On Saturday, May 19, 2007, moms across America united to recognize motherhood as the ultimate marathon during the Mom, the Everyday Athlete” nationwide run/walk. Together the moms logged in a total of 6,912,665 steps in just one day. Click here to view images of participating everyday athletes and nutrition and fitness resources. To share your run/walk experiences on Marcia Scheideman's blog, click here.

Moms know they lead athletic lifestyles. In fact, the Wheat Foods Council conducted a survey of moms across America and found that 70% believe their busy lifestyles make them athletes. Mom, the Everyday Athlete provides health guidance for moms of all types whether they are expecting their first child or coping with the daily challenges of diabetes. These convenient resources educate moms like you about how to use nutrition and exercise to enhance their health and increase their stamina. Customized tools contain:

Tips for increasing daily exercise

This tailored information is made available through downloadable cards and NEW interactive Web pages. Each resource is now accompanied by a downloadable shopping list, which includes the ingredients for recommended meals and snacks as well as other staples essential to a healthy diet.

Trading Cards: If you are an Everyday Athlete at one of three stages of motherhood - Pregnant Mom, Mom with Kids, Empty Nester Mom - looking to increase your energy and lead a healthier lifestyle, click here.





Health Resources: If you are a mom facing the challenges of one of the three most prevalent diseases among women - diabetes, heart disease and obesity - looking to maximize your health and place your family on the path to disease prevention, click here.