One Mama Gets Fit

"It's from overuse.  You need to rest your foot." Two different doctors told me this statement after examining my foot - all swollen and bruised.  Tendonitis.  All you can do is rest it and ice it, ibuprofen, wrap it, etc, etc. Never in my life has someone told me I need to rest from certain exercises from overuse. It's always been the complete opposite - "you could do more exercise"! In a way, it's kind of a compliment - means that I've been moving in the right direction and working hard. And…also…I'll be honest it just plain stinks. I've cried.  And cried.  And cried again.  (thank you to some sweet friends that have listened to me as I have cried!) It's hard resting and not running (trying to avoid high impact exercises). Where is my outlet? Exercise has been my healthy outlet for all things this past year.  Not to mention my alone time, my prayer time, and numerous other things. With prepping to leave for the State

It's up and going!   I've been so excited to get this off the ground….to get "running".   Over the past year we have started in on a new healthy lifestyle…our whole extended family.  It's been so exciting to share this journey with them all.   Each week 5 of us in the family write emails on our week was - what did we get a chance to do exercise wise and how did our eating go.  It's been amazing accountability.   It's all been so positive and encouraging.  Even if one of us had a "less than stellar" week - everyone has always been so encouraging to them and focusing on the positives.   I think that has kept me going.  There's been no negative talk this past year.  Only encouragement.   My family is pretty amazing.   So when Kyle and I started planning for our time Stateside for the 2nd half of this year - obviously, we wanted to do some new physical challenges.  I wanted to get in several races and we both ha

Yea.  Weird title for sure. Those 3 things don't really go together. But, I haven't updated for a bit over a week so wanted to play catch up a bit. School.  I have decided that I would like to head back to school and pursue a career in nutrition!! (And because I know this question will be asked)   Wait, Sarah.  What about Kenya? Love things happening here in Kenya.  We are still here!  I would just like to extend my knowledge in this area - an area that I've fallen in love with and would love to use to help other folks. I've been talking with my "go-to" gal, Stephanie, and she has recommended several options ranging from becoming a health coach to a RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist). So right now, just researching all kinds of things - what field, schools, programs, etc. It's an exciting time for sure!  I'll be sure to let you know when I've decided which route I'll go to. Goals. 11 weeks to go (as of today) till we