Body After Baby: What’s Working For Me
Now that my daughter is 12 weeks old and I’m fully back in the swing of a fitness routine, I thought I’d share a post-baby body update. There’s good news (I’ve lost all the baby weight!) and bad news (my body ain’t what it used to be), and I don’t want to brag about or bash my body. I just want to share what’s worked for me since I’ve always loved reading about other moms’ experiences in the weeks and months after having a baby. So here’s the latest: I’ve been back at my pre-pregnancy weight since my daughter was 8...
Read MoreBliss
I have a new definition of bliss, and it involves me sitting on the couch, fresh off a ZWOW workout and a hot shower, eating a turkey sandwich and chips while the baby sleeps and the toddler is in preschool. As usual, I was too hungry to stop and take a picture of my meal before I scarfed it, but it included these chips, which are my favorite. I know: baked chips shouldn’t be anyone’s favorite, but come on, paint chips would taste amazing if they were coated in enough orange cheese dust: I know it’s not the most compelling photo, but I hate posting without adding photos and...
Read MoreAdventures in Freezer Cooking
If you read my post about Planning Ahead for Healthy Post-Baby Meals, you know I was getting ready to prep some freezer meals to eat after the baby is born. Well, this weekend I finally did my freezer cooking, and it was exhausting! Word to the wise: plan on having some help with the cooking. I was lucky enough to have my amazing mom here, and even with her doing more than her fair share of the cooking (and spreading the process out over four days), it was a lot of work for a big ‘ol pregnant lady. But it’s done and I can finally breathe a big sigh of relief. The work is behind...
Read MorePlanning Ahead for Healthy Post-Baby Meals
When I was pregnant with my first, I thought constantly about what life might be like after the baby was born: dressing him in tiny outfits, tucking him into a cozy bassinet and rocking him to sleep while listening to soft lullabies (needless to say, I was completely unprepared for the harsh reality of life with a newborn). But what I never considered was how I would take care of my own body in the weeks and months after giving birth – or how a poor post-baby diet could have such long-lasting effects. I had no idea how little time I’d have to even think about healthy eating (let...
Read MoreAbout Miami Housewife
Welcome, I'm Kristen! I'm a 20-something mother of two working to make exercise and healthy eating a simpler and more enjoyable part of life. I love lifting, running, being outdoors and enjoying food in all it's healthy and not-so-healthy forms. I believe that happiness is as essential to 'healthy living' as exercise and vegetables - that's why I never turn down dessert! Connect With Me!
