Sistas of Strength Fitness and Nutrition Blog

And The Kettlebell Press Returns

Fitness, kettlebells, RKC Preparation, strength training, Workouts 7 Comments

I think I finally kick last week's sickness in the booty. I'm continuing to work with my husband to make sure I'm doing workouts that will properly prepare me for the RKC certification in April. To see other posts on what I've been doing so far, … [Read more...]

Even the Strong Get Sick

Baby, Family, Motherhood 5 Comments

I had to leave work to go to the doctors on Monday for my first time ever in my 8+ years of working full time. (Yes, I've gone to the doctors before, but not for being sick!) I've been fighting the fact that I have been sick for 2 weeks now and … [Read more...]

What I Wish I Had Known About Being Pregnant

Pregnancy 9 Comments

Did you check out my guest post on Workout Mommy's Blog last week? She featured me as One Fit Mommy! What about my friend Lisa's guest post here on Sistas of Strength about moms making time to cook healthy meals? If you haven't popped over to her … [Read more...]

Moms Making Time for Meals!

Baby, Family, Guest Posts, Motherhood, nutrition 4 Comments

Good morning everyone! I'm going to do a series of posts on moms making time for things that they love (although the tips are really applicable to anyone who's busy, not just moms!). As a busy working mom, I'm learning that it's so important to … [Read more...]

Banishing the Baby Bulge: Month 5

Baby, Banish the Baby Bulge, Motherhood, Women's Health 16 Comments

Did you miss my first three baby weight updates? Read about my one month progress. Read about my two month progress. Read about my three month progress. Read about my four month progress. Hard to believe it's that time again. It's also … [Read more...]

Why Kettlebells Rock for New Moms

Fitness, kettlebells, Motherhood, strength training, Women's Health 13 Comments

You all know about my love affair with kettlebells by now. I was thinking today (again) how great of a tool kettlebells are for new moms...or anyone else who is strapped for time. Obviously I am working out with kettlebells even more than usual … [Read more...]

Connor’s First Halloween (…kind of)

Baby, Family 7 Comments

I've been back at work for 2 months now. We have already lost power twice in that time, once due to a hurricane and this week due to a Nor'easter (yes, in October). My little monkey was supposed to go to daycare yesterday. They were going to have … [Read more...]

Squats, Pull Ups and Swings

kettlebells, RKC Preparation, Skill of Strength, strength training, Workouts 7 Comments

Thanks to the wonderful program design by my husband, every workout that I'm doing right now (excluding flush/recovery days) consists of three main exercises: squats pull ups and/or chin ups swings or snatches I can't say these are the … [Read more...]

Working at Home with a Baby

Baby, Family, Motherhood, Working Moms 16 Comments

I did a post before about my crazy daily schedule on the days that I go to work. A few people have requested that I write a post about how I manage working at home while taking care of a baby. I've been thinking about it and it's hard to describe … [Read more...]

Switching It Up For Fall

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Thank you for all of your comments and emails on my post earlier this week. Feeling the love, friends. :) If you missed it (it didn't publish quite right), check out Where Do I Fit In? You probably know by know that I love to switch up my … [Read more...]

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