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Marla-Deen

California 30327
I am a wife, mother of three active boys, fitness instructor, "retired" attorney, and lover of all things health and fitness realted.  I live in Atlanta and love the South!  I am living my passion as I teach classes and work personally with clients.  We have a very busy... Full Bio
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Eggnog as Reward by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I had a fabulous evening last night. . . not.  During what was to be a nice, quiet evening with my boys, we heard a loud crash come from our living room.  That is whe ... Read on »
A Perfect Fit Christmas List! by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living This is it!  All I want for Christmas is . . .  These are my top finds or desires for anyone on your list (or yourself) who is active or wants to be active and healthy.  So ... Read on »
A PERFECT WEDNESDAY WORKOUT . . . not just for the ladies! by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Here's a little something to try today!  One time through and you are a star . . . three times through and you are beast!   credit:  fitfluential Happy Hum ... Read on »
A Cure-All Vegetable Soup by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Why is it that when things start to really gear up for a busy time, exams and lots of extra things on our plates, we, or at least someone in the family, c ... Read on »
stress less . . . my to-do list  by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living What a weekend!  We had two huge football games, both ending in heartbreaking losses, a garage sale, wrestling tournament, tree shopping, putting up said trees, loa ... Read on »
got 10 minutes? by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I can feel it in the air already.  I see decorations up all over and the party invitations are rolling in.  Time will become very valuable as the hustle and bustle begins!   ... Read on »
Why I'm having Pork for dinner. . .  by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living While getting everyone ready for school this  morning I heard the news in the background.  My ears perked up at a story about a new Pork Scare and some evils of bac ... Read on »
Thanksgiving Recap that I wasn't going to post by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I have spent the past few days enjoying being home in my kitchen, having family over, watching old movies, football and enjoying delicious foods.  I have not spent an ... Read on »
Empty Places by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living This is one of my favorite memories from last Thanksgiving.   I wrote about it a little on this site here.  http://www.marla-deen-fit.net/3/post/2011/11/the-day-after ... Read on »
THANKSGIVING ADDITIONS . . .  by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living We all have our favorites at Thanksgiving.  I think my family has had the same menu for as long as I can remember.  When my husband joined the family we added macar ... Read on »
My Gliding System by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Look what I have fresh from the laundry, clean, folded and ready to go!  That looks like stacks of washcloths you might say. I would say you are correct, except they ... Read on »
Weekly Finds . . .  by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I'm back today with a few things I've seen this week.  One week away from the big Food Fest and day of celebrating all we have and are Thankful for.  As we really like to ea ... Read on »
Brrr. . . when it's cold outside by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I confess that I hate the cold weather.  I am a big,  fat wimp when it comes to braving the cold outside.  And to exercise outside?  Let's just say it is a struggle f ... Read on »
WHAT'S FOR DINNER? by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living What's for dinner tonight?  The age old question.  Sometimes one of the most dreaded for me.  I had another of the Cooking Light Double Issue meals the other night an ... Read on »
FIT TIP FRIDAY . . . HOW'S YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I had a physical this week.  It had been a while and it was due.  Isn't it ironic how we make sure we take care of everyone else and get them where they need t ... Read on »
A Few Weekly Finds . . . by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living It's a pretty slow week around here.  I'm working on a few posts, but do not have anything "hot" to share but I did have a few "finds" so far this week I thoug ... Read on »
SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Last night was meal #2 from the November Double Issue of Cooking Light.  It was the perfect meal for the cold, damp weather outside.  Perfect comfort food! I have to ... Read on »
Monday Morning Roundup by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Ever come home from vacation and feel like you need a vacation from your vacation?  That's how I feel about this weekend!  From Friday afternoon at 5 pm until yesterd ... Read on »
The Maintain Challenge! by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living November 1st.  THE SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN.  This is it from November 1 through January 1 . . . The season of overindulging, eating, drinking and being mer ... Read on »
Happy Halloween by Marla-Deen Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I admit it - I just love Halloween!  It's just a fun day that's fun for no particular reason!  I've always loved dressing up, and that means creating something.  I'm ... Read on »