Sitting Down Sweatfest!!

That's right, we sat & we sweated!!

[Amazing Daddy, it was HOT!]

Today, we ventured out into the HEAT, at 84* to support the Babe Ruth Baseball World Series, that our county was hosting. It was a little crazy, trying to keep 3 little ones entertained, they ate, snacked and had their fill of candy, they survived. And, so did we. Within the first 15 minutes, I had sweat dripping down my back. All 3 girls were red in the face, sweaty foreheads, poor kids. We didn't realize but we could of at least bought an umbrella for shade. That goes to show how often we go to sporting events, especially during a "heat wave".

 It's been a PERFECT REST DAY; I even WON a ONE HOUR MASSAGE for being one of the first 10 to reply as a Military Spouse; we get our perks!!!!

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[Baby Girl stole my caramel apple sucker]

[Keeping Entertained]

TOMORROW is the BIG DAY!!

THE BUG RUN

Virtual Half Marathon 

Already mapped out the miles and I have a SUPER Early Start, exploring some new pavement and meeting a Few Fabulous Mother Runners from Moms Runs This Town!! I'm not going for time and I'm really hoping my knee is in full cooperation. 

I'd say that's an EXCELLENT start to SATURDAY.

I'm one HAPPY RUNNER!!

"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!!"

Moms Run This Town; First Meetup!!

I'm SO glad I was able to FINALLY join a few Fabulous Mother Runners tonight!
I met at a park, at a neighbor town, it was Beautiful. I actually, REALLY enjoy this small town, and was SUPER Excited to RUN and Explore!!

We are currently under an "excessive heat warning", reaching the 90s. Super Big Deal around here and it was HOT!! It was 88* at the start of the run. And, we were SO lucky to be running along side the water, so it was cool. I only snapped one photo since I was "chatting", that's a first! I was running aside Mama's, chatting about upcoming races, training, family,...LOVED IT!! 
We ran 4.06 Miles in 52:35; 469 Calories Burned.
I'll be meeting up again this Saturday.

I will also begin "hosting" Wednesday" Runs; SUPER Thrilled about that.
I'll be meeting up at different locations and will have the jogger to challenge myself. Baby Girl(s) will be happy, the love Mama Running!!

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

Mama's Playground

I {INSTANTLY} fell in love from the moment we started driving up North. And, when I started exploring I was AMAZED. I'm still exploring the area, especially when I RUN!!!

Here's the view from Mama's Playground, as seen on my run.

As you can see LOTS of GREEN, TRAILS, on/off base, I LOVE the Great Outdoors!!
Some of these locations will be for my upcoming Fit-Loving Ladies Bootcamp Classes and Running Routes for the Meetups I host with Moms Run This Town Group!! Whoop! WHoop!!

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

Day 16; Favorite Meal

What’s your favorite recipe to cook?

Oh, Boy!! This is where it gets interesting. The thing is, I LOVE to cook the "healthier" choices, I've learned over the past 2 years. I cook these more when husband is out of the house. 

Here goes it.

Anything with QUINOA is delicious!! 

I buy this in bulk from Costco. I follow the cooking directions and it usually is plenty for 3 different meals. I often pre-make it , store for another day or for meal later. SUPER  DELICIOUS!!!

Below are a few of my favorite combinations. They are endless!

• Sauteed/Fresh Veggies, a variety of Zuchinni, Squash, Bells Peppers, Kale, Spinach
• Fresh Cilantro
• Lime
• Black Beans
• Tomatoes/Grape Tomatoes
• Chick Peas
• Seasoning for a little flavor, garlic, sea salt, pepper, paprika, cumin.
• Shrimp, Scallops

SWEET POTATOES

• Wash Potato
• Peal & Cut in small pieces
• Put into boiling water, reduce to medium heat
• Boil for 25-35 Minutes until soft
• Mash, add a little butter and/or seasonings or just eat plain

GREEK YOGURT

• NO cooking needed, this is like a desert for us
• We buy bulk fruit mix from Costco (cherries, promegranate arils, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries), we also use for Smoothies (another favorite). 
• We also use FRESH Fruits instead of Frozen
• The yogurts vary between Fage Plain & Greek Gods Honey Flavor. 
• We add granola or a nut mix (sunflower seed, almonds, raisins, cashews)

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

Day 15; Top 10 On Play

Hey Y'all, It's Day 15 of AUGUST HEALTHY LIVING/FITNESS BLOGGER WRITING CHALLENGE, hosted by Fitness Cheerleader, GO join in the BLOGGING Fun!!!

What are the 10 random songs that played on your ipod? Here goes it: SHUFFLE!

 1. Deftones - Digital Bath 

2. Flo Rida - Good Feeling

3. Drake - We'll be Fine

4. Rob Dougan - Clubbed to Death

5. Young the Giant - Cough Syrup

6.Katy Perry - E.T.

7. Train - Drive By 

 8. Wacka Flack - I dont really care

9. Outkast - Hey Ya!

 

10. Pink - Blow Me (One Last Kiss) 

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

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!!"