Mom On The Run

I’ve been running and running and training and eating healthy and skipping junk food for 10 wks now.  I’ve lost 8lbs – slowly.  It has seemed painfully slow at times.  Working out, eating healthy etc seems like so much work for such little return.  Stepping on the scale each week after running 30k or more and doing weights and finding a 0.5lb to a 0.7lb weight loss is frustrating.  Running is getting easier and I’m getting faster, but it doesn’t seem like I’m getting smaller. 

It’s no wonder so many of us are looking for the quick fix weight loss answer.  But with so many of us looking, how come none of us has found it yet?  Could it be that it doesn’t exist?  Could it be that the 1/2 a pound per week loss I’m experiencing is actually fast?  Is a loss still a loss, not matter how big or small it is?  It’s so hard to keep convincing myself that.

Oh I do have more energy – and more laundry thanks to my sweaty exercise clothes.  My kids are having fun doing exercise videos with me – they particularly like a Fit MOMZ n Fit KIDZ video that I got this week.  Sierra loves to crawl under my planks and pushups while I do the video, and Brooke actually DOES the video with me.  It’s a great way to give the kids attention while fitting in a workout, making this weight loss thing a little easier because I don’t have to find the time to do it.   My legs were on fire after my first attempt at the video.  The girls made me do the Preschool and toddler workouts back-to-back on Tuesday, and last night they made me do the preschool and infant workouts.  I hope that with them pushing me this week I’ll lose more than my usual 0.5lbs… 

Here’s a snippet of the video I found on their website:

What exercise activities do you like?  Have you experienced weight loss success?  What have you done to lose weight?  Do you have any advice for me on how to make this easier?  Faster?  Help!

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Relaxation is a big part of living a healthy and balanced life.  So fire up that fireplace, grab a glass of wine (I prefer a deep red, like a Merlot), a good book and a cosy blanket.  Then put on the new SADE “Soldier of Love” CD.  That’s what I did last night.  This morning I felt energized, and ready to take on the world – I even felt so energized that I went and swam laps for 25 min before work!

Guess what? I have 3 copies of the new SADE “Soldier of Love” CD to giveaway so that you can relax and re-charge your batteries to my favourite sone “Bring Me Home” too! 

Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-five year career. Since the release of their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984 the band have seen all five of their studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart selling a total of more than 50 million albums worldwide to date. They’ve been nominated for American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have won three Grammy Awards – first in 1986 for Best New Artist, then in 1994 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for “No Ordinary Love”, and again in 2002 for Best Pop Vocal Album with Lovers Rock.

Among the new tunes is “Babyfather,” “about how great it is to be a parent, what a great honor and privilege that is, and what a terrible thing that is to waste,” frontwoman Sade Adu recently told PEOPLE. “As long as you feel good about yourself, you can be a good parent, and then it becomes an endless fruitful cycle,” she says.

SOLIDER OF LOVE was recorded in England and produced by the band and their longtime collaborator Mike Pela.  For more info, visit SADE’s official website: http://www.sadeusa.com/

PRIZING:
Three (3) winners will receive a copy of the new CD!
Prizing Value: $13.98 per CD

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Recently I was sent a bag of Weight Watchers Pecan Crowns candy (by Whitmans) to review.  Knowing how tempted I am to eat all of my kids Halloween candies, I waited until my kids were digging into their bags to dig into my own bag and try them.  I also have to admit that I was a little hesitant because dude, it’s diet chocolate! Who the hell wants diet chocolate?  Gimme the real thing baby!

I was wrong – they’re awesome!  They taste a lot like Turtle’s, only not as sweet.  Each one is 1 point (53 calories, 3.3g of fat, and 3g fiber).  My mom tried them too – she’s a very picky eater (sorry mom, but you are) and she liked them too!

Halloween can be a time of indulgence for adults, just as much as it is for kids, but now with Weight Watchers Pecan Crowns it doesn’t have to be – leave the Halloween candies for your kids, and have some Weight Watchers Pecan Crowns instead, your waist and taste buds will thank you.

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The Short Story:
The WIFI and the on/off switch on my iPod Touch stopped working.  I brought it into the Apple Store and they replaced it on the spot.

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Sierra thoroughly enjoyed Max Spaniel: Dinosaur Hunt by artist David Catrow, the first book in an adorable new book series for kids ages 4-8 about a loveable dog, Max Spaniel.  In this book, Max is on the hunt in his backyard for dinosaurs. When he finds simple objects like a rake and a bicycle, he sees them as another piece of the puzzle.

From David Catrow, beloved illustrator of the energetic Doggone Dogs and I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More, comes an equally entertaining picture book for young adventurers! Catrow’s text is simple and sparing, allowing his fantastic illustrations to shine brilliantly. The sketch and watercolour artwork is colourful and alive with movement and silliness.

If you would like to learn more about the book, or if you would like to purchase one yourself, you can find it at Amazon.com or Scholastic.com.

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Leave a comment below for a chance to win your own copy of Max Spaniel:  Dinosaur Hunt book!  One Grand Prize winner will receive an autographed copy of the book, along with a jumbo-sized kids magnifying glass.  Four runners up will win a copy of the book. 

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The time is flying by “Super Fast!” (as Sierra would say) and the past four years have absolutely flown by – it blows my mind that in a few weeks my oldest will begin Kindergarten.  KINDERGARTEN!  OMG!

This past Spring hubby attended an information session for parents to tell us all about the school, and the school’s expectations for the parents.  One of the things they stressed to him was the need for us to label Sierra’s clothes.  Apparently theft is a major issue and I would never have believed them until this past week – Sierra lost both a pair of flip flops AND a hoodie sweatshirt at daycare.  The sweatshirt had her initials written in it with marker and the flip flops were not labelled.  While picking her up from daycare I saw kids wearing HER stuff!

So how are we getting ready for school?  With Lovable Labels of course! Don’t lose it – Label it!

I was pretty excited when Lovable Labels, a local Canadian company (they’re practically right down the street from me!), gave me the opportunity to sample their “Back to School Mega Pack”. The pack generously includes:

• 15 sticker labels
• 60 slimline labels
• 48 Press N’ Stick clothing dots
• 16 shoe labels
• 2 Mini-Metal tags
• 5 Book/Binder stickers

You can customize your labels with a choice of four colours (blue, red, mixed berry and black) and more than 25 cute icons. I chose the mixed berry set for the girls.

The labels arrived quickly in the mail, and are very easy to use.  I’ve already  labelled clothes, shoes, sippy cups and a 60 pack of plastic containers I bought for Sierra’s lunches.

The Back to School Mega Pack retails for $44.95 CND/USD.

This school year Sierra is not going to lose anything and your kids don’t have to either – Lovable Labels has generously offered Mom On The Run readers 10% off any order. Head over to Lovable Labels and choose your country. Click on the Back to School Mega Pack (which is on the home page) and during the purchasing process enter momontherun to receive the discount.This code is valid for two weeks, until September 7, 2009.

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