When I first met my husband, I only knew about Type 2 Diabetes. I knew that it was either hereditary ’cause’ or from different habits in life that could lead to the pancreas not working effectively and the both creating higher insulin resistance. I’ve opened up about the story of my husband and I in THIS…
DetailsDay 126 – Keeping a circle of influence Through any fitness or health or life journey, having a circle of influence is key to staying focused and having tunnel vision for the long haul ahead. We tend to do well on our own, but that circle comes into play when the going gets tough and…
Details(If you head over to the fabulous new tab on my blog labeled “About Gary” you can read about my husband’s story about being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and why we both want to share and open up more about our life with it.) As of 2015, over 29 MILLION people in the…
DetailsINSANITY will always have a special place in my heart as my SOULMATE workout. Back when I did it in 2010, I found a stronger sense of self not only on the outside but also on the inside! When Max:30 came out, I knew I was ready to take it on for my birthday workout…
DetailsDay 120 – 4 months of melting my heart Our little girl is 4 months old today! She’s challenged us and taught us more life lessons in these 4 months than in our whole lives combined. She was meant to ignite change in us and for us to grow into individuals we couldn’t be without…
DetailsAfter having a kiddo, one can really have a hard adjustment going back to refocusing on a healthy diet and avoiding those crazy pregnancy cravings! There may be a few blessed people who just ate beautifully throughout their pregnancy and never had anything bad and dropped all of their baby weight with the snap of…
DetailsDay 112 – She’s growin’! Our little one has had some long stretches of sleep this week – aka a growth spurt – so we’ve taken advantage! We’ve had some good nights of sleep and a “This is Us” watch party last night to enjoy a weekly treat of wine! This morning, she slammed…
DetailsDay 106 – Creating our family focus Weekends can come with a lot of TO DO: errands and tasks along with blending in time with family and friends. This weekend we had our fair share of getting stuff done, throwing in a quick bicker here and there, and taking time to remember to figure out…
DetailsWhen I found out I was pregnant, I also knew that I wanted to dive face first into all of the fun things that come with motherhood. Nursing. Eventually making my own baby food. Sleepless nights. … and Cloth Diapering! I knew that taking on Cloth Diapering would be a pretty big…
DetailsDay 99 – Finally – Day Night! A HUGE thank you goes out to Erin who offered her nanny extraordinaire skills to watch baby K while we had our first official date night without the baby! It’d been months since we made it out to the strip and just enjoyed some time, us two, to connect…
DetailsIf you know anything about me, you know that I usually stick to zero to low caffeine before my workouts and usually run strictly on sheer grit and determination … blended with sleep deprivation and deliriousness. When it comes to being a new mom, it’s taken a toll on my energy levels and has…
DetailsDay 91 – I’m 3 months old today! I can’t believe this little monkey is 3 months old! She’s developing such an adorable and fun personality! She loves to play on her play mat and is rocking her tummy time! between naps and is just like her mama when it comes to loving a routine!…
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