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Learn to take care of yourself...to relax...to feel your most EXTRAORDINARY.
Our experts are here to help you make the best decisions.
Fitness
Angie Nation Pirtle is a fitness expert with more than 7000 personal training sessions to her credit. She guides her clients by providing a personalized exercise regimen, diet advice, and tips to stay motivated. She has a special talent for helping expectant moms stay on track with a fitness routine and she is a magician when it comes to getting moms back to their pre-pregnancy selves.
Angie found her match in her husband Matt when they were both training clients at 24 Hour Fitness.
Angie and Matt have recently opened their own studio in St. Charles, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Their new business is Emerge Fitness Training. Emerge provides a private, intimate training setting and gives clients a less-crowded, more personal training experience.
Angie has a degree in exercise from Western Illinois University, while Matt received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Masters from the University of Texas-Austin. Both are certified in NASM, APEX, AFAA, and CHEK Core Conditioning.
Q) I'm not losing the weight I want to...could I be making some mistakes?
A) You bet! In fact, there are 5 "Fitness Flaws" that typically keep us from losing weight and/or keeping it off. Now, I'm here to tell you, we all make mistakes, but the good news is: Knowledge is Power. Here are the things I bet you need to change.
1. We skip meals. Since we want desperately to lose weight..we think we can take the ‘quick route', right? If we aren't eating, we can't be gaining….right? Wrong! Inevitably the skipped meals will force our system to ‘crash' part way through the day…and we typically make up for the lost calories by over-eating! 
2.We don't Sweat = I have found that about 99.9% of my clients who currently exercise do not do their cardio at a high enough intensity. They usually exercise for long periods of time at a low intensity. This is backwards. You should work out at a higher intensity for less time. Aim for 30 minutes…no more and work out at 65-85% intensity. Learn your target heart rate!
3. We don't drink enough water. Water helps the body to metabolize stored fat. If you don't give your body enough water, it will hang on to it…hence the phrase “water weight”. Also…this magic fluid rids the body of waste and toxins and can help to maintain proper muscle tone.
4. We think ‘Core Training' only involves trying to get rid of our ‘spare tire' weight. In truth, ‘Core Training' takes traditional exercise to a different level by incorporating all the muscles we don't typically use with weight training machines. If you perform an exercise on a ball or a balance disk you are putting yourself into an unstable environment involving multiple muscles. Therefore...you are working more muscles that don't normally get the exercise they need.
5. We spend too much time in the cracker aisle. Stop Laughing. It's true. The cracker aisle is a minefield of processed carbs and sugar. Even the 100 calorie packs that everyone seems to love….they mainly open the door to grazing because they are strictly carbs. Your blood sugar spikes and then drops, leading to more fatigue and hunger. You are better off eating a snack with a little bit of fat since it will take longer to digest.
Good luck!
Angie can be reached at Emerge Fitness at 636- 399-6748. Don't forget to ask about Emerge's brand new BOOT CAMP!
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Beauty
Tami Scott has been a makeup and hair artist for 20 years. She is a salon owner, national educator to the salon industry and fashion show producer. Throughout her 
career she has catered to many mommys, as well as brides, models and photographers. She created her own private label of Tami Scott Makeup, specifically geared to her clientele with every type of woman in mind. She has been acknowledged nationally and internationally for her skills and expertise in many realms of the beauty industry.
A mom herself, she knows the stresses of juggling family, household and career. As a contributor to ExtraordinaryMommy she wishes to inspire you to find your best beauty. Some days you only have 2 minutes to dedicate to makeup. Sometimes you want a big beauty change for that special night out. Tami will answer all of your questions. Please let us know what would help you to feel and be your most Extraordinary.
Q) How can I look my best if I only have a few minutes every day to take care of myself?
A) OK, Mommys…we know you are short on time...but it is important to take care of yourselves…and it doesn't have to take hours. Here are a few quick fixes if you only have 10 minutes (or less!) to get yourself together. Perfecting these techniques may take a little practice, but I know you can do it. The more you do it, the faster you will become. Remember: it doesn't have to be an exact science!
Always start with a clean face and moisturizer. If your skin tends to be on the oily side, you may need a little powder just to absorb oil as it surfaces throughout the day.
10 minutes - Use concealer under your eyes and on any imperfections. Make sure it matches your skin tone. (this means you can't see it!) Do a quick foundation all over, as well as some powder. Add a hint of blush to your cheeks. Use the same blush brush to also add a slight bit of color to your eyelids. Put some eyeliner just on your top lids. Finish off your look with mascara and lip gloss. (amazing what you can accomplish in only 10 minutes, isn't it?)
5 minutes- To cut your time in half…skip the foundation. Since this is typically the most time-consuming portion….you'll stil have time for concealer, blush, eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss.
2 minutes- This is for those ‘I-can't-believe-I-woke-up-so-late-and-I-still-have-to-
get-the-kids-to-school” mornings. The quickest fix… Use concealer under your eyes & on imperfections. Add a little mascara & lip gloss. You're ready to go.
If you have never used any of these items, head to your closest department store. You can get a free makeover at virtually any makeup counter and you'll be able to pick us some valuable tips.
If, on a typical Mommy day, you really do only have 10 minutes or less for yourself, we do recommend you try to carve out a little time for yourself…expecially on special occasions! We wouldn't want you to get into the habit of doing as little as possible for you!
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