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Martin has a personal connection to the cause, too.
“None of Heather’s doctors thought that could be the problem until it was too late.
I want to prevent others from going through what Heather and my family went through.
Martin’spassionfor her cause clearly wins her the SELF badge of approval – but her SELFyness doesn’t stop there.
and a sense of humor about staying happy.
Keep reading for her indulgences (you’ll relate) and her advice for never having to diet.
What is your favorite meal to make?
Some kind of pasta dish.
I love making one up on the fly.
Then I go out to my garden to see what’s ready and throw that in, too!
What is your healthiest snack?
Organic peanut butter on a banana.
Brie, baguette and red wine.
How do you find the time to squeeze in a workout?
I plan my days to always include a workout – no matter how busy I am.
If I’m working out at 9:30 p.m., so be it.
Working out is that important to my mental well-being!
Do you do anything else to stay in shape?
It’s taken me a long time to figure out what works for me and my body.
If I get an hour workout in everyday, I don’t deny myself anything.
You have a blog calledMama Mojo, which is dedicated to getting your mojo back after becoming a mom.
What is your advice to other moms or women about keeping yourself a priority?
After the birth of my daughter, I had a hard time figuring out how to be me again.
To make myself a priority while still being a great mom, I made sure that I felt productive.
What’s your idea of the perfect night out?
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
What do you do to de-stress?
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