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EDITORS BLOG: Mom Season

Mother’s Day might be this weekend but, for me, it’s like the kick-off of Mom’s Season. My mom is a total summer sister—and now I am too!

As a kid, my mom was a kick-butt swimmer and rowed crew in college. When I was a baby, she showed me how to paddle around the pool before I could walk. She taught my friends and I how to swim (and bake) when we were way little. Now, whenever we go to the beach, she boogie boards for hours and then will grill up a yummy dinner for everyone. So fun.

These days, my mom and I constantly share healthy recipes and tips and walk the track or go to the gym whenever I’m home. What do you and your mom do to stay fit together?

I might not swim daily (though I would if I had a pool…), but at least once a day, I rely on some lesson my mom taught me. My fave? You have to be yourself, no matter what. It’s helped me get through spats with mean girls or lame-o guys. Thanks, ma!

Check back tomorrow for fun and healthy things to do with your mom this (and every!) weekend.

Healthy hearts,
Katie A.

BY JIAE K. ON 5/7/2009 4:23:00 PM 28 COMMENTS

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i want to loose the one innch off my belly but dont know how help any good cardio that would be fast and compact? tnkx

Hey Babes, Walking, running, and bicycling are the best cardio options. Get outside and enjoy the sunshine! xo Annemarie

Annemarie D.

pinkzebra on 5/17/2009 9:36:22 PM

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I've been planning on just eating less and working out during PE and recess at school and just a little bit at home, but I'm not sure if that's enough. What do you think? Help!

x-Synchronized-x on 5/9/2009 2:27:45 PM

Can't wait for tomorrow's post!!!!!

puglover196 on 5/8/2009 10:14:47 PM

Since we live so close to the park, my mom and I always take long walks to the park on days that we are free. It's lots of fun getting to have alone time with my mom while we're excersing

hcomichelle81 on 5/8/2009 9:25:23 PM

hey ladies! im 15 and i love fashion so i started taking fashion design classes over at the community college. im totally learning lots of sweet stuff and upcoming trends. so come to me for outfit advice! and boy advice too cuz btw my BF and i will be having our 1 year anniversery soon! OMG! hey im trying to start a new GL club. anyone wanna be my vice prez? i want the club to be a lot about our daily lives as twees/teens and maybe interview some girls for like girl of the week or something. and of course, lots of giving/getting advice! tell me wat cha think!
-love ya
massieBismyhomegurrl

massieBismyhomegurrl on 5/8/2009 5:57:30 PM

Your mom sounds cool! My mom says she is to old to do anything lol!

Photochickie on 5/8/2009 5:11:44 PM

Me and my mom usually take walks together and soon we're gonna sign up to join a gym so we could take some sort of lessons there...im thinking swimming

Check out my profile girls, and please leave a comment, thanks!

SportyGal on 5/8/2009 8:29:07 AM

wow thats a grea

lipsmacker101 on 5/8/2009 7:23:24 AM

MOD MOD Ok, I've never got my period, so I was wondering, do you get it during the night? And if so, do you need to change your pad/tampon in the middle of the night??? Thanks!

Hey babe, you do need to wear a pad at night but as long as it's a super-absorb one then you don't need to get up and change it.

katelin s.

SummerRox on 5/8/2009 6:59:56 AM

whoops i havent gotten anything for my mom yet for mothers day!!

prettypirate101 on 5/7/2009 11:54:36 PM

massieBismyhomegurrl on 5/7/2009 11:53:30 PM

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im in 8th grade n havnt gotten my period yet. my sis whose now in 10th grade got it in the middle of 8th so now its l8r 4 me. ive started 2 hav heavy discharge, do u think im gonna get my period soon? and should i start wearing a pad just in case?

Hey girl, check out this page and see
if it helps:

http://www.girlslife.com/hub/periods-period.aspx

We have everything you need to know about
all things period! ♥, Your Blog Patrol Babes

Annemarie D.

i_rock_big_socks!!!!! on 5/7/2009 11:05:46 PM

i dont live with my real mom. my stepmom but she doesnt exercise and would definitly not exercise with me. thats 1 question ill never ask. im going 2 go c a play with my real mom this weekend. i just got 2 figure out what 2 get 4 her. i guess ill make coupons...

i_rock_big_socks!!!!! on 5/7/2009 10:59:26 PM

That's neat-o! LOL I'm not sure why I said that...

xxxMaemixxx on 5/7/2009 10:44:52 PM

do u want to be my friend

brook on 5/7/2009 10:44:41 PM

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ok so ive been a lil depressed lately
ove started 2 c the skewl consuler 1 day a wk. but i feel like i wanna write or @ lerast get out my feelings how do i password code a word document??
or do u hav ne other ideas as far as theraputic emotional stuff (besides crying and stuff)

Hey Girl, Writing is a great way to get feelings out. I dont know how to password code a word doc- and I dont think you can. I would say get a cute little journal and carry it everywhere with you to get those feelings out. xo Annemarie

Annemarie D.

musicnut on 5/7/2009 10:30:02 PM

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there's this guy in my class who I like. and he considers me his best friend who is a girl. and we always use to talk but now he barely talks to me and he doesn't even look at me! and i didn't even do anything. What happened!?

Hey Babes, Try flirting with him! It'll make him see you in a new way. xo Annemarie

Annemarie D.

blueyez07 on 5/7/2009 10:25:40 PM

12th comment?? lol

glgirl12 on 5/7/2009 10:16:39 PM

wow i wish my mom and me could do that ughh i wish we had a better relationship were really differant and i think if i told her anything she goes into parent mode where she doesn't try at all to see it from my perspective she goes all om gosh thats so wrong blah blah blah and so now i do that to her to when she tells me her embarrising crazy i mean crazy childhood stories ughh i wish we were differant

BrownEyedGirl10 on 5/7/2009 9:57:51 PM

10th commento?

gigglemaster12 on 5/7/2009 7:58:55 PM

GIrlies, are u ready for summer? Are you? Do u have the perfect, flaw erasing swim suit? Do you have the cute sandals? The tank tops? I am here 2 help! Not just 4 summer but for any fashion advice! Not just fashion advice, ANY ADVICE! so girlies, just ask My mom says, "you're already thin, why would you exercise?" Because being in shape is having toned abs and but and thighs! Not being skinny!

igymnast10 on 5/7/2009 7:24:02 PM

hahaha i WISH my mother would like to join me into gettin in shape. one time i said 'we shud go joggin in the mornin to get in shape' and she said 'im allergic to exercise'

isabella1997219 on 5/7/2009 7:00:19 PM

i need to learn how to swim.

hyperpuppy on 5/7/2009 5:56:55 PM

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I never said i was using REGULAR tampons. I am using the LIGHTS TAMPAX PEARL! I don't think it can get ANY SMALLER than that! It hurts really, really bad to insert a tampon. I have it going in at the exactly perfect angle. I am doing nothing wrong i just want to know why it HURTSS!!!

Hey babes,

Sometimes if your body is dry then it can hurt a bit trying to insert it, or maybe you have really bad cramps or your body is just in pain from having your period. Try swapping off with pads for the times it hurts and every once in a while try a tampon.

XO Lori

lori S.

skittlelover11 on 5/7/2009 5:21:38 PM

I wanna spend more time with my mom...

Craziestgirluevermet on 5/7/2009 5:10:17 PM

That's great! Check out and comment on my profile!!!

vballblonde726 on 5/7/2009 5:09:42 PM

Wow you and your mom must have a really good relationship!

eckogirl567 on 5/7/2009 4:55:32 PM

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is inserting a tampon for the first time supposed to be uncomfortable? I have tried four times to insert it. I can only get it so far. it seems as though it won't go any farther and i know its not far enough. Also, my vagina seems very very small. like probably smaller than a pea, if not the size of a pea. Is this normal?

Hey girl! The first time can be uncomfortable. Being smaller is fine because everyone's body is different. Try starting out with a lightweight tampon instead. It will be smaller and probably easier for you to get in. Later on, you can always try regular tampons. Best wishes, Kristen

Kristen Y.

skittlelover11 on 5/7/2009 4:42:18 PM

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