Long Time No...Anything!

I can't believe it's been more than a month since my last blog. I feel ashamed, embarrassed, and certainly not in motion! It all started when I had to go back to that thing called work. But that is what being an In Motion Mama is all about-juggling everything at once- and I've failed you! That's a bit dramatic, but I did leave you for a while. Someone kept telling me, 'you need to update your blog people might be wondering where you've gone', but I really didn't think anyone would notice, and someone did!:/ My two beautiful sister-in-laws asked me and I felt like I let the whole world down! Once again, a bit dramatic, but I'm helping you visualize my feelings. I was getting accustomed to my new life- a hardworking mom of two with a VERY DEMANDING husband. Okay, okay, he's not VERY demanding, but it makes it sound more forgivable. But seriously, it's hard work! My hat goes off to single moms who do it on their own. I don't know what I would do without my hubby.
So, all this time, I've definitely been in motion, I literally don't stop from 5:30am to 10:30pm, but not the kind of motion that is required to become a size 6! I usually get a bit impatient when I'm not doing any type of exercise, but I knew that I needed some time to get all this new stuff down. The waking up earlier, dropping of two kids, new position at work, picking up two kids, making dinner, bathing, putting to bed...Phew! I've been eating healthy and drinking my Shakeology, so I feel good and thank goodness for the shakes that give me the energy to do all of it, but I feel just a bit mushy! That just proves that eating right and exercising MUST go hand in hand!
Anyhow, just so you can sympathized, and I know some of my moms know exactly what I'm talking about, it has taken me almost three hours to write these two paragraphs. And now, the dryer just stopped, so gotta go fold the clothes while it's warm! I'll see you soon...real soon!!!

P.S. Thanks to my sis-in-laws!! I'm so proud of you getting back in motion!!!

It's ok Monday, I don't hate you!

Monday has a pretty bad reputation! On the other hand, Monday is always the day for new beginnings. People await the big day with hopes that there will be big changes! I really don't mind you Monday! I It may possibly have to do with the fact that I'm still on vacation! I will let you know how I feel about Monday in two weeks...waaaah waaaah!

So, I've been trying out this new product called Shakeology. It's a meal replacement shake, but a little more than that. Some of you know about it already, but I wanted to share with those of you who haven't. I became curious about this shake through some of my friends on facebook that have been taking it and were talking about it all the time. They were posting how it was so delicious, how it gave them more energy, how it helped them lose weight, how it's all natural, how it cuts your cravings for bad things, yada, yada, yada. It all sounded so magical!! At first, I thought this can't be real and that they were just trying to get people to buy it, but then I started doing my research and became very interested. I read all these great things about it -how it had all these vitamins and minerals, how it was like eating I don't know how many cups of vegetables in one sitting, how it was better than a protein shake (like what I had been taking). I immediately thought, there is no way this can taste good. What sealed the deal was when I showed Roly (that's my husband- the expert of all things (insert a wink here)) and he said, "wow, that looks pretty good!"
Needless to say, I've been drinking it and not only does it taste good, not only have I lost weight, not only has it given me more energy, not only is it all natural, not only has it cut my cravings, but it's HEALTHY!  I love it so much that I'm actually selling it now!! I want to share the health! (get it-share the "health," instead of share the "wealth,"OK I'm such a dork!). For my "cheat meal" on Saturday I was thinking, 'I'm gonna go all out and have a burger and fries and a beer. When I looked at the menu I overlooked all the burgers and all the fried foods. I went for the grilled chicken over chipotle mashed potatoes and broccoli...oh and of course my Amberbock! Not bad for a cheat meal! (BTW, we went to this place called Cadillac Ranch in town and country and it was yuuuuuummmmmmy!!)  I'm not fitting into my skinny jeans yet, but I'll keep you posted on my Shakeology Journey or you can join me! Check out this little clip:

http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/mirna15?bctid=16664447001

Deja vu

I better look like that
 when I finish!

So, I began my week with a P90X workout and made the commitment to finish it! My goal is to finish the 90 day program and finally see for myself what all the rant and rave is about. You see, 10 years ago, during a 2 am infomercial, I purchased P90x, which I think was just called P90 back then. It's even on VHS my friends! I think I only did two days of it last time because it was too much work and then they just collected dust on a shelf. The difference between now and then is that back then I was looking for a quick fix to my freshman 15 and now I know "quick fixes" do not exist. The difference is that now I know you have to bust your butt to look good and stay fit. It took me many years to realize this. I think I came to the realization that there is no way around it when I started biking and getting fit with my husband. Although I had always worked out, it wasn't until I started biking and racing with him that I understood that the combination of exercise and eating healthy had to be a lifetime commitment. I got into great shape with the whole biking/adventure racing thing, but after I had Gavin and began eating healtheir than ever, got back on the bike and started running, my body transformed. It almost took a different shape. I felt and looked leaner than when I was in High School. Now, don't get me wrong, I was smaller in High School, but not leaner. Having children and getting older changes your body, so I never expect to fit into a size 4 ever again. Now, I took on this program because it allows me to work out from home. I'd much rather be on a bike, but the convenience of doing it at home while the baby naps works for me. I will continue going to my Kwando class. After my last post, where I said how awesome that Kwando class was, I looked around on Wednesday and saw none of you there! No one read that post, right? It's ok!   Yesterday, I went to a new class the same instructor from Kwando is teaching. It's a dance/cardio class. It was fun, but not half as good as that Kwando class. Anyhow, I'll keep you posted on my P90X journey! If I make it to the third day, at least I'll have done more than the first time! Wish me luck!!!

And now I leave you with another one of my fave workout songs:

When this plays, you know it's ON!!!!!

Is that milk or are you excited to see me?!

Let me tell you, breastfeeding and exercising is not a delightful combo! Although it is said that it is "beneficial," I have to watch and make sure I get the adequate amount of calories in my body. I have to strategically make sure my work outs are not too close to feedings, I have to wear extra supportive sport bras, and I get sooooo thirsty it feels like I'm drinking more than working out. I am used to working out hard. I am the type that if I'm not sweating (which is very hard for me to do) and my heart rate is not rising, I feel like I'm wasting my time. When I walk, I get impatient! So exercising "moderately, " which is what they say is ok when you are breastfeeding, is a very difficult thing for me to do!  Another thing I've noticed is that Baby weight #2 is much harder to get rid of. Some of my 2nd time mom friends had mentioned this, but I never believed it. I guess working out hard is just what this body needs!! Here's my mantra: "I will get my abs back, I will get my abs back" I wonder what my belly thinks of that? Ha!  Here are my abs last summer before I got pregnant... my inspiration:


Not a six pack, but good enough for me! "I will get my abs back, I will get my abs back"



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 I'm not gonna lie, I haven't been walking in a while! It is HOT out there man! If you are not at the beach, there is no need to be outside. Even if I do get out there by 8:30a.m., it is just way too much for the baby to endure for a minimum of 30 minutes. But...I did start the gym again!!! YAY! I'm very excited about this because I get to go to my all time favorite group exercise class-Lucy's Kwando class on Wednesday nights in Pembroke. If you are a member of Bally's and are just a bit crazy, you MUST try this class. I'm telling you, there are grown men that can't even handle her class. She works out every muscle on your body and concentrates on abdominals the last 10 minutes of the class. Besides that class, I make it there whenever hubby or mom can watch the kids. Don't enjoy the treadmill or any other machines, but once you get started it's not so bad. What's your favorite workout at the gym?

3a.m. Feedings = Insightful Moments

You know, I never really thought much about the actual delivery when I was pregnant. My biggest concern and "fear" was the middle of the night feedings. Well, I don't know if it's because I'm not transitioning from "Party girl," waking up at 11am or noon, to "NEVER SLEEP AGAIN girl," like I did with our first, but it's actually not as bad as I imagined! Don't get me wrong, I'm not loving waking up at 3am to feed anyone (jeez, that sounds really mean), but it's easier with this baby and it gives me an hour to think, reflect, ponder and whatever other insightful word you want to insert here.
Last night or better yet, this morning, at approximately 3:15 I was thinking about faith. Yes, faith. Not what type of workout to do today or what to make for dinner, but faith. It's a touchy subject, but I was thinking of it on a personal level and how I need more of it. Going to church does not mean I acquire faith. Saying I have faith does not mean I acquire faith. I need faith right now! So at that time I began praying for my dad. As some of you know my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer and our family has been upside down since then. So I ask all of you, my friends, to pray for him as well, because after all I do have faith that he'll get better.

Getting Back on Track

Trying to find the time and energy to get back into some type of fitness routine. Baby J is now 2 months old and he is finally enjoying our walks in the morning. The first 3 attempts were unsuccessful! First 5 minutes of the walk seemed promising, then the loud piercing cry would begin. A cry that not even the chirping of birds or a binkie could fix, so I would turn around and run back home! Well at least I got some runnning out of it! Today it was a 40 minute brisk walk. He was up the first 10 minutes of it, then fell asleep-what an angel! And here I leave you with my one of my all time favorite workout tunes. Enjoy!