When I was in the hospital 17 years ago, I was told that I had two things going for me, in terms of my recovery: one, I was young; and two, I was in good shape.

Well, I am not getting any younger. But I do make a point to do the best I can to stay in relatively good shape, including exercise and eating healthy. I want to have that full advantage, should I ever need to rely on it again.

Recently, I was interviewed for a blog on how to be a mom and take time for myself. Check it out:

www.TheActiveMommy.com