WOW, life is stressful sometimes. I don’t just mean like, “Gosh, I am so busy this week” kind of stressful. I mean like, “Runaway-train, it’s 3:30 in the morning and I can’t sleep, everything is out of control” kind of stressful. The summer Cathy and I went through our IVF process was one of those… Continue reading From Gamification to Grunge Bands: Four Practical Steps to Reducing Stress
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Shame, Guilt, Anxiety or ALL OF THE ABOVE
Cheers, dear readers, There are many experiences in our lives which can rock us to our very core. Make us question who we even are. How we got here. How do we move on? There is no doubt in my mind that infertility is one such malady to contend with on this front. Many of… Continue reading Shame, Guilt, Anxiety or ALL OF THE ABOVE
Cathy & Eric REEL REAL time (3)
Video credits Alivia Tagliaferri: Documentary Filmmaker, Director William LeDent: Video Editor, Videographer
You are not alone
According to Resolve (the National Infertility Association of America), infertility impacts 1 in 8 couples of reproductive age, which encompasses those who have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. 1 in 8 is someone you know. Infertility can be a very isolating disease to face. I know, because I have been there. I enjoy… Continue reading You are not alone
Nuprolla Oats (Nutella-Protein)
Because sometimes you just want something gooey and warm and CHOCOLATEY ! No ifs, no buts, no excuses and alternatives. Believe you me these nutella flavoured oats with the raspberry sauce hits the spot right where you want them to! B-E-A-UUUUUU-T-I-FULLY 🙂 And breakfast for lunch/dinner? Hell yeah ! But I can’t claim all the… Continue reading Nuprolla Oats (Nutella-Protein)
Be Fit! Be Strong! Be Flexible! in 15
15mins is all you need for this workout to tick all boxes if you really are slammed for time.. or a good way to get yourself started into a regular workout habit This mini workout is a great way to get the day started, and get the heart pumping while engaging your target muscle groups.… Continue reading Be Fit! Be Strong! Be Flexible! in 15
Living Your Legend – With or Without Children
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
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?