As a Mom, one of my favorite things to do is share my childhood memories with the kids. I'm sure one day they'll roll their eyes and say "Whatever, Mom" but for now, they seem to really like to identify with things I did at their age. Recently I dug out my very first diary, and I had a lot of fun reading some of it to my 7 year old daughter. She looooves it. Her favorite ... Read More
Super Fast Super Simple Fitness
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
When Our Kids Hurt, We Hurt
Being a parent is incredibly rewarding and fills my heart with joy. Being a parent is also heartbreak waiting to happen. It starts when they're infants and you have to let them "cry it out". Then, they become toddlers, develop separation anxiety and cry when you leave them at daycare. It doesn't stop when they get older. Next it's a bully on the playground or feeling ... 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
Having a “Mom of Three” Moment
So far, so good. That's generally how I would describe my life now as a Mom of three young children. Well, if I'm being completely honest, I'd have to say "So far, so good, and sometimes...totally nuts." When my husband expressed his desire for a third child, it took me a long time to come around. My biggest concern was whether or not I have the emotional and physical ... Read More