One Mama Gets Fit

Big news today (other than the fact that my husband will be home today!!) Well, a couple things first. This week has kicked my butt. Husband gone for 10 days. Everyone in the house sick. A lingering cough that will just NOT GO AWAY! Bugs.  Little critters that I despise that torment me at night and make me feel like I'm having a heart attack have decided that my house is oh so lovely.  You are not welcome, little critters. Mastitis.  Yea, let's just add that to my list of things to deal with when husband is away. It was my first time with 3 kiddos alone. Great news: everyone is still alive!! Did we eat the same things on repeat?  Yep.  We love eggs! Did we do a ton of stuff?  Nope.  (Sickness) Did we watch more movies than I would have liked?  Yep. But, we made it. I was nervous about this week with eating and working out.  Nervous because Kyle was gone and I'd just eat because I miss him and nothing to do in the e...

Burpees. Yea.  8 rounds of those suckers AT THE END OF A WORKOUT (including a run). Done. I survived, obviously.  (I'm here writing it down.) Steph says when the workout is hard..."yea, but did you die?!"  Ok, ok... :) I've been a bit nervous about starting off these last two weeks with this 30 day Shred program with Kyle gone (feeling lonely eating??) and so busy with kids that workouts won't happen.  Only on the 3rd day with him gone and so far - so good.  Sticking to it. (It helps too that at night I don't want to go into the kitchen at the risk of seeing little critters that think they can enter my home.) #thatsanotherstory I did a weight check and inches check this morning and happy to say that I lost 3.9 pounds this past week and 7.5 inches total. What brings my heart happy is that I am now 2 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight.  Man, that feels good.  But, I'll be honest - my body doesn't look like what it did before sweet L...

I made it one week trying to "re-jump" things after hitting what feels like a huge plateau.   4 3/4 inches down. 2.6 pounds down.   Confidence gained.   And...huge news here: no pain at all related with RA.  (yay for drugs working!)  Fave recipe of the week was this delish salad (for 1 serving): -toss fave mixed greens on plate (2 cups-ish) -add 1/3 cup quinoa (a bit more if you are a male) -sprinkle some fresh basil and 1 oz crumbled feta cheese -throw in a handful of cherry tomatoes  -top with 4 oz of white fish (6oz for men) -oh, and about 3/4-1 cup roasted broccoli Pour this dressing on top: -1/8 tsp minced garlic -1/8 tsp dijon mustard (we just used reg mustard) -1/8 tsp fresh lemon juice -1/2 tbsp olive oil -1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar -pinch of salt -add stevia if you want (we don't have that here, so I did the smallest bit of honey) Toughest exercise?  Still burpees.  I know there will b...

That's how long it took to stand up from using the bathroom. Too personal? Probably. Probably not that long but I did say a little "oww, that hurts" trying to stand. You know, that's a good feeling. Soreness. Not too much, but a little is nice. Those muscles needed to be worked. #legday We are two days into this 30 day Shred program from Martin Nutrition & Fitness. (Interested in joining?  Let me know.) For 30 days, I'm following a bit tighter on my nutrition and definitely up'ing my game in the workouts. I think the goal is to get "summer ready". Basically I just want to be "ready".  Whatever that means. I just want to feel strong. Feel comfortable. Part of the program is to take "before" pics, take all kinds of measurements, find out your lean body mass, etc, etc. Mine came back "obese". Yea.  It's been over 2 years since I've heard that word. I wondered if they take in...

She's been laying low for a while. I almost think she is gone. Let's be real.  I'm afraid she is gone. You know the girl that pushed her body to the max. You know the girl that was getting physically stronger daily. You know the girl that for the first time in her life liked to look at herself in the mirror. The girl that was fit. Felt capable to conquer anything in her path. Where is she? Somewhere deep within me.  But, I'm afraid she is gone. Delivered a beautiful baby girl last fall.  Hello, extra weight. Developed RA.  Hello, extra weight due to steroid medication. Moved family overseas.  Hello, stress.  (Stress + losing weight = well, it doesn't happen for me.) Little sleep.  (Another factor not in my corner right now.) However... There is something moving. There is a stir deep within me. Can I get back to where I was and even beyond that? I've shared this fear with dear friends. Be patient, Sarah.  ...