I haven't been to the gym in over a week! Sickness really throws off a fitness routine. Friday is my cardio day, which I can do from home. I run or row. Last week, I did a 10% incline walk on the treadmill for half an hour in the morning but started to feel weak and sneezy later in the day. By Saturday morning, I had a full blown cold with a fever. … [Read more...]
Connecting with my children
Amid the hustle and bustle of life and my focus on finding balance, my children will always take the lion's share of my attention, time, and love. But...sometimes it takes something to remind me when I've spent too much time focusing on the gym, blog, and housekeeping. This time, the entire family was hit by a nasty cold. I was more affected than the kids. They were … [Read more...]
Getting outside for Wordless Wednesday
Sometimes life gets so regimented that I forget the power of the little things. Catching a virus turned our normal daily schedule up on it's head and reminded me that sometimes a little unscheduled play outside is just what is needed to re-set. A quick hour outside seemed to wash the crankiness away and that is a great thing. … [Read more...]
Sticky Sweet Popcorn Treat
Amid the hustle and bustle of life with kids, every now and then a lazy weekend is just what the doctor ordered. (This is especially true when Mommy wakes up with a cold and Daddy is away at work.) We often camp out in the living room for Family Movie Nights. However, Friday's family movie night became a family movie weekend. (I'm sure my neighborhood appreciates me … [Read more...]
From stressed out mom to active fit mom: my fitness back story
I am not a fitness expert or a fitness professional. I’m a busy stay at home mom. Up until a year ago, I was a busy working mom. Like many women, my size and weight have fluctuated dramatically as an adult. However, I am a real life example of how you can go from detesting exercise to loving it. Until I hit 25 years old I was rail thin. I was the girl that was too thin to … [Read more...]