Here's were I highlight other FIT LADIES who are GETTIN IT DONE WITH NO EXCUSES!!
How many kids? 2 boys, age 1 and 3 ½.
Favorite form of exercise? Running
Favorite place to get cute athletic wear? Fabletics
Favorite place to eat out for something HEALTHY? El Caporal – Tacos al Carbon (chicken, with whole beans)
Usually crave sweet or salty treats? Daytime – salty, Evenings - sweet
Healthy snack to combat cravings? Popcorn – can go sweet or salty
When do u fit in your workouts? Mornings, that way I can ensure a great start to my day, ready to combat whatever is thrown my way.
How often do you workout and how long? 6-7 days/week for an hour (or as time allows)
What do u do when you're NOT MOTIVATED to get your workout in? I go anyways…because I know how good it makes me feel AFTER I’m done.
THE NUMBER ONE THING, you feel keeps you dedicated to your fitness? The way I feel after I’m done keeps me going long term. For me, exercise releases the ‘happy/sane’ endorphins and I feel I can take on anything the day may bring.
When did you really start focusing on your fitness and health? I have always been conscious of my health, but after having two kids, it really gives me the power to keep going. I was active growing up and my boys are extremely active so staying in shape keeps me running (literally) after them. I also want to show them what a healthy lifestyle entails. Getting outside and eating balanced meals (for the most part) will hopefully give them the tools they need to grow into striving young, then old…men. ;)
What does your diet look like? My diet is not perfect, but I do try to be mindful of what I’m putting in my body. If I have something that makes me bloated or feel terrible, I watch out for it next time. I’m more about having things in moderation although that can backfire for me. I know that I have a hard time limiting myself with some things (sweets) so if I totally fall off the diet wagon one day, I am conscious of that in the days following. We are human and I feel like life throws us curve balls regularly, so keep your chin up and if you do over-indulge, make it a priority to get things back in check. Don’t let it become a habit and get out of hand, it will only make it harder on you in the long run.
What's the hardest thing for you? Sweets – I have a HUGE sweet tooth and I’ll admit, I have something sweet everyday (sorry Erin). How do I not let it get out of hand??...I eat healthy otherwise and if I’m craving something, I eat it…in MODERATION.
Favorite healthy family recipe? Artichokes – just steamed or boiled dipped in a small amount of melted butter with apple cider vinegar. They are really simple and it’s fun for the kids to see how much ‘meat’ they can get off each leaf. My husband is all about the hearts, delicious!
A quick day-in-the-life: I get up at 4:30am (sometimes 4am if my body will let me) and head to workout. Whether it’s to the gym or hitting the pavement for a run, I get moving. Then home to get myself and kiddos ready for work/daycare. I drop kids off at daycare and get to work shortly after. If time and schedules allow, I take my lunch break to go grocery shopping, ride my horse, or if it’s been a tough day mentally, head back out for a quick lunchtime run. After work, I pick up kids from daycare and we head home for family time, dinner, baths, play, stories, and lights out. I am usually in bed or close to it between 8-9 pm.
FINAL WORDS OF ADVICE FOR OTHER WOMEN. Find what makes you happy and do it! I love to run…now. I haven’t always been a runner. Growing up I ran to get in shape for soccer tryouts and I didn’t enjoy it. I used to only be able to run about 3 miles tops. After 3, things started hurting and I was DONE. Now, I can run a half marathon and have contemplated an actual marathon (still on the fence). As the years have gone by, running has turned into my release. It gets me out and moving and I can think through whatever is going on that day/moment. It is my time to just be me. The kids also enjoy going and it gives us time to talk about anything and everything! I’m still working on getting my husband to go for ‘family’ runs… J I know that one of the biggest hurdles for others is finding the time…it’s not about ‘finding’ it, it’s about ‘making’ it! So make time for you, I promise, it will be worth it!
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