Workouts have been REALLY tough for me. I go to the gym once a week to train on ellipticals and perform a little bit of strength training. The other days of the week I am jog/walking with other moms or training at a smaller (more intimate) home gym with my girlfriend. I do get in at least 3-4 days a week of workouts – but as of today (Wednesday) I have not done ANYTHING. I am so tired…and BUSY. I…
Mommy Fitness Blog: I’m preggers….AGAIN!
August 31, 2009YEP. You read that right. I am pregnant! We WERE planning to have kids close in age as I was hoping to be pregnant by December…but we definitely didn’t expect to be a few months early! How do I feel? Honestly, I had mixed feelings. I felt a little sad because I LOVE my son so much, I can’t imagine anything adding to our family right now, but I was also happy because I knew I wanted kids close in…
Mommy Fitness Blog: I’m injured :-(
August 24, 2009All last week I was recovering from my shoulder injury. It was terrible! Even when I stood or sat, I can feel the weight of my upper body place too much pressure on my shoulder blade and it HURT! When I ran just a little, it would start to irritate me. When I walked, I would feel the pain later… SO. I didn’t complete my workout goals. However, I did try to workout as much as I could. Right now…
Mommy Fitness Blog: busy! busy! busy!
August 17, 2009I have been soooooooo incredibly busy this past week. I can’t even begin to tell you how my ‘to do list’ looks every day. There are moments when I wake up and I seriously don’t want to get out of bed because I know the moment I do, I’m going to have to go! go! go! until around 10pm every night. Right now, school is starting and that means my nonprofit’s school programs are starting. I’m in the midst of…
Mommy Fitness Blog: My motivation
August 3, 2009Last week I completed my 10 mile goal. BUT it was NOT easy. I’ve been so incredibly busy with different projects since the school year is fast approaching! To be VERY honest, it’s even hard to get up every morning. I used to spring out of bed, workout then work -… NOW, I lay in bed as long as I can, then workout whenever I can throughout the day. I feel like there is so much to do that I…
Mommy Fitness Blog: It’s a NEW week
July 27, 2009Our last house guests left this morning and I’m ready to get back on track from weeks being on a workout and life hiatus. I am FINALLY getting over from being sick. After dealing with flu-like symptoms for a week, I started coughing this weekend and ended up sleeping 70% of my day away. The rest was good though because I’m feeling pretty good right now! Even though I slept really late lastnight (I’m talking 2am. I usually sleep at…
TOP 6 ways to clean up your salad
July 24, 2009I eat a salad ALMOST every day. It’s one of the healthiest choices you can make when trying to have a clean diet. However, a lot of people screw up this wonderful meal by adding tons of stuff that take it from being a 300 calorie delight to a 900 calorie heart attack. Here are my tips to make a salad awesome and HEALTHY! 1) I almost always order Balsamic Vinegrette AND I ask it to be served on the…
Mommy Fitness Blog: SICK and NOT working out.
July 21, 2009I haven’t worked out in about a week. This was the first time in a little over a month I COULDN’T run my weekly ten miles. Last week I was sooo busy. I was so busy I had the worst writer’s block and couldn’t complete a paid article for a magazine I write for. I was so busy I couldn’t even workout! In fact, I was sooo busy I ended up getting really sick this entire weekend and am STILL…
Top 6 ways to make your kids eat veggies.
July 10, 2009It’s tough feeding children vegetables but it’s important for their nutrition and digestive health. It’s also good to incorporate a variety of colors including: – red bell peppers – green broccolli – yellow squash – purple eggplant – orange carrots etc.! If you have trouble feeding your children, here are some tips on making them eat their vegetables. 1) Tell them to hold their nose 2) Give them a fruity drink to wash it down 3) Tell them they can’t…
Mommy Fitness Blog: ugh. I have my period.
July 8, 2009I was NOT in the mood to workout this morning. I’ve been busy these past few days and have been dealing with a painful period! Ever since I gave birth, my periods have been heavier. I also feel extremely bloated and nauseous the week prior. When I got to the gym, I began chatting with a trainer…then I talked with a fellow fitness friend…then I bought something to drink…it took me 20 minutes to get in the mood to workout!…