The importance of proper hydration and Gatorade’s “Beat the Heat” program.  Head on over and download the Heat safety kit. For every unique download of the Heat Safety Kit, Gatorade will donate $1, up to $20,000, to beat the Heat charities.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Gatorade’s “Beat the Heat” campaign and received Gatorade samples to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate

Cervical cancer get informed…Get tested!

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The topic of Cervical Cancer is a serious subject for all women, but there are a lot of women who don’t have all the important information they might need to protect themselves and their daughters regarding the cancer.  Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, but it is often the most common form of Cancer in women in economically underdeveloped countries across the world.  In terms of death rates, only breast cancer causes more deaths worldwide.  Cancer of the Cervix begins in a precancerous stage called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia which does not always develop into cancer, but has a high chance if left untreated.  According to a 2008 study by the American Cancer Society 11,000 women would be diagnosed that year with cervical cancer with 3,800 of them dying.  Of these women, minorities will have a higher chance of getting the cancer.  Half of the women who get this cancer will be between the ages of 30-55, so it isn’t very age specific.  While these might be sobering statistics, the good news is that armed with information and the proper screenings, cervical cancer can be largely prevented for all women.

HPV is a family of viruses that causes mostly all Cervical Cancers.  There are over 100 strains of HPV and over 35 known types which can infect the genital tract but 2, types 16 and 18 cause 70% of the Cervical Cancers.  Although HPV infections rarely lead to any Cancer as the body normally destroys the infection this is not always the case.  Sometimes these HPV infections can lay in the cervical cells for a long time, even years before they can lead to harmful changes in the cells that can cause cancer.  This is why regular pap testing is Vital.  It is these Pap tests that can detect these cell changes before they become cancerous so you can deal with them. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, and since there are usually no symptoms when you get it, it is very important that women receive regular pap tests, because this is often their first sign that they have it.

If you do have an abnormal cell reading at your Pap test you can get tested for HPV.  Some doctors no not automatically test for both, which is why it is essential that every woman ask for an HPV test at the time of every Pap test.  I urge all of you to not only do this yourselves at every Pap test but make sure to alert every woman you know to do this, as the doctor might not always recommend having both tests.  Since signs of the infection can appear up to years after the infection it is important to get an HPV test at every pap test. Most HPV tests will come up negative as usually the infection will clear on its own, but you don’t want to take any chances that you will neglect it and it eventually becomes cancerous.  You also want to make sure to take advantage of the many treatments available for changes in your cervix due to HPV, even if it is not yet cancerous.  There is also now a cervical cancer vaccine for girls between the ages of 9-26 that attempts to block out HPV before it even has a chance to infect you.  This is a topic that you and your daughter should be discussing with each other and your health care provider to take the first step in actively preventing contacting HPV in the first place.  I urge you all not to be embarrassed in talking to your daughters as nothing is more important than their health.  It is also important to remember that it is a sexually transmitted disease, and the risk of HPV goes up if girls are having sex at a younger age, having sex with multiple partners, or smoking.  The reality is that many young girls are engaging in multiples of these behaviors without fully recognizing the consequences.  Studies have also shown that condoms do not fully protect against HPV, so even when they think they are protecting themselves they might not be.  It is essential that you talk to them about this information.  If you develop cervical cancer there are a variety of treatments available that depend on the woman’s age, health, and a multitude of other factors that you can discuss with your doctors.  However armed with the right information we can do a lot to prevent HPV infections from ever reaching that point by arming ourselves and our daughters and friends with the information we need to know and advocating on behalf of our health ourselves and making sure to get an HPV Test with every Pap test.  For additional information regarding HPV and cervical cancer, please visit the following site and pass it on to your friends and family, thank you.Here you can watch doctor-produced videos, browse frequently-asked-questions, access tips on “what your test results mean” and download/link to educational materials.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of the QIAGEN digene HPV test. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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Fattest Mom in the Nation

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This is the 2nd time I got this pitch and I am sure most of you know I don’t post just any story, item or press that comes to me. This one I had to post!   I am in shock and after doing more reading I am actually interested in this.

If you haven’t Heard Donna Simpson is on a mission to become the fattest mom in the nation! Wow talk about something to be proud of it!  She’s reached 700 lbs, while continuing her quest to be “the fattest woman in the world”, weighing in at 1,000 lbs. Now, world-renowned weight-loss expert Dr. Sanford Siegal has decided to dig into his own pocket to pay Donna the sum of $50,000 if she agrees to stop gaining and start losing. He is paying her to save her life, and sent her a certified letter today stating this. Dr. Sanford Siegal, a practicing physician in South Florida is  best known as the creator of the popular Dr. Siegal’s COOKIE DIET® weight-loss system and foods

I am just in shock anyone would actually want to be morbidly obese. If you talk to most people about obesity they will tell you they actually hate being that way.  Not this woman!  Skeptics, me included feel that Money and attention is Donna’s real motive for pulling this weight gain stunt in the first place!  However if she wants the real money she is going to have abide by rules in order to score Dr. Sanford Siegal’s $50,000.

RULES FOR DONNA:

  • $10,000 to IMMEDIATELY stop trying to gain weight and agree not to resume doing so in the future
  • begin a weight-loss diet under a doctor’s supervision
  • the remainder of the $50,000 will be paid in stages as Donna loses weight
  • $10,000 for every 100 pounds Donna loses until she reaches 200 pounds, at which point she will have received a total of $50,000.

In Dr. Siegal’s opinion Donna Simpson is committing a prolonged suicide. Human beings are not made to weigh 1,000 pounds – let alone consume 12,000 calories a day (Donna’s minimum intake)! Donna has children and a husband who she should be thinking of spending a long life with not shortening her minutes by each bite she takes…  I found this all so sad and I agree that what she is doing is suicide. I just want to know if she is even thinking about her family!

You can read more about this @

But looking more into the “cookie diet” Do you think this really works?  I am not sure but I am very Interested to see how this plays out!

SO Talk to me!  Tell me your thought’s on this woman, and this diet!

What Weight Loss Program is Right for me… don’t mean its right for you

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It’s a fact half of American adults are overweight or obese today. With that, over one in three Americans are trying to lose weight, myself included. I know you have seen all the weight loss programs and products in the market today which comes overwhelming and stressful trying to find that “Perfect Program” Sometimes you don’t even know where to start.

I have recently gone back on my program. I will admit most people would disagree with my approach which I will share with you later, but it works for ME! I need something that works for me, myself, AND  I’m the type of person that needs to see quick Results to keep me motivated and Jumpstart my weight loss. I have tried many programs and what works for some might not work for others! Don’t be discouraged and give up. Keep trying till you find your plan and if you need to tweek it to work for YOU then do it!

Here are some tips before you choose which weight loss program is right for you.

MOST IMPORTANT- Before beginning ANY weight loss program, make sure to seek your health care provider for advice and get any needed test done. You could even ask your DR. what weight loss options are best for you. Most likely they are going to say the basic cut calories and regular exercise which is what it boils down too, but if you’re like me you need details and that’s how weight loss programs can help giving you step by step on what to do and eat.

Take small Steps and Plan it out! Don’t decide that you are going on a diet today and start tomorrow. This is not a diet this is a lifestyle change. I believe the reason a lot of us fail is we jump into it too fast and not in the right mind state.

Research weight loss programs Do your homework! Read reviews ASK QUESTIONS and then decide which one you feel that would work for you not only by losing weight but is it something you see yourself sticking with it. Some methods of losing weight involve more risk than others and can even be dangerous. It’s important to make sure that you do your own research to find any negative facts about the program or product.

GET A SUPPORT SYSTEM! This is one of the biggest downfalls with stay @ home mom dieters we go about it alone! There are so many online supports groups and challenges you can take part in. Make it fun! I admit I love the challenges it pushes me to do more each day because I don’t want to be the slacker lol.

Exercise daily- I know I hate it just as much as you but it’s gotta be done! If you’re just getting started take it slow and build yourself up and make if fun!

WATER WATER AND MORE WATER! I will admit I HATE WATER! This has always been my issue. I have never been a big eater so my weight gain never comes from food. It’s from all those EMPTY calories from all those soft drinks.  I am Happy to say that I have given up my Mt. Dew!  I will admit it was hard as hell and talk about a HEADACHE; I thought I was going to die!  I can’t even start to tell you how much better I feel now since giving them up! I love water now! What makes it easy for me to get all my water down was to get the water bottle with the straw. If I am in the mood for something sweeter I love crystal light packets. I’ve even been looking into supplements that can be mixed with water for a tasty drink that’s also good for me, and checking out things like these Gundry MD MCT Wellness reviews to help me figure out which ones might be good so, you never know, these could become part of my weight loss journey.

Make sure you eat breakfast every day this kicks start your metabolism. ANOTHER ONE THAT I HATED! The Thought of food when I get up makes me sick… However I have found the perfect solution for ME and now getting my breakfast every morning @ 8 AM!

Whatever you plan and goals are I wish you much luck! If you ever need someone to chat with I am always here. Losing weight is not easy but with hard work and effort it can be done.

NOW I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU? What plan and tips do you have? Are you on a program tell me how is working!  The next few months my main focus will be weight loss so please check back! My next post will be what program I am on…BUT REMEMBER WHAT WORKS FOR ME OR SOMEONE ELSE MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU!!

Much Love,

Jen

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