Alright ladies, I confess. I don't really like to workout. At all. Well, okay, that's not totally true. I like it...but only WHILE I'm doing it. In between workouts, I default back to my inner lazy self and I don't want to go do it. I have to give myself a giant pep talk each time I have an opportunity to go to the gym, and remind myself that I do actually feel great ... Read More
Dealing With Migraines {When You’re a Mom}
Migraines: The worst type of head pain you will ever feel in your life. Nearly 1 out of 4 people in the US suffers from migraines. Are you one of them? I am... I've been a long time sufferer of the dreadful migraines. I can remember getting them in high school and college and basically having to just try and go to bed. Cold washrag, dark, quiet room, meds. All different ... Read More
Sprinting: Blast More Calories in Less Time
As I shared not long ago in post about postpartum weight loss, I am sloooowly trying to lose my baby weight. Eating a healthy diet is a critical part of this, but just as important is exercise. Exercising regularly and challenging your body will quicken the process, for sure. On a good day, I try to do 20-30 minutes of cardio, and 20-30 minutes of weight/resistance ... Read More
The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss
So, here I am, 15 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight, 9 weeks postpartum. I saw this coming. First of all, it's my third baby, so I'm familiar with the postpartum weight loss journey. But this time, not only am I in my late 30's, but I also gained more weight with this pregnancy than with my first two. Sigh. But I lost all of my baby weight with the first two babies, and ... Read More
Fitness Apps
Are you sticking with your news years resolutions? My biggest resolution is to drink more water. Read all about it HERE. I'm still going strong and doing great. I've also been working on my fitness. It's very hard as a working mom with kids to fit time in to work out! I thought I'd share a few fitness apps that I've been using to stay on track. ... Read More