RunDisney Virtual Race Short Challenge

Well, we did it. Remember when I was working really, really hard to get a nightly walk in for our family. Well, the reason why, because we were trying to earn our RunDisney Virtual Race Medals! I had a goal in mind, I wanted my boys to do it with me as much as possible! I wanted my boys to get their energy out before bed but I also wanted them to be excited about walking. And when these medals arrived last week and I told them that they also EARNED the medals along with me, they were overjoyed! So EXCITED!

So...we didn't do 3.1 miles in 1 day 3 times. (We did the whole challenge of 3 5k's races) We broke it up into 7 days. (I had to do a day by myself!) Doing about 1 mile a day. But we did it! So it was doable for us. And it was before it got SO SUPER HOT here. So perfect timing. Was it comfortable walking weather for a pregnant momma in the middle of her second trimester? NO it was still hot, but it wasn't unbearable 95+ degree weather like it was for most of July!

So the virtual short races were from May 15-June 30. allowing 2 weeks to complete each leg of the challenge. RunDisney said on their blog: that you complete from whatever course you choose – through your neighborhood, on the treadmill, etc. No rules and really what this is encouraging is people to get up and MOVE! EXERCISE! And have some fun. And as a reward you get these AMAZING AND SUPER CUTE MEDALS! I love that I have a whole set of new real metal medals to add to my collection, and I EARNED THESE! It might not have been as difficult as earning my Princess Half Marathon medal but, hey, getting out in the heat with your family, encouraging a healthy lifestyle of walking together as a family was worth it! I am pretty sure that RunDisney will continue doing these virtual races. Do you think you would participate in any of them? 

Cut The Negativity From Your Life

NEVER LET ANYTHING OR ANYONE DULL YOUR SPARKLE! And it really is ANYTHING! Read something positive for 10 minutes every single day of your life to help you battle against this negative prone world we live in. It can be your shield to protect you from outside influences that might make you upset or frustrated. I highly recommend reading a positive and uplifting book. Check out You Are A Badass.

There are times that even our own internal thoughts can be negative too! How many times have you tried to do something but your mind said "Nope, you can't do that. You aren't good enough." Even today I had to talk myself up, telling myself that I was worth what I do. I am of worth and that I matter. If you need a good book to help you cut the negativity from your brain, check out: Mastering Your Mean Girl. I just ordered it and I can't wait to read it!

Taking it a step further. There is so much negativity going on around us each and every day. Look at your Facebook feed. Yes there can be a lot of positive stuff but there is also a ton of negativity stuff sprinkled in there too. I honestly try to avoid anything that is negative. Politics (can't stand all the stuff so I don't comment, read or pay attention to it at all!) Negative vents from people, negative or bad images like super unrealistic images of unobtainable weight loss goals. You name it, if it makes me feel like crap, really try hard to avoid it. 

If you have someone in your friend list that is always posting negative things, you can block from seeing their stuff on your main feed. Just click on the upper right corner with the dropdown arrow and click UNFOLLOW... You will still remain friends but their stuff won't appear on your main feed! EASY PEASY! Don't dull your sparkle with all the negativity around you! You are better than that!

Remember that you are worth so much more than you know and not to let the negativity of things all around you impact your own self worth or actions. Be that light for others that need it in their lives. Shine as brightly as you can. There are going to be days, where you just have those negative feelings, and that is totally normal. But just remember, you are worth it. You are worth ALL OF IT! SPARKLE! 

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Pesto Chicken and Veggies

Chicken is my go to for dinner. It is easy, and it can honestly be made in hundreds of different ways. No more boring chicken in this house! I am always on the look out for yummy chicken dinners and I think I found another one and I wanted to share it with you!

Check out this One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
Found over at: Julia's Album

You got, tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, asparagus, basil, chicken and it is super easy! PALEO, and CLEAN EATING that TASTES GREAT! I am excited to try this! Click HERE to view the whole recipe! 

Want to make your own homemade basil pesto? I have a huge basil plant thriving out front so we are going to go this route. Check out this yummy oil free BASIL PESTO RECIPE

Oil Free Lemon and Basil Pesto:

Ingredients

• 3 cups packed basil
• 1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
• 4 cloves of garlic (or 1 heaping tbsp)
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4-1/2 tsp salt/pepper to taste
• water to thin (about 4 tbsp)

Instructions

1. Place pine nuts into a pan on medium heat. Lightly toast them, watching carefully that they don’t burn (this happens quickly). No added oil is needed in the pan, since pine nuts have a high amount of natural oil.
2. Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend.
3. Use right away or freeze in ice cube trays. To do this, place tablespoons into a tray. Freeze, and then remove from trays. Store in a freezer bag for later use.
4. Pesto is great on raw or slightly sautéed zucchini noodles, on pizza, traditional pastas, in stuffed peppers, or anything your heart imagines!

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August Exclusive Health & Fitness Support Group

HEY MOMS! WE NEED TO CELEBRATE BECAUSE SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION FOR MOST OF US THIS MONTH!!!! YAY!!! So what does that mean for you? A cleaner house, at least during the day right? For me...I can finally put most of my energy back into working out! So moms, if you are ready to start this school year strong and truly finish stronger THIS IS FOR YOU! 

Beginning Monday, August 8, I am starting my Back To School, Back To You themed month in my EXCLUSIVE FITNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP! It's 21 Days of getting our grove back just as the kids are getting back into their groove of going back to school. And it's not too late to order because when you do you get a FREE 30 DAY TRIAL OF BEACHBODY ON DEMAND, online streaming through your tablet, phone, computer or smart tv, of the workout within and access to over 100's of other workouts! 

The transition from summer to school can be hard. And the one person that takes the back seat is MOM! We are being pulled in so many directions, school lists, activities, new school schedules, bus schedules...you name it, you got it. But now more than ever, it is time to take care of you. GET IN THE GROOVE NOW! I promise you that if you do this now the transition will be easier.

I am a firm believer that moms should not be the last to be taken care of. We are the ones that keep the household running and you need to take care of you! ALWAYS! Per usual you must be committed to doing a workout and combining it with Shakeology to be part of this exclusive group. Why? BECAUSE I KNOW IT WORKS! Combining the two is the way you will get results! I have experienced it myself and others that I work with. IT CAN BE DONE! Plus with daily motivation, support, access to my tools and recipes, and one on one coaching with me. I know that together we can ROCK THIS SCHOOL YEAR! Are you ready to make sure you stay the priority this school session?

All you have to do is get hooked up with one of the 12 programs, including 21 DAY FIX and 21 DAY FIX EXTREME, the new COUNTRY HEAT DANCE PROGRAM and 22 MINUTE HARD CORPS, that are on special THIS MONTH (The most that has ever been offered in one month) and they all come with Shakeology to help you get your nutrition on track from the get go! You can order now and I will get in contact with you on how you can get added to the exclusive group and get access to all of my tools that I used to help me lose 20 pounds in just a few months or LET'S TALK! Send me an EMAIL, comment below or FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION and let's get you hooked up to have the best school year ever! THE TIME IS NOW TO WORK ON YOU!

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My Weekly Plus Size Fit Pregnancy Workout Routine

I know I mention it every week in my weekly bump updates but I wanted to give you the full picture into what workouts I do on a daily basis. I am currently doing 5 days a week of actual workouts. I found out early on that trying 6 was just too much and I opted to do healthy activities with my family on Saturdays instead. I do like a mix of workouts and I can't do all the 21 Day Fix approved workouts so I have come up with my own routine.

SUNDAY: 
I used to do yoga on Sundays but I am actually using  Sundays specifically as my hypnobirthing training day doing a full 2 hour session. I love the relaxation I get from it but it is the one day that I spend a whole 2 hours just listening to the entire playlist I have to help me prep and prepare for labor and birth!

MONDAY: 
21 Day Fix Yoga from Sunday to Monday. I have really enjoyed yoga this time around again. It feels amazing! Most moves are modified to accommodate my growing belly. You can click here to view my modifications!

TUESDAY: 
Active Maternity Workout exclusively available on Beachbody On Demand. Loving these workouts based on trimester. Just started doing the 3rd trimester for fun!

WEDNESDAY:
21 Day Fix Pilates. I have to cut one section completely from this routine, but it is after a killer leg section so I just take a longer break. But overall, this is a great workout!

THURSDAY:
Active Maternity Workout exclusively available on Beachbody On Demand. Repeat of Tuesday.

FRIDAY: 
FREE DAY! I get to choose any workout I want to do. Lately though, I have been going back to my yoga! It just feels right!

Also on each day I try to fit in and do the Diary of a Fit Mommy Fit For Two workout, but it isn't consistent. Now that I have moved my weights to my room I think I can fit it in better. Plus we are trying to get in a nightly walk with the family before we put the kids down for bed. It isn't much, because we make both boys walk the whole time but we are up to .5 miles with Collin walking the whole thing and loving it! Great way to get energy out of them at the end of the day!

SATURDAY:
Try to do a healthy activity with the boys. Run around at the park or go for a longer walk. Starting this Saturday I will be volunteering with a local woman's running group and will help with the walking group, so I will be getting in some mileage in on Saturday mornings!

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