Fitting Through Tunnels and Stealing Teenagers' Clothes

I started really trying to lose weight about 2 months ago. During July though, we went on vacation, I didn't gain on weight (amazingly) but didn't lose any either. I've dedicated myself into not overeating, which has been a huge problem for myself, and going to the gym and working out at least 4 times a week. 

My motivation for losing weight was I was about 40 lbs over my pre-baby weight. My "baby" is almost 2 years old. I wanted to lose the weight now before those extra 40 lbs decided they were at home and would stay forever. 

Another motivation of mine was that my daughters love to play. They love to jump, climb up trees, and go through tunnels. When mommy is constantly fussing at her shirt and can't fit through the tunnels, all the fun is gone.

My last motivation to lose weight is I have 2 teenage sisters who are gorgeous and thin. Not to sound like I am comparing myself because I get that they are teenagers and can eat what they want and still look fab, but it's hard to go places with two gorgeous sisters who are also thin. My family is awesome, but they know what I used to look like and it gets a little depressing when everyone knows that I "used" to be like them. No one ever criticizes me of course, they all encourage me because I can get depressed at times about it. I'm not trying to go allll the way back to pre-baby weight, because, well that's just ridiculous. I was 115 lbs back then, waaay to thin for me. But I'd still like to steal my sisters clothes every now and then.

So here is my progress: I've lost about 15 lbs, and 3 pant sizes. I love how I'm looking and feeling. About 10 more lbs and my sisters clothes will be mine!!! (oh and I'l be healthier too)

Mixed Martial Arts For Mommy

I love kickboxing. Everyone that has ever met me says that I look athletic. I never played sports in school. Mostly because we moved to Germany when I started Middle School, came back to US in High School, and was just too socially awkward to attempt to participate in sports. I've always been athletic though. I've always had the fastest mile, could do the most chin ups, yes, that was me.

Notice my past tense of was.

Now I spend my days typing away on a keyboard. My exercise consist of chasing a 15 month old up and down the stairs and throwing a 4 year old from couch to couch. Apparently, this is fun for them. Occasionally I do go to a fancy pants gym, but rarely can I convince myself that in the moment where I don't have to change a diaper that I should go exercise.

When I do go to the gym though, I love kickboxing classes. I remember doing Tae Bo with my mother to good ol' Billy Blanks when I was like 10 years old. I have great natural form, and if I'm out of the house and have to exercise, it might as well be kicking and punching stuff.

I'm always looking for ways to jumpstart my fitness routine and lately have been looking into Mixed Martial Arts. Yup, the same one your husband watches, UFC fighting. Being a woman, something that also interests me is power. Being a mother, something that interests me is defending my children if need be. So, fitness, power, and protection to me, is Mixed Martial Arts!

How bad ass would that be to tell someone, "Yeah, I'm going to my MMA class." I can see the looks now.

What Did I Get Myself Into

Yes, right there in the middle is my 4 year old with a wooden bo at her Karate class. I don't know why anyone would give my daughter a weapon that resembles so many things in our household, but there's no turning back now.

Excuse me while I bubble wrap my china, lamps, and the 1 year old.

As well as dust off that time out chair in the corner.

I'll Soon Be Able To Kick Your Butt

I'm super excited today as I eagerly await my first package to start my Fitness Certification and Nutritional Specialist Certification classes.

I've always loved fitness. Even though I've struggled a little bit with having two kids and working as much as I do, it's something I've never lost sight of.

I'm not looking for a career as the world's best personal trainer, but adding an additional income stream of either working with a couple of clients a month, working with children, or starting a website for fitness trainers or women seeking fitness help, seems like a great way to spend my time.

I'm doing a home study for my certification instead of workshops or physical classes because:
1) I don't have the time to spend my entire weekend at a school for personal training. My daughters would simply torture the poor soul watching them.

2) We've had a membership to Lifetime Fitness for over 3 years now here in San Antonio, and what we pay them for our membership, along with additional fees for all the fun classes TrulyBear is signed up in, I pretty much have all the resources I'll need there.

I love fitness, but it is the formal, technical information I'm missing and I'm so looking forward to starting and learning about a new lifestyle for myself and my family!