Best Gym Equipment

So with being pregnant comes some limitations on my exercising and some new things to incorporate! I was most concerned with my ability to do cardio since that is what I seem to lost fastest when I am not able to run – makes sense, right?  I needed to find the best gym equipment available to me for my situation.

I was told to try some rowing exercises. Some what? Yes, some rowing exercises. This would have never crossed my mind, but think about it – this will wind you, use your legs and contain no jarring movements to the body.

Enter rowing: “Rowing has long been recognized as the most complete aerobic exercise  Works 84% of the muscle mass- more than any other exercise, rowing recruits all major muscle groups Maximizes gain, minimize time- derive maximum benefit from an all body workout and burn more calories in less time Kind to the body- no impact or load on the joints, suitable for all, young or old, male or female, big or small, fit or unfit Relaxing to the mind- smooth and rhythmical, a joy to use Combines Aerobic and Resistance- unique combination of aerobic and anaerobic benefits.” Information courtesy of http://www.bestgymequipment.co.uk/  While researching rowing on this website I found a neat product called Water Rowers. Check this out! It is really neat! They even have accessories that you can check out HERE - and they have a little of everything – not just stuff for rowers!

Life Fitness also had some great products that could be used like their bike machines. I could sit and stabilize myself with multiple places to put my hands. I would be able to keep my legs in shape for when they were to next to hit the ground. This also allows me to vary my pace – same with rowing – and perform HIIT and continue to keep the jarring movements out of my routing. I can’t believe that these are machines that I have access to but walk by all the time and then pout when I feel like I can’t keep my cardio up! I can even track myself with the displays so that I can chart a course and go on my ride. Since I am in an actual seat there will be no uncomfortable feeling of a bike ride while pregnant. Lets face it – that is a plus!

So what are some ways you vary things up during injury, sickness, or pregnancy?

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Miss Molly

Thursday Already??

How can it be? I swear it was just Monday and now I realize this week is almost gone! I can’t say that it is becuase I have been terribly busy, but what else could it be?  Monday night I had class, Tuesday night I went and visited a friend and her precious baby boy in the hospital, Wendesday night I had a house to myself with my husband as the kids are at a friend’s house until Friday evening. Nick and I just enjoyed a night of eating chinese food together. BUT if you know my husband and I you will realize that we were totally on each other’s nerves (in a funny sense) and driving each other nuts :)  

I can’t get comfortable anymore with this stinking kid doing karate in my belly at all hours.  So I just constantly move back and forth. On top of it last night I had a soda so I was plaqued with “The Jimmy Legs” and had no hope of getting comfrotable.  37 weeks and counting folks – then I can sleep on my belly again and all will be well..

Tonight will be another quiet night at the house, but I plan on doing some studying and getting ahead in my class so I can be done with the next four weeks in like two.  I hope it works out like that.  In my mind it will – the power of positive thinking!

I also today got confirmation that my first coach got signed up under me for BeachBody! I am so excited as being military they can sign up for free to get the amazing discount. Such a great deal wether you want to work the body or not…you get a free coach discount!

I  got accepted for a great campaign with a company that I am excited about.  I can’t wait to share some more of that information with you next week. 

I will have potential contract work with a marketing company involving social media and should hear back from them shortly!

Lastly I have the opportunity to maybe work with a company I do love, and I hope that it does come true! Good things come to those who wait!!


Miss Molly

Spring Break 2013 Recap

Oh yeah – I had such ideas for how I wanted to spend Spring Break…But this year even though the whole list wasn’t a “success” on paper – it was one of the best weeks I have ever since being here in Alaska. I got to spend some extra time with my girls, some quality time with my husband, and work on some things I really needed to start to focus on.  I loved it through and through. I am going to work you through my list but give you some insight as well!

#1 – Get laundry caught up – I did laundry Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and then again tonight and I am still not caught up. I think it just grows and it will be never ending.

#2 - Clean house – This didn’t go like I wanted, but I would not take back the fun I had in it’s place.

#3 – Eat at Menchies – didn’t happen and I am okay with this. It just seems so far from my house now!

#4 – Watch a movie at the theater – Nick and I couldn’t find a movie that stood out to us so we passed without any problems!

#5 – Wash all Bailey’s clothes – Did not happen due to not having the laundry detergent that I wanted. I ended up getting some Melaleuca in it’s place and will let you know how that goes!

#6 – Decorate Baily’s room – Nope.

#7 – Decorate girls room - Nope.

#8 – Decorate my room – Nope

#9 – Work my challenge group invites – This I did do and still feel like I could have done more, but I will be focusing more on this in the coming week!

#10 – Walk the road just outside of base – Nope.

#11 – Dance lessons for Ryley – didn’t even look once….bad momma here on that one.

#12 – Follow-up with Beacon Marketing – sent email but am still waiting on a response – I am hoping for good stuff with this and another post to elaborate.

#13 – Put out ten calls for Fitness Love – I made my list and what/why I want to approach them with/for – but until the website gets updated I am a little hesitant

#14 – Put out ten call for Miss Molly – made my list – I need to act on this one

#15 – Miss Molly Media research – I did a brainstorm/brain dump on this one and I really need to wait on #12 before I know what more to do

#16 – Fix my blog list - totally didn’t do

#17 – Lunch with a friend – I actually got two lunches in with friends and it was awesome!

#18 – Create a blog love group for each group I am with – Did not do, but still want to accomplish

#19 – How do I start with NASM certification – DONE! Got my book and am ready to start studying!

#20 – Take some new photos of Alaska – DONE! I need to do more of this though!

#21 – Put photos in photo album – I filled one!

#22 – Blog for an entire week – almost :)

#23 – Purge toys – I did this on Wednesday and again today!

#24 – Try ten new recipes – Nope.

#25 – Try ten Pinterest projects – Nope.

Now – a lot of things did not get done, like I said when I started this post. I did however, get to have lunch with my husband and some friends, breakfast with the hubby, shopping with the hubby, pick up the kids with the hubby, go baby shopping with the hubby, take my girls sledding, get set up for my personal training certification, and just enjoy myself including some great naps! I wouldn’t have traded last week for the world. I think that is the most time my hubby and I have ever spent together without getting annoyed with each other. I loved it.

I am dreading this entire work week and the remaining weeks until Baby Bailey arrives as I really enjoyed the time I had with my family. It makes you really want to think about how things are going and where you want them to be.  I will be doing a ton of thinking – that is for sure!

I hope you all enjoy time off when you get it!!

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