Before having Kris, I would have considered myself a runner. I loved the wind in my hair, the sweaty red face after working my rear end off, and the way my legs looked so toned and muscular. Saying "before having Kris" is actually a bit misleading. See, I mean way before I had Kris. Like before I was married, like 5 years ago!
So, let's try this again. About 5 years ago, I was a runner. I ran regularly. I loved it. I rarely dreaded a run. When I was angry I pounded the concrete to get my feelings out. When I was elated, I felt like I was flying while running.
Now that I've had Kris, I want to be a runner again. I've not really mentioned this before, but I am actually below my pre-pregnancy weight. I left the hospital below my pre-pregnancy weight. As you guys know, I was terribly sick during my pregnancy. I gained very little weight back after I lost several pounds from throwing up multiple times daily. So, while most people say they are working on getting off their baby weight, I am working on getting fit for my baby.
I run with Kris. She sits happily in a jogging stroller while I huff and puff behind her. She giggles harder the faster I go, and begins to get cranky when I've been walking too long. She is my motivation in many ways. Not only do those sweet giggles make me want to run, but I also don't want her to be like me. I don't want her to know me as I was before I had her. I don't want her to struggle with her weight, I want her to enjoy healthy eating and fitness. So, to teach her healthy habits, I want to lead by example.
While pregnant I really focused on healthy eating. Being pregnant really made me want to only give my growing fetus the healthiest foods. I had a complicated pregnancy and didn't exercise as much as I would have liked. After having Kris, my healthy eating has continued for similar reasons, I am breastfeeding, so giving Kris the best nutritionally is a priority. I played around a bit with exercise the first few months after she was born, but in late January I really got serious about my activity level. I began with workout videos about 3 times a week, and now I'm running.
My goal is to run 3 times a week. I can usually do more, but 3 is the minimum that I will let myself run. I try not to run every day because I know that is hard on beginners' muscles. I am starting out small-twice a week I do short runs, 1 mile of running/walking, and 1 mile of walking. Once a week I do a long run, 3 miles of running/walking. I start out running for as long as I can. When I can push no longer I walk keeping a pace at no less than 4.0 mph. When i have caught my breath, I run again.
This training is going so well for me. I feel really strong and I am getting better every time I run. As it gets warmer, I have no expectations for stellar, record breaking runs, but I will continue running.
Experienced runners, what is the best way to get fit fast? I used to be able to run marathons and now I can't even run a mile!?!?! How do I get there?
Monday, June 10, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Citrus Lane Review
I love Citrus Lane.
This was Kris' 6 month old box for April.
We really really loved it. Here's what is in it:
The Penguin is super cute. It's wooden and has two big beads that make the body. Kris of course loves it in her mouth, but she also just likes to spin the beads.
Value-$9.99
The yellow thing up there is from innobaby. It's called an easy grip teether. When I saw it I didn't think Kris would like it. She's VERY particular with her teethers. It's been nearly 2 months since we got that teether and she still loves it. It looks so funny and it doesn't seem like it would fit in her mouth very well, but it does. It's definitely one of her favorite 'toys'.
Value-$4.99
A super cute train spoon from Oogaa. I want to first say that we love Oogaa. They make great products. This spoon is made of food-safe silicone. It's microwave safe, dishwasher safe, and heat resistant. It will never corrode or deteriorate like plastic.Now, we won't use the spoon for eating for a very long time. Kris is doing baby led weaning which only requires her hands, and no spoon. However, we let her play with the spoon a lot and she loves to chew on it.
Value-$5.99
Next is the Plum Organics Little Cremes. I can't really review these as they are sitting in the pantry still. We aren't really giving Kris anything sweet until we've really explored the world of vegetables first. They have no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners though, and we love that! We will probably give these a go closer to 9 months.
Value-$3.79
Citrus Lane usually includes a 'mommy gift'. This month's mommy gift is actually great for the whole family. It's a shampoo and body wash from The Honest Company. It's hypoallergenic, tear-free, color-safe, Vegan, and free of all harsh chemicals. With everything going on about J&J's cancer causing chemicals, this is a refreshing product to have on hand. It's lightly scented and has been my go to product for Kris.
Value-$17.95
Total Value of box-$42.71
I am definitely getting another box. I really loved it. It was a super fun surprise and nearly everything in the box is already getting good use! If you use this link you can get $10 off a 3 month subscription. If you're not a new user, click this link and enter PROMO Code BREAK10 to get 10% off your renewal.
This was Kris' 6 month old box for April.
We really really loved it. Here's what is in it:
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| (sorry about the crinkled paper. Kris really loves to play with paper too) |
Value-$9.99
The yellow thing up there is from innobaby. It's called an easy grip teether. When I saw it I didn't think Kris would like it. She's VERY particular with her teethers. It's been nearly 2 months since we got that teether and she still loves it. It looks so funny and it doesn't seem like it would fit in her mouth very well, but it does. It's definitely one of her favorite 'toys'.
Value-$4.99
A super cute train spoon from Oogaa. I want to first say that we love Oogaa. They make great products. This spoon is made of food-safe silicone. It's microwave safe, dishwasher safe, and heat resistant. It will never corrode or deteriorate like plastic.Now, we won't use the spoon for eating for a very long time. Kris is doing baby led weaning which only requires her hands, and no spoon. However, we let her play with the spoon a lot and she loves to chew on it.
Value-$5.99
Next is the Plum Organics Little Cremes. I can't really review these as they are sitting in the pantry still. We aren't really giving Kris anything sweet until we've really explored the world of vegetables first. They have no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners though, and we love that! We will probably give these a go closer to 9 months.
Value-$3.79
Citrus Lane usually includes a 'mommy gift'. This month's mommy gift is actually great for the whole family. It's a shampoo and body wash from The Honest Company. It's hypoallergenic, tear-free, color-safe, Vegan, and free of all harsh chemicals. With everything going on about J&J's cancer causing chemicals, this is a refreshing product to have on hand. It's lightly scented and has been my go to product for Kris.
Value-$17.95
Total Value of box-$42.71
I am definitely getting another box. I really loved it. It was a super fun surprise and nearly everything in the box is already getting good use! If you use this link you can get $10 off a 3 month subscription. If you're not a new user, click this link and enter PROMO Code BREAK10 to get 10% off your renewal.
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