Emersyn and Mckinley are now 11 weeks old. Thankfully, my hormones seem to have settled down and I feel much more like my usual self. Don’t get me wrong, I still have anxious moments when I feel overwhelmed but sheesh…I am thankful not to be crying at the drop of a hat anymore. Those first …
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I’m a stay-at-home mom, which means sometimes it can be pretty darn tempting to stay in my sweats all day, since technically I don’t have to abide by a dress code or wear anything specific. However, I find that when I spend a few minutes to shower (or at least wash my face and brush …
Overnight Oats (Three Ways)
If you’re a mom then you know how easy it can be to forget to feed yourself throughout the day! Breakfast lately seems to be especially easy for me to skimp on. My days of waking up before the kids are non existent as of late since I try to sneak in every extra bit …
Exercise & Pregnancy (My Experiences)
Hello and Happy Wednesday to you! A while back someone asked me about my experiences with exercise and pregnancy. I spent some time answering her questions, and found it to be sort of therapeutic to reflect on the 18 months of my life that I’ve been pregnant, and how maintaining an active lifestyle through it …
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
I’m going to start this post by admitting that I’m not usually much of a salad lover. Over the years I’ve tried time and time again to become one of those dainty health conscious women who simply order a salad when they’re out to eat. Unfortunately, most of those times I ended up wishing that …
Exercises for a Better Butt: Side Kicks
Good evening! I apologize for getting this post up so late in the day! Today was one of those days when I definitely could tell I’m in the final weeks of pregnancy. After spending all morning at the doctor’s office, I came home and was totally wiped. I had lunch with my boys, took a …
Exercises for a Better Butt: Wall Squats
After an indulgent day of peanut butter cookies and french silk pie, I’m ready to put the birthday treats behind me and am excited for Baylen to get up from his morning nap so we can make our way to the gym today. To continue with the Exercises for a Better Butt series, the move …
Exercises for a Better Butt: Side Leg Raises
I read an article recently in which a trainer said that 99% of the women he works with want to have tighter buns. I can’t say this surprised me, since the media is constantly highlighting who has the best back side and fitness magazines are full of routines that claim to give you a tighter …
Third Trimester Workouts
I’m 29 weeks pregnant today! Full term for twins is considered 37 weeks, and my doctor said I’ll likely deliver around then, so I don’t have too much longer to go. I’ve been in the third trimester for a couple weeks now and I can tell my body is starting to slow down a bit. The …
Arm Workout Using Household Items
Happy Wednesday Everybody! The sun is shining here in Minnesota this morning which always makes for a good start to the day! Another way to get your day off to a great start is by working your arms a little bit. I have a workout for you today that is simple and can be done …