Fitness & Pregnancy - Still Very possible!

Hi Everyone! TGIF! So it's official - I start school on Monday - i'm both excited and nervous because it's been like 6-7 years since i was in school (yes I went to nursing school for my LVN in 2003 literally right after high school). so anyway, i'm very much excited until my next prenatal appointment when my Doctor clears me to exercise! the reason why I was told i was not to exercise was because there is a high chance of miscarriage in the first trimester. the doctor said unless I had been doing my same exercise for 2 years then i needed to stop for now.I had only been doing my exercise regimen for about a year with a few breaks here and there. I was really bummed because I did lose 21lbs and was still continuing to do so and building...

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A Pleasant Suprise

Hello All! I know it's been ages since i've posted anything. My computer has been wack the past few months so i can't really do much on it. I however have been a little bit more active on twitter since i can just tweet on my phone :)But I know from my previous post I said I was going to announce something if I had time - obviously got so busy that I was not able to.. but since I can now... :)If you follow me on twitter - it was announced the same day that i posted i had something "Big" to share with you all!well for those of you that do not know, My Husband & I are expecting baby number 3! :) yes not, one.. two.. but number 3!! :)we are so excited and feel so blessed! We were originally trying for our third baby the beginning of this year,...

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Gym Session :: 08/14/2011

Hi Everyone! I know it's been awhile since my last post - but life has decided to give me a curveball and i'm just trying to keep up! I do also have a reasoning for my absence on here as well as youtube/twitter.. but for those of you who follow me on twitter - i've dropped hints here and there and have also talked to people on twitter about it :) so yea.. but after today (if i'm able to) will post all about it! :) anywho - went to the gym on Sunday and i was so fatigued/dizzy had to not lift as heavy and go as hard as i normally did..Hubby & I have been going to the Burbank 24hr fitness.. and really enjoying it!Back:- Bent Over Dumbbell Rows (one side at a time)20lbsx520lbsx520lbsx520lbsx520lbsx5- Cable Rows40lbsx1040lbsx1040lbsx1040lbsx10-...

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Gym Session :: 07/30/2011

Hi Everyone! so if you have not noticed by now - my usual routine consist of 4 days.. and this is the start (Day 1 - Chest/Back)We have been currently loving going to the new gym in burbank - it is SUPER awesome! Back:- Bent Over Dumbbell Rows (one side at a time)30lbsx530lbsx530lbsx530lbsx530lbsx5- Cable Rows60lbsx560lbsx560lbsx560lbsx560lbsx5- High Hammer Rows (alternating)35lbsx8 35lbsx835lbsx8Chest:- Bench Press (flat)65lbsx565lbsx565lbsx565lbsx565lbsx5- Incline Dumbbell Press17.5lbsx817.5lbsx817.5lbsx8- Pec Flys10lbsx1010lbsx1010lbsx10after the gym session - Hubby and I invited my brother and his GF Karen to come with us to the beach to go bike riding on the bike trail. let me tell you.. it was FUN! did about 8 miles on the bike...

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Tip Tuesday :: Summer Sun

Hello Hello! Another Tip for Tip Tuesday!It's summer alright! with the Sun beaming down on us at 90+ degree weather - totally loving it! so the tip for this summer - Sunscreen for skin, face and hair! use a heat protectant to your hair as well because your hair needs protection from sizzling in the sun! also keep yourself very hydrated! I know when your busy and on the go - it may be hard to find time to hydrate yourself - but keep a small water bottle in your purse or bag or at your desk at work and remember to drink, drink, drink! doing these steps will not only benefit you in the long run by protecting your skin from sun damage - but hydrating yourself is just an all over health benefit! Have an AWESOME tuesd...

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