Find Your Fit

Good morning, busy moms. I hope you all doing wonderfully today. I sure am because I was able to get in my first crossfit workout in a really long time. I know as a busy mom it can be tough to make time to work out. Between getting the kids up, getting to work, taking the kids to different events cleaning the house, cooking the dinner, and so on we find it difficult to take the time to stay fit. 

Now, I'm not talking to you from a perfectionist stand point. It's been a long time since I've been to the gym. It's even been a long time since I've hopped on the stationary bike or gone for a walk. But because of this lapse in time, I'm realizing how important it is. This morning I was huffing and puffing like the chain-smoker during crossfit. I felt out of shape. At one point in my work out I was actually praying to God to give me the stamina and breath to keep going. 

The workout today just emphasized the fact that working out is so important for everyday lives. There are so many times when I want to run and play and have fun with my kids but I have physical limitations... not because I'm not strong enough but because I'm not fit enough.

So, once again I'm figuring out that IT HAS TO BE A LIFESTYLE. And the way you make it a lifestyle change is you find your fit. Find that workout that doesn't feel like work. Find the fitness routine that fits your personality. If you like being outdoors find a fitness activity that's outdoors. Don't do it at home in front of a television. Get outside and get moving. However if you are someone who doesn't like to sweat, doesn't like the trees and has severe allergies don't take hiking. Don't pick running outdoors. 

If you're a loner, try swimming or bike riding. If your social butterfly like myself take a class... join a gym. Whatever it takes find your fit. If you like what you're doing, you're more likely to keep doing it.  

**If you look closely on the wall below, you can see my name and the beloved Rx. 

Inspiration- You Can Do It

Dear Busy Moms,

How is life treating you? How are you feeling about where you are today? How are you feeling about you? My hope is that your responses were overflowing with positivity and you are in a happy place with your life as it is now. 

However, if your thoughts turned Eeyore (sort of gloomy), I'm here to say I understand... Now do something about it. 

So many times people lay down and allow life to beat the crap out of them. They stick with a job they hate, put up with people who put them down, and miss out on various opportunities. Why? Because they are comfortable or powerless. Because it's what they've been doing. Because the don't have the time or the money. 

Busy moms, I'm here to tell you, "You are worth it." and "You can do it."

Personal Story

I got out of the army in April of 2005. I was a newly web mother of 1... 2 counting the addition of my beautiful step daughter. I began working immediately as a bank teller, but that wasn't my goal. I wanted more. I wanted to go back to school and in August of that same year, I did. Granted , I had to quit my banking job because the hours didn't fit my schooling. I didn't panic. God is good. I got a temp job at a inbound phone call center. Did I mention I was 4 months pregnant at the time? I had AJ in January. I had to quit my job because I was still in school with a newborn and the hours didn't work. God provided. Fall came around and I started working again at another phone call center that was open 24 hrs so I could take day classes or night classes. Spring came around and what do you know... I am expecting again. I continue with my last year of undergraduate school. In November, I gave birth to my son and quit my job. In December, I took finals. In January, I began my internship at an elementary school. Still God Provides. I was offered a job at the school. I accepted it, grateful that my journey put me where I wanted and needed to be at the time. 

Now, granted some of you have done things more difficult than this. Many of you have done it alone. But my story is simply a testament to the fact that if you have a goal and a belief in God, anything is possible.

So if you are not happy with your job, your friends, your location, your life... Plan to make a change. Put God into your plan. Then start working. 

You can do it. 

This Busy Mom

If you are like me (the typical busy mom)...you work, cook, clean, chauffeur, help with homework, spend quality time with the kids, and attempt (and I do stress attempt) to have social life. It's something that I often compare to spinning plates. The act isn't as good if plates start falling. Oops! The house is a mess. Crap! I don't have time to cook... Guess it's takeout again. *+!?@ We didn't do the practice spelling test on Thursday. 

I know the feeling all too well. Still, I'm learning that with various resources and support I can keep more plates spinning longer. Plus, I have strategies in place to pick up those fallen plate a little more gravefully. My hope is to share some of those strategies with you along the way and also gain some techniques from you. 

I am by no means perfect, but then again, none of us are. I'm simply seeking the means to have an enjoyable and less chaotic life while doing all of the things my family and the woman in me need.