Fit-Loving Ladies LAUNCH!

Alright y'all, it's coming, it's coming quick!!

I'm that military wife, the one who's is getting "ready" for husband's 8 month deployment!!! 

• Our last Duty Station was Shore duty, for 3 years he was home ERRDAY!
• We packed out of housing end of May 2011, and us girls headed to TX 
• He had school in SD; 4 1/2 Months
• We drove from TX to WA Mid-October 2011
• He was home for ONE MONTH, before he flew out to meet the ship oversees
• He was on deployment for nearly 4 1/2 Months
• Homecoming March 2012
• Left Out to Sea for 5 weeks end of June.

Needless to say, it's been BUSSAYYYY for The Luna's!! And, I can't say I'm happy to see him leave again BUT I am ready to jump on a few goals to KEEP BUSY while he is away. Like, I've mentioned to other spouses. The key is to Stay Social & Active. And, if y'all have met me via FB, in person, Y'all know I like to keep busy, whether it's crafting, working out, playdates, etc...

So, in "keeping bussaaayyyy";

A few weeks ago, I joined a Local Running Group, Moms Run This Town, I'm STILL looking forward to meeting other Mother Runners, and plan to host weekly meetups with Military Spouses On/Off Base. Running has helped me lost baby weight. And, I love Running!!

Weight Loss Group, Moms Run This Town, other ladies on the weight loss journey local and afar, for support.

I became a FitFluential Ambassador, since I was already sharing my fitness journey via the blog. And, had been following other Amazing FitFluential's. I'm excited to represent!!

I've got a Binder FULL of upcoming Challenges for CLEAN EATING, yeppp, that's right!!

 It's getting CRAZYYYY!! About to hit another level on this fitness journey for myself; SO READY!! It's been months of research, notes & recipes; Whoop! Whoop!!

Started a FB Group, Fit-Loving Ladies (I had actually started it back in February but didn't "launch" it). This is for the LOCAL LADIES. I started a "BOOTCAMP" during deployment and it was on hiatus since the ship has been home. Now, I've got NEW locations, NEW routines, and looking forward to meeting new faces, giving these ladies a new challenge to find support, shed, tone, and keep busy with fitness during deployment. Let's get it done, Ladies!!

I'm going to miss my husband. The husband who will be "celebrating" 11 years of SERVING as a United States Sailor, later this month. The most Amazing Daddy. The Man, who truly values his time with his girls, and often, if not sometimes DAILY, tells me how he's going to miss them SO much. We'll be here waiting, things will be a little [A LOT] different when he returns and I'm BEYOND EXCITED to get moving/squashing these FITNESS GOALS in Running & Weight Loss/Toning!!!  

Stay tuned to the blog!

Let's do this!!!

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

Day 14; What If

Something you always think “what if?” about

Let's seee.....WHAT IF, I got up off my "NEW MOM/HUSBAND DEPLOYED" ASS to get FIT!?!

Well, Actually, I DID!!
I hung out w/a friend, we did Winsor Pilates, went on long walks with the girls.I even bought a single jogger and went on runs. It just wasn't enough. I "was" overwhelmed with the military lifestyle; moved to SD from HI, ONE MONTH before we welcomed out first daughter. Then husband deployed almost 6 months later for 6 months. First deployment with a child. I was just dealing with a lot and FITNESS was not on my top priority list. 

[9/10mths Post-Baby; 3 Girls]

I held on to that baby weight for nearly 3 years, not my proudest moment but I LEARNED!!
 And, got with it after my last 2 babies, reaching & surpassing pre-pregnancy weight.

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

Day 13; Favorite Quote(s)

Day 13 of Fitness Cheerleader's Daily Blogger Challenge, it's been great to update this little blog of mine and share it with y'all.


What’s your favourite quote?
There's a RIDICULOUS Amount; Ready. Set. Go!

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

Gone Running {UPDATE}

Husband started leave earlier this week, which meant, this Mama was going RUNNING, outdoors!! YAY!!! I was READY for this, I was ANXIOUS!! 

The week actually started on Sunday with Sweat Your Thorns Off Virtual 5k. Then I took a REST Day, didn't want to stress the foot out, I SPUN it out Tuesday and spent 3 days straight RUNNING, felt GOOD to get back out there and with NO FOOT PAIN!!! Even, completed another Virtual 5k on Friday Morning, Running for Dummies: Virtual Scavenger Hunt & 5k.

Dailymile Log!!

I've logged in 34 Miles for the Week; HAPPY to say 15.8 are RUNNING [outdoor] MILES!!

Yesterday, I took a rest Day! Today, has been a HOT day, 84*. It's currently dropping, slowly, so I will wait another hour before this Mama is "GONE RUNNING"!!! And, I'm not even thinking how FAR or LONG I will go, I'll let my feet & body decide, NEW ROUTE TOO!! That's the plus of having SO much pavement & trail outside my doorstep on a pretty decent sized military base!!!

{UPDATE}

Started this Late Night Run at 8:00 PM. the sun is still out at that time here in Washington.

I walked into the house telling my husband, "I f*cked up my knee, I f*cked up my knee, I f*cked up my knee"!!! (Excuse my language, I was a little [a lot] upset) During the last 1/2 Mile I felt it acting funny, like an ache, and if I didn't pace myself or watch my landing, I felt it was going to snap. I think it was that LONG downhill I took, it was a different route and I was landing pretty hard, going down. My bad! Anyways, I GOT.IT.DONE; Finished STRONG!! I watched the sunset from a few different views, I saw my shadow in front of me as it got dark, I felt the cool air (even though I was SWEATING), I ignored the car fumes that made me nauseous, when I went back on the main roads and heavily inhaled the fresh air it the empty areas.

Overall, I LOVED this "LONG" RUN; MUCH NEEDED OUTLET; 5.48 Miles in 1:08:05 min. 

Finished the week with 5 [Outdoor] Runs; Total of 21.13 Miles; Whoop! Whoop!!

Now, to RELAX and Ice that bitch of a KNEE!!

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

Day 12; Favorite Junk Food.

What's your favorite junk food?

Simple. DIET COKE!!

That's one thing, I can ALWAYS be in the mood for. Easy to grab at the mini mart, as the drink for a fast food meal or anywhere/everywhere really.

I kicked "SODAS" for August and I've done GOOD!! I'm no so heavy into drinking it anyways, so it's an "easy" challenge. It's just something I can get when I'm out and about, so, that was the challenging part.


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

Day 10: Famous Workout Partner!

Which Famous Person Would You Like to Workout With?

Ohhh, there are SO many I'd love the opportunity to workout with. Here's my top 3.

First off, Bob Harper. He is just AWESOME. Not only does he teach SPIN, he is now certified in CROSSIT, just more awesomeness to add to that sexy man!!!!

I'd absolutely die to RUN with Alison Sweeney, she is just so down to earth. I love that she keeps pushing herself and she looks AMAZING as a FIT MAMA!!

This $h*t is Bananas, yo!!! I only got ONE WEEK done with Insanity before I had to stop but totally looking forward to getting INSANE with Shaun T!!

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

Day 10; What 5 weird things do you like?

What 5 weird things do you like?

Hmmm...5 weird things I like...

1. I do like SWEATING, it's a sense of accomplishment from a WORKOUT!! It is pretty gross and I typically shower after most of my workouts  because I tend to breakout but I still love it!!
2. I love Veggies, that's not really all that weird. I SERIOUSLY love finding new ways to cook them, new recipes to make with them, or just eat them plain. My favorites; Kale, Spinach, Mushrooms, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, .......Honestly, I love them all and try new one as often as possible.
3. I DREAM about crafting and working out, WEIRD, right??!? I love them both, when I'm not creating a workout plan, I'm jotting on my craft list for supplies or ideas. This is our 4th place that we have lived in and it's the first time it's felt like HOME. I've added A LOT of unique DIY project to our walls and all over, really. And, it feels sooo good to walk it and see more than bare walls. Every. single. time, someone comes over they LOVE this or that. 
4. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to add lime or lemon juice to lots of fruits with a sprinkle of chili powder or salt. Husband says it's weird but I love the sour taste it gives.
5. REALITY TV is weird!! It's trash, most of the time, and I can't believe I watch it but I do and it's mostly at night when I SPIN or am in bed trying to sleep. It sucks me every time. hahha

I classify those 5 things as "weird", although they seem quite normal to me. Go figure. 

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