The alarm on my cell phone beeps to life at 5:44 am. I groan quietly, then slink to the bathroom to pee. I slip my work-out clothes on, brush my fuzzy teeth, rub my eyes and head out the door. Driving down quiet roads, it is still dark out and I wonder why I'm going where I'm going at this crazy … [Read more...]
I Quit!
My girls are kind of sick of ballet.The classes I paid through the nose for, they are just kind of "meh" about it all and could take them or leave them."I don't want to do ballet anymore, mom," Avelyn explained. "I want to do gymnastics."I asked her at the start of the year which she'd prefer and … [Read more...]
My Achin’ Back!
Ten years ago I messed up my back on a jet-ski ride gone wrong and it's never been the same. After the initial injury I saw a chiropractor who resolved the problem and every few years the pain would randomly flare up and I'd have another adjustment done to alleviate the grinding ache. If I ever got … [Read more...]
Before. And After(ish).
In January I started boot camp. My baby was four months old, I was a hot mess and none of my pants fit. The classes were challenging, and getting up at 6 am after I had been up a dozen times with a hungry infant was tough, but I kept at it, kept on squatting, kept on lunging, kept on sweating.Here's … [Read more...]
Exerthighs
I have been attending a boot camp exercise class twice weekly for the past two months and I LOVE it. Initially I had dreams of shedding 20 pounds in 30 days and flaunting my new, sinewy frame in a pair of size two skinny jeans, but the actual results have been unexpected: I have lost 12 inches off … [Read more...]
Life in the Sandwich: The Heart of a Parent
Join UrbanMoms and some of our other members in the "sandwich generation" as we discuss keeping our hearts healthy in the "Life in the Sandwich" Blog Series. On March 23rd, add a new item to your heart health shopping list and visit your participating Loblaw banner store for a free Healthy … [Read more...]
She Likes Looking Good
Confession: this post title is brought to you by a very bad play off my personal blog's name, She Likes Purple. But, another couple confessions: I do like the color purple and I also like looking (and feeling!) good. So, am I cheesy? Yes! But, I'm honest too. See, a little over a year ago -- at the … [Read more...]
January Down…
You may remember my goals for the year ahead (lose 30 pounds, stop chewing my fingernails, and make exercise a priority again) and are wondering if I have followed through with any of those intentions.I am pleased to report that I am experiencing success in all three realms! I am down five pounds … [Read more...]
Shooting for 5%
Look at me go! I lost weight again last week: I was down 1.2 pounds at Saturday's Weight Watchers meeting, for a total loss of 8.6 pounds in a mere two weeks -- still well ahead of the 1-2 pounds per week guidelines. I hope that I can lose another 1.4 pounds this week, so that I can hit the ten … [Read more...]
Fun comes in Different Packages
I used to be a planner. "Brunch, of course!" "Dinner, oh yes!", "Coffee, why not?" I miss getting dressed up and going out and about, exploring the latest hottest resto or cafe. The reality is, however, that I'm just too tired. Three little ones keep me on my toes, and … [Read more...]