Welcome To My Journey

WELCOME TO MY BLOG!!!!

 I invite ANYONE out there to follow my fitness journey with me. I am going to post recipes, workouts, nutrition/fitness tips (including breastfeeding), pictures, quotes and other health related posts that apply to my daily life as a 'Motivated Mommy'.  I can thank my husband, Chris, for the extra push to start writing this stuff down. The initial idea came after many individuals reached out to me for personal advice/tips/pointers relating to workouts, diet and balancing their busy lives as mothers. This blog is completely my own experiences and opinions, so please respect them as such. I am not a personal trainer or nutritionist (or a psychologist for that matter) although I have taken countless hours of classes, have plenty of life experience and know a few of  'the ropes'. I encourage you all to become healthier, stronger and SEXIER (yep, moms CAN be sexy after kids). Change your dislikes into likes.  Form habits that transform you into the best you can be, whatever that image is. Put away those 'mom jeans' and 'fat pants' & grab your weights and protein shakers . Every accomplishment begins with the decision to TRY, so join me! 

Currently, it has been 8 months since Ms. Miya graced us with her presence. I gained 38lbs while pregnant with her and 48lbs with our son, Jaxen! After 2 babies and A LOT of blood, sweat, tears (and breastfeeding), I am proud to say I am officially back down to 14% body fat and no more love handles. My OBLIQUES are even popping out to say "Hello"! I am always a work in progress. There are still areas that need work and will never settle for anything less than my best, but I am SO proud of how far I have came in 4 years. I have learned so much about my body but more about discipline, focus and motivation. How did I ever complain about not having time or being too tired BEFORE kids?! ANYTHING is possible. The question is not CAN YOU,  it's WILL YOU? I wasn't naturally blessed with 'special' genetics, I don't starve myself and there is no magic pill (almost as sad as finding out money doesn't *really* grow on trees). I simply find a balance between fitness, food and motherhood. Now, get out there and KICK SOME ASS (especially your own). Today is a fresh new start, a brand new day to make yourself proud.  You can do it, I promise!