Day 30; Fitness Inspiration?

Who is your fitness inspiration?

There's a few mainstream fitness inspirations, I mentioned them on Day 10.

And, I get the daily inspiration from these 3 pretty girls. They need a healthy / active Mama, and I'm that girl. They know it's time to get busy when they see me in my workout gear. They don't always cooperate during my "runs" but I've learned to bargain with them. They keep me going, and during this deployment, it's just what I need. I love them to the moon and back.

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

Hello, September!!

I always love a NEW Month, it's a chance for a NEW beginning, NEW challenges. 
Any day is a new day to MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Here's what I've got going on for September

• Another Blog-a-day Challenge
• Plank-A-Day Challenge
• Start of Clean Eating
• No Fast Food (actually through the entire deployment)
• Prep Day Sundays
• No Sugar Challenge (this is crazy)
• Les Mills Pump
• Fit-Loving Ladies Bootcamp
• Moms Run This Town Meetup Weekly Host
• 100s (each week a challenge to do 100s; spin miles, kettlebell swings, push-ups, crunches, each month the challenge continues to increase)
• Virtual/Local Races (iffy because I'm mending a knee injury)

So, there you have it...I know I'm forgetting something....but that's enough for now. 

WHO ELSE IS IN!?!?! C'Mon you know you want to. 

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

Day 29; Working out ANYWHERE!

Do you workout at home or at the gym?

From my living room routines to my bedroom for a Spin to the GYM for TM Runs to the great outdoors.

 I can do it anywhere! 

Like today during bootcamp, we dropped down to the ground for push-ups, got up to the picnic tables to tricep dips, and walked around the lake.

Tomorrow, I'll be grabbing my weight bar and weights from under my coach to get my lifting on with Les Mills Pump.

I can squeeze in a few miles outdoors. Or, I can walk around the corner to the gym, but it get's a little crazy with 3 super active girls (baby girl being a climber). 

If, I don't get a run in, I can go upstairs to my bedroom for some Sweaty Spinning!

a n y w h e r e; make it happen, get it done!

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

Day 28; Proud Fitness Junkie

It's day 28 of the AUGUST HEALTHY LIVING/FITNESS BLOGGER WRITING CHALLENGE and today's topic is, Are you a cardio junkie or a strength junkie...

Hi, my name is Rosanna and I'm a FITNESS JUNKIE!! 
I love it all; any which way that brings on the SWEAT & BURN. 
The satisfaction that I just killed that workout and I'm feeling fabulous!!
Sure, some days it kicks my ass whether it be a RUN, SPIN, Kettle Bell/Hand weights/Weight Bar/Body Weight/HIIT Routine,....anything, everything. I want it all!

It's the glory of knowing I got my ass up/off and got it done; total fitness junkie mentality!
The Running that makes my legs burn with each stride or my booty jiggle.
The Spinning that makes my legs feel strong as hell, during spin-ups/climbs.
The arms that lift heavy during rep effect, and stay strong during KB swings.
The triceps that burn during dips.
The core that engages strong, even beyond the baby fat, to burn with reps.
The body that hold baby girls, two at time, some days, it's what gets it done!

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

Day 27; When I retire?

How will you stay busy when you retire?

Fitness doesn't have an age limit.

I'll remain as active as my body allows. I have 3 girls, and I'll be very much involved in keeping them active no matter where we go, coaching whatever sport I can support in.

I'll be a RUNNER as long as my body allows. It's where I find my peace, especially during these days as a military spouse, with 3 girls in town while husband is not home.

I'll be that woman to still TEACHING fitness classes. Taking clients as a personal trainer,   and helping others on their fitness journey.

I'll be the woman, riding the BIKE/CYCLING, enjoying the weather in the mornings, maybe riding alongside husband. 

I'll be the woman, who picks up GOLF, an activity my husband enjoys and I'm looking forward to learning.

I'll be that woman, still moving,keeping busy, enjoying life, my family, being active!!

[This made me giggle] 

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

Day 26; What do you eat before you workout?

What do you eat before you workout?

Here's a tough one!!

I TRY to eat before workout, here goes it;

• clif bar
• oatmeal w/a variation of PB or fruits
• steel cut oats w/a variation of PB or fruits
• egg whites w/veggies like, spinach, bell peppers, 
• avocado
• almonds
• mixed nuts, like cashews, sesame seeds, raisins
• boiled egg(s)
• pita chips w/hummus
• hummus w/cucumbers, carrots or bell peppers
• cheese stick
• spoonfuls of PB
• almond butter
• toast with almond butter or PB
• quinoa salad
• spinach salad with mixed veggies 
• kale salad
• banana
• greek yogurt w/fresh or frozen fruits
• granola
• granola bar
• kale chips

......I'm sure there's more.

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

Day 25; ....blog name

The meaning behind your blog name....
I'm a SUPER MAMA, who is always on the go, go, go!!
It does get Craaaazzzyyyyy.
I'm a RUNNER, a Mama on the Run; I LOVE hitting the pavement or trails, on/off base, any surface really....I'm a health & fitness chick, love everything FITNESS related and it's in the URL, supermamafitness.blogspot.com. 

I'm a SUPER {RUNNER} MAMA, who is also leading my 3 Daughters into a Healthy & Active Lifestyle. They know their Mama loves to workout, exercise, run, spin, has muscles, is strong, eats healthy...they want to be just like me. And, I'm PERFECTLY okay with that, I want them to know the importance of it all, to be healthy. I want them to love themselves, every single inch, in every single way. And, someday they will be SuperMama's too!!

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

Day 24; What's in your gym bag

What's in your gym bag?

Hmm...I don't really carry a gym bag. I haven't been in a while, when I do go it's literally 5 seconds down the street or a walk around the corner. And, I usually carry my bag with baby birls things like, diapers, wipes, sippy cup. 

When I do go to gym, I take my water bottle in purple. Super Awesome, I can keep my Military ID and credit card in there. I sit in on the treadmill. 

Other than the water bottle, I'll have my headphones for music, sometimes a towel but I often forget and my chapstik. SIMPLE, huh? I do most of my workout at home!!

I'll start carrying a "gym" bag when BOOTCAMP begins; which will have my Routine, and print-outs, snacks like Clif Bars or Protein Bar and snacks for the kids, Resistant Bands, Yoga Mat, Towel and Speaker Docking Station for music (Yeah, I'm Awesome like that).

 I'm EXCITED, it starts NEXT WEEK!!!!!

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

Day 23; The best thing to happen to you this week

The best thing to happen to you this week; Spending time with my Amazing Family!! 

"Being a family means you are apart of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life. No matter what."

Things have been emotional around here; we're about to say "see ya later" to our man.
We went to Seattle 2 days in a row for EARLY Birthday Celebration for Leanna, she'll be 6 years old on Sunday. We are over the moon in love with her and just can't believe it. She's also been talking about how excited she is to start FIRST GRADE!! I love them SO much!!

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

Day 21; Blog Start

Why did you start writing a blog?

Since, I started my fitness journey, I'd talk about it one way or another, with friends, via social networks, always sharing. It INSPIRED people, it showed that there was NO EASY way of making it happen. It took HARD WORK; COMMITMENT; DISCIPLINE; TIME.....

So, I figure, I'd start a blog just for "all things fitness-related", more in-depth. SO, I started late last year and would update here and there. And, keep my other blog to life itself, to my "life" happenings. I would often get questions on how I started, what's my latest routine, this-that- and the other. And, now I can share it through a post or have them refer to it with a shared link. It's also a way to keep myself accountable, with the upcoming deployment. People often praise me for getting it done with 3 kids, in tow and a husband away. Believe me, It's not always easy, my girls don't always want to cooperate with my routine, things change. When he is away, I don't get many outdoor [solo] runs, my race schedule is affected, after all, who is going to watch my 3 girls. I have Fabulous Friends, who have and offer. And, in turn, I'd do the same for them. I'll share my challenges as a wife of a deployed Sailor, and a Busy Mama to 3 girls; if I can make it happen, anyone else can, given any situation. A support to other friends, local support with fitness-related meetups (Bootcamps & Meetup Runs). 
Let's make it happen!!

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

Day 20; 5 Must-Haves

List your 5 must-have fitness items. Oh, Geez!! Just 5??

While Running;

Running Tights; Need to keep my booty & legs tight & snug.

I LOVE my "wireless" earphone, music gets me moving. Some days, I go without music.

I use my Music on my iPhone, someday too. I like to mix it up.

Garmin Watch/Road ID 

(Sometimes I leave without Garmin and use Running Apps (even as back-up)

Supportive Sports Bra

I love Target's Champion Brand, similar to this one.

Shoes.

Can't have too many pairs!

Right now I'm rotating between these 2 pairs. 

I'm currently debating between 4 brands for my next pair(s); Agh!

Here's a few other items to have; not a "must" but I do typically have them during Runs, here's why.

SpiBelt, carries my phone, cash/card, ID for off base running.

For the Warmer days, when I head off base 

For LONG Runs/Races

5 Must-Haves for Workouts; 

Fitness Calendar!!

Where would I be without one? I love to plan ahead.

Sometimes, I change it up from what's on the calendar.

BOSU 

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Workout the gives!! 

So much you can do, helps balance, flexibility, truly an over all body-workout!! 

Kettle Bells

Versatile item (tool), another ALL-BODY Workout. 

I always recommend these to friends, always!!

Foam Roller

This thing has been a valuable addition to my workout gear.

Helps stretch out the muscles, especially after long runs or a week of running.

Helps prevent common injuries.

Heart Rate Monitor

Not only does it keep track of your workout, it gives your calories burned, 

AWESOME item when your on a weight loss journey.

I could go on & on but there's my list of Must-Haves!!!

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

Day 17; Favorite Workout Routine

Share your favorite workout routine.
Well, this should be interesting, because I don't have ONE Favorite, Working out is "my thing", I LOVE doing it. Each one of my MANY routines is ENJOYABLE, and WORTH IT!! Here's my share and why.

 I LOVE feeling the pavement or trail underneath my feet during a RUN. It doesn't matter where the Run starts, but I most always prefer the outdoors!! I LOVE exploring, the nature, the beauty of it. I LOVE that I've meet SO many Mother Runners. Even, getting involved with a local group, and planning group runs. I LOVE the results I've earned over the past year, from finding peace to weight loss to racing to this blog as another outlets. It's had SO many benefits in my life. Even, my girls LOVE to RUN with Mama, or watch Mama Run, talk about Mama Running, and ask when I'm going to another Race. Leanna has a race under her belt. It's a beautiful thing y'all!

Running in the Rain. Running with Snow Falling.

  Running/Crawling in the Mud

 Running with my Girls. They LOVE it too!! Another Workout I LOVE. Finishing a Race with my girls cheering alongside. 
Running with the Double Jogger. We are a family that RUNS!! 
  

Leanna has a race under her belt.

I LOVE when my booty BURNS during a SPIN Session;  the way my legs feel strong with each [standing] pedal and the sweatfest. I LOVE that one of my goals for next year is to become CERTIFIED as a Spin Instructor. I LOVE that others have given Spin a go and also loved the SORE/BURN it gave. It's pretty amazing!

 I LOVE that I LIFT the bar with 30+lbs, during deadlifts, squats, lunges, clean & press, rows, overheard shoulder press, etc during Les Mills Pump. It made my BICEPS pop during my first round. The REP EFFECT is Insane. And, I'm pretty excited I found a pair of 7.5lbs to add to my collection!! Also, excited to complete another round, 13 weeks!!

 


I LOVE the short week I spent "digging deep" with INSANITY; the way the sweat dripped during his infamous routines of Plyo, Cardio and I'm looking forward to Restarting the Program this Winter. This is definitely one INSANE Routine, everyone knows it!!

 I LOVE how I feel my CORE getting stronger with each Rep while on the BOSU and how much my balance has improved on it.  And, I LOVE how my girls think it's the coolest thing ever using it as a balancing toy for themselves and bouncy ball off the couch. It doesn't happen often, only when I pull it out of for a workout. 

I LOVE the way YOGA stretches my body out and how I take time to listen to my body during the routine. You can't go wrong with Bob or Jillian.

 Oh, those Kettlebells, the sweetest Valentine's Gift from my Man, the make it happen, I LOVE it!! Even the Kettle bells are a workout I LOVE!!! 

 I absolutely LOVE how, I have almost every single of Jillian Micheal's Workout DVD and always go it for a Killer Workout. She knows what's up from Killer Buns to Kickboxing to Kettle bells. 

   

Can't forget the great outdoors. I LOVE the idea of getting other Mama's together, for a "bootcamp" style workout and letting the kiddo's play and participate. There was NO excuse (other than weather, then it would be indoors)!!! So, I started while ship was on deployment and now, I'm looking forward to resuming classes, this time with Amazing locations. What kid doesn't LOVE to explore their surrounding?!?! Mine sure do!! I've got my fitness calendar filling up between Running, Meetups, and Bootcamp. Helping other Ladies shed lbs, start a routine, get moving, get fit, keep busy. 

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