Finding Balance

Motherhood seems, many times, like a huge balancing act.

Kids.Partner.Work.Self-care.Food.House.Workouts.Family.Social.

Moms tend to put themselves last on the To-Do list. By the time everyone is fed, clothed, and tended to emotionally, spiritually, physically, etc. there isn't much left for You.

According to the dictionary, the true meaning of balance is all about Harmonious Distribution. I like that. I'm striving to find more balance in my life, and it is an everyday struggle. As I add more to my plate, something else has to give. Do I stop or slow down on my personal goals or do I keep plunging forward as my family suffers? I know there is room for both. I know it will take dedication, planning, and a lot of support and teamwork with my husband.

How do you find balance?

Crossfit Mamas Bootcamp!

Join the new Crossfit Mamas Bootcamp in Central Austin!

Tue/Thurs 6-7am

O'Henry Middle School Track (maps)

First class is FREE!

Contact me for more details:

KatGrosshaupt@CrossfitCentral.com

This class is for Mamas in all stages and phases, shapes and sizes. Pregnant Mamas also welcome. For more information, go here.

Make 2010 your best year yet!

Naptime WOD

I made my first good decision of the New Year. Instead of the $88 Lululemon bag, I opted for the $30 Target bag and the Kettlebell that was on sale for $40! Score!

Saturday afternoon Naptime WOD:

20 KB swings

30 Pushups

40 Situps

50 Walking Lunges with KB

4 rounds

(If you don't have a Kettlebell, you can use dumbells.)

Crossfit Mamas begins Jan.12. This bootcamp class is open to all Mamas looking to get fit! Contact me for more details. KatGrosshaupt@Crossfitcentral.com

Lesson Learned

"I'll just take a few days off"

"A few cookies won't hurt"

"A little queso isn't so bad"

These are a few things that went through my head over the last few days. A few tamales here, a little chips and queso there. A few cookies with the kids....then

BAM!

Last night as we came home from the in-laws' house, I began to feel so sick. I had to lie down to keep from throwing up. I had a sickly-sweet heartburn-like feeling in my stomach. My head was pounding. It all caught up with me.

Post-Gluttony Recovery WOD:

400m run

40 air squats

20 pushups

4 rounds

Remember, each day is a new day. Even if you over did it for a few days, just brush yourself off and get back into it- Your body will thank you!

Mmm...Cauliflower

I love it when I can actually fool my daughter (with food, that is). She's almost 5 and pretty picky. Last night I made the infamous Cauliflower faux mashed potatoes and she liked them!

I've tried to make these several times and each time they are runny and not so good. This time I simplified the whole thing and, voila!

How-To:

1. Steam the chopped cauliflower

2. Throw steamed cauliflower in food processor with some butter, salt, and pepper

3. Eat

Many recipes for this dish call for milk or sour cream or other liquid. Don't do it! Don't add any extra liquid- that was my previous mistake.

Check out Mark's Daily Apple for more great tips.

Tommy's Paleo Challenge

(My 4 yr. old took this picture btw)

My husband, Tommy, recently started a Paleo Challenge. He has seen the results I've had and it just makes sense to him to eat a really clean, non-processed diet. While I am extremely proud of him, I'm blown away by the sheer amount of food we've been eating for the past two weeks!!

This is where a Costco membership really pays off.

When I read Carey's post about going to HEB, I laughed out loud- cancer?! really?! But then after Tommy came back from HEB the next day, he said he was pretty amazed at what he saw on the conveyor belt. It was a far cry from what his cart looked like just two weeks prior.

So how is he doing with it?

He claims to be having some amazing sleep! I need to document all of his measurements, but he also says he feels less bloated and less of that overly-full feeling after meals. As someone who ate tortillas at nearly every meal, I'm super proud of him :)

Now if I can only get him to join a Crossfit class!

I'll keep you posted...

You Really Are What You Eat

(I wish I would have thought of this. Priceless.)

"You are what you eat." Yeah, yeah... We've all heard it a thousand times.

Every cell in our body is made up of the micronutrients from whatever we are eating. Sure, Aspartame may be legal, but that doesn't mean it is good for you in any way.

From general health to mental health, overall wellness, moods, sexual function, sports performance, you name it- everything we ingest affects us.

I came across this post a few weeks ago on Robb Wolf's blog. I was blown away by this man's story and was even more committed to regulating my body through a Paleo approach.

Not too long after that, I came across this on Crystal's blog. If you haven't seen it, go there NOW! Absolutely amazing!

Have you been to the Paleo Blog yet?

Quote of the day: "If it's made by man, don't eat it." Fair enough.