Month: October 2017

Weekly Workouts, Meal Prep & When Ditching a Program is A-Okay

October 30, 2017

Happy Monday Everyone!!! You will notice that I switched my at home workout program to Beachbody’s Body Beast.  I wasn’t feeling excited or motivated about P90X anymore.  I am a person who likes to finish what I start.  Even if it’s something I don’t like.  I.don’t.like.quitting.anything.  When it comes to workouts however, enjoyment is key.  … More Weekly Workouts, Meal Prep & When Ditching a Program is A-Okay

Weekly Workouts, Meal Prep & Feeding Little People

October 25, 2017

A common question I’ve been getting is, “Do your kids eat your meal prep?” My answer is: SOMETIMES. Depending on the day and the mood my kids are in, my kids will for the most part try everything I’ve made.  I make slight modifications, for example – omit spicy sauces and garnish items (if there’s … More Weekly Workouts, Meal Prep & Feeding Little People

Weekly Workouts, Meal Prep & A Few Words on Illness

October 18, 2017

With the change in routine, sleep patterns, and general hustle of the last couple weeks, my kids came down with colds.  Then the lovely little pandas passed their colds on to me. What an excellent time to talk about workouts and illness!!  A common question that arises when people are starting out or in the … More Weekly Workouts, Meal Prep & A Few Words on Illness

Anger

October 6, 2017

I marvel that I can feel the seemingly opposing emotions of anger and gratitude so intensely at the same time. I am at times livid that I am living a life that I never imagined living. Yet, I would never go back and wish this experience away. Because of it, I returned to myself. I believe everything happens for a reason but we don’t always get to see the reason. Bad days make me doubt my belief in this. Angry days make me question whether the pain will be worth it in the end. … More Anger