“Meet a Blogger/Fit Bottomed Mama/Erin”
Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!
Yesterday I introduced you all to Jenn at Fit Bottomed Girls and today we meet her co-founder Erin who now heads up their offshoot—Fit Bottomed Mama.
Erin began the site a year ago when she herself had a baby and now resides in beautiful New Jersey with her growing family.
So let’s get to it, shall we?
This is Erin's website address: http://fitbottomedmamas.com
You can find her at Twitter: @FitBottomedMama
Here is a photo of Erin:
Questions from Brooklyn Fit Chick:
- What is the name of your Blog?
Fit Bottomed Mamas
- How would you describe it to someone who has not read it before?
Fit Bottomed Mamas helps moms “raise their babies without going crazy.” It applies the Fit Bottomed Girls sane approach to health and fitness to every mom’s lifestyle, with added emphasis on finding balance and family-friendly topics. We cover products that fit busy moms’ healthy lifestyles, and of course share our own adventures in pregnancy and parenting.
- How did you get interested in writing?
I think my early love of reading played a huge part. I always had my nose in a book as a kid—even at the dinner table. I joined the school newspaper in high school and absolutely hated it the first year because I was the only freshman on staff. I stuck with it for some strange reason and went on to major in journalism in college. It wasn’t until I was writing about construction equipment for a magazine that I really started to really love writing—about anything other than construction equipment. Now I’m writing about topics that really interest me!
- What is your favorite workout?
Right now, it’s anything I can do with my daughter in tow! I’m all about working out pushing a stroller these days. When I have time, I love dance-based cardio workouts, like Zumba, even though I have absolutely no rhythm.
- Who/whom are your “fitness heroes?”
I’m a big Denise Austin fan! I grew up doing her workouts on TV, and I think she’s had such a positive impact on fitness. Some people can’t handle her perkiness, but I think it’s refreshing and encouraging.
(Courtesy of DeniseAustin.com)
- What is favorite TV guilty pleasure?
The Real Housewives shows are my favorite ridiculous, mindless entertainment. Living in New Jersey, I particularly love the New Jersey installment!
- If you could trade places with a specific person from any time in history (past or present) for one day—who would it be and why?
Anyone who is getting eight hours of uninterrupted sleep! I never go to bed early enough to take advantage of my daughter’s longest stretch of sleep, so I’d love to log a solid eight hours before she wakes up for the first time.
- How do you motivate yourself when your mind & body are saying “Ugh, not today?”
I put on my workout clothes. I find that even if I don’t fit in an actual workout, I’m much more likely to take a quick walk around the block or fit in a little toning time!
- Favorite place in the world to chill out.
An awesome beach with clear water (so I can see scary ocean creatures before they get me.). There is nothing more relaxing than sitting by the ocean with a beer.
- Who/what makes you laugh when you need a mood lift?
My husband, who is the funniest person I’ve ever met. My daughter is a close second; an adorable baby is always a mood lifter!
Thanks Erin!
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