Katifitchick

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Sunday Funday!

Get to work!!! With or without equipment, this workout will rip you up {in a good way} :)

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Today's Workout!!!

Happy Saturday friends! Hope you enjoy this doozy of a workout!

Friday, July 19, 2013

Finding My Positive Body Image During Pregnancy

For those who don't know, this is my first pregnancy. My first time feeling extra pounds on my body. My first time feeling fatigued to the point of falling asleep standing up. My first time not being able to wear whatever I want. You get it, right? Being an athlete all my life; and in recent years a fitness enthusiast and trainer, all of these body changes have been overwhelming at times.

Not to say I haven't had body image issues in the past... I have. In high school I experienced a small bout of an eating disorder, and in college it went into full-blown anorexia. Fortunately, with the help of friends, family and my Savior, I came out of it. It's a struggle every day. So you can imagine that all of these changes more than freaked me out! In the beginning I thought, "ok, this is really not what I signed up for." I felt no control {hello, Type A, perfectionist, prone-to-eating disorders psycho!}. It was just something I just hadn't prepared myself for -- because you really can't until it happens.

Moving forward though, my focus has shifted. I finally realized how selfish it is to worry about your body when you are carrying your own child -- I mean, shouldn't {she} be the focus??? Duh, Kati! You are being selfish!!!! So, with much encouragement from my wonderful husband and family/friends, my body image has changed for the better. I am now enjoying pregnancy much more and feel very special. I also feel much more enthused to exercise and eat healthy because I am happier. I'm sure Ramsay Kate appreciates this :)

I feel like there has to be many other women out there that feel the same way I do... The loss of control makes you do weird things. Especially if you are Type A or have been through an eating disorder. Once you let go and enjoy the ride, it becomes a lot more fun! I think that choosing to be happy and thankful is a much better way to go!!!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Accomplishment is a Privilege

As I move along through this wild ride they call pregnancy, I am starting to realize how hard it is to do all the things we need to do to be accomplished: cooking, cleaning, exercise, working, marking things off of my to-do list. I've started to realize that getting older, becoming a wife, being pregnant, etc. is making me more aware of just how important it is to get things accomplished. So, I had this chat with a friend and I came to the conclusion that all these things are really a PRIVILEGE. I mean, who likes cleaning and putting all the effort into cooking??? It's hard to get it all done! But I have found {and only - admittedly - recently} that I really enjoy these "privileges". Because, let's face it, who wants to live in an unclean house? What husband wouldn't be happy about a home-cooked meal? What compares to the sense of feeling accomplished? I find not much else gives me such wonderful satisfaction.

This is no new discovery, I know; but until you make the commitment to being accomplished, you will have a very hard time in your day-to-day life. Feeling overwhelmed causes fear, anxiety, unnecessary stress, haggardness, sleep deprivation, and laziness {in my personal opinion}. Why feel any of this if you don't have to!? To solve this not-so-difficult equation is simple....

MAKE THE COMMITMENT -- This is the hardest part... You have to WANT to do this. It's something you will want to instill in your children {if not now, then one day} and it's also something we are called to do as women {also a privilege}! Recalling some bible verses? "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." {Proverbs 31:25}. Men if you're reading this you are NOT exempt!
Set goals -- Goals are great because {speaking of feeling accomplished} they set a standard for whatever it is your are trying to achieve. Set long-term goals and short-term goals and what you need to do to get them done!
Prioritize these goals -- Let's face it, cleaning the baseboards may not be as important as doing your hubby's laundry or preplanning your week of meals, so rearrange your goals and make sure you are getting done what you should be getting done in order of importance {daily}.
Make lists accordingly -- Once your goals are in order, start making lists of what you would like to accomplish daily. Whether it's written out or on your phone, make them! Marking things off IS SO MUCH FUN! Include the most important things for that day and don't freak out if you don't get it done that day! There is always tomorrow.
GET TO WORK! -- Start getting things done! If you can delegate chores or things on your to-do list, then do it! If that is not an option, just start at the top! {This is why you have prioritized, see!}
Take pride in your accomplishments -- Cooking an excellent meal feels great! Having your husband or significant other admire a clean home is so rewarding! Losing an inch off of your waist is beyond exciting! So, take pride in your things and your health... you will feel so good once you have. And you know that old saying, that one good act leads to another??? IT'S TRUE!