Training and Blogging as a Mom

Blog post originally posted March 28, 2016

Where to begin… In general getting into a rhythm in fitness is difficult to say the least.  Adding little ones and military life adds a completely different level of strain on routine. We all have our own struggles and battles but we can’t let that dictate our future.  Being able to be honest with yourself about your goals and the work that will be required to achieve them is so very important. At times in years passed I made myself numb to what I was experiencing. I was overwhelmed, exhausted, irritated, embarrassed, and most of all disappointed in myself. How did I deal with that? I indulged in everything that I wanted huge portions, sweets and drinking with friends. It is such a common thing to do that can spiral out of control extremely fast. I was struggling with adjusting to our new lifestyle and was not grounded enough to realize that what I was experiencing was typical and would get better. When I became a mom at 24 I quickly realized how in a blink of an eye your life changes for the better. My son Carter was born with a heart problem which required emergency c-section, a few weeks of hospitalization and 1 year of taking digoxin to correct his arrhythmia. Thankfully after a year of treatment, it corrected itself. I can’t tell you how terrified I was. Sheer terror is honestly what kept me together during those first few weeks and knowing that my son needed me.  At 24 I realized immediately how the shift in your life happens when you become a mother. 6 years later and I still think about those first few weeks and year and thank god every day that my son is healthy. My boys are absolutely my drive and motivate me to always try to do better. I’m a firm believer in they learn as you do not as you say. Healthy habits begin at home and there is nothing more important to me than the health of my boys.

So often when I speak with other mothers I know that some of the reason they don’t get back into a fitness routine is out of fear of being selfish. Whether you are a breast feeding mama, co sleeping mama, stay at home mama,  working out of the home mama or a combination I promise you choosing to get into a routine and making 1 hour a day to get healthy is NOT selfish. It is both healthy for your body and mind. I have absolutely had to find a balance and continue to work on that. I think scheduling a time to stick to your workouts like an appointment is necessary. It provides structure and you can choose the best time that works for your family life that won’t interfere with other activities.

Being a mommy of two I typically like to have a plan for everything anyways, lol! The days of “winging it” are over!! Again, it’s all about structure!! Hah

Blogging has been such a blessing! I love being able to share any experiences I have had in hopes to help someone. We are all in this ride together and I hope that Whiskey Tango can unite and help as many folks as possible!! Dream big and when you support each other sky is the limit!!