Exercise Tips For A Busy Mom

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In My Neck Of The Woods...

I've been a bit frustrated...

When am I not, right?

We tried church on Sunday but it was a HUGE bust. Franklin didn't want to go to nursery (like, freaked out about it), he wouldn't sit in service (praise and worship was his limit), and then he started having meltdowns in the cry room (yeah, we had to leave THE CRY ROOM). We figured out that he was probably hungry (he's not a morning eater...this can pose a problem) and tired (his schedule was off)...in any case, I got frustrated.

We've been doing this Occupational Therapy for his SPD for several months now and it feels like he's getting WORSE not BETTER. His meltdowns are getting more intense and more frequent. As his mother I feel horribly lost. If you're a parent you understand how painful it is to see your child suffer and not be able to help him.

He's also destructive. That's due to age/being a boy/SPD/etc...I have SO MUCH working against me some days. I want nice things but I know I can't have them yet. Sometimes I think "I'll get shelves for nice things" and then a toy goes flying through the air and I think "Uh, never mind..."

Jonathan is scooting (!!!!!!!!!!!) He's also getting his first tooth. The child is 7 months old! Franklin didn't scoot until 8-9mo and didn't get teeth until almost a year old. *sigh* Why is my baby growing up so much faster?

I am glad that the boys are able to play together...at least for short bursts. Jonathan can't get up and go the way that Franklin likes; so, Franklin will sit and play as long as he can and then he has to run around. Jonathan will probably walk early just so he can keep up with his brother!


That's a little bit about my neck of the woods. I'm linking up! Post what's going on in YOUR life and link up with me!

Meee TIME!

This is a link up that I can really get behind. You're supposed to discuss the ways you spent time for yourself during the week!




This week I'm working out. Seriously. It's been so great!

I also bought some nail polish...it was on sale AND I got Extra Care Bucks for it. So I painted my toes last night!

It's pale green. Not my usual color...but I like it!

It's fast drying so I'm going to try to paint my fingernails one night this week...

Fun with our phones MONDAY

This looks like a really fun link-up!

A pretty flower outside my favorite Whataburger

My mile time

My mile after sprints

Franklin with Uncle James

Franklin making Uncle James eat his necklace

I'll be more prepared next week!! Some of these photos are a bit old...

Move for the week

This is a new thing I want to do...a Move for the Week.

This week we're going to focus on your butt! But I'm not going to tell you to do squats. You're going to do a Hip-Lift Progression

Hip-Lift Progression

This is an awesome way to relieve tension in your lower back and work your butt at the same time. (A cushy mat will keep your tailbone from crying afterward.)

Do it:

• Lie on your back with your arms at your sides with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
• Lift your hips toward the ceiling. Hold for 1 count, and then lower back down.
• Repeat the lifts for 60 seconds, squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top of the range of motion. Be careful not to overarch your spine.
• To make this exercise more difficult, extend one leg at the top of the lift. Keep your thighs parallel and hold the lifted position for about 5 seconds.
• Keeping your hips up, place your foot back on the floor and then lower your hips.
• Repeat this exercise for 30 seconds; switch sides and do the move for another 30 seconds on the other leg.

I want you to do this move AT LEAST 3 TIMES this week! If enough people participate maybe next month we'll turn this segment into a competition of some kind...

So, are you in?

Why I chose Beachbody 2

Another common thing I've heard (and SAID) about becoming a Beachbody Coach is: "I'm not in shape! How can I coach others if I'm not in great shape?"

You know who makes the best coaches? Success stories. Seriously. 

Think about who you'd rather take advice from...someone that started TurboFire looking like Chalene Johnson OR someone that started out looking like an average person that ended up looking like Chalene Johnson?

Personally, seeing fit people become even more fit does nothing but annoy me. Yeah, great, you were in great shape and now you're in greatER shape. Blah Blah Blah. I'm inspired by shows like The Biggest Loser or Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition. 

And you know what? Most of America is like me. We like to know that we can go from flab to fab. We like to see other people struggle and succeed...because it helps us know that when we're struggling we can succeed too. 

So don't let your current level of fitness stop you! Everyone has to start somewhere!

Why I chose Beachbody 1

I'm going to do this in a series. I hope to give you some insight into my reasons for choosing this company. If you have any questions or thoughts you'd like me to discuss please share them with me!

"I refuse to start a job that I have to pay for first."

This was said to me (well, that basic thought) on vacation this past week. I wanted to discuss this one first because it's SO common!

Yes, to start Beachbody there's a fee and a monthly fee (unless you're active military or a spouse...) However, you can choose what you spend to start! The basic package is only $40.

Let's be honest, all jobs have an initial investment and a monthly fee. They don't call it that...Most jobs require a uniform of some kind. Several will require you to purchase specific items of clothing (specific shoes or pants for example). Some may require training materials. That's a start-up fee! For a monthly fee you'll spend more than $15 a month on gas...even MORE if you start eating lunch out!

With Beachbody you can "work" in places you already visit! (Think the grocery store, post office, playgroup, etc...) You can also work in unconventional work clothes! If I share Beachbody with someone while dressed in sweatpants and tennis shoes it works FOR me (because I could be going to or coming from a workout) instead of looking unprofessional!


What are some of your thoughts/concerns about Beachbody?

Rules I've Made Lately

I know moms of 2 year old can probably relate to this...I make the oddest rules. I have to. It's things I've never thought about before. Things like:

- Don't lick the dustpan


- Do not empty the vacuum bag onto the floor...and if you do, don't eat peanuts you find inside.


- Do not drink water you scoop out of the sink. (The dishes are soaking in there)


- Making toys jump is the same as throwing them and you'll still get in trouble.




I've also come to realize why my mother pretended to change her name...I loved the sound of "mama" when it 


first came. Now I'm considering changing my name to something crazy like Methuselah.








What are some odd rules you've made lately?? 

Chocoholic

Another photo contest! This theme was food!

It's a bit blurry because he wouldn't sit still! I only got him to look up because I yelled "Stinky Butt" and it surprised him...

Go Vote!!