Monday, May 23, 2016

Week 1 Complete!

So week 1 of BBMC5 was completed on Saturday since Sunday was a rest day. I couldn't believe that I actually exercised on a Saturday. I felt so empowered that day! Honestly I never thought I would get past day 2. I'm just not a consistent exerciser but I guess that is changing ;)

What cooldown?!
Today started week 2 and it took me a while to get going this morning. Today was a strength workout, and I found myself doing surprisingly well (except on the v-sit crunches. Evil little exercise). While completing today's workout, I found that my legs felt stronger than ever. There is this exercise called Goblet squats where you squat all the way down where your elbows hit your knees while holding a weight. I thought they were going to be awful but actually they were one of my favorite exercises. Now the v-sit crunches, those did not go well. I may have done several but I felt like my core was on fire. Of course that makes sense for my core to be the weakest area of my body since I've had two kids in 3 years. I hope that as I continue to exercise my core tones and tightens.

In conjunction with exercising, I'm also attempting to eat healthier. Lots of protein, vegetables, and fruits. Very little sugars, processed foods, dairy and gluten. That being how does one eat healthy when it is so expensive; and for those of you who are gluten free, I don't know how you do it (you must share your secrets). I'll spare you the horror story that was my shopping trip last night; but in the end, I spent a ridiculous amount of money on healthy foods (almost $60 on produce alone). I went home feeling discouraged and annoyed. But this morning, I woke up with a more positive attitude. I'm going to do the very best I can to eat healthier. I'm going to stop snacking on junk food and snack on healthy foods. I'm going to say no to sodas and yes to water. I'm not just doing this for myself but for my girls as well.

The support I've received from friends and family has been awesome. You guys are the ones that keep me going. That keep me wanting to exercise. In fact, I've discovered that I actually like exercising (cue the dramatic gasp) and I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

Until next time!
I'm a social worker, a mom, but most of all I'm a Christian.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Here I go again!

Here I go again! Attempting to blog about my life and what it is like with 2 under 2.5. That's right I have a second child. All of my facebook friends know this but if you follow me outside of facebook God blessed me with a second child November of last year.

Baby grump as we lovingly call her is 6 months old. She can crawl, occasionally pull up, and has 1 tooth. She sleeps through the night and loves to eat. Her big sister loves her even if she doesn't always show it. My toddler has turned into the biggest little helper since her little sister was born.

So now I have two beautiful daughters that I'm very proud of. And because I want to be the very best mommy I can be, I've decided its time to get in shape. So for the next 90 days I'm going to attempt to follow Briana through her BBMC5 or Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0.

I've never been one to stick to exercise routines especially if I don't have an accountability partner. Well this time I do and that has created this excitement about exercising that I've not had in a long time. So for the first time since my toddler was born, I want to exercise again. Yeah!

So I'm hoping to I'll stick to blogging this time because truthfully I use to love to write. I remember being in elementary and middle school and writing all sorts of stories. I've even started writing a book. I may bore you with my post on exercising and eating healthy but I also plan to write about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.

So now that I've reintroduced myself (lol). I hope you will once again follow me as I attempt to rekindle my love for writing.

So before I sign off today I just wanted to share a little something that I find absolutely adorable. While I was completing Day 2 of the BBMC 5 my toddler was "helping" me exercise. Sometimes she would lean on me, sometimes she would stand right where I needed to be, and sometimes she was cheering me on. While I was completing one of the exercises, she lovingly told me to slow down. I just can't get over the cuteness of a toddler.

Until next time!
I'm a social worker, a mom, but most of all I'm a Christian.