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Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom [Paperback]

Laurie Kocanda , Kara Thom
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 29, 2011
The essential guide for all moms, with kids of any age, who want to include fitness in their lives and raise a healthy family, but they are struggling to balance the demands of parenthood and busy multitasking lifestyles.

Authors, moms, and fitness enthusiasts Kara Douglass Thom and Laurie Kocanda work to balance motherhood and fitness. They know other moms struggle to make exercise a priority in their lives because they speak with similarly minded women at seminars and on their blogs. It was from these conversations--and the interest in them--that the idea for Hot (Sweaty) Mamas was born. This book is perfect for every mom or mom-to-be thinking about starting an exercise program, as well as moms already pursuing their fitness goals.

Hot (Sweaty) Mamas reaches a wider audience than other fitness books that merely focus on "getting your prebaby body back" by presenting advice on how to pursue fitness despite a busy schedule, how to carve out time with or without kids to work out, and how to get the support needed to pursue fitness goals. Moms who find it difficult to start or stick with an exercise program will learn how to reframe their thinking. Women who continue to work out and struggle with the guilt sometimes associated with taking "me time" will be reassured. Mothers-to-be will feel better prepared to pass a legacy of health and fitness to their children and make fitness and motherhood coexist. Thom and Kocanda reveal the secrets to being a fit mom inside Hot (Sweaty) Mamas.


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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Laurie Kocanda has served as editor of the Twin Cities Sports and Midwest Events magazines, and her work, which focuses on fitness, family, women's issues, and pregnancy, has appeared in national magazines. She blogs about fitness and mothering at seemomsweat.blogspot.com, and she has completed over 35 marathons and two Ironman triathlons. Laurie is mom to two daughters, aged nine and five.

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Kara Douglass Thom is a freelance writer and editor specializing in health, fitness, multisport, pregnancy, and parenting topics, and she blogs about fitness and motherhood at mamasweat.blogspot.com. She is the author of two books and has written for numerous periodicals. Kara has been a runner and triathlete for 20 years, and she is mom to seven-year-old twin girls, a six-year-old daughter, and a two-year-old son.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (March 29, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1449402453
  • ISBN-13: 978-1449402457
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #388,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
I found it informative, funny, entertaining and insightful. Chad  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Anyone who knows me can tell you what an incredible feat that is. H. Hamza  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
And I read anything and everything I can get my hands on. Shannon Blackwell  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Literally got me off the couch! August 11, 2011
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It gets 5 stars for getting me off the couch and training for my first 5 k! Anyone who knows me can tell you what an incredible feat that is. It's perfect for those of us who, in our minivans or mom-mobiles, drive by those joggers in their matching outfits and spandex and feel intimidated.
This is an incredible book; inspiring and entertaining without being pushy and judgmental.
As a (previously) non exercising mother I liked how it read. At some points it almost felt like they were in my living room talking about my piles of laundry stacking up and my kids running around. At one point they compared squeezing exercise into your day to squeezing that last box of waffles into the freezer after doing groceries. Who can't relate to that?
It encourages you to " treat your body as well as you treat your kids" .
It's a good, easy read and has some great advice.
The mom to mom quotes also gives you a sense of camaraderie. Ladies, we are not in this alone!!!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended motivation for Mamas! August 12, 2011
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I like the authors' practical approach to being a Fit Mom. The book includes suggestions for fitting workouts into family life as well as tips for handling spouses who may or may not support your athletic endeavors. I like the Mom2Mom sections where real moms 'fess up to some of the crazy things they've done in the name of post-natal exercise. (anyone else used your baby as a dumbell?)

The authors acknowledge the fact that some advice is just tired. "Work out while the baby sleeps" assumes that your baby will always sleep! Instead, the book offers suggestions for exercising with the baby and guilt-free motivation for leaving baby at home while you run, bike, swim etc.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Jodi Norgaard May 10, 2011
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Hot (Sweaty) Mamas is a fantastic and encouraging book for mothers of young children who are trying to stay fit or want to get fit. I love the funny and inspiring "mom 2 mom" quotes from mothers throughout the US. Hot (Sweaty) Mamas is very motivating and a great read that I have suggested to all my friends.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Empathic
I like to read about others' experiences that are similar to mine. I know that I don't know everything, and this book offer some good ideas I hadn't thought of before.
Published 3 months ago by lisamarie1081
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-read for moms who want to be fit
This is not a get-thin book, not an over-the-top fitness book. Hot (Sweaty) Mamas will help any busy mom figure out how to fit exercise into her life and into her family's life. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kate Hopper
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I really love this book. More than anything, it is motivating. It has taught me that I can work out, I can make it a priority, and to stop making excuses. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jamie D. Fisher
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
This is an ok book if you are a new mom or a new mom to exercise. It is a definite motivator to get out the door and begin. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kayla F. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical 'fitness' book
LOVE, love this book. I'm returning to fitness after using parenthood as an excuse for 7 years now. This book? Did it for me. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Shannon Blackwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Guys like Hot Sweaty Mamas too!
This book is not just for women. I found it informative, funny, entertaining and insightful. I love the Mom2Mom quotes as well as Kara and Laurie's personal examples. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Chad
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
I read about this book in Parenting magazine and immediately picked it up. Easy to read. Funny. Inspiring. Read more
Published 21 months ago by EWH
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book!
As a first time mom trying to maintain my fitness, I found this book extremely useful! It is filled with tips on how to fit fitness into motherhood; a "work out" does not have to... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Amy S
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