Cheers, dear readers, So many of these blog posts here at Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs are difficult for Eric and I to write. But I have to say that this one wins the dubious honor of being one of the toughest so far. I recently lost someone I consider a dear friend, a trusted… Continue reading Living Your Legend – With or Without Children
Author: Dr. Daamini
Powerhouse Muesli
Here’s how to incorporate Fitness for Fertility into your breakfast meals 🙂 What you need : 2 cups Oats 1 cup Sunflower Seeds 1 cup Pumpkin Seeds 1 cup Sliced Almonds 1/2 cup Dried Goji Berries 1/2 cup Desiccated Coconut Sweetners 1 table spoon x Molasses 1 table spoon x Agave syrup Flavours 1… Continue reading Powerhouse Muesli
Gratitude: Count your blessings, no matter how small
Cheers, dear readers, Last week, my husband Eric and I had quite a scare. We thought that we were going to lose our oldest cat Merrie to cancer or some other feline disease. We thought that we were going to have to make the extremely tough decision to have her put to sleep so that… Continue reading Gratitude: Count your blessings, no matter how small
When It Comes To Fertility, How Much Is Too Much Exercise?
There’s no question that exercise clearly plays a role in fertility and the chance of conceiving. There’s plenty of research available that both supports and encourages exercising regularly to improve reproductive function. One study in particular concluded that women who exercised 30 minutes or more daily had a reduced risk of infertility due to ovulation… Continue reading When It Comes To Fertility, How Much Is Too Much Exercise?
So many needles, so little time …
Cheers, dear readers, Happy New Year, everyone. We hope that you have enjoyed our introductory, two video-interview blog posts, and that it has helped you get to know Eric and I a little better. It was a bit nerve-wracking to get in front of a camera for the first time to discuss our experiences with… Continue reading So many needles, so little time …
Worst time to start a fad !
I love the beginning of the year.. Mainly because I find it the best time of year to take a step back.. AND to not start some crazy new fad diet, workout, health regime… you are destine to fail. It is the best time of year to do something you love, to be good to… Continue reading Worst time to start a fad !
Cathy & Eric REAL REEL time (2)
Video credits Alivia Tagliaferri: Documentary Filmmaker, Director William LeDent: Video Editor, Videographer
Post Holiday Detox
It’s all about the cleaning this month, right? Be it mentally or physically, everyone is recharging their body in some way to get 2015 off to a kick a$$ start. I am not a huge fan of the yo-yo highs and lows of detox/retox, I think its best to be somewhere in the middle. Weekly… Continue reading Post Holiday Detox
Coping-with-the-Holidays tips
Cheers, dear readers, The holiday season is upon us here in America with many invitations to holiday parties, family gatherings, and other festivities. It is a time of celebration of the family unit as well as friends. For someone struggling through infertility, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with, especially if… Continue reading Coping-with-the-Holidays tips
Core Foundation
When we train the body we begin with the core. Many of you might wonder why personal trainers and fitness instructors are so adamant about engaging the core. Sometimes the explanation goes amiss especially in a group setting. A strong core is ultimately your main foundation, as any force or action acing on or from… Continue reading Core Foundation