Mommy Musings

It's no secret that I love to work out.  I've been doing it consistently for about 16 years now, so I better like it!  Now, I'm no expert, but I thought I'd share some of my favorite workouts, clothes, and apps with you.  {This isn't sponsored and I'm not using any affiliate links...I just wanted to share what's worked for me.  Click right on the pictures to see where I got the pictures and where you can buy them} Clothes Nothing can derail a workout like ill-fitting clothes, or ones that ride up.  Sure, you can workout in any t-shirt and shorts, but I've found that specialized athletic clothes are much better for most activities.  Many people swear by Lululemon, but I've never tried them as they're out of my price range.  Here are some of the things I've found luck with. Old Navy has some great compression capris and tops.  They're comfortable and don't ride up!  I always check out they're clearance section and have been able to ...

I'm not sure if anyone even noticed yesterday, but I'm putting my Workout Wednesday link-up on hold for a bit. For a few weeks I had a pain in my right foot when I would run.  Nothing crazy, but a little annoying.  Well sadly is seemed to get worse and since last week it's been a constant pain. I had foot surgery a few years ago, so I'm going to go see my podiatrist today to see what's been going on.  I've still been working out a bit, though it's been making it worse, so I fear a workout break is in my future.  I'm pretty bummed about it because I just got brand new sneakers and a heart rate watch and I was really looking forward to pushing myself more.  Oh well, I'll just have to wait and see what the doctor says. But until then Workout Wednesday will be on hold for a bit. Happy Cabbage Night everyone!  {well everyone in Jersey at least!}

Welcome to another week of workout Wednesdays!  I hope some of you are inspired to link up this week! Here is what I have been up to the past week: Wednesday October 15: 3.1 mile run Thursday: none Friday: 6.2 mile run Saturday: none Sunday: Shred level 2 Monday: 4.4 mile run Tuesday: 2.1 mile run / weights Weekly miles - 15.8 Monthly total - 48.2 Weekly total workouts: 5 Monthly total - 16 Well my workout funk continues.  Obviously I'm doing something, but I was so motivated in August and September and I've lost that drive to keep pushing myself to go farther and do more.  Here's hoping I can really buckle down and find that this week! What are your favorite workouts? href ="http://www. mommymandymusings .com" title="Mommy Musings"> img src ="http://i1374. photobucket .com/albums/ag425/Amanda_ Solimando /a0c0689d-7cfc-4367-ae68-d778a3aa0660_zps2cced123. jpg " alt="Mommy Musings" style="border:none;" /> Don't forg...

Welcome to another week of workout Wednesdays!  I hope some of you are inspired to link up this week! Here is what I have been up to the past week: Wednesday October 8: 3.5 mile run Thursday: none Friday: 8 mile run Saturday: 4.2 mile run Sunday: Shred level 2 Monday: one week Shred {weights section} Tuesday: 5.2 mile run Weekly miles - 20.9 Monthly total - 32.4 Weekly total workouts: 6 Monthly total - 11 I took on less rest day this week than last, and my mileage was a little higher.  I still feel like I'm struggling with motivation.  Even once I get out there I'm having a tough time doing longer runs.  Maybe if I finally clean up my eating habits a little bit it'll help! Am I the only one who goes through a workout funk? Don't forget to come link up!!

Welcome to another week of workout Wednesdays!  I hope some of you are inspired to link up this week! Here is what I have been up to the past week: Wednesday October 1: 5 mile run Thursday: none Friday: 45 minute walk {I didn't track the mileage} Saturday: 6.5 mile run Sunday: Shred level 1 Monday: none Tuesday: 1 week Shred {weights section} Weekly miles - 11.5 Weekly total workouts: 5 I struggled a bit with working out as you can see.  I hurt my knee last Wednesday, so it was good to take a little time off.  I'm glad I worked out most days, but I definitely didn't push myself as hard as I have been.  Skip has been working some strange hours and while I have been good in the past about finding time to for me to workout, I got pretty lazy with it this week.  I'm hoping to really kick it back up a notch this week! What helps you when you struggle for workout motivation? Don't forget to come link up!!

Welcome to another week of workout Wednesdays!  I hope some of you are inspired to link up this week! Here is what I have been up to the past week: Wednesday September 24: 10 mile bike Thursday: 3 mile run Friday: 10 mile run Saturday: 2.5 mile run Sunday: arm/ab workout Monday: 6 mile run Tuesday: none Weekly total running miles: 21.5 Weekly total workout miles - 31. 5 Monthly total running miles: 83.2 Monthly total workout miles - 93.2 Weekly total workouts:6 Monthly total workouts - 23 I was so close  to getting to 100 miles this month, but I just didn't push hard enough over all.  I do want to make sure I'm also focusing on cross training as well, so I don't get injured.  I did take more rest days than I wanted to, so I'm hoping to keep it to one a week max next month. What have you been working on this month?  What are your goals for October?  Come link up and share! Don't forget to come link up!!

Welcome to another week of workout Wednesdays!  I hope some of you are inspired to link up this week! Here is what I have been up to the past week: Wednesday September 17: 6.3 mile run Thursday: 5.1 mile run Friday: None Saturday: 3.5 mile run Sunday: 3.1 mile run Monday: Tabata workout / ab roller Tuesday: kickboxing / ab roller Weekly total miles: 18 Monthly total miles: 61.3 Weekly total workouts:6 I had been hoping to have another 100 mileage month, but it just isn't going to happen.  I am pleased I'm getting in workouts even when I can't run, or I can't run as far as I'd like.  I'm still going to try and see how many miles I can do though. How are you all doing this month? Don't forget to come link up!!

Welcome to another week of workout Wednesdays!  Have you ever seen someone in the blog world in really great shape and wondered what they do to look that great?  Ever struggling for motivation or fresh new workout ideas?  That's what I want this space to be for.  So come link up your workouts with me! Here is what I have been up to the past week: Wednesday: None Thursday: None Friday: None Saturday: 5 mile run / ab roller Sunday: 6.5 mile run {1 mile PR 7:38 / 5K PR 26:08} Monday: Tabata workout / ab roller Tuesday: 4 mile run Weekly total miles: 15.5 Monthly total miles: 43.3 Weekly total workouts:4 I was feeling pretty under the weather in the beginning of the week, and also a little burnt out on running, so I took a few days off.  It's important to know when to push yourself, and also when to take a break.  One of the biggest things I've learned recently about fitness is if you really want to push yourself, one of the best ways to do that is to find some...

So I mentioned something in passing about this earlier in the month and today I decided to just go for it and launch a Workout Wednesday link-up!!  Anyone with Nike+ or Run Keeper knows what a motivator it is to see what kind of workouts your friends are doing during the week.  If I see someone passing me on miles, or working out an extra day, it motivates me to push myself harder.  There also have been times that I've seen someone in really good shape and wondered what they do to look like that.  And that is what I'm hoping to do with this link up.  I want this place to be a weekly motivator and a place for all of us to share our favorite workouts! Monday September 1 - none Sept. 2 - 4.3 mile run Sept. 3 - 2.2 mile run Sept. 4 - 5.5 mile run Sept. 5 - none Sept. 6 - 1 week Shred {weights portion} Sept. 7 - 8 mile run / 1.5 mile walk Sept. 8 - 5.1 mile run Sept. 9 1.3 mile jog / 1 week Shred {weights portion} Weekly Mileage - 27.9 Number of Workouts -7 I have al...