Prior to doing CrossFit, I admit that I was a “gym rat,” going to the gym 5-6 times a week and spending an hour to an hour and a half taking a group exercise...
Fitness
Category: Fitness
Fitness is so much more than a daily workout. It’s a commitment to be strong, healthy and able to meet life’s demands with positive energy. Yes, I’m a fitness enthusiast who loves feeling great in her body, but I’m also totally devoted to showing my children through example how to live an active life. It’s just another way to make each day delicious!
Do You Want a Slide, or a Hammock? (3 Exercises To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor)
You are probably wondering what in the world is this blog post about, judging by the title, right? Either way, you definitely want a slide! Lately, I’ve received some questions about what exercises can help to strengthen...
3 Tips For Working Out On Vacation (Updated from the Archives!)
I’ll be honest with you, I always have the best intentions to workout on vacation, but sometimes it just doesn’t happen. On a regular (non-vacation) basis, I workout before my kids wake up at 5:00 a.m.,...
5 Simple Ways To Make Time For Exercise
One of the biggest complaints that I hear from other moms is that they don’t have time to work out. Juggling kids, home life and work can always get in the way – whether...
Post Baby Body: 10 Months Postpartum
I can’t believe Mirella turned 10 months old this past Wednesday! I always say this, but seriously, can I freeze time? This year has gone by WAY too fast for my liking and I’m...
Post Baby Body: Almost 9 months Postpartum and My Diastasis Recti
Already another month has passed since my last post baby body update and I can’t believe it has been almost 9 months since I gave birth to Mirella (it’s officially 9 months on the 10th)....
Post Baby Body: 8 Months Postpartum and My Diastasis Recti
I can’t believe it’s already been 8 months since I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl. It has been fun to see her little personality develop and watch her gain new skills like...
4 Months Postpartum Update
Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to get the weekend started, especially since my husband and I (and Mirella) are going to the coast for a couple of nights to...
10 Weeks Postpartum: My First Month Back of Doing CrossFit
Happy Good Friday, for those that celebrate Easter! It seems that Easter snuck up on me this year since the past two months have been a whirlwind due to Mirella‘s birth. Anyhow, I have...
CrossFit During Pregnancy Update
It’s been a few months since I talked about doing CrossFit during my pregnancy and since I’m 29 weeks now (can you believe it?), I thought an update was in order. I still can’t...