Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

"One Lovely Blog" Award


Today I got up early and rushed to get the girls out the door  for preschool when suddenly I realized... Princess Sparkles is on spring break (okay, it wasn't suddenly but THREE people had texted me that morning to see if we wanted to hang out and all mentioned spring break and then a light bulb finally went on in my head). 

Wanting to not "mess up" my routine (which basically consists of a morning run), I decided to pull out the double stroller and go for a run with my cousin, Leopard, who I hadn't seen in quite a while.  Leopard had offered to push one stroller, but unfortunately I only had an umbrella stroller and that would so be a mistake to jog with.

But let me tell you about another mistake.  Pushing a double stroller (NOT a jogging one, despite the brand being "Baby Jogger") with two girls, stuff (including LOTS of snacks and waters) and plenty of stuffed animals.  It only weighed about, I don't know, 80 lbs!!!  Somehow I managed to finish the 4-1/2 mile jog but I must've been burning more calories than usual since the entire way back all I could think about was eating a huge cheeseburger!

Anyway, GretchTM awarded me the "One Lovely Blog" Award, which I am so very honored to receive.  Her blog is fantastic, she has such a classic, simple style that I wish I could replicate.  Thank you so much, Gretch!

I have to post 7 random things about myself, so to keep it interesting and in the fashion theme, I decided to tell you what I love about each of these dresses I bought today (YES I BOUGHT 7, but I had to entertain the girls somehow, so OF COURSE I took them to TARGET!!!  And since they won't let me try stuff on without going nuts, I decided to buy ALL these dresses, try them on at home, then return the ones I don't want).  So do me a favor and let me know which are your favorites, okay?

1. I love to wear black, especially in family photos, because it's always flattering even when I forget to suck in my stomach!

Alice Temperley for Target

2. I have an obsession with stripes and would pretty much buy anything (yes, anything) in this pattern.

Libertine for Target

3. My sister, Polka Dots, didn't realize she had so many polka dot clothes until I gave her the blog nickname.

Zac Posen for Target

4.  A skinny red belt is one of my favorite accessories (I have 2!) because it gives just the right pop of color.

Jonathan Saunders for Target

 5. I love animal print and own a pair of cow boots (not to be confused with cowboy boots - hope they make a comeback!)

Rogan for Target

6. If I had to pick a favorite "uniform," it would be a plaid shirt and jeans (followed closely by shorts and boots).


Luella Bartley for Target

7. I always love the bohemian look.  It's probably my favorite style in the magazines and I wish I wore it more.

Jovovich-Hawk for Target

So here are the blogs I'd LOVE to pass this award along to:

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

20 Minutes of Exercise

#3 - THE FRENCH RIVIERA
STRIPED SHIRT - Forever 21 (similar)
BLACK PENCIL SKIRT - Jonathan Saunders for Target (similar)
RED BELT - Forever 21
BLACK PEEP TOE  CLOGS - Forever 21 (exact)
FLOWER RING - Charlotte Russe
SILVER NECKLACE - Grandma's collection
WHITE WATCH - Sprout (exact)
Before I had kids I was an exercise fanatic.  I would go to the gym almost 5 days a week, do spinning classes, jog, etc.  Even if I was going to play league softball or volleyball, I'd still exercise that morning because those "games" were just a bonus and didn't really count.

CUT TO:  2 kids later...

It's been really tough but my exercise routine is finally picking up again (I'm not sure why people think you can get your body back after a few months post baby because I think it takes at least a year and much MUCH more than breastfeeding!).  I try to run 4-1/2 miles every Tuesday/Thursday on the beach while Pigtails naps in the stroller, and sometimes I even squeeze in a Wednesday.  I also LOVE the ON DEMAND EXERCISE VIDEOS, because I can slip in a quick 20 minutes. 

I have to say the hardest exercise for me to do is the AB WORKOUT.  Partially because I wonder how much good those sit-ups will really do since I refuse to give up carbs, dessert and beer.  Secondly, I'm not sure how, but I think Pigtails always knows when I'm working my abs and she LOVES to throw herself on top of me or yank at my legs.

Anyway, I'd like to commit to working out more consistently... even if it means I mostly do those 20 minute TV workouts.  My old self might've scoffed at my current workout routine, but my new self is thrilled because every little bit helps.