If you really knew me, you’d know ...
- I can pretty much guarantee that every post I make on this blog will have some sort of grammatical error in it, even though I proof it 50 times.
- I think Louis C.K is the funniest person on the planet. I don't ever want to meet him though for fear that I'd just start crying, while wildly flapping my hands -- screaming “oh mi gawwwd” like some tween-hard Justin Bieber fan ... and ultimately end up passed out on the floor, in a puddle of my own urine –- Which definitely wouldn’t make for a great first impression!
- I love gigantic chocolate covered strawberries ... Disneyland makes the best!
- I have a very eclectic taste in music. I listen to Bon Iver, Danzig, Adel, Simple Minds, Mumford and Sons, Indigo Girls, Metallica, opera, punk and everything in between.
- I was married for almost 10 years, and I’ve been divorced for nearly three. I know what life is like as a single-mom ... the last three have been the hardest, most lesson-intensive years of my life. I’m still standing.
- I'm not a big fan of coffee -- can’t stand it actually. I know that makes me dead to some people.
- I don't get poetry that doesn't rhyme, jazz or indoor cycling no matter how hard I try, or how many people tell me how wonderful it is.
- I have an irrational fear (ok -- a phobia!) of spiders and horror films. I would be totally screwed if my only escape from a house spider was to flee through a room where people were watching “Paranormal Activity 2.”
- I have discovered that I have an uncanny ability to identify and connect with peoples personal struggles and vulnerability in a way that inspires and fosters change, and I'm not sure where that came from.
- My most favorite sound in the world is the sound of my kids soft-breathing and gentle-mumbles at night when they sleep.
- I address my children as Sissy, Trissy, Lovey, Shea, Shea-shea, Park, Boo-boo, Baboo, and cuddle-wuddle-fish -- but rarely by their names.
- My second favorite sound in the world is the sound when it rains...
- I have never played the lottery. I'm not sure if that's brilliance or stupidity, perhaps it’s both.
- My mister is the only person in the world who is able to make me laugh so hard on a daily basis -- that I have tears streaming down my face, and can’t even make a sound. Yep, it’s love.
- If I'm going to be eating dinner alone I can almost guarantee I'll make Tuna stuffed Avocados.
- I keep the pictures people send me in Christmas cards.
- I've never left potatoes (of any kind) uneaten on my plate.
- I wish I could tan without getting freckles.
- My favorite curse word is shit! I probably say it too often.
- I used to model professionally in Europe, but gave it up to pursue my love of civic engineering (...I also lie when I've run out of things to tell you).
I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did! Now it’s YOUR TURN -- I would love to get to know YOU... please leave a comment below! xo,-B
Im a new mom of a 3 month baby girl and I started your workout blog today. I am a little bit out of shape, but it felt awesome to do those five workouts. Hopefully I will be able to lose this baby weight.
ReplyDeleteHi JESSICA!!! First of all -- CONGRATS on your new little muffin, and I am SO excited you started today!!! There are no "Hopefully's" allowed here tho ... Mindset is important. It's GOING TO HAPPEN! ;-) xo
DeleteJust started reading your blog and you have gotten me SO motivated to get my booty in shape and get the mid section and hard rock abs I know I can have if I would work a little extra harder than I have, especially w eating!! I am very active, but have not been able to get my tummy the way I've wanted to after having my daughter, so thank you for your story, your tips, and encouragement!I hope this motivation will get me where I want to be these next few months :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mama ... I just have to tell you how much reading your comment totally made my morning -- I love everything about your little note ... Especially the part where you say "get my booty in shape and get the mid section and hard rock abs *I KNOW I CAN HAVE* if I would work a little extra harder.."
Delete'I KNOW I CAN' IS SUCH AN EMPOWERING STATEMENT -- I'm proud of you already! *BIG HUGS* -B
I am a perfectionist and have been trying to let that go since having my second baby- hence my very messy house that drives me crazy. I am one who has unrealistic expectations and want things to happen over night. I struggle with finding time for myself and working out. My guilty pleasure is chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being such a great example and motivator!
Britta -- you are amazing! THE END
DeleteNo, seriously though. I have to tell you how much I've absolutely LOVED getting to know you and your little family via all the social platforms we share! Thank you for posting this and letting me know that much MORE about you. xo
Ps. How is the breastfeeding going? Milk Supply still up? Any other questions come up, or did you get it sorted?
Oh thanks! Yeah milk is still up! Woohoo! I think I'm am doing ok. No just have to figure out time since the baby now only takes short naps for some reason. Haha. I guess I can't have everything perfect right?
DeleteI'm right there with ya. My littlest man just dropped down to one nap a day, and has only been sleeping for about 45 minutes. Just enough time to go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, and take a shower. Ahh yes, it's wonderful. I know.
DeleteI am a mom of 2 who HATES exercise. But I have gotten to the point where I hate my body more so I need to start. I recently found your blog and would love to do your 90 day challenge but I can't find the workouts anywhere. I found I think 30 on Facebook but I wanted to do the full 90 day challenge. Thanks for all you do! Can't wait to see what's in the future!
ReplyDeleteMarissa!!! Hello mama ... I'm SO glad you found me too! :) You can find all of the information you need to start -- including the FIRST WORKOUT HERE: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.283288225109841.54325.271068432998487&type=3
Delete... After you finish the FitTest Day 1 workout, all of the subsequent workouts can be found HERE: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.283757228396274.54418.271068432998487&type=3
The reason you can't find all 90 yet, is because I'm doing this Challenge and posting all my workouts in "Real time." I just launched the Bikini Body Mommy platform, so what you see is how far into it I am. There are MANY things that are still under construction and waiting to be implemented. I promise I really am working overtime to make everything streamlined and easy to follow ... just be patient a little while longer ... I promise -- it's coming! :) xx - Briana
- I have a goal to run a marathon before I turn 30. I turned 28 in August and the BBMC (as I shorten it!) is my first step in getting back in to long distance running! Ran my first and only half marathon in January 2006. Up to 2.5 miles 28 days in to the challenge!
ReplyDelete- I'm super crafty. Recently my husband forfeited his desk in our office, built me shallow shelves and I put my dozens of acrylic paint in the order of a rainbow. My OCD side jumps up and down and claps every time I walk in to the office to jump on the treadmill!
- I'm passionate about improving birth in the US. I had an unnecessary c-section with my oldest and worked hard to achieve the VBAC I had in April with my baby! Our maternal care and birth system is JACKED in this country and women need to start standing up for the normal process of birth.
- I'm a proud Fightin' Texas Aggie. I got a lot of my determination from the four years I spent in the Corps of Cadets and Aggie Band. If you don't know what those words mean, google it! It will teach you A LOT about me!!
- Never thought I'd be a stay at home mama, but it is my calling right now in life and I love it!!
~Erin Bailey
Erin .. you already know as a proud home-birthing mama myself, I couldn't agree more with your expressed views on how we bring our children into the world, and how corrupt/money driven the American birthing system has become. It makes me sick. I hope that sharing my birth stories, as you did yours will help spread awareness on the issue...
DeleteSimilar to what I wrote Britta above, I have absolutely loved getting to know both you and Danielle the last few weeks! Your energy and determination throughout the challenge has been contagious! Thank you so much for consistently posting your scores from the workouts, and for all the commentary and motivation back and forth between you and Danielle. I look forward to it everyday!
If I'm ever in Texas, I know who to call :) Until then, Keep up the amazing work :) ... Lots of Love, Your Trainer -- Briana
I also just recently discovered your blog and started following you on instagram. You're awesome! I've been meaning to get back in shape, I'm a momma of 2 kiddos, 4yrs and a 15month. I have a lot of toning to do. I also want to get down to 125, im currently 145. I turn 25 in Feb so I want to accomplish it by then. I cant wait to start your challenge. I still breastfeed will working out like that and diet change have a lot of effect?
ReplyDeleteHi Momma!!! Thanks so much for the note! -- 20 lbs is TOTALLY do-able way before that time -- EVEN with you breastfeeding you can safely lose those pounds by the end of January! ! wrote a great post about a month ago where I answered a lot of the nutrition/weight loss while breastfeeding questions you just asked me. You can find it here:
Deletehttp://www.facebook.com/BikiniBodyMommy/posts/288773307894666
... if after reading, you have any other questions -- DON'T HESITATE TO ASK! xx,-B
Thanks for the motivation! Now I will definitely jump on it. Losing milk supply was my biggest fear in the previous months.
ReplyDeleteI just recently found your blog, and I have to say I am super excited about it! After having my daughter in 2007 my hormones went out of control. I had a c-section that I was told was necessary, when the truth was...it wasn't. Wish I'd known then...because my body didn't take well to the surgery. Immediately I began gaining weight. I hated it and would workout every time I could. I wanted to be healthy and we wanted another baby in a couple of years. Time went on and the weight loss never came...neither did the baby. It is now 2012 and I still battle with weight loss every single day along with infertility. I am dying to be healthier, and we are dying to have more kids. I'm ready to really work and make the changes, which is why I'm so thrilled about your site. You are an inspiration to me, as I have a lot of weight to lose. I will succeed this time! :0)
ReplyDeleteIf you really knew me, you'd know...
-I'm OCD to the point that annoy my husband, but I'm learning to control the volume.
-I believe children are an incredible blessing from the Lord, and think that everyone who can, should have a multitude of them.
-Getting really healthy meals on the table is a huge struggle because I love fruits and veggies, and my husband loathes them. He is super picky, and my daughter isn't far behind him. This is something I long to change in our lives.
-I'm a stay-at-home-mama who never imagined this life. Frankly, I didn't even know a sahm until about 3 years ago.
-God has changed a lot in our lives since 2007 (had a baby and got married), but honestly he has changed way more since 2009.
-I am pro Dave Ramsey! Heck, we just sold our house! LOL! Between being obedient to God's calling and Dave Ramsey...people are starting to think my husband and I are nuts!
-I am in love with crafting! I love to scrapbook and make anything I can! I even dabble in painting...even though I have no talent in that area. (Maybe I'll stick to coloring! LOL)
-Although a Louisiana gal, I LOVE the Oregon Ducks! LSU is great, but I love my Ducks! ...sadly I have no affiliation with them...
-I homeschool. This is our first year, and we love it! It inspired me to start my blog..Kees of Life. My husband and I are both teachers, so we have discovered the ugly truth behind our education system and the direction it is headed in.
-I've worked on weight loss practically my entire life. The one time I did really lose weight...I did it the wrong way. So I honestly have no idea what I'm doing or suppose to do...but...I'm learning.
I absolutely LOVED reading this Mama! You're a fantastic writer. Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to share so much about yourself with me. Having gotten so personal...The last thing I want, is for this to have the feel of a meaningless one-night stand. -- so can I at least get your first name? LOL... xx,-Briana
DeleteThanks! Lol...I totally agree...can't believe I left out my name..it's Ashley! I did the first FitTest workout last night, and man oh man am I out of shape. My legs are so sore today I don't even want to walk. LOL! It's sad to think that I went from running a 5k just over a year ago, to what I looked like last night. So ready to make some changes!
Delete-Ashley Kees
I just found your blog via pintrest and thought I'd give it a look. I just had my daughter 7 (almost 8 weeks) ago and I've been wanting to start working out. I just got the OK to last week by my doctor. During my pregnancy I unfortunately gained 60lbs no matter how healthy I ate - darn genetics. So I really would like to lose the 60lbs and then an additional 20-30lbs. But just the 60 would make me happy so I can fit back into my clothes. :) I'm just nervous I will get bored with the work out, which usually happens due to my short attention span. I'm also nervous I won't have time due to my daughter only napping for 20 minutes, 30 minutes MAX once or twice a day. Your blog has inspired me and showed me it is possible! :)
ReplyDeleteHi! I just found your blog and can't wait to see if it can help me. I am a 32 yo mom of 3 girls. 8,3,and 1. I did not gain weight from my pregnancies (opposite actually lost weight during the pregnancies). However I have had 3 c-sections and an abdominal partial hysterectomy (this was in March). I get really bad shin splints if I walk too fast, which has been a life long problem, but really bad this year. I absolutely did as little as possible with my last pregnancy for fear of losing the baby and because I was in pain. Completely lost all muscle tone I think, lol. So I have taken most fat out of my diet. I eat mostly vegetables and lean meat. I have cut out pasta :(. I too LOVE potatoes and I do drink coffee (I have cut way back). I have bad reflux problems. I also :), have carpal tunnel and tennis elbow in my right wrist and elbow. I joined a gym right before Thanksgiving and I am clueless as to what to do there and can't afford the training sessions right now. I can't walk fast or do any arm workouts because of my problems. I want to wear a bikini again one day, but right now I am about 70-90 pounds away from feeling better - to wearing a bathing suit in public.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the book, I have a lot to say apparently :)
Thanks for blogging about your journey!!!
Stefanie
HI!! I'm Darice :) I'm 32. I am a lover of all things God given and a mamma of FIVE.....yes, 1...2...3...4...&..5!!! My beautiful daughter is 16 my hiliarious son is 14 my lil love is 2.5 and my surprise TWIN boys are almost 16wks. I'm all of 4'11'' with heals on and FULL of energy (most days). I really am all about health, fitness, good eats and good times though the health and fitness part doesn't really show....I am DETERMINED to get my BikiniBodyMommy on!!!!! Shoot, without the pressure of getting pregnant EVER AGAIN I am ALL IN!! So glad I came accross this blog!! I am ready to BANISH this buldge for good!!! I'm really only 40lbs over my goal of 112lbs but that 40lbs isn't so easy to move around with being so short! Keep doin what you're doin, because you are doin great!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and P.S..... Me and grammer go together about as good as fire and ice, so...yeah i'm right there with you....