“I’ve always loved nature. When Marty and I were dating, we would go hiking every weekend. It was my favorite way to stay fit. And for me, going for a walk is essential to manage stress. When the children came, I wanted them to also enjoy this beautiful and healthy activity.” “At first I was…… Continue reading 8 Tips on Hiking with Your Kids
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De Las Mías Tools for Healthy Living – ¡Actívate, Ya!
Can we talk about physical activity? Did you know that over half of Latinas in the United States are not physically active? “Latinas are the largest, fastest growing female ethnic minority in the USA and also report the lowest level of physical activity.”(1) “It is estimated that the number of deaths due to physical inactivity…… Continue reading De Las Mías Tools for Healthy Living – ¡Actívate, Ya!
Las Madrinas & Your Inner Madrina
Respectful, Role Model, Mentor, Loving Friend, Confidante, Amorosa, Responsible, Sabia, Second Mother, Supportive, Atenta, Loves-You-No-Matter- What, Good Listener, Patient, Cariñosa, Loving. These are some of the words that the women in our groups in Albuquerque came up with when I said, “Tell me what you think of when I say, Madrina.” Most Latinas Get a…… Continue reading Las Madrinas & Your Inner Madrina
Healthy Habits & Self-Monitoring: A Powerful Tool for Change
Whether you’re trying to get to a healthier weight or just eat healthier, one of the most powerful tools you can use is self-monitoring. Self-monitoring is simply paying attention to what you’re doing and keeping track of it. You can use self-monitoring to improve your eating habits, track your physical activity, become more aware…… Continue reading Healthy Habits & Self-Monitoring: A Powerful Tool for Change
The Taquito Diet™
The Taquito Diet At De Las Mías we don’t normally use the word – ‘diet.’ Diets have gotten to be trite and boring, and we don’t like them very much. We know that if you go on a diet, the chances of you succeeding are slim. (No pun intended.) Therefore, De Las Mías…… Continue reading The Taquito Diet™