Saturday Sweat!

If you're like me, Saturday is a catch-up day... laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, workout.... During the week I get caught up doing other things (or I'm just too dang tired) to get everything done that I need to. So Saturday mornings are great to get that home workout in, so you can enjoy the rest of your day and feel great! If you have a little space inside, use that. If you have some outdoor space go for it (if it's nice out) and a little running room (or running in place). 

Warm up nice and easy with the following:

Body weight squats = 15

Push-ups = 15

Sit-ups = 15

Run = 2 min.

Then go right into the workout! 

TABATA TIME! 

For 20 seconds of work & 10 seconds of rest (consecutively for 4 min. each exercise) do: 

-Run (in place or outside) 

-Burpees

-Run

-Push-ups

-Run

-Squats

-Run

This is an intense 28 minute workout. To make it shorter take off a couple of exercises. To add more do lunges, in-outs, or tuck jumps, all for 4 min. each!

Happy Fitness!

This Mama is Growing!

So tomorrow I will be 20 weeks pregnant! I can't believe I am halfway through with this pregnancy. As I start to get bigger it begins to sink in that we will have a child in our arms in 4 1/2 months... It's exciting and a little overwhelming! There is so much to do and get. Our lives will be changed forever! So I am going to start gathering tips and suggestions on gadget/equipment that I will NEED. What I don't want is a bunch of things  I won't use. So let me know if you have suggestions and what you use the MOST when you had/have a newborn! Here is a pic I snapped last night of my ever-growing belly! Have a blessed day!

Today's Workout!

At my women's class today, we really kicked it up a notch! If you haven't heard of CrossFit, you might have been living under a rock! lol. It's pretty hard core, but fun and constantly different! My all-women's class has been focused on cardio for the past few months, but I think they are ready to step it up and build some muscle! I had them do the following workout. Please consult your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. To learn more about crossfit go to crossfitstacked.com 

Here are some of the ladies of CrossFit Stacked!



10 Rounds For Time

20 Sumo Deadlift High Pull
10 Push Press (45# or 33#)
5 Burpees

Baby Girl

So we have decided on a name.... Ramsay Katherine Milam... We will be calling her Ramsay Kate. Double names are so southern, of course, and even though it's a mouthful; we couldn't be happier! My maiden name is Ramsay (very Scottish) and she will be fourth generation Katherine :)

It's a GIRL!!!!

Well, we were totally wrong! It's a girl! She was 9 oz. at the ultrasound and everything looked good! We are so excited to welcome Ramsay Katherine Milam in November! We are going to call her Ramsay Kate! I will keep you posted on the pregnancy as we move right along!

Gender Reveal Day!!!!

So if you didn't already know, we are expecting a baby in November! Which makes me 19 weeks today {halfway}!!! So we are heading to the doctor this morning for an ultra-sound and will find out if our little star is a boy or a girl! My husband {Philip} and I both think it's a boy and EVERYONE else seems to think it's a girl! We will see soon! My mom so graciously sent us a package yesterday with a boy outfit and a girl outfit and the cutest wooden piece of art below... we couldn't be more excited!!!! 

I will let you all know what we are having soon!!! 

Superfood for the Soul

So this immune system being compromised thing STINKS! Being pregnant makes it hard to kick an illness, so I've decided to take control! 'Superfoods' have SO many benefits and can help you lower cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and other treacherous illnesses, but they also boost your immune system and BONUS can even put you in a better mood! I have also incorporated some Organic Pregnancy Tea with honey {for my sore, sore throat} to round off this delicious breakfast! 

• Eggs {I added a tbsp of 2% Milk}
• Fresh Spinach
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Tart cherries
• Traditional Medicinals Organic Pregnancy Tea
• Honey 

I am full, feeling better already, and in a good mood! What more could you want from your breakfast!? Here is a list of other Superfoods for you to try!

• Beans
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Oats
• Oranges
• Pumpkin
• Salmon
• Soy
• Spinach
• Tea (green or black)
• Tomatoes
• Turkey
• Walnuts
• Yogurt

Reviewed on February 16, 2007

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Pre-planning is Key!

As I mentioned in the previous post, I have pre-planned our week of meals (dinner only). This is what's on the menu for this week! Hubby even did the grocery shopping! 

Happy planning!!!

Gonnnne and done it!

Well, I've gone and done it... let's see how long I can keep up! Now that my husband is around more often, {thank GOD second year of med school is over!} I have more enthusiasm towards cooking/pre-planning our meals {and apparently blogging}! So I have pre-planned our whole week in advance and he even went to the store! Tonight we had Skinny Spinach Chicken Pasta! It was delish! I got the recipe from fellow blogger: Rumbly in my Tumbly. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti noodles, cooked to al dente
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups of fresh, chopped spinach
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
1 cup 1% milk (or 2%, whatever you have in your fridge, but non-fat might be going to far)
1/2 cup of chicken broth
1/2 cup shaved or shredded parmesan cheese
2 chicken bouillion cubes
salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Directions:
Pound out your chicken breasts thin, and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat, and cook until the juices run clear.

In another pan, heat a teaspoon of olive oil and garlic over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until garlic is soft and fragrant.  Add milk, chicken broth, parmesan, bouillion cubes, and black pepper to taste.  Cook until sauce begins to thicken (about 10 minutes)  Add cooked pasta and fresh spinach to the sauce and cook for 5 more minutes.

*I added cherry tomatoes as well. 

Mix in chicken and enjoy!