tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73931289135232204452024-03-05T09:23:00.651-05:00The Dirt Road RunnerBlogging about faith, family, and fitness! RunnerBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401950188329096118noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393128913523220445.post-56480323322603032042014-04-19T19:03:00.007-04:002014-04-19T19:03:59.177-04:00Jamberry Nails<div style="text-align: center;">
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RunnerBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401950188329096118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393128913523220445.post-73821980054798619122014-04-10T14:41:00.001-04:002014-04-10T14:41:11.412-04:00Blog Face Lift<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am currently working to take my blog in a different direction. Super excited! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Be patient while I make some changes in the coming days. I'm going to be blogging more about all aspects of my life, not just running. Lookout for most posts on faith, family, and fitness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I took an 8 hour road trip from Mississippi to my hometown in Northwest Florida SOLO with both kiddos. I deserve some sort of medal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There were lots of sweet people lifting me up in prayer as I headed down south last week. The trip there was quite pleasant. I was throwing special treats back to the backseat for my 2 year old to play with every few hours ( stickers, new books, etc.) We have chosen to be technology free on road trips at this stage for our kids and he actually is a champ at road trips. Baby girl did fairly well too. I had to reach back and pop that pacifier in quite a few times, but I can't complain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We made it though, not without random stops at gas station parking lots and rest areas for me to nurse baby girl and change both kiddo's diapers. #MomLife at it's finest! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My time with family was amazing. I just love them! I love for my kids to get to be with their grandparents. My sister and her family joined us for a few days too. What a treat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did manage to squeeze in a few workouts while I was at home. My mom graciously watched the kids so I could run on the beach one morning and I would get some weight training sessions in during nap time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did teach Zumba this morning and it was so fun! I just love it. Did I mention I love Zumba?</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While visiting my family one of my mom's co-workers introduced me to essential oils. I knew a teeny bit about them, but the information she has passed on has been phenomenal and I am super excited to learn more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You all know how I am into eating clean(ish) and trying to be chemical free. I am not a crunchy mama though. I repeat. I am not a crunchy mama. I do this in moderation so when you see me chow down on a cheeseburger one day don't judge!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had no idea all of the ways that essential oils can be used and of course I was skeptical at first. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Baby girl had a yucky, crusty eye so I was given a sample of lavender to dilute in coconut oil and applied it to the bottom of her feet and the bridge of her nose. I did this for about 2 days and it cleared it right up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She has had a chronic stuffy nose for weeks so yesterday I started using the oil thieves diluted in coconut oil. I apply it to the bottoms of her feet and down her spine. Hoping this clears it up. If it does, I think I'll be sold on essential oils. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been reading one piece of "The Valley of Vision" each day as a part of my devotion life. It has been incredibly refreshing for my heart and really leads me to worship. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> The writing is very old so there are lots of "thees" and "dost" type words, but I change them to "you" and "do" (etc.) as I read and that helps me out. It is evident that the author(s) of these prayers and devotions really knew and loved the Lord. Their words and phrasing really grip my heart and as I flip through page after page I just keep being led to praise and worship. I hope it leads you to do the same.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Motherhood is <i>hard work</i>. It is <i>repetitive</i> and often times<i> menial</i>. Accept it. Rejoice in it. ---Rejoice in your children. Look them in the eyes and <u>give thanks</u>. You will not even remember the work of all this planting when the harvest of joy overwhelms you."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How sweet these words have been for my heart this week and what a great reminder of the noble work of raising children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My days look like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The days of a stay at home mom can be long and tiresome, lonely and mundane, but remembering that I am raising the next generation of evangelists and theologians brings me great hope. I am trusting the Lord COMPLETELY to shape my children, to shepherd their hearts, but the process can be taxing. God is using me to do this. He is allowing me to shepherd his little sheep. I am so ill-equipped but I cannot think of a more worthy calling. I am leaning on Him, resting in Him, and remembering the fruit that I am praying, begging, trusting He'll produce in my children. That makes the days when it is 2 PM and I am sitting down to eat lunch in my pajamas well worth it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm not a coffee drinker, but I have found a new love of Green Tea! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The weather has been crazy lately and these cold days allow me to enjoy a hot cup of tea, even if the hustle and bustle of my day means I have to reheat it a few times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The health benefits of Green Tea are out of this world. Who knew? That is also motivation for me to sip and enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- helps block the formation of plaque that is linked to Alzheimer's Disease</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- an amino acid (Theanine) found in Green Tea helps reduce stress</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In the South, a lot of recipes we use call for Cream of Chicken/Mushroom Soup and I just cringe! I mean, seriously, look at the label:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I found a recipe on<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/bmcdaniel519/"> Pinterest</a> that allows you to make your own cream of "whatever" soups. It is a better choice for sure so when I whipped up a chicken pot pie last week I decided to try it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I cannot believe how quickly time flies by with your 2nd child. She is still just the best baby. She is eating well and starting to sleep 8 hour stretches at night. I've followed <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/On-Becoming-Baby-Wise-Nighttime/dp/1932740139">Babywise</a> </b>with both of my kiddos and so far they are both excellent sleepers and happy babies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Praise the Lord! Mama is thankful for some much needed rest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She had her two month appointment today and is in the 97% for weight and off the charts for her weight! What a big girl! :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Time is really flying by and I am just trying to keep up. Welcoming baby #2 is a much different season than when we welcomed #1. It has been quite the adjustment but MG is a wonderful baby and that makes things much easier! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The transition to 2 has been different. I think welcoming your first is a <u>huge</u> life adjustment. You quickly learn that you can't just go where you want to when you want to. There is a baby involved who has lots of needs and limits you in a sense, but also adds more joy and love to your life than you'd even imagined. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This time around, the lack of sleep and limitations hasn't been as shocking. We have adjusted to having a child already. We've altered our lives to our sweet boy and our lives haven't been our own for quite some time now. What is different is that I still am a woman with two hands but now have to precious lives to care for. The toddler keeps me on the move! There isn't much "sleep when the baby sleeps" going on around here. Life is busy. Messy. Hectic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I am sleepy from late night feedings and am thankful that my husband gets our 2 year old up each morning and feeds him before he leaves for work. It makes things a lot easier on me! The days are long with two little ones. I am trying to enjoy every sweet moment though. I know the years will just fly by!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am thankful to get my life back in a sense though now that I am no longer pregnant. One of the things I missed the most was exercise. Is that crazy? Most people <b>HATE</b> exercising, but <i>I LOVE IT</i>! As a stay at home mom who is literally home most of my day, an outing to the gym is like a mini vacation. No kids. No chores. No responsibilities. No spit up. No spankings. No crying. No messes. Sometimes, no noise! A quiet gym alone to myself? What a gift! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week was my first week teaching <b>Zumba</b> since May. I am thankful to have whipped back into shape fairly quickly, although I still have some pregnancy pounds to shed. I taught 5 classes this week and have been wiped out. It was so fun to get to teach again. I have surely missed it! There are 3 of us who are certified to teach now so we are on a teaching rotation which is super awesome. I always teach a Saturday morning class, but the weekly classes we'll rotate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Breakfast has been the same. I am loving this protein pancake recipe I found on Pinterest. My husband thinks it is disgusting because it has cottage cheese in it, but it keeps me full and really does taste good to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So my husband got me an incredible book that I have been reading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've always been an anxious person and the responsibilities of life really paralyze me. I get overwhelmed and shut down. I am realizing more and more how my lack of prayer makes this so. Life is hard and I am trying to do it all on my own. I can't. I keep trying, but I just can't. My days do not begin with me sitting before my Maker asking Him what He wants me to do today and placing my life in His hands. Oh, how that would bring me such comfort and peace to know I'm not alone as I try to navigate through each crazy day! As it is, I wake up and immediately begin the tasks of household chores, preparing meals, etc. I'm like a car trying to run with no fuel. It isn't going to happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This book isn't telling me anything I haven't already heard before (not yet at least). But it is reinforcing things I have heard over and over again but have forgotten or have decided I didn't want to hear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In and of myself I will never find the strength to do life. I can't love and serve people if I haven't been fed from the Source. I have nothing to offer and I am seeing that the hard way. Oh, how this book is so good for my heart, but so hard for me to read at the same time. Such a rich resource, but a grim reminder of the things I'm not doing so well. Praise the Lord for his patience with me. I know he isn't finished with me and continues to grow and mature me. Slowly, mind you, but steadily nonetheless. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My lack of time in God's Word is nothing short of embarrassing. I am a pastor's wife for crying out loud. I should know more about The Word than I do. I should have memorized more. I should be studying more. Sometimes I find it easier to say that studying the Bible is what my husband does. I am busy all day with our children and I don't have the time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I go to the gym because I know my body needs it to be healthy. I give hours of my week to working out because I see the value. I know the importance. I will reap the benefits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Why should God's word be any different? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I should be reading, studying, memorizing daily! This is GOOD NEWS, people. The Bible is rich. It is filled with promises. It shows me how to live a Godly life. It helps me see my sin so I can repent of it. It changes me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want to love people well. I do. I love my family. I love my friends. I love our dear church family. If I am to encourage YOU, all of you, I must spend time with my Creator. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"You can't give away what you don't have." -- Tedd Tripp </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How can I do this without spending adequate time with my Maker in His word? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Would you pray for me this week? Pray that I would delight in God's Word!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>" All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be fully equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16</i></span></div>
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RunnerBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401950188329096118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393128913523220445.post-70195843429889372922014-02-08T16:51:00.005-05:002014-02-08T16:51:59.906-05:00Week One: Postpartum Progress<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> As of Monday I'll be 6 weeks postpartum. I have to keep reminding myself that at this point most women who are 6 weeks pp haven't even started working out yet. I haven't been cleared by my doctor (will be on Monday) but since I was working out regularly and in good shape before I got pregnant and was even working out as much as I could ( and felt like) during my pregnancy, I have spent the last two weeks easing back into things and it feels GREAT to be exercising again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I have weight to lose for sure and I know that it took 9 months for me to put on this weight so it will take time to get it off. I am trying to be patient but am ready to wear more than yoga pants everyday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> With my first pregnancy all of the baby weight plus 10 more pounds were shed within 9 months pp. I didn't really have any goals. I didn't really diet. It just came off. This time, I am setting goals. Overall I know I want to start <b>EATING CLEAN </b>and <b>PUTTING ON MUSCLE</b>. I am also setting smaller goals each week. I set two goals this week: building up to a <b>1 mile run</b> without stopping and <b>burn 3,500 calories. </b>I accomplished both goals!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My workouts this week looked something like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://healthsupplementwholesalers.com/blogs/articles/8180461-week-2-a-wod-for-every-week-day">Crossfit circuit</a> x3 sets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>433 </b>calories burned</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Monday: </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>700 </b>calories burned</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rest (Not by choice. The hubby had a meeting out of town so I had the kids and couldn't get to Zumba.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Wednesday</b>:</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">705</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> calories burned</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Thursday:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>668</b> calories burned</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>447</b> calories burned</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>801</b> calories burned</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Total calories burned: 3,754</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I worked really hard to eat well too. Since I am nursing I am not cutting any calories. I don't do diets. I eat if I am hungry. I am just trying to be sure I am using food to fuel my body. With nursing I want my baby girl to get the best nutrition possible. It is a win, win!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I tried to pack each meal with protein and clean ingredients. I am also working to drink a lot of water, which isn't hard for me because I LOVE IT!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Breakfasts were delicious! I found some great recipes on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/bmcdaniel519/healthy-eating/">Pinterest</a> to make sure that I don't get burned out by eating the same ole thing everyday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My breakfast options included: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> - Oatmeal with raisins, brown sugar, and pecans</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> - Egg whites with one slice of peanut butter whole wheat toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> - Black bean breakfast burrito with salsa and Greek y</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ogurt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> - Whole wheat English muffin with egg whites, cheese, and jam</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> - Tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread with prezels</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> - Baked chicken, brown rice, topped with baked fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I blogged a few weeks back about my juicer. I am crazy about it! I try to have a cup everyday and even my 2 year old asks me for, " Apple juice." He doesn't realize this apple juice (although he sees that it is green in color) is packed with not just apples, but pears, spinach, carrots, celery, and blueberries. He chugs it!! I am one proud mama. I am thankful to be able to offer my children healthy choices and want them to be good eaters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> So there is my week! I squeezed in 10 minute workouts when I wasn't able to get out of the house or when the kiddos were napping. I saw how quickly the calories can add up when you put in workouts here and there. I didn't lose any weight this week ( actually, the scale said I gained half a pound) which was a bit discouraging, but I have decided not to weigh myself regularly. I'll try to do it once a month, but I know that my weight isn't necessarily an indicator of progress. I can tell I am getting back into shape and eating well makes me feel better. I am a better mama when I am in shape and eating well. My kids and husband deserve the BEST me I can be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I need to set goals for this next week but am not sure yet what those will be :) I will let you know! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Business has picked up in our house since the arrival of our baby girl. Blogging has taken a back seat but as I am easing my way into the fitness world I hope to make more entries. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Baby girl will be <b>5 weeks </b>tomorrow!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She is a great eater and sleeper! I am so thankful. She is really growing and changing. She is a precious addition to our family and we just love her to pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It has been <b>cold</b> here in Mississippi. Last week was <b>FREEZING</b> and we even got a little dusting of snow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The cold temperatures left us indoors most of the week and even though I haven't exactly been medically cleared to exercise by my doctor I have been feeling well enough to ease into it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Enter:<b> Zumba</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Zumba has been a wonderful outlet for me. It gets this stay at home mom out and around a fun group of ladies. I took two classes last week and am slowly trying to get back in shape. Ok, confession, I have hit the ground running! This baby weight has GOT TO GO.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With <b>TWO</b> babies now-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-life has become quite a bit more hectic . I am up feeding throughout the night and chasing a 2 year old during the day. If I am going to eat healthy and get workouts in I am going to have to plan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hate meal planning. Hate. It. It stresses me out and sometimes I have to eat in a hurry ( Example: A slice of pizza on the bathroom floor while my son is bathing and my daughter is sitting in her bouncy seat. Totally happened 20 minutes ago) and what is quick and easy isn't always healthy (the pizza). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So this afternoon I squeeze in an hour at the gym while the babies were napping and my husband was able to work on his sermon for night church at home. Before I left I was able to come up with goals and workouts for the week. I hope to be able to pass on my workout and meals as much as I can. I will be 5 weeks postpartum tomorrow and have 18 lbs. of baby weight to lose ( and hopefully a few more!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Long story short, here was <b>today's workout (TWO)</b>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I blasted 433 calories! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My <b>goals</b> this week are to:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Build up to 1 mile without stopping (so humbling after running 3 half marathons!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Burn <b>3,500</b> calories working out (burning a ton nursing too!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It feels good to sweat again. The running will come back slowly. I am really easing back into it. My last run was in April so I know with all my body has been through in the last 9 months I just need to take it day by day. I hope to increase mileage enough to run a few races this spring. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ok, now to catch up on <b>Downton Abbey</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Downton Abbey > The Super Bowl </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Keep checking back for my progress!!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I got this awesome new juicer for Christmas from my in-laws and I have been ready to put it to the test. I am only 3 weeks (almost) postpartum and am getting the itch to start working out again. I won't "medically" be cleared to do so for 3 more weeks but I am slowly trying to get there. My diet has been poor and nursing makes me want to eat everything in sight, especially if it contains carbs. Did someone say doughnuts? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I NEED to start eating better if I am going to lose this baby weight so I hit the grocery store today and stocked up on some yummy "clean" meals and snacks for the week, as well as a ton of produce for some juicing recipes. I am pumped to try them out! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can be a picky eater and easily get burned out on healthy food because I tend to eat the same choices over and over again. I figured I would give juicing a try to ensure I am getting enough fruits and veggies. My husband and toddler (and sweet baby girl since I am nursing) will hopefully benefit from this as well although they both eat more produce than I do. #MomFail</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had to cut the fruit in half in order for it to fit through the feeder of the juicer but all of it juiced perfectly. I am putting it in the fridge to chill and will test it out in the morning. My husband took a sip and said it was great, that the lime really gave it a kick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>RunnerBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08401950188329096118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393128913523220445.post-27159210199600017992014-01-12T19:47:00.000-05:002014-01-12T19:47:09.781-05:00Loss and Life: Looking Back at 2013 <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Friends, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> It has been FOREVER since I last posted an entry (shame on me!) but thanks for sticking with me. Now that our sweet baby girl has arrived I am ready to get back into shape and hopefully you'll be seeing more blog entries. Hopefully :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As I look back on this past year</span>, <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 2013 got off to a rough start. My husband's grandfather got very sick and suffered a stroke in early January of last year. This has left him home and bed ridden and we didn't think he would make it. A few weeks later we discovered we were pregnant with our 2nd child due in late September. We were thrilled and overjoyed, only to experience the deep grief and pain of a miscarriage a few weeks later. I hope to never experience the sorrow I did sitting in the waiting room of an OB with joyful, expectant mothers. I remember clinging to the words of "What'er my God ordains is right..." as I drove the long drive to my doctor appointment hoping there was still life within me, but knowing deep down it had been lost. I remember the ultrasound of an empty womb and seeing a painting on the ceiling tile above of a sun poking through the clouds. "The same God who brings the sun brings the rain." That was the thought I had. I knew there needed to be a season of rain and trusted the sun would shine again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> After grieving the loss of our sweet baby, we trusted God would bring us another in His own timing and He did. Pregnancy was a rough road for me. It was a constant emotional, physical, and spiritual battle. Although I am beyond thankful to have been given this life, a lot of me has to die in the process in order to bring about life. It is quite the sacrifice, but I was happy to make it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We welcomed our little "MG" on <b>December 30th</b> via a scheduled induction. I was incredibly hesitant about this decision. For weeks I had been walking and eating all of the things that old wives tales tell you will put you into labor, but nothing was working. I walked 4 miles at 40 weeks pregnant (desperate attempt!), sent my husband 30 miles away to get me Eggplant Parmesan takeout (bleh!), took shots of balsamic vinegar (kill me now!), but NOTHING, I mean NOTHING was working. My son (2 years old) came 3 days early on his own and I was really hoping our little angel would do the same. After discussing options once I was 40 weeks with my doctor we agreed it would be best to induce. My amniotic fluid levels were low, baby girl was estimated to be a big girl, and I was SO BIG and UNCOMFORTABLE. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was nice to know when I would be in labor since I had a scheduled induction and we live 90 miles from our hospital (#smalltownproblems) but I was super nervous about how unnatural an induction seemed. I did not want an unnecessary C-section. What is the meds didn't work? What if she just isn't ready? I had lot of fears, fears that I had to give to the Lord and just trust that this is what He sees as best. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We made it to the hospital at 5:30PM and by 7PM they were starting me on meds to begin the process. Real labor would begin in the morning. I didn't slept a wink. Labor and delivery beds are made for LABOR and DELIVERY (imagine that) and NOT for sleeping. I was hooked up to monitors that were measuring my contractions and IVs. I had to pee like every hour and my nurse would have to unhook me from everything and I'd waddle across the room to the bathroom. Thank heavens for HGTV. I watched like 9 hours of it that night. By 2AM I was exhausted and desperate for sleep. The nurse gave me a sleeping pill and some pain meds because my contractions were getting a bit uncomfortable. BAD IDEA. When my nurse came back at 5:30AM to prep me for labor I was OUT OF IT. The meds had me loopy and the sleeping pill had far from worn off. I could barely open my eyes and carry on a conversation. It was going to be a long day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> My doctor came in at 7ish to break my water and start me on Pitocin. My contractions were really strong after that and about 3 minutes apart. I waited as long as I could for my epidural. At 8:45AM I was ready. MIND YOU: my epidural<b> DID NOT WORK</b> with my first. I had a <u>very</u> painful natural labor that I wasn't planning on. This labor was a piece of cake in comparison. I didn't know "labor" could be so pleasant. My epidural kicked in and although I could feel pressure and could see my contractions on the monitor, I didn't really feel the pain. It was glorious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I slept on and off during labor. Crazy, huh? Family was coming in and out (this would NEVER have happened during my first birth. It was like a war zone! ) I was talking. Laughing. Smiling. Thank you, Lord, for modern medicine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Around 11:30AM I felt a lot of pressure, like I was ready to push. The nurse checked me and I was ready to go! We had to wait for the doctor who arrive around noon (I love my doctor FYI!) and I was ready to push about 12:15PM. I pushed 10-15 minutes, through about 4 contractions, and our baby girl entered the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Again, a totally different experience from my first. I pushed for an hour and he was rushed away from me because the cord was wrapped around his neck and he wasn't crying. A terrifying experience for sure! This time they handed me my beautiful baby and I just wept. What a precious gift from God!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Our sweet girl weighed a whopping 8 lbs 2 oz. and was 21 inches long. She was healthy in every way and I was so very thankful. I had had a very healthy pregnancy and now had a wonderful delivery. God was so gracious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Recovery was fine. We only spent one night in the hospital (they gave us that option) and we were able to be home to ring in the new year! M loved getting to meet his new baby sister and he is still just smitten with her. I am grateful for these two blessings God has entrusted me with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> So here we are in 2014 and I am excited to see what the year has in store. So far I am spending my days in yoga pants wondering if and when I'll shower, chasing a 2 year around the house, and what feels like constantly nursing a newborn. I am up several times a night feeding and don't know what day of the week it is, but I am happy. I am blessed. Life is good!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I am on the road to recovery postpartum and hope to start working out again in a month. I am itching to teach Zumba classes and have already compiled my first playlist. I have lots of baby weight to lose and know it will take time to get back into my skinny jeans, but I am ready to do it! :) I am ready to start running again and have been making a list of local races I hope to tackle this spring. I won't be back at my fighting weight or my pace, but I'll give it a go! Keep checking back at the blog as I keep you posted on my progress and hopefully have some race recaps for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Praying you'll be blessed in 2014. The Lord is so good to His people! </span></div>
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<i style="background-color: transparent; border: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sleep</i>: I have been sleeping fairly well. I am still just always sleepy! Keeping up with a 22 month old during the day wears me out :) I try to go to bed fairly early and get 9-10 hours of sleep.</div>
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<i style="background-color: transparent; border: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What I miss</i>: CHOCOLATE! At my last appointment baby girl's heartbeat was fluttering a bit so I have been completely cut off from ALL CAFFEINE. I'm not a coffee/sofa girl, but my cravings are chocolate chip cookies and chocolate covered donuts. Killing me! It is what is best for now and we are hoping cutting out the caffeine will get her heart beating properly.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Finally! This weather is just fine with this pregnant lady. I am loving the cooler temperatures for sure and last night was able to enjoy my first college football game of the season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks to sweet friends we were able to watch our Alma Mater Troy University play local fav Mississippi State. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I took little man out to play this morning because it was cloudy and the air was crisp. Leaves were falling. I had the Downton Abbey soundtrack playing and was reading my devotional while he played. </span></div>
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<i>How Far Along</i>: 25 weeks and 5 days</div>
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<i>Size of baby</i>: Baby girl is the size of a rutabaga.</div>
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<i>Total Weight Gain</i>: 18 lbs. so far</div>
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<i>Gender</i>: We're having a GIRL!</div>
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<i>Movement</i>: Sweet girl is very active. She moves quite a bit. I feel her at bedtime and after meals especially.</div>
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<i>Sleep</i>: Sleep is beginning to get more difficult. My frequent trips to the bathroom several times a night are a reminder of the long nights ahead once baby arrives. I am trying to take advantage of sleep right now and sometimes I get to squeeze in a nap while little man takes his afternoon nap. A rested mama is a happy mama!</div>
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<i>What I miss</i>: My stomach muscles. You don't realize how important your core is. I feel so off balance at Zumba. It is hard to bend over. Carrying M is getting almost impossible ( he is over 30 lbs. and I've gained almost 20... too much extra baggage!) I miss just feeling 100%. I still get sick off an on and know I won't feel like myself again fully until baby girl makes her arrival. </div>
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<i>Cravings</i>: <b>Mike and Ike's</b>. Yes, candy, and after 4 days of craving them I finally gave in. I also want <b>Bonkers</b>. Anyone remember those candies? Yeah, they don't make them anymore. I would do anything for <b>Tijuana Flats</b> too. It was a MUST for us in Central FL. We miss it! Too bad I am at least 6 hours from the closest one.</div>
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<i>Symptoms</i>: Mood swings (thanks, hormones), nausea on and off through the day, fatigue, feet killing me, back starting to hurt. I feel more like 35 weeks pregnant instead of 25! </div>
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<i>On My To-Do List</i>: </div>
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I am realizing I have a TON to do!</div>
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- organize nursery. I have all I need thanks to hand me downs (bedding and what not). I just need to get it all together.</div>
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- get clothes washed (thankful for hand me downs from my nieces!)</div>
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- furniture! Agh! Big boy still camps out in the crib and will until we have to transition him to a big boy bed for baby girl to use the crib. I need to find/borrow a bassinet for MG and she'll be in our room for a while once she first arrives. I need chest of drawers for M's room so the baby furniture can be moved upstairs.</div>
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- meals. I have never done freezer meals but am planning to get our freezer stocked to make this transition to 2 little ones a bit easier.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am going 3 days a week and usually burn at least 500 calories. I am wiped out after class but it is a treat for me to get out and about and move for a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am running out of exercise clothes that cover my belly. I don't want to wear huge t-shirts so I'm in the market to find some cheap tank tops and just buy larger sizes to help get me through a few more weeks of exercising.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you walked in my shoes for a day, you would be a
full-time mommy of a 20 month old little boy. My days look almost identical in
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a piece of cake. “They have it easy,” I thought. No "real" job or responsibilities, a clean house, freedom to do whatever whenever. I have had to learn the hard
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yourself. This is WAY harder than any job I have ever had. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What I didn't realize is how lonely the life of a full-time mommy can be. How humbling. How exhausting. With a little one running around it can be hard for me to get out of the house. I am home... A LOT. I don't get much (if any!) adult interaction throughout my day and by the time my hubs gets home from work I am ready to talk his ear off and head to the gym to BE WITH PEOPLE. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't get a lunch break. I eat standing up often. I don't get to go to the bathroom in peace. Little man loves to follow me wherever I go. I am constantly on duty. Until nap time, that glorious nap time, I am full speed ahead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am thankful, beyond thankful, to be a full-time mommy to my sweet boy. It is so hard at times. No one tells you how awesome you are. You don't get a promotion or a pay raise. I am not thanked or appreciated, but my job is valuable. My job has incredible value because I am, by the grace of God, raising up a godly young man. He is in training and I am able to be with him throughout the day to love him, correct him, serve him, encourage him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I get one chance. One. I can't redo this whole mom thing. That scares me a bit, but I know Who is in control and I trust that He is working through me even in my weaknesses to bring forth fruit in my life and the life of my son. While my thoughts for this entry are incredibly scattered, I just want you to know that if you have a full-time career or being a mommy is your career, what you are doing in valuable. Being a mom is challenging! It brings me to my knees in prayer many, many days, but it fills my heart with more joy than I ever thought possible too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You many not hear that until your kids are grown and realize the sacrifices you have made on their behalf. I know I most certainly have praised my mom up and down since being a mom myself because I realize what she endured and how she constantly sacrificed for our family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here is my day, Thursday, in a nutshell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">***When I decided to do a post on a day in the life of a stay at home mom, I thought it would capture how mundane life can be. How I do the same things day in and day out, which is true, but what I didn't realize is taking pictures throughout my day and recapping what happened would bring my heart immense joy.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Little man woke up yelling "Mama!" around 7:30AM and so my day begins.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He had eggs, toast, an apple, and milk for breakfast.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>We read lots of books in our house and today was no different. Right after breakfast he requested to "Ree" as he says. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Of course, I had just dressed him so I wasn't keen on the whole idea of him getting wet. This isn't my first rodeo, ya know.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>But, just as I had suspected, he drenched himself with water.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>And then it was time to go inside. Temper tantrum anyone?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>After lunch he entertained himself in his room while I put laundry away. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It is time for our afternoon nap. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Daddy reads a quick story before nap.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>A Sesame Street book about Christmas, no doubt.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I read this book at least 10 times today and he wanted to nap with it.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Why not?</b></span></div>
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During his nap I was able to get some reading done. Typically I clean, cook supper, pay bills, eat my own lunch, etc. Since being pregnant I am thankful for this time. Sometimes it is my first chance really sitting down.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>And FINALLY 4:15 rolls around and it is ZUMBA time for me!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I look back on today with a thankful heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There was no exciting event that took place. I didn't perform open heart surgery, save anyone's life, or ace a presentation. What I did today was incredibly meaningful, more than I really realize at this point.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know that tomorrow won't look much different than today. There will be lots of feeding, changing, disciplining, playing. It will leave me exhausted and drive me to my Father for strength, but there isn't anything much greater than this precious time with my sweet boy.</span></div>
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What an incredible journey. Our home church held a beautiful ordination service last night and I am just thankful. I can't say much more than that. God is good. My heart is full and To God Be the Glory! </div>
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Thanks to our many friends and family members who have been a source of support and encouragement to us. </div>
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<b>I am 23 weeks and 3 days pregnant today. </b></div>
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How Far Along: 23 weeks and 3 days</div>
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Size of baby: Baby girl is the size of a grapefruit</div>
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Total Weight Gain: About 16 lbs. Yikes!</div>
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Gender: We're having a GIRL!</div>
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Movement: Feeling lots of movement especially after I eat/drink and at bedtime.</div>
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Sleep: Sleeping pretty well. What would I do without a body pillow? If I didn't have to get up several times a night to go to the bathroom I would be sleeping like a champ.</div>
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What I miss: Feeling well. I have several moments throughout my day where I get nauseous and need to lie down for a while. </div>
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Cravings: No cravings this week. I just cannot get enough water though!</div>
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Symptoms: Nausea throughout the day, headaches, feet starting to hurt some.</div>
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Best Moment this week: My husband getting ordained and having a house full of family. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am thankful to continue working out, which I didn't do with my first pregnancy. It comes with its fair share of challenges, but I am trying to do my best to stay in shape and keep the pregnancy pounds from packing on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I keep my heart rate in check, but was excited to see I had burned 542 calories at Zumba yesterday.</span></div>
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How Far Along: 21 weeks and 4 days</div>
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Size of baby: Sweet baby is the size of a pomegranate</div>
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Total Weight Gain: I have gained 14 lbs. so far</div>
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Gender: We're having a GIRL!</div>
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Movement: Feeling lots of movement. Baby girl loves when the choir sings at church!</div>
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Sleep: Sleeping great! I need 9 hours a night it seems and of course get up a few times to use the restroom.</div>
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What I miss: Fitting into regular clothing, feeling like myself</div>
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Cravings: Ballpark food. Weird, right? Last week I wanted a hot dog and onion rings. </div>
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Symptoms: Nausea throughout the day. Fatigue. Hormonal days are rough. </div>
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Best Moment this week: A great report on our baby girl! I could have sat and watched the ultrasound all day long. I was just in tears.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have been a certified Zumba Fitness instructor for nearly 3 years. I can't say enough about it and I can't get enough of it. I enjoy most forms of exercise, mainly cardio, but I'll gladly challenge myself with Boot Camp/Insanity type workout regimes from time to time. NOTHING is more fun than Zumba. Nothing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I feel like an advocate for Zumba Fitness. I am always telling people to come try it, trying to convince them to look past the awkwardness of your very first class and realize that hard work and having fun will pay off. I want people to enjoy exercise like I do and I REALLY believe Zumba Fitness is the avenue to take.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1) "I'm not a dancer."</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hear this all of the time. I realize how intimidating any type of exercise is to a newbie, especially if exercising hasn't been your thing. I will admit that it does take SEVERAL classes for a new student to become familiar and comfortable with the Zumba style and moves. You have to give it a try. Give it a few weeks. Stick with it. You won't be upset with the results.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2) "It is TOO hard."</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As an instructor, your workout is my workout too and I'm not here to lolly gag. I want to burn as many calories as possible in the hour we are together. I want it to be challenging. Challenging is how your body will change. JUST KNOW: You can ALWAYS work at your own pace. You don't have to reciprocate my intensity or the intensity of your instructor right away. It is your workout. You know your capabilities. If you stick with Zumba you'll be surprised at how quickly you will increase your endurance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You will laugh at yourself your very first class. Once your hips start shaking and you are pumping your abs you are going to think you have lost your mind. Everyone is like that with their first class! Before you know if you'll own that group exercise room and forget you are at a gym and think you are at a club :) We all let loose because, quite frankly, we are so focused on our own moves that we don't have time to watch you and make sure you are doing them right. THERE IS NO WRONG IN ZUMBA, that is, unless you aren't even trying. Do your best. Keep moving. Your Zumba class will become a small circle of friends and we are all there to support and encourage one another.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You COULD walk on the treadmill for an hour. You'll probably burn less than <b>300 </b>calories. OR, in that same amount of time you could LOSE track of time because you are having a blast and burn over <b>600</b> calories!! Time is money. Make the most of your workout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Very rarely do I look at the clock during a class and wonder how much longer. There are days where the class is super tough and I need to know how much time until we are done, but usually I am having so much fun I just keep plugging away. The music is INCREDIBLE! The moves are repetitive so routines are easy to learn. The environment is like none other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You will lose weight if you stick with Zumba and making better eating choices. You will notice your arms and shoulders tone and shape up. Your legs will get stronger. Your core will strengthen You will be in better cardiovascular shape. It is going to happen, not overnight, but it will happen if you work hard and stick with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yesterday I squeezed in a 10 minutes leg workout in the kitchen while little man was eating his snack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Did I mention I am trying to detox a bit from my terrible sweet tooth? So far I've only gone one day, but with cookies and cake galore I am celebrating that small victory.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll be <b>20 weeks</b> tomorrow so check back for a pregnancy update!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been able to make it to Zumba 3 days a week and have been doing the elliptical and walking on the treadmill on the other days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Friday's workout was a mile on the treadmill (walking is SO boring!) and then 2 miles on the elliptical. It ended up being about 30 minutes of cardio. I was satisfied with that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hey friends. Thanks for allowing me a much needed vacay from blogging. Yesterday was the first time I even logged in in over a month. Blogging was becoming a chore and I definitely don't ever want to feel like I HAVE to blog. I don't. I just enjoy it. I'll blog when I have something "blog worthy" to share and I'll let a few days pass if I need to as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here I am. 19 weeks pregnant today and GROWING.</span> </div>
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How Far Along: 19 weeks</div>
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Size of baby: Sweet baby is the size of a mango</div>
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Total Weight Gain: I am up a whopping 13 lbs. How???</div>
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Gender: We find out on the 12th</div>
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Movement: Feeling little flutters throughout the day. </div>
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Sleep: All of the time! I sleep at least 10 hours a night and some days can barely keep my eyes open.</div>
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What I miss: Fitting comfortably into my clothing. Feeling 100% when exercising</div>
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Cravings: Sweets! Trying so hard to practice self control.</div>
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Symptoms: I am feeling so much better now that the first trimester has passed. I still have moments of nausea, headaches, back aches during the night, etc.</div>
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Best Moment this week: Feeling well enough to exercise :)</div>
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Exercising while pregnant is new to me. I didn't do it with my first pregnancy. I tried and fainted at the Zumba Instructor Convention at 16 weeks. That really gave me a scare and after a day of being in the ER I decided to take it easy for the rest of my pregnancy. Honestly, I felt horrible anyway. My hubs would always try to at least get me to go for a walk, but I just wasn't ever up for it.</div>
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I gained about 38 lbs. and know HOW HARD it is to lose it. I started half marathon training (my second half) 6 weeks postpartum and day one of training couldn't even run a mile. It was a huge wake up call after 9 months of being sedentary. I don't want that this time around. </div>
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This pregnancy I am well aware of the journey ahead postpartum and I am trying to make it as pleasant as possible. Right now I am going to Zumba 3 days week. It is a lot more challenging being pregnant. My core muscles are shot which throws off my balance. I get light headed a bit so I really have to monitor my heart rate. I get winded easily and get pelvic pain here and there, especially when we have to raise our legs up or jump, two things I try to modify during class if I need to.</div>
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Hello! This is coming from the girl who taught 5 Zumba classes a week at 110% and managed to log 10-15 miles of running on top of that. I was in pretty good cardiovascular shape, but Pregnant Becky is a different lady I am afraid and I need to be OK with that. It is a huge shot to my pride to be struggling during workouts that used to be routine, but I know I am doing this for me! It makes me feel good. Hopefully I'll gain a healthy amount of weight and be able to shed it fast. I want to be strong and have endurance as I begin a new journey of juggling 2 kids. </div>
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Choosing to be active this time has been great. There are some days I am just not up for it, but I make myself go anyway and I never regret it. It helps me sleep like a champ too :) Eating has been challenging. I have to constantly snack to ward off nausea. My sweet tooth has gotten out of control and I am working to keep that in check. Sometimes I have to give in and others I can just pass. </div>
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Keep checking back in on my pregnancy fitness journey!</div>
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I am almost half way there which is so crazy!</div>
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Here are few highlights from our summer vacation....</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanking God every day for this sweet little blessing! </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">According to Fitness Magazine, the average American only gets 3,000-4,000 of the recommended 10,000 day steps per day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a 60 minute class I logged over 6,000 steps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They are very inexpensive and you can wear one very discretely. No one will ever know!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't change anything about your daily routine. Nothing. Keep it the same. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From the moment your feet hit the floor in the morning, count your steps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See what your results are!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use this scale to see how active you are based on your results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you didn't get at least 10,000 steps try the next day to be more mindful of more walking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even a 20 minute stroll can add a few thousand steps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><u>Here are a few other ways to add more steps:</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <b>Walk anywhere that is less than a mile</b>: bank, library, grocery store, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <b>Pace while you are on the phone</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <b>Take the stairs</b> whenever you can</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <b>Take a walk on your lunch break</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You would be surprised at how quickly steps will add up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Give it a try and <b>tell me about your success</b>!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can usually tell first thing in the morning whether or not it will be a good day physically for me. This pregnancy has good days and bad days. Sometimes in a matter of minutes I can go from feeling OK to feeling awful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If I am feeling good, we usually take a walk after breakfast. We've been able to do this for the past two days and I am thankful. It usually takes us about 30 minutes to stroll up and down the sidewalk. I don't really even sweat but do enjoy getting out and about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is great time for me to think and pray. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really want to try and be more active this pregnancy. It makes me feel ten times better and hopefully it will help me keep my weight gain in check.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course the chart below cannot be 100% accurate, but it does give you an idea of what your calorie burn would be for a walk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Walking a 4mph pace would be a 15:00 minute mile. </span></div>
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<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;"><td height="17" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 77pt;" width="102">Speed/Pounds</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">100 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">120 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">140 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">150 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">160 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">180 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">200 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">220 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51">250 lb</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51"><br /></td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51"><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;"><td height="17" style="border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; height: 12.75pt; width: 77pt;" width="102">2.0 mph</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num="">57</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num="">68</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num="">80</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:fmla="=(F2+D2)/2" x:num="">85.5</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num="">91</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num="">102</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num="">114</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num="">125</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num="">142</td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num=""><br /></td><td style="border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; width: 38pt;" width="51" x:num=""><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello, my name is Becky and it has been 2 hours since my last Zumba class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know if it is because I am just feeling better or what, but I will not miss Zumba. No, I will not. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do miss teaching, believe me. I have so much fun leading and pushing people to match my energy, but I have to say I am enjoying just being student in Zumba right now. The two girls who have taken over are AWESOME! They are doing a great job and I don't want to miss a class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This morning I felt AWFUL. I was up most of the night fighting nausea and took a Zofran which I am convinced does nothing but make you lethargic. The nausea lingered all day long. I laid in bed watching Zumba videos on YouTube and decided that even if I puke on the way to, during, or after Zumba I was going to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I did (go that is. I didn't puke. Thankfully). I went and felt great. I do not have it like I used to and sometimes I have those "Old Becky" moments where I pretend I can go all out, full speed, the entire class. Not happening. Can't happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am happy to just be up and moving. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was wiped out afterwards and know I will sleep like a baby tonight, kind of like this guy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After we had Family Worship (we read the Bible, sing, and pray) we camped out on little man's bedroom floor to cuddle. He is the best. I love this little guy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aren't these Batman pajamas just the cutest??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Counting my blessing today. Health. Happiness. God is so good! Far greater to me than I deserve.</span></div>
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How Far Along: 12 weeks and 3 days</div>
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Size of baby: Sweet baby is the size of a plum</div>
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Total Weight Gain: I have gained 1.4 lbs so far.</div>
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Gender: Too early to tell. </div>
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Movement: Too early to feel movement. </div>
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Sleep: I am starting to sleep much better and usually only get up once a night to go to the bathroom. </div>
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What I miss: Doing things without getting winded. </div>
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Cravings: Fried shrimp and hush puppies. I hope to get my fill at the beach in a week!</div>
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Symptoms: Constant nausea but it is getting more bearable. Slight headaches. Mood swings. My poor husband :)</div>
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Best Moment this week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat at my doctor's appointment and getting to go to Zumba!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made sure I was fueled and ready and was so thankful to feel well enough to exercise. It has been a long time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After getting up and making little man some oatmeal with brown sugar and strawberries, I actually felt like going for a walk. Crazy! I loaded up my little buddy in the stroller, put on some Nike shorts and a tank top and we headed out the door. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was still very humid at 8:30AM when we started our walk, but it was a quick 20 minute walk so it wasn't too bad. I am a pretty pathetic pregnant lady. When I'm not pregnant I am a cardio addict! I cannot get enough. Now short walks leave me winded. Crazy hormones. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What led me to repin this was obvious. Look at these arms!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She is obviously doing something right :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And her hair is fab as well. <slightly jealous=""></slightly></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She is no where in the workout video I did, but it was great motivation to get my soft arms in better shape. I am discipline with cardio. Not so much with strength training. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This video was only 10 minutes and requires 3 and 5 lb weights. I don't have less than 5 so I just did easier sets on with my 5 lb weights when we were told to use the 3's. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It wasn't incredibly challenging, which is good for my pregnant self. I could tell the moves were isolating specific muscles which is what I want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Watch it here! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If I keep feeling well I might try to pop into Zumba this afternoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I might be overdoing it but I am taking advantage of these rare moments!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Thursday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>What was/will be your workout today?</b></span></div>
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