The Gym Again? Yes! I made it to the gym yesterday! If you read my post about working out yesterday, you know that I am slowly getting back into my routine after being sick. Well, I'm happy to report I was back at Zumba, plus did the ab workout afterwards. I did get a little more red in the face than usual, sweated a little more, and needed a lot more water, but overall, … [Read more...]
Workout: How to get back (or start) into a routine
Missing my workout I've been missing my workout lately. Actually, I've been missing a lot of things...writing on the blog included! I went for a little over a week without a workout because I was just feeling terrible. It was hard to do anything, let alone think about working out. Seriously. It was one of the worst stomach bugs, and I didn't even throw up. The first night, … [Read more...]
Defying the odds with Isabella Grace
The Odds When you give birth to a micro preemie, the odds of survival, or survival without a major disability, are staggering. I remember one of the neonatologists coming to my hospital room when I was on bedrest with the twins, and telling us the odds of survival at each week past 24 weeks. Everything he told us was so scary, and the only thing I really remember was the … [Read more...]
Counting Calories while Feeding your Family
Counting Calories The only thing that has helped me lose weight is counting calories. If you've been reading the blog for a while, you know that I started my healthy eating and exercise plan back in May, and it's really been working. I've lost over 30 lbs, wear a smaller size in clothing than I ever have, and got my blood pressure in check. I've also been feeling more toned … [Read more...]
Mid Month Check, February
Mid Month Seriously. It's mid month, again? As you'll remember from Days are Long, but months go by fast this happens way too often. Every month! This month, I feel like I've missed almost 2 weeks of it being sick. Ugh. I wish I could say I was back to normal, but that darn bug is hanging around still. So, my goals have taken a bit of a hit. I'm hoping to be back to normal … [Read more...]
