Plans for April

I've really enjoyed writing this past month, especially researching different things in regards to fitness. I enjoy sharing the things I love in life and how to find the silver lining in the things that cause frustration.  As I was writing the last installment for March Fitness, I decided to change things up.

Originally, I wanted to write on one topic each month to keep things simple and organized.  But I just don't think that is going to be possible.  There are way too many topics swirling around in my head...its tricky having to narrow them down.  Because I am a blog newbie...its not to early to change the "plan of operation".

Here's what's coming up:

The Cutest Blog on the Block Template

I found a super cool site for free blog templates.  I had to adjust the text size....but that's it.

The site is called "The Cutest Blog on the Block."  And their blog is called "2 Moms Talk".  They have a bunch of other really awesome freebies. Click on the pics below to go to their sites. Have fun updating!!

March Fitness #6: Perseverance

Several weeks ago, I was listening to a speach entitled "Throw and Go." She reminded me of the scripture in Hebrews : "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." (12:1)

March Fitness #5: Random Calorie Burn

I don't know about you, but there are some days that I cannot get myself to do anything "fitness-y".  Like today...

I'm tired. I need a nap. And I have a headache. HOWEVER..... if I don't do anything then I will give myself grief later. 

Thinking about how I just want to go home and nap, I remembered that "household" activities also count as exercise and burn just as many calories.  It's just over a longer time period...

I found these examples from About.com.  Calories Burned with Home Activities (it lists a good amount of home activities including "child care-grooming, bathing, etc.".... how cool!)

March Fitness #4: Knee Injury Prevention and Care

We all inherit something from our family.  I got lucky and inherited my dad’s bad knees.  Yea, me!  About two weeks ago, I was holding my son while he slept at a baby shower, and I had my left leg crossed over my right…with knee bent….for an hour.  Needless to say, my knee tightened up and actually became bruised.  Walking anywhere was a huge task, especially going up and down the stairs at home.   During the day, the school where I work has a huge campus, and I average walking about 2.5 miles a day.  It took me FOREVER to get from one end to the next in time to start class. 

March Fitness #3: I need ENERGY!!!

 
Awake since 5:00 a.m.  Check!

Baby taken to family care at 7:00 a.m. Check!

Work till 3:30 p.m. Check!

Pick up baby at 4:00 p.m. Check!

Make dinner…..clean up dinner…..change diaper…..carry baby on hip because he’s in a clingy phase…..laundry….play with dogs…..feed dogs…… clean-up toys…….check! Check! CHeck! CHECK!!!!

March Fitness #2 - Workout with Baby

Not only do my husband, Jared, and I want to look and be our best, but we also want to set a good example for our son.  He’s 6 months old, so, why not start early? I am a firm believer in children mimicking their parents or caregivers.  If Cayden is raised with parents who eat junk food and watch TV as soon as they walk through the door, who’s to say that he won’t do the same?  We would basically be supporting an unhealthy lifestyle. I want to live a long life, and I want my family to as well.

March Fitness #1 - Daily Workouts

As I was going through my new favorite website, Pinterest, I found many people had pinned daily workouts. When I went to find the source, it sent me somewhere else. I had to rely on photo only for the work-out routine. So, I have recreated it in easy printable .pdf file for you to print and use. Also, just make sure it is cool with your doc for you to be working out….

March = Fitness

Its March….already!! And “Spring Forward” is this weekend.  Everyone will be out in their yards planting pretty things, and all the moms will be dusting off their jogging strollers, strapping in their babies, and going for a run.  I hope to be doing both of those.  Spring weather, to me, is equivalent to being outside and getting fit for the summer (You know? Bathing suit season?)

For the month of March, I am going to share with you any and all FITNESS tips that I have found.  They might not all work for you, but I will give them a test drive and let you know. 

The Awesome Background

I want to take time and thank the provider and creator of this awesome background.  I am an artist, but I am by no means a graphic designer.  I found this blog on Pinterest (don't you love Pinterest?) and want to share it with you. Thank you Leelou Blogs for my super cool looking blog!

Go check it out if you need a background!

http://leeloublogs.blogspot.com

Welcome

Welcome to "It's Everything In Between"! 

My mission and goal for this blog is two-fold.  As an innate researcher and observer, I am always on a quest for knowledge.  I was probably the typical 2 year old that perpetually asked, "why?" So, I want to be able to share with all of you my research about living a balanced life.  This blog is primarily geared toward the full time working wife and mother like myself.  The second reason for this blog is to help me establish or re-establish my identity with the additional priorities that have come into my life these past 2 years.....a husband and a child.

I am always researching, so, hopefully, I will always be posting.

And....here....we....go! :)