Sistas of Strength Fitness and Nutrition Blog

Where Do I Fit In?

Baby, Faith, Family, Motherhood, Working Moms 20 Comments

I'm 30. I've been married for over 3 years. I have a 4.5 month old baby boy. I am a daughter, a sister, an aunt and a friend. I am a Christian. I am a Marketing Manager for a technology company. I am a personal trainer and Hardstyle Kettlebell … [Read more...]

A Poopy Morning

Baby, Family, kettlebells, Motherhood, RKC Preparation, Working Moms, Workouts 1 Comment

I had a poopy morning last week. Literally. But not even a diaper explosion can stop me from finishing my long cycle clean and front squat workout when I'm already warmed up and ready to go! I've told you about my normal daily schedule, but like … [Read more...]

Banishing the Baby Bulge: Month 4

Baby, Banish the Baby Bulge, Family, Motherhood 17 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. Things were a little crazy last week with extra appointments and just general day-to-day … [Read more...]

Daycare

Baby, Family, Motherhood, Working Moms 12 Comments

I know...it's been 4 months since my little man was born and I owe you all a Banish the Baby Bulge Update on my progress. I'll get that up next week! As you know if you read my blog, I went back to work and I am maintaining a pretty crazy … [Read more...]

Kettlebells Are Better Than Running

Fitness, kettlebells, strength training, Women's Health, Workouts 6 Comments

I used consider myself a runner. In fact, I still enjoy a good run now and then. Especially if it's included as part of a track workout or sprinting up a mountain in New Hampshire with my husband. I even enjoy a good 'ole jog every once in awhile, … [Read more...]

Working Mommy’s Schedule

Baby, Family, Marriage, Motherhood, Working Moms 16 Comments

As promised in my post looking back on maternity leave...I'm gonna let you in on a day in my life as a working mom. (Lucky you, I know. This might be really boring for most of you, but hopefully interesting at least for new moms or moms-to-be. I … [Read more...]

Do I Have To?

Faith, Marriage, Motherhood, nutrition, RKC Preparation, Women's Health 3 Comments

This summer at church (don't stop reading here...I'm not going to get all preachy on you) our Pastor was talking about how as a kid he always asked "Do I have to?" when his parents wanted him to do something he hated. He admitted that sometimes his … [Read more...]

Mom’s Are Judgey

Baby, Family, Motherhood, Working Moms 15 Comments

Most of the new moms that I talk to are friends I had before having a baby or online friends I met on Twitter, other blogs, etc. However, I have spent a little bit of time with moms of older children and I have read several mom blogs and forums. What … [Read more...]

Working Past Mental Blocks

Fitness, kettlebells, Motherhood, RKC Preparation, Skill of Strength, strength training, Workouts 4 Comments

Saturday morning I decided to sleep in a bit, which these days means until about 7am. (And no, I'm not complaining ...our baby is an AMAZING sleeper and in my opinion just plain AMAZING. :)) I trained a client and hung out with CJ for the … [Read more...]

How to Choose a Personal Trainer

Fitness, strength training, Women's Health, Workouts 3 Comments

I have received several requests to do a post on how to choose a personal trainer. I started this post several weeks ago and finally I am getting around to finishing and posting it! Ah...yes life as a working mom. ;-) There is definitely no exact … [Read more...]

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