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January 2016 Issue
THE MOM’S CORNER
THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER AS A
MOTHER
S P OT L I G H T O N N E W H A M P S H I R E
KARYN IS HAVING A BABY
Many of you may know Karyn from the daily Hollywood 411
segment on Manchester’s own HOT HITS (94.1/103.1 FM) radio
station, but for us, we simply know her as Karyn...Karyn, with the
girl next door smile.
As you start (or continue) your journey into motherhood, there are a few things to always
keep in mind:
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Don’t compare yourself to other moms
Trust your instincts
Be confident
Enjoy every moment (big and small)
Try not to forget about your partner
Breathe
Go easy on yourself
Every baby/child is different
Exercise patience (even when every hormone in
your body doesn’t want you to be)
After marrying her college sweetheart of 13 years (married for
five), Karyn Jennings is having a baby!
With motherhood on the horizon, it only seemed natural for this
quick-witted, creative soul to share her pregnancy experiences
through a weekly blog. A blog that she hopes will continue to
entertain her readers:
Believe me, I don’t think I’m anything special by having a
baby. I know women have babies every day, so it makes me no different, but
hopefully this [blog] will be entertaining if anything. I intend to share the
good, the bad, and the ugly, so get ready to ride this roller coaster with me.
While motherhood is rich with joyous moments,
heartwarming memories, and fantastic surprises, it is also filled with moments that can
simply bring the strongest women to her knees. It’s in these floor dropping moments to
always remember, motherhood is a journey... not a destination.
At 30 weeks, this charming mom-to-be has blogged about it all. From the pounds, to the
planning, to all things pregnancy, Karyn has left her readers wanting more week after
week. To follow Karyn’s journey through pregnancy, or to get caught up on her blog, click
here.
W O M E N ’ S H E A LT H
DEAR SCALE, IT ’S YOU
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NOT ME
Snippets from Karyn’s Bump Blog:
Here I am, thinking about writing my first pregnancy blog, and I literally just had
to undo the zipper on my jeans...
While giving up your scale completely, isn’t a reality for a lot of
us, there are some key things that you need to consider the next
time you step on it – especially if you do it daily.
The second they put the wand on my belly and the image of that perfect little baby
appears, I am calm...
Scale weight fluctuates WILDLY
Over the course of a day (or even a few hours!) your weight can
fluctuate by as much as five pounds – sometimes even more.
QUICK AND DELICIOUS
Scale weight says nothing about your health
The reality is, the number on your scale is NOT an indicator of
your health. Just because you weigh a certain amount, doesn’t mean you are healthy or
unhealthy.
And finally...
If you are allowing the scale to determine how you feel about yourself – STOP IT!
The scale represents ONLY one factor – your weight. When weighing yourself remember the
scale is unable to measure your body fat percentage, cardiovascular health, or even your
mental wellness, which are all important factors to determining your overall health.
If you are concerned about your weight, contact your provider today to get a full health analysis.
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This divine recipe is packed with chicken, carrots,
edamame, peanuts, cilantro, and an addictive Thai
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Compliments of Well Plated
The scale can blind you to the real results of a healthy lifestyle
By only focusing your attention to the number on the scale, you can miss out on some of
the truly great things happening to your body. Things like: you are sleeping better, you have
more energy, you are less moody/depressed, or your clothes are fitting better.
ASIAN CHICKEN LET TUCE WRAPS
WITH THAI PEANUT SAUCE
YIELD: 4 Wraps
TOTAL PREP/COOK TIME: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
The Addictive Peanut Sauce
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1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Sriracha or similar spicy chili sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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