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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) We're now three months into the New Year. What if I am having trouble with my Fitness Resolutions?
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Truthfully, simply calling something a New Year's Resolution won't make it stick. There is no real motivation behind it. The reason so many are motivated on January 1 st is simply because of all the junk we've been eating. But as soon as January 10 th roles around and our cream cheese addiction has worn off, we're right back to wishing we were staying fit instead of actually making it happen.
Working out in January is hard. And for people in cold weather states, February and March can be a bit of a challenge too.
Now is your chance to effect true change. Short term goals are huge. Let Spring and the thought of shorts and bathing suits spur you on. Set a date, a weight loss goal, or create a meal plan with a nutritionist or trainer you trust.
Be REALISTIC about your goals. Don't get caught up in the “Biggest Loser” fad. First of all, those contestants have a lot of weight to lose. Second, for the purpose of the show, weight loss is their full time job. They have trainers, nutritionists, and many others helping them to focus day in and day out. For the average person, losing 1 to 1 ½ pounds a week is realistic. If you set goals that are too lofty, they will likely stay out of reach.
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) Is my personal happiness connected to whether or not I take care of myself?
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Absolutely! This is not to say that you need to get ‘all dolled up' to feel happy. What you need is to feel that you look like you. You need to recognize yourself when
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ou look in the mirror. Do you remember that feeling (likely before kids) when you glanced in the mirror as you were heading out the door and found yourself smiling? Even if your appearance has changed over the years (this is true for ALL of us!) you still know what makes you feel good.
Try to find a little bit of time for you. Pick out some clothes that are comfortable but make you feel fun. You know what looks good on you, and if you have forgotten, make a date with a friend to go shopping in your own closet. Try to put on a little makeup and do something with your hair. A simple ponytail is chic and a headband can spice up your favorite jeans and shirt.
Taking care of yourself makes you better. A better you is a better Mommy, a better wife and a better friend. Don't fall into the habit of catching yourself midday in the mirror & not liking what you see! You deserve more than that!
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