This is a combination blog post + a video update. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with baby number 3! If you missed our pregnancy announcement you can watch the video HERE. Baby Updates We had two ultrasounds done during the first trimester. The first was because I didn't actually believe I was pregnant and needed to see a baby growing inside of me and the second was to measure and test for down syndrome and any other potential developmental concerns. Both ultrasounds looked great. On a side note, I have several fibroids that are also being monitored during these ultrasounds. So far they haven't caused any issue for the baby and I am praying that they don't get any bigger. Weight Gained During the first trimester I gained 10 pounds. Workouts Watch the video below for details on what types of workouts I am doing. I have been going to the gym 4 days a week for the majority of this pregnancy. Some weeks I only make it 3 times and other weeks I am able to make it 5. My … [Read more...]
Vasectomies, Foster Parenting, & A Pregnancy Test
For the past several months Josh and I had been tossing around the idea of starting a podcast together. After years of writing this blog on my own, which I have loved, the last few months I have been at a loss at what to do with this space. If you hadn't noticed the frequency of my posting has dramatically declined. The reason for this is that my content has been copied and pasted and reposted word for word along with my photos on other websites. This is one of the reasons many of my posts with the kids images have been removed from this blog. If you have been a reader of this blog you know that Josh doesn't show up often here on The Workout Mama but in reality he is the biggest reason this blog even exists. He is such a huge supporter of me and my dreams and has always encouraged me in any venture I have wanted to pursue. He is my biggest fan and one of my favorite people and I am happy to call him my husband. Which is why I am super excited to introduce you to our new project … [Read more...]
Low Impact Athletic Cardio Workout
Ready to get sweaty? Don't let the name of this workout fool you. This is a fast paced, low impact, and high intensity workout. Perfect for those early mornings when your family is still sleeping or during your kids afternoon nap when you want to exercise. If you don't have gliding discs at home you can still do this workout by using paper plates or dish towels under your feet on either tile or wood floor. The cardio video will take about 40 minutes. The video below is a follow along workout. You will run through the sequence once and then repeat. Enjoy! EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Gliding Discs (Affiliate Link), Paper Cups LENGTH: 40 Minutes TARGET AREA: Total Body If you enjoyed this workout let me know by either subscribing to my YouTube channel, leaving a comment, or liking this video. … [Read more...]
Backyard Campout + $50 Kohl’s Gift Card Giveaway
Disclosure: This post is sponsored. While I was not paid to write this post I did receive product from Kohl's. The giveaway has closed. Thanks to all who entered. I know many families who camp with little kids. Some as young as three weeks old. I applaud you parents out there who are so adventurous and have this camping thing down. Josh and I on the other hand do NOT have this down yet. We decided to play our first family "campout" safe and pitched our tent in the backyard. This tent is not like any tent I remember from my camping and backpacking experience. It set up quickly and features a built-in closet with shelves and hanger bar to organize gear and clothes. It easily fit a queen size air mattress plus the two sleeping bags for the kids. The kids favorite was the air mattress. And it wasn't because it was super comfortable but because they treated it like their own personal trampoline. Josh and I didn't have a problem with them jumping on it all … [Read more...]
The 20 Minute Workout: EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute)
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If you are limited on time but still want to make an impact with your training time EMOM workouts might be the answer you are looking for. When it comes to learning a new movement or wanting to improve how you move, you need to practice. The problem with practicing and refining a specific movement during a total body strength day or after an intense cardio session is that your body will be more fatigued. To become efficient at a movement and to ensure that your form and technique are not lacking you need to practice quality repetitions. Most of us to do not have extra time in the week to devote to our movement patterns when we are already exercising several hours each week. The majority of us, myself included, want to feel like we gave it our all when we workout, dripping with sweat, and like we pushed our bodies until we had nothing left. The older I get the more … [Read more...]
3 Biblical Reasons to Take Care of Your Body
What motivates you to take care of your body? Here are 3 biblical reasons to take care of your body that personally motivate me. Fitness, just like anything, can become an idol if you allow it. By shaping your worldview around what the bible says,taking care of your body can be another act of worship. TAKING CARE OF OUR BODIES GLORIFIES GOD. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. -1 Cor 10:31 God created your body. He wants you to take care of it. Illness, disease, and death are going to happen. No one, not even Christians are immune to it. It doesn't matter if you tithe your 10%, give a little extra, serve in a ministry, and honor your spouse. Life happens, everyday, all the time. There is only so much we can do to take care of the bodies we have. Self care is a discipline. It takes dedication, time, and effort to grocery shop, cook healthy meals, and workout. Just like reading the bible, praying, and tithing are considered … [Read more...]
