Be the Bigger Person

There was once a time in my life where I would have fought tooth and nail to have the last word and make sure my voice was heard in every situation. But after having kids and growing up I realized sometimes it's okay to take a step back and not waste my breath when I know it's not going to make a difference to those that assume they know the whole story and what's going on because they're convinced that what they think is right. 

So I'll leave you with this...

Time to Get Real!

If you've been following my blog for any length of time then you will know that I am in the midst of training for my first Full Marathon, Rock n' Roll San Antonio. And although I have a real love for running and endurance sports, I do believe that I found my real place in the fitness scene...Lifting and Muscle Building. No, I didn't say Body Building because that usually brings to mind visions of overly veiny, super manly women and that is definitely NOT the look I am going for...not offense to anyone, that's just not for me personally. 

This brings me to a pretty big, and scarey, announcement...I have taken the plunge and am now in the beginning stages of Bikini Competition Prep. Yup, me...mother of 2...entering a Bikini Competition. What exactly is a Bikini Competition?? It's a category in the Figure Competition World...Bikini, Fitness, Figure. It's confusing, yes I know, But here are a few examples of the differences...

Bikini:

Fitness:

Figure:

Big differences, Right?!? Maybe one day I will be able to gain enough muscle to so Fitness but for now I am starting off with Bikini.

The Prep for Competition is pretty intense. And I can't REALLY start buckling down and really preparing until after the marathon due to needing to cut out intense cardio but I CAN start Upperbody work. 

Let's get beastin'!! I'm working on finalizing my training and eating plan so stay tuned!! 

My {BIG} Little Boy is Growing up!!

Well, the time has come...in a little over 2 weeks my oldest will be embarking on his "Big Boy" School Journey and will start Kindergarten. Where in the heck did time go?!? It seems like just yesterday we were learning the alphabet and colors and now he's reading sentences and doing static addition! My little man is not so little anymore.
And if you're anything like me this terrifies you. He is growing up SO FAST and in no time he will be in Middle School...and then Graduating. UGH!! I'm getting old!
But in all seriousness, I am so excited and proud of my little {BIG} boy and I cannot wait to see him excel in this new adventure!

{{This is his First and Last Day of Pre-K last year...}}