Fun Fact Friday.

1. I broke my PC, bummer.

2. I watch "the vow" weekly.

3. I'm horrible at keeping secrets.

4. I can't say no to grilled cheese sandwiches.

5. I powerful during a run.

6. Spending winter break in TX, is intimidating.

7. My girls are amazing.

8. I'm undecided on what I want to be when I grow up, there's a lot I want!

9. Coffee is my best friend.

10. Foam rolling is fantastic!

This Super {Runner} Mama hung 2012 her race bling on the tree. Even, the girls Kids Run this Town medals are on display! Yupp, it's fabulous!!

besides running....

Talk about craziness.

I survived the holiday weekend. Still fighting this [annoying] sickness. Agh!

Logged in three fabulous 5ks. Even found a photo of us at the start, my girl in the lead.
And, she was SUPER excited when she saw her kindergarden teacher, she was running next to her for the first 1/2 mile. So sweet! She even waited for her at the finish line.

We had a fabulous time at the FRG Social Skate Party. My girls love it.

We got busy with Winter Decor/Crafts.

And started the 'elf on the shelf tradition' with Molly.

Finished up Week 13 of Les Mills Pump, COMPLETED the BeachBody Program!

Started Week 3 of Turbofire. Whewww!

Decided on the mileage for the November Memory Run, Virtual Race.

  

Now, I'm sitting here during naptime, 3 girls sleeping. Leanna wasn't feeling too well. She stayed home. Therefore, Ailea stayed home from preschool too. I missed out on my run, there was sunshine, I wanted to take advantage. I got a sweet phonecall from my husband, he just wanted to hear my voice. *blushing* I finished 2 more wood block projects! It's been a productive day. Yesterday, I cleared my office area of paperwork, and organized the dvd shelves. My spin bike definitely stands out more. *whoop! whoop!* I even logged in a few miles after Turbofire. One thing, I've been doing on my spare time while online, is finding new routes back in Texas. I'm REALLY looking forward to SOLO RUNNING. We are arriving in Houston late Saturday night, and I'll have a half-marathon the next morning, in a town about an hour away. I'm totally looking forward to it, even though I may not get much sleep. One other thing, I will be doing while on "vacation", is joining a MMA class in my husband's hometown with some awesome gals. Turbofire is already giving me that style, so I'll fit right in. Oh, Running in a small country town will be fun again, I enjoyed it last summer. It's definitely different, I'll be doing it in the daylight this time. No sprained ankle(s), please!! I'm also READY, to indulge in a Turkey meal and Tamales with family. Since, it's another holiday season without husband around, spending and celebrating these MAJOR ones with my family will be something special.

So, I'll keep rambling if I don't stop now. Have a fabulous day y'all.

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Tuesday Tunes!

Well, I've got 2 that have been on back 2 back replay for the past week.

My girls P!NK & Kelly Clarkson!
LOVE THEM!!


P!NK - Try 

Kelly Clarkson - Catch my breath

Happy Tunes; Happy Running Y'all!!

 

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Motivational Monday

In everything!

Make it happen y'all!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Thankful Thursday

Ohhhhh, just a few hours ahead of Thankful Thursday,
but I'll be busy with holding down the couch.
It's been another exhausting week of fighting off this sickness. Boo!

Today, like everyday, I'm thankful for my little growing family....

My husband, who has been in my life for nearly 10 years. WOW!!
Who is the love my life.
Who supports me and my [fitness] adventures.
Who is proud of all my accomplishments and looking forward to more...
Who is currently on a never-ending deployment.
Who is the most amazing father to 3 precious girls.

My girls, 3 girls, Leanna 6, Ailea 3 and Serena 1.
They are full of LOTS of energy and LOTS of drama.
They most certainly keep me on my toes, daily.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
And, they are excited for the Thankful 5k, we are all running.
They get excited for workouts and seeing Mama on the Run.
I truly am thankful for their intrest in all things fitness, green smoothies!!
I love those 3 and am thankful for all that give me as a Mama.

We are each very thankful for our man, their daddy.
We love him. We miss him. We can't wait to have him back home.

*Ailea had a little breakdown, she misses her daddy, terribly.

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Turkey Trot Vlog Linkup

Today, I'm linking up w/a VLOG over at Mama Laughlin with the Turkey Trot Linkup.
Oh, you can add your linkup over with Holly too.

Go ahead link up, answer the questions in a vlog or just a post.

1. What do you look forward to more: the food, football or parades?
2. What is your favorite non-traditional Thanksgiving Day dish?
3. After dinner, is it football or a nap?
4. Do you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Which is your favorite float?
5. Where do you go to celebrate and eat your big meal? Who is there (family, friends)?
6. What is your favorite turkey day dessert?

Happy Thanksgiving. Happy Running.



"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

G.O H.A.R.D!!

G.O    H.A.R.D

Happy Globally Organized Hug a Runner Day!!

I'm a lucky mama, who gets hugs from my girls.

Yuuup, even after a swety-filled RUN!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Tuesday Tunes

Usher still jams!!

He's been on my playlist lately

Fabulous Running Tunes..

And, YES, I am dancing too!!

......Shake it up, let it go I don't care anymore
Just go numb
You never know until you let go
Let's go numb.....

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Motivational Monday

Happy  Monday Y'all

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Fun Fact Friday!

1. I love all things Aqua/Turquoise.

2. I fell in LOVE for the first time and kept him....that was almost 10 years ago.

3. I really, really, really enjoy vegetables, in all kinds of creative ways.

4. I love it when it rains, all day long.

5. I can't swim.

6. I love all kinds of music, in a random orders.

7. I weighed 147, my lowest, in February.

8. I am about 9 lbs away from my goal, #7. 

9. I like to get carried away in life...

10. I'm looking forward to being pregnant with #4, some day.


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Thankful Thursday

Today, I'm thankful for Keeping it REAL!!

It's what I like to say, It's what I like to do, It's what I live by.

I've kept it real from the beginning, sharing my success, struggles, ...sharing MY journey.
I've had many challenges, I've had lots of success, all at the same time. 
There's been up & downs, there's been 3 kids and husband in the mix, the daily routine of a Mama with the military lifestyle. There's been PLENTY of times, I could of stopped to give up. There has been plenty of times where I had to re-group. Like, currently.

I've been an inspiration to many, I've been a motivator, I've been myself the whole.entire.time. 
I started this blog, almost a year ago, kept it to myself and then decided to share it once [the unexpected] deployment rolled around. Why? To show others, that's it's NOT always easy, that it takes works, that it is possible. To share MY continuous fitness journey. There's no finish line for this mama, no limits.

 I've shared set-backs, like weight-gain & food struggles. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a food problem. I LOVE TO EAT. And, sometimes I just eat horribly. I love fast foods, and I've been a  frequent guest lately. And, it's shown on my body, I don't regret it. And, I've had to face the reality of it, it hurts. This week was the wake-up week; muffin top!! My favorite pair of non-skinny jeans weren't so fun to wear. The fact that I wore them a few weeks ago, and they fit just fine.. The junk caught up to me. I don't diet, I don't like the word nor do I like to talk about. Maybe, it's because it's just too disciplined and I don't like limitations in life. Call me, stubborn, Call me, REAL. I already had a plan in motion, to shed a few pounds off before Winter Vacation. SO, that was completely bothersome, I was devastated. Just as I fell apart, I was quick to pull myself back together. It's what I do, I don't dwell on it, I rise from it. 

Bring on another set-back or so; this insane sickness I have been dealing with. It's been a few weeks now, with a doctor visit last week and meds. Slowly, I've come back to a steady routine but my running has suffered, I can't breath without coughing. And, with coughing comes the discomfort. Ehhh, not the end of the world. I'll have plenty of running days ahead.. Like, a fabulous Texas half-marathon. And, many other [solo] running days while on "vacation"....so, for now, I'm not killing myself to get those miles. I am easing into it; I like to push myself. 
I like to test my boundaries, and if there's a bad result from that, I've learned. That's where I keep it real to myself, go after it Rosanna. And, if it doesn't work out, you feel worst afterwards, you get injured. YOU LEARNED! 

Sometimes, going back to the drawing board is necessary. Just like switching up the fitness routines. Sometimes, you need a break, to let your body rest. No shame, as long as you stay in the game. As long as you make it happen. As long as you keep it real.

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Tuesday Tunes

Still stuck on Mumford & Sons; I have it on play in the car

while run or spin

it's so DEEP in my heart

Babel

Press my nose up to the glass around your heart

I should’ve known I was weaker from the start

You’ll build your walls and I will play my bloody part

To tear, tear them down 

Well I’m gonna tear, tear them down

Cause I know my weakness know my voice

And I'll believe in grace and choice

And I know perhaps my heart is fast

But I’ll be borne without a mask

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Thankful Thursday!

Let's see this week I'm thankful for,.......REST!!

As a military spouse with a sailor currently 2 months into a LONG deployment AND busy mama to 3 girls; mix in the DAILY duties, squeezing in workouts, and other randomness, it just doesn't happen much. Like, many other military wives, we get it when we can, we keep on keeping on.


Lately, I've been hit with sickness, it doesn't happen often. Today, I FINALLY went into to base medical along with Ailea. Turns out I have a viral infection, with fluid behind the ear and dehydration. Strange, huh? I thought I was drinking enough water, I load up in the evenings but doc said I need it MORE, especially as a notorious coffee drinker. Whoops!! So, I got a few meds to help with the congestion. This sickness had me limited, hardly any workouts, I didn't get some of the cleaning projects done so far, just the bare minimum. 

 I've RESTED as much as I can, in between the daily duties, I threw my body on the couch and stayed!! I've taken my booty to bed, EARLY, to REST. I've caught up on reading. The EARLY routine to bed for REST, even has me falling asleep EARLIER. And, although I've been RESTING, I've still felt crummy, but I'm RESTING. So, I'm thankful that I do listen to my body MORE and get REST when I need it the most. It does drive me crazy though because I'm always on the GO, GO, GO!!! My mind is always racing to this and that...and I've got a LOT on my plate. Yesterday, I did sneak in a workout & run, I felt great and took advantage. Today, is a different story, I woke up sounding horrible. I don't plan to jump into it until I am at least 100%. I have too much going on, on Saturday, we have a Disney on Ice show!! SUPER EXCITED, our first time!!! Ooookay, let me get off the PC, to get some REST during naptime. 


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Tuesday Tunes

This week, I can't seem to get enough of this song...

it makes smile, makes me sing along, makes me bop my head, 

makes me dance, makes me want a beer, don't judge..

....MMmm...motorboating...
And, I do in fact workout to country music.
Yeahh, it's mellow but I love it!

What song is on replay for you this week?

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Thankful Thursday!!

Today [everyday] I'm Thankful for my MOTIVATION!!!

I've always been motivated/passionate in everything I do!

Family first, motivated to giving them my best, even when husband is on deployment. Even, when I am tired, because some days that just happens. Even, when I am emotionally drained because I have to play mommy/daddy to 3 lively girls. I am MOTIVATED to give them my best. And, I do that without prompt, without hesitation, with my whole heart. 
I'm that mama on the go, that is continuously asked, "how do you do it?"
They praise me, they are amazed, and sometimes, some feel sorry for me. Haha
No matter what, I do it because I am a Mama, I carried and gave birth to 3 healthy, beautiful, amazing girls and I am thriving [daily] to give them my best, to teach them, to inspire them. And, they tell me, they show me, they love me for what I do. It's NOT always pretty, or calm. It's a house full of girls, DRAMA!! And, we always have crazy days but that wouldn't be life if it wasn't a little crazy.

Another part of my MOTIVATION, is my drive for all things FITNESS!!
Just today, after my 5k Treadmill run, another mother runner, was wiping down the treadmill after her run. She asked, "what do you think about when you're running?", "what keeps you going?"  I smiled and said, "MY MUSIC" and there's a lot of thinking but it's mostly thinking of my run. She continued to say, that all she thinks about to not focus on running is what's for dinner and the cleaning she has to do. Hah! I try my hardest to NO think of things like that, I told her I usually focus on a goal for fun/time/miles. All while keeping an eye on my girls in the playroom, because Serena was back to climbing. Agh!! We shared the passion for running but she is still struggling on 'enjoying' it. I've got a half-marathon training schedule set-up for January. I've been having a hard time finding a full marathon training schedule that doesn't require huge miles and smaller ones that I can schedule into my week with my girls. After all, husband will STILL be on deployment, and even still after my half-marathon. He may or may not make it for the full marathon. Anyways, I'm still MOTIVATED to get ir done!! 

That's just some of the motivation that I am continuously thankful for. 

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Tuesday Tunes

an oldie but goodie..always makes me go faster...

kings of leon

sex on fire

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

"Running the Gulf" 615 [deployment] Miles!

If y'all know me by now, y'all know I love CHALLENGES!!

And, now I jumped into a hefty challenge. The MWR STENNIS, announced their, "Running the Gulf", by running/elliptical 615 miles until the end of deployment. Sweet, right!?

What does this mama do on a Monday, laced up her running shoes, and headed to the gym after snack time. It was a CRAZY WINDY morning, leaves were flying everywhere, grounds were covered in fabulous colors. My girls were loving the walk to the gym, KIDS RUN THIS TOWN MILES!! I patiently waited for a treadmill, I stretched while those other joggers did their thing, and 30 minutes later it was time. Luckily, my girls were pretty content during that wait and while I went running. There were a few walking intervals and I kept pushing myself, I aimed for a 5k but decided to keep going. I was pouring sweat, like major, I stinky sweat. My bondi band was soaked, as was my shirt. 
Finished Strong; 3.84 in 40 minutes. 

I've created a document to log in my 'stennis miles'. I'm excited for this 'deployment distraction' and love racking up those miles. There's a game plan in motion too, and I'm pretty excited!! Now, to get my husband on this challenge!! 
JOIN IN; it'll be a nice distraction. You know you want to RUN!! :D

Geez! Time flew by today, It's almost time to go pick up my oldest from school. After, my run, we came home, prepared lunch, cleaned, got the girls down for naptime. And, then got busy LIFTING for week 10/day 1 of Les Mills Pump. Whewww, my upper arm was sore from this morning Flu Shot but I got it done!! I definitely earned my mid-day shower, I was a SWEATY HOT MESS!! Now, to continue my cleaning frenzy, tonight Mama gets to R-E-L-A-X!!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Motivational Monday!!

get ir done.

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Tuesday Tunes

....Pick you up, let you down

When I wanna go

To a place I can hide

You know me, I had plans

But they just disappeared

To the back of my mind......

The Black Keys - Little Black Submarine

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

This or That?

Here goes it..

1. Coffee or Tea?
I do both, wake up with coffee, maybe 2. Chai Latte can go in the mix. My favorite teas are Green Tea with a little honey and Chai Green Tea w/a little honey. Yum!!

2. Morning or Evening Workouts?
Lately, I have flipped flopped. Since, the weather has been COLD, I've been having a harder time waking up to get my workouts in, so I've done them in the evenings, after my girls are in bed.

3. Spinning to Music or TV?? It really depends on my mood, sometimes I'll watch something on my DVR, sometimes, I just want to turn up the music!!

4. Cravings: Sugar or Sweet?
Lately, it's been SWEETS. Go figure, since there is Halloween candy all over the house.

5. Jumping Jacks or Standing Mountain Climbers?
Dude, both of them are killer!! However, SMC are crazier, works the core too!!

6. Tony Horton or Shaun T?
Shaun T is Bananas, yo!

7. Living Room or Garage Workout?
Garage but I still take it indoors.

8. Weights or Kettle Bells?
Both are awesome for an overall workout. I've been a bar kind-of-girl for the last 9 weeks. 
I have picked up the kb for some halo's and russian twists. 

9. Smoothies or Juices?
Hmmm, smoothies are my friend. And, I kind of want to venture into the juicing world but I'm not in a hurry. And, I actually haven't had a smoothie in a few week. STILL on the search for a perfect blender. :D

10. Butt Kicks or High Kicks?
Wheww, High Kicks!

Go, go, go; Answer them yourself.


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"