Fit

I've decided to only do measurements every 4 weeks. Since I hadn't taken them since week 12 I'm pretty excited to see the progress I'm making! I'll get to my weekly weight and stats first... Stats Weight: starting-196 current-191.6Bust: starting-44.5 current-43.5Waist: starting-37 current-36Hips: starting-44 current-43.5Clothing Size: starting-13/14 current-so close to a 12! Now we're

Disclaimer: Rage Fitness sent me a kettlebell and Dick's Sporting Goods provided me with the video below. Why do I want to be fit? The purpose of fitness in my life has evolved quite a bit the past few years. While fitness was once simply about burning calories, it's about much more these days. Yes, yes I'm focused on losing the baby weight right now, but I don't workout simply to get skinny

15 Weeks?! Oh. My.  There may have been a bit of a freak-out in these parts recently. It hit me that 2013 is coming to a close soon and I'm NOT content with the effort I've been putting forth in many areas of my life. I am NOT letting the year close without doing something about that.  Consequently I've been working on some year-end goals. Goals for my health and fitness as well as for my

Disclaimer: Blue Diamond sent me the almonds that were inspiration for this recipe. This is a super easy Paleo treat recipe. For these Dark Chocolate Almond Bites you will need: 1 Cup Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds 2 Bars Alter Eco Blackout Coconut oil Candy Molds or waxed paper (I used Jell-O molds I had from the days I used to make Jell-O Jigglers for Halloween) In

Disclaimer: Blue Diamond provided the almonds that were inspiration for this post. What do Paleo families do about Halloween? Well, I can't speak for all Paleo families, but I can speak for mine!  Our kids do go trick or treating to a few houses of friends and family. They are allowed to keep (and eat) a bit of the very non-Paleo candy as well. However, they are also provided with plenty