Fitness
Cardio is Winning + Treadmill HIIT Workout Ideas
Hey! Happy June 27th! It’s been feeling like fall in Minnesota for the past few days so I’m hopeful that July will bring back the summer feels! We only have so much summer here… be kind to us please. So I’ve always loved lifting. The name of my blog might give that away. Cardio has never been my strong suit, until recently. All I’ve been doing are treadmill HIIT workouts for the last 3 weeks or so and I’m loving it. {Read More}
Eating and Lifting Update… and Happy June!
Happy June! I’m hopeful this month will be less chaotic than last month. There has been so much going on lately and my anxiety has been in complete overdrive! Looking forward to calmer times. Things are a little better since my last update so looks like things are headed in the right direction. I wanted to update the blog with a couple things I’ve been playing around with when it comes to eating. For several years I followed the whole {Read More}
5 Sneaky Ways Heavy Lifting Has Made Me a Better Mom
I discovered lifting when I was 25 years old and man I wish I had discovered it sooner. Lifting has absolutely changed my life which is why this blog was born in the first place. Heavy lifting is my favorite form of exercise and I figured I’d highlight the reasons why in a blog post. If you haven’t tried lifting heavy yet, I really encourage you to give it a shot! 5 Ways Heavy Lifting Has Made Me a Better {Read More}
Personal Development
July Goals: Workouts // Meal Plan // Art Journaling
Happy last day of June! Crazy. I’m really looking forward to July because it’s one of my favorite months. I get to celebrate my oldest turning 14 and Roger and I will be celebrating 8 years of wedded bliss! haha. And it should be feeling like summer here for most of the month. Our summers are short so bring the heat I say. Minnesota has a hard time doing that sometimes… I’ve been thinking about what I wanted to work {Read More}
Feeling Strong is Fleeting
Some days you feel strong and other days you’re seconds from falling apart. Today is the latter. Usually working out is enough. Usually working out on top of taking my Lexapro helps even more. Not the case today. I don’t know what can make a person go from feeling so strong to feeling pathetically weak. Kind of feels like maybe I’ve been strong too long and it’s time to release the pain through my eyes by way of tears. I {Read More}
The Doctor Said I’m Fine [Depression Song by Chloe Adams]
Amidst the everyday drama on Facebook sometimes I’m able to find some real gems. I was originally going to post another weekly workout recap today but this morning I came across a video by Chloe Adams and I knew I had to share it however I could. I will share a weekly workout recap very soon I just think this is more important at the moment. Anyone who deals with depression will be able to relate to this song. And if {Read More}
Home Workouts
Weekly Workout Recap #4: Thinner, Leaner, Stronger
Okay so I’ve already switched up my workouts. For the last 3 weeks I’ve been following a routine inspired by Thinner, Leaner, Stronger. I just have to sub a few exercises since I don’t have cables or a leg press machine but it’s all good. StrongLifts 5×5 is a solid workout program too but it’s just a little too repetitive for me. It’s definitely a great choice if quick strength gains are what you’re after. But now I’m following Thinner, {Read More}
Weekly Workout Recap #3: Stronglifts 5×5
It’s been a tough week in our household. The two year anniversary of my stepdad’s passing was Friday and my husband’s grandmother passed away the night before (after getting text messages daily of her health declining) and we celebrated her life this past Monday. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions and quite the whirlwind for the past week. Grandma would’ve turned 95 next month so she definitely lived a long, healthy life but you’re still never ready for loved ones to {Read More}
Weekly Home Workout Recap #2
I hope you had a great weekend! My youngest and I share birthdays and we celebrated with family on Saturday by finally seeing Beauty and the Beast. We all loved it. It’s so good! It’s Monday which means it’s time for another weekly home workout recap. Last week I started a 4 day split workout that my husband is doing also. I’m really liking it so far and was able to up the weights on quite a few moves during the second week. {Read More}
