Fitness Friday Week 2

Ok, so, how have I done this week??

I have done a fantastic job, if I might say so myself.

Saturday was my one and only cheat day. Starting Sunday  it was clean eating all the way. First few days, it was hard. We had chocolate in the house and I was stressed. My poor stomach was crazy. Now, it's Friday  and I'm calm. I didn't go insane like I thought I would. I'm good.

Weight wise, I dropped 5.5lbs just clean eating  and exercising. My BF% is at 25.0!

I have been getting in half an hour of cardio every day, minus yesterday's 20 (in the morning), and my one hour of weights. Sunday and Tuesday  I did upper body work. Monday and Thursday were lower body days. Wednesday, I focused on only core work and probably will today as well. Last night I also got in a 40 minute Insanity workout. I always make sure I burn over 500 a day, it's kind of my magic number! So far, I'm up to 3,159 calories burned since Sunday!

Honestly, considering how well I have done this week, my goal is just to continue what I am doing! I'm having a blast!

If you haven't, check out the Momofmanyfeet Facebook page for lots of fitness motivation! I love living this life!! And, if you have questions, feel free to ask here or there!

Last, but not least, Go check out Monica's progress!!

Fitness Friday Week 2

Ok, so, how have I done this week??

I have done a fantastic job, if I might say so myself.

Saturday was my one and only cheat day. Starting Sunday  it was clean eating all the way. First few days, it was hard. We had chocolate in the house and I was stressed. My poor stomach was crazy. Now, it's Friday  and I'm calm. I didn't go insane like I thought I would. I'm good.

Weight wise, I dropped 5.5lbs just clean eating  and exercising. My BF% is at 25.0!

I have been getting in half an hour of cardio every day, minus yesterday's 20 (in the morning), and my one hour of weights. Sunday and Tuesday  I did upper body work. Monday and Thursday were lower body days. Wednesday, I focused on only core work and probably will today as well. Last night I also got in a 40 minute Insanity workout. I always make sure I burn over 500 a day, it's kind of my magic number! So far, I'm up to 3,159 calories burned since Sunday!

Honestly, considering how well I have done this week, my goal is just to continue what I am doing! I'm having a blast!

If you haven't, check out the Momofmanyfeet Facebook page for lots of fitness motivation! I love living this life!! And, if you have questions, feel free to ask here or there!

Last, but not least, Go check out Monica's progress!!

What is Strong?

What is this word- Strong??

I came across this:


His mama is strong because she spent almost 20 hours laboring naturally before reaching 9 centimeters. She is strong because even after her dream of a home birth was crushed because of a heart rate decels and meconium she agreed to transfer to the hospital for her son's health. She is strong, because even with doctors permission to continue naturally, she followed her mommy instincts and demanded the c-section that shortly after saved her life. She is strong because she survived a complete uterine rupture.

She is strong because the day after having major surgery she traveled an hour to the children's hospital to be with her son. She is amazing because she was thankful for the 4 short days she was given with her sweet baby boy. She is strong because she soaked in love for her baby as he passed in her arms. She is amazing because she still believes in natural birth. She is a survivor because she perseveres everyday to make her 2 year old and 4 year old feel safe and loved. She is strong because she will forever live without a piece of her heart.


It did strike a nerve with me. Now, please don't get me wrong, I feel that all loss moms are strong, all of us. It takes a ton of strength to keep going after enduring a heartwrenching tragedy like losing your child. What really bothered me here is the comment about natural birth. To me, this is saying that it's weak to no longer hold the same views of birth as you did before. Speaking from the opposite side, I don't see anyone as being weak for changing their views after a loss. Personally, I think it takes a lot of strength to look at your views and say "Maybe I was wrong" or "This no longer matters to me". It takes a lot of strength to stand against the community you were once a part of. It takes strength to speak up and endure the onslaught directed at you.If this mother had changed her views, would she still be strong in the eyes of the community? I think we all know the answer is NO.

I asked friends the question- What Makes a Woman Strong? The answers I got were- We just are, Jesus,  Getting up when life knocks her down, Giving herself credit for her accomplishments, Her children, Adversity, Pain threshold, Ability to stay sane considering all we deal with, Independence, Intelligence, Trials, and Love.

So, Readers, I ask you- what makes a woman strong??

What is Strong?

What is this word- Strong??

I came across this:


His mama is strong because she spent almost 20 hours laboring naturally before reaching 9 centimeters. She is strong because even after her dream of a home birth was crushed because of a heart rate decels and meconium she agreed to transfer to the hospital for her son's health. She is strong, because even with doctors permission to continue naturally, she followed her mommy instincts and demanded the c-section that shortly after saved her life. She is strong because she survived a complete uterine rupture.

She is strong because the day after having major surgery she traveled an hour to the children's hospital to be with her son. She is amazing because she was thankful for the 4 short days she was given with her sweet baby boy. She is strong because she soaked in love for her baby as he passed in her arms. She is amazing because she still believes in natural birth. She is a survivor because she perseveres everyday to make her 2 year old and 4 year old feel safe and loved. She is strong because she will forever live without a piece of her heart.


It did strike a nerve with me. Now, please don't get me wrong, I feel that all loss moms are strong, all of us. It takes a ton of strength to keep going after enduring a heartwrenching tragedy like losing your child. What really bothered me here is the comment about natural birth. To me, this is saying that it's weak to no longer hold the same views of birth as you did before. Speaking from the opposite side, I don't see anyone as being weak for changing their views after a loss. Personally, I think it takes a lot of strength to look at your views and say "Maybe I was wrong" or "This no longer matters to me". It takes a lot of strength to stand against the community you were once a part of. It takes strength to speak up and endure the onslaught directed at you.If this mother had changed her views, would she still be strong in the eyes of the community? I think we all know the answer is NO.

I asked friends the question- What Makes a Woman Strong? The answers I got were- We just are, Jesus,  Getting up when life knocks her down, Giving herself credit for her accomplishments, Her children, Adversity, Pain threshold, Ability to stay sane considering all we deal with, Independence, Intelligence, Trials, and Love.

So, Readers, I ask you- what makes a woman strong??

Fitness Friday Week 1

Here we go!! This will tie in to the Fitness Friday activities going on at Monica's Mom Musings.

Here’s what I want to know:

• What did you eat this week?  Were you good and ate healthy?  Did you stumble because of something happening in your life?
• How active were you?  Did you get in 30 minutes of exercise 5 days the past week?  Did you manage to get in some moderate exercise in the form of housework?  Whatever it is, if you got up and were moving I want to hear about it and cheer you on.
• What do you want to improve for the week ahead?  Have you made any fitness goals for yourself?

To answer these questions-

I have eaten fairly well this week. Not a whole lot of junk, not a lot of alcohol, 3 pops over the weekend.

I have exercised my usual hour and a half this week, minus tuesday because the gym was closed and I don't do weekends. I confess that I have been slacking on my cardio and choosing to just lift weights.

My goal is to actually begin hitting the gym 7 days a week and getting in my cardio. I have two trouble spots that need to go asap!

Fitness Friday Week 1

Here we go!! This will tie in to the Fitness Friday activities going on at Monica's Mom Musings.

Here’s what I want to know:

• What did you eat this week?  Were you good and ate healthy?  Did you stumble because of something happening in your life?
• How active were you?  Did you get in 30 minutes of exercise 5 days the past week?  Did you manage to get in some moderate exercise in the form of housework?  Whatever it is, if you got up and were moving I want to hear about it and cheer you on.
• What do you want to improve for the week ahead?  Have you made any fitness goals for yourself?

To answer these questions-

I have eaten fairly well this week. Not a whole lot of junk, not a lot of alcohol, 3 pops over the weekend.

I have exercised my usual hour and a half this week, minus tuesday because the gym was closed and I don't do weekends. I confess that I have been slacking on my cardio and choosing to just lift weights.

My goal is to actually begin hitting the gym 7 days a week and getting in my cardio. I have two trouble spots that need to go asap!

2013 News!!

Several new and exciting things are happening around me and I am totally thrilled to share them!

For starters, Stillbirthday will be doing a Fit To Heal column written by yours truly. It will address more than just weight loss. It's going to encompass physical and mental healing from loss. I've found that caring for myself physically has had a profound effect on my mental health. I want to pass this on and share it with others!

My awesome friend Monica, began a Fitness Friday challenge on her blog. I am going to go ahead and do this too! I encourage you to take part in it!

Here’s what I want to know:

• What did you eat this week?  Were you good and ate healthy?  Did you stumble because of something happening in your life?
• How active were you?  Did you get in 30 minutes of exercise 5 days the past week?  Did you manage to get in some moderate exercise in the form of housework?  Whatever it is, if you got up and were moving I want to hear about it and cheer you on.
• What do you want to improve for the week ahead?  Have you made any fitness goals for yourself?

Yes, just answer these questions! You can comment on her blog or go to yours and link up. I think it would be fantastic to see a big blog roundup of those participating!


Lastly, it does look like I will be using this as more of a fitness oriented blog. I hope I can inspire you to want to get into fitness and fall in love with it!

2013 News!!

Several new and exciting things are happening around me and I am totally thrilled to share them!

For starters, Stillbirthday will be doing a Fit To Heal column written by yours truly. It will address more than just weight loss. It's going to encompass physical and mental healing from loss. I've found that caring for myself physically has had a profound effect on my mental health. I want to pass this on and share it with others!

My awesome friend Monica, began a Fitness Friday challenge on her blog. I am going to go ahead and do this too! I encourage you to take part in it!

Here’s what I want to know:

• What did you eat this week?  Were you good and ate healthy?  Did you stumble because of something happening in your life?
• How active were you?  Did you get in 30 minutes of exercise 5 days the past week?  Did you manage to get in some moderate exercise in the form of housework?  Whatever it is, if you got up and were moving I want to hear about it and cheer you on.
• What do you want to improve for the week ahead?  Have you made any fitness goals for yourself?

Yes, just answer these questions! You can comment on her blog or go to yours and link up. I think it would be fantastic to see a big blog roundup of those participating!


Lastly, it does look like I will be using this as more of a fitness oriented blog. I hope I can inspire you to want to get into fitness and fall in love with it!

Let's level the playing field!

I thought it would be fun to just do a post sharing more about myself. Yeah, we know I have a ton of kids, I have lost a baby, I have pets, I'm a gym rat, married for forever, etc. I want to share more and really let you feel like you KNOW me.

1. I love cutting up! Love it! I even goof off at the gym. My friends never know what I'm going to say or do at any given time.

2. When my kids do some things, I have to walk away. Not because I'm going to hurt them, but because I can't keep a straight face and want to crack up. I'm totally guilty of laughing while trying to punish a kid and it just throws everything out the window. Some things are mind blowing!

3. My mother's thirteen month old Sheepdog has been in training since she was about 4 months old. She is one of the best behaved dogs that I've ever seen. However, when I am around, I can get her going nuts. My uncle and I are the only two people that she does this with! It's awesome!

4. A year ago, my mom lost one of her sheepdogs to cancer. My baby sister, stepdad, and I bought our mom a new sheepdog pup (the 13 month old one). That pup has made her so happy and really helped heal her broken heart. I still get tears in my eyes remembering everything. I still remember my mom's voice and her words. It was so hard! I will do anything for her.

5. I am so scared of teen pregnancy/STD's that I began talking to my children about sex years ago. I had a friend whose son fathered two kids at 12 and it scared the crap out of me! I am totally and completely open with them about everything. To be totally honest, I also don't want a daughter in law like my ex-sister in law or my nephews mom. Thinking with your genitals can lead to a lifetime of misery for more than the people who had sex!

6. I do let my kids crawl into my bed because I really like my sleep and if they'll go to sleep in my bed and not affect my quality of sleep, I don't care. I do hate waking up and having soreness because I've had to contort my body into positions that no human being should.

7. My older kids and I can recite the lines from Stepbrothers and Super Troopers. We've even been known to start in on them for the heck of it.


Any other tidbits you would like to know, feel free to ask!