CrossFit Iron Belle

This blog is used to save and categorize tools that inspire and motivate me to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. I strongly believe in order to achieve your weight loss, fitness, and health goals you must incorporate weightlifting into your workout routine. Not only does it challenge you physically but also mentally. The physical and mental transformations that occur when you strength train is truly amazing. I believe in the CrossFit method & the Paleo diet. Both ideas are the foundation for my current attitude toward health and fitness. I hope this blog inspires and motivates others as much as it's meant to help me.

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Went on my first run in about 7 months this morning. Amazing the changes pregnancy does to your body & how long it takes to get back to your pre-pregnancy self. I took it slow but it still felt GREAT! .

Being fit, healthy & living an active lifestyle is such a huge part of who I am now that I worked out through my pregnancy & felt great about it. During the first couple of weeks post partum, being a mom was my main concern. I was in and out of the hospital feeding and providing whatever little care I was allowed to give to Austin from 9am-10:30 pm and caring for my older kids as well in between those hours. Exercise was the last thing I had time to think about because I was exhausted. However, what I did keep in mind was “I am what I eat.” Being busy did not mean that I had an excuse to eat whatever I wanted. I remained conscious that there were healthy options available & continued to make the right meal choices. I automatically lost 10 lbs post partum but i also managed to lose an additional 10 lbs by maintaining & focusing on my eating habits. my final weight in pregnancy 156, today I weight 135 lbs.

That being said. Last week I went to see my crossfit coach in order to come up with a plan to get me back into the gym. I’m so ready. Sitting around on my bum is driving me crazy. I agree that my mind is not where my body is. I just had a baby 3 weeks ago! However I know my body well & I will not push myself to the max….not yet anyway :). Here’s what my next 3 weeks look like as long as I feel up to it.

Week 1: walking 1-2 miles per day. Week 2: stretch & step up the cardio, more intensity using running, cycling, or rowing and for longer distance 2-3 miles. Measurements at the end of the week.
Week 3: it’s time to head back to the box! Crossfit Total & light weights (M-F)
Week 4: Paleo in full effect. Begin Triathlon training for Danskin.

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This smoothie surprised me! GREEN & made with SPINACH! However, It tastes amazing! I added healthy fats by mixing in 1tsp. Of flax seed. Once I am no longer pregnant I will probably also add in 3 egg whites to add protein. The only problem is that banana, mango, & peach all contain more sugar than I wish to consume in one day 34g according to fitclick.com so I’ll be trying a low sugar alternative soon.

Wow! I love the way Lisbeth expresses herself. I wish I had the gift of word expression.