The No Excuse Mom, Roanoke VA chapter was opened last year after the group leader, Rachel DeVaughn read the "No More Excuses Diet" book by Maria Kang. Rachel decided to join the "No Excuse Movement" and became a group leader for the Roanoke area after being inspired by the book.
There are hundreds of "No Excuse Mom" groups worldwide, not just here in the Roanoke area. You can visit www.NoExcuseMom.com for more information and locations.
The purpose of The No Excuse Mom, Roanoke chapter is to serve as an inspiration and motivational hub for women who want to be healthy and active. The online Facebook group is made up of over 200 local women in the area and is used to post weekly events and to help with online accountability and challenges. You do not have to join the Facebook group to become involved and go to meet ups, but it is the main form of group communication.
The group encourages a healthy lifestyle approach to fitness. There is no quick fix, no one-size-fits-all approach. No Excuse Mom Roanoke does not endorse any specific products; only clean eating in moderation, enough workouts to challenge your body, and finding a balance in your personal life that is sustainable over the long haul.
Best of all, all of the No Excuse Mom events and challenges are always FREE!
This spring the group will do another partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service to offer a 6 class Nutrition course, along with the usual fitness workouts it offers.
Because of the rapid growth, the group offers about 2-3 free meet ups per week with the assistance of co-leader Sarah. This group of moms and women meet together for total body cardio & strength training workouts, yoga, walking, DVD workouts, and play dates.
All of the workouts and locations are kid friendly and some of the events are also open to families. Currently the group is meeting indoors at local libraries, and during the warmer months the group meets outdoors at local parks and schools across the area.
You can find out more about the No Excuse Mom Roanoke group and meet group leader Rachel, at the "Tons of Fun" event at Tanglewood Mall next month. You can also email Rachel (rdevaughnfamily@yahoo.com) with any questions or to be added to an email list of events if you do not want to join the Facebook group.
Make 2016 your best and healthiest year yet!
