tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67880971295933390392024-03-18T05:47:45.836-04:00Heart Shaped SweatFitness & Lifestyle blog...splashes of fashion and DIY's, written by me, an army wife and mother of 2 boys, a toddler and a tween! Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-6218354392026378752013-08-26T06:30:00.000-04:002013-08-26T06:30:02.358-04:00Give me YOU<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're like me, you occasionally look through your own feeds. And while checking over your social media pages you smile at what you show for yourself. The smile isn't there because of the likes or the comments or even the new followers, it's there because you like the display you've set up for yourself.<br />
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How are you representing yourself?<br />
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It's important to represent yourself (and your family) to this world of friends and strangers in a true light. Sure, we typically expose the good times more than the bad times but hopefully we're always staying true to the real you (us). <br />
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So when scrolling through your Facebook page, your Instagram pics, your blog roll does it really match the image you see in the mirror? Yea, we all are prone to airbrush out a wrinkle or a zit, maybe shadow this or brighten that and while that's totally normal, I'm talking about something else. In moments of quiet, in stillness of nights when you're rolling around trying to find sleep does your "feed" really match what exhausted you of your day?<br />
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Sometimes I question this for myself. There is no possible way for me to IG or blog all that my days contain, there are so many times I wish I had better documented but for what I do get up I ask is it accurate? This weekend as I waited for my youngest to fall asleep I scrolled through my facebook, my instagram and other rolls. In this point in life where I'm meeting new people, building new relationships and oddly taking a step away from daily blogging.... I found myself curious in the "true to life" game. I wondered if these new people would recognize me within my social platforms. I wondered if friends of blogging, etc. would agree that I am what they read and view.<br />
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I took time to think hard about this. I examined if there were areas in my life that needed improvement, needed enhancement. I think for some it's sadly the opposite, There are some looking for ways to enhance their feed, examining opportunities to make themselves look better. I wonder why waste energy on pleasing others in this way. Why plump up life with things not true to you for what becomes a pseudo happiness from likes, comments, and followers.<br />
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I believe in finding happiness in our own reflection. I believe <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/05/what-is-beautiful.html" target="_blank">beauty is shown in many ways</a>. I believe in satisfaction from our quiet times, our nights out, our days "off screen" being complimentary to what we show to others in this socially screened world.<br />
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I think this is called authenticity.<br />
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I want to always be transparent. There have been times that I've struggled through bad habits or tough patches in life and chosen to not be explicit in those situations yet I've not been able to hold back some of the emotions brought on by those times. Close friends can see through those posts that tap danced around deeper feelings, they see the chords being struck by a pin or an Instagram image. I take comfort in that, not shame. There's strength in our weakest times. Always. <br />
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I guess my point to all this is a matter of check and balance. Are we really everything we present to others? Do we really believe in the belief we're giving to others? Are you as sure of the beauty you hold in every fashion post, every fitness tip, in every laugh you send through the web?<br />
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Be your best self. Be positive in yourself. Be concrete in your abilities and your place in this world. No one ever really has it all together and we're all working towards whatever our lil' hearts yearn for. Never try to be someone else. We need YOU. Never settle for less than what you would urge others to do or to have. And always stay true to yourself while growing into more of the awesomeness you already hold.<br />
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Life is always changing around us. It's always bringing us new challenges and possibilities. If you're busy making everything perfect or wasting time removing what someone might consider bad than you are probably missing out on the rawness in life.<br />
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I'm grateful to be at a point that imperfections don't worry me so much. I'm grateful to be carefree of judgement over the good and bad. Someone will always have it better, someone will always have it worse. As for me.... I fit in right where I'm supposed to be. I'm grateful for my spot to grow from, love from and give from.<br />
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Not your typical weekend recap post but it's what I felt inspired to share. Something lead me to blog this, to share these thoughts. I hope that you can appreciate it on a bright and sunny, <i>came to soon</i> Monday morning!<br />
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com280tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-34786694726127639192013-08-23T07:00:00.000-04:002013-08-23T07:00:05.924-04:00Love me a Friday!Hey! Hey! I'm in a blogging mood :)<br />
Sorry not sorry about the lack of blogging. I think there has been a general vibe going around some parts of the blogsphere making it obvious that this last part of summer holds something more fun than the keyboard. Yes? But it's Friday and I kinda love a Friday post.<br />
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1// NO more excuses, no reasons, no whatever you call for not getting a good workout. The stronger I feel, the better I feel. With some major stragedy I've figured my two days for gym classes and my two day for outdoor runs. In the time between I'm using a pull up (door jam kind) bar at home, free weights and....<br />
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2// I've used <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/7-minute-workout-challenge/id680170305?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2" target="_blank">this app</a> a few times over the past week (before runs) and highly recommend it! Everyone has 7 minutes, everyone has a chair and some floor space, and really, that's all you need with this app to get your heart rate up and challenge your core muscle groups. It's 99cents of excellence.<br />
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3// Another thing I'm totally recommending you try is this crazy delicious tuna. ewww, I know tuna isn't something most people crave or even want to eat but this stuff is full of flavor. I was seriously shocked. It hardly taste like tuna, try it on crackers or as a topping to your salad. Tuna is easy, fast and a good source of protein <span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">:) </span>Plus, this "medley" can put a stop to a serious chips and salsa craving!<br />
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4// Speaking of chips and salsa, birthday boy Lance settled on Chili's for his dinner. They have endless chips and salsa in case you didn't know and they have <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/06/i-love-me-friday.html" target="_blank">the bomb shrimp/fish taco's</a> too. Lance def enjoyed his birthday, the real party is saved for when Lucas gets back. Momma doesn't play paint ball, uh-uh, no way!<br />
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5// The last turn before home. More pictures have been hung, curtain panels too, shoes are piled up at the front door and Zina is wearing her path through the backyard. Living on post isn't for everyone, I totally get that. We lived off post for the last 3 1/2 years. I'm positive though that we made the right decision moving back on base this time. We're surrounded by friends in our neighborhood and I definitely feel safe at home with the kids when Lucas is gone.<br />
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BUT that ice cream truck. I'm so yingandyang with that sucker.....<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's been your fave workout lately?</span><br />
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I got this picture by text the other day, it's Lucas's way of sending love from some field in the middle of no where. He left last week for training and sent this saying the sunflowers remind him of me, so he keeps one around. Uh, I think the last 3 years have softened the both of us. really tho, it's sweet and I love it.<br />
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I scored us another night out.... this time it was habatchi, hand rolls and wine. Don't ask about the dessert fruit platter. We're still not sure who ordered it for us but we scarfed it down like the rest of the food that had been placed in front of us. Woof. I hate it when food is so good you can't stop eating it! Japanese and Mexican are the two main instances of this. I just can't help it! And poor Lucas, it must feel like a last meal when you know you're stuck with MRE's for the next few weeks.<br />
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Not much in terms of style-spiration! Sometimes you got it and sometimes you don't. I haven't really needed it considering all I do lately is workout, run, run after dog, run after kid, run after stupid ice cream truck. Despite the rainbow closet, all my creative energy has gone into the house and my seventh graders homework....that seventh grader who's turning 13 today! WOOHOO!!! And guess what he's asked for as his birthday dinner... Mexican. Oh, here we go again <i>:)</i><br />
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P.S. Fingers crossed I devote some time to finishing off the new blog design. Thank you, thank you for all the nice comments about it!!! I'm in love with it and anxious for the challenge and a new look. If I could just make myself sit down for more than a few minutes....<br />
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-23108614756066914302013-08-16T06:30:00.000-04:002013-08-16T06:30:02.993-04:00Pretties of the Week and a Possible Blog Design...Colors of clothes, colors of food, down to colors meant to relax and those that inspire are the pretties to my week. Happy Friday loves! Someone told me today that we are now in the final weeks of summer. Really?! Why announce that. Have your Christmas countdowns, birthday chains, wedding clocks but please don't countdown the weekends left to summer! how rude. On that note, here's a look at what I'm loving about our new space and what I'm feelin' for a new blog design...<br />
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There's still work to do on the house and "blog design" but I'm totally smitten with each and really happy with all things new.<br />
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seriously, this has to be the best way to organize your clothes. I'm a little fanatic about my closet space. Whether it's the smallest of spaces or the largest it's important to keep the space cheerful and organized. Sorting clothes by color makes the space more exciting and actually helps you think of new color combinations! I'm still figuring out the best way to organize our outrageous number of shoes.... any ideas?<br />
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it's fun being back in the kitchen. I've enjoyed making meals for the family and am anxious to get a new tank for the grill and start grilling again! But don't worry, I know cilantro and squash weren't made for each other. Cilantro is meant for guacamole and Lord, did I eat a mountain of that stuff this week <i>;)</i><br />
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the only pink in this room, maybe even the entire house. Those starfish and most of the driftwood are well traveled from Hawaii to Virginia and now Colorado. ah, home sweet home. Do you have simple little pieces like this? Little pieces in your home that holds stories and have seen it all?<br />
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small space, corner nook, limited too, part of another room... whatever this space is called it's my desk//home office area. And I'm loving it. I don't require much really, I don't need an entire room or mile long desk. Give me a few shelves, a few drawers, space for the laptop, some pretties and I'm good. I hung the floating shelves in an order that makes sense but also allows me to add more if/when we decide to. I love my boys artwork on display, I love having the shells around me and the calming blues. <br />
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Friends, it was love at first sight. I love their simplicity, their message of love and belief but most of all....I love the organized fun they hold. The simple trick of using toilet paper rolls inside decor boxes solves the problem of art supply chaos. toilet paper rolls. start saving them.<br />
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It's most definitely time for a new blog look. And, I've always wanted to do my own, <i>I mean</i>, anything is possible right?! So, even though I'm not a 100% sure about the fonts and not a single image is mapped.... this is what I got going on and again, I'm asking for your opinion! Pretty please!<br />
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Personally, I love it. I'm guilty of just staring at it for way to long. Not sure what your weekend plans are but it's safe to say I'll be figuring out image mapping....<br />
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ah, once for <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/04/when-i-grow-up.html" target="_blank">When I Grow Up</a>. I should have included linking with <a href="http://www.iworeyogapants.com/" target="_blank">back that azz up Fridays</a>.</div>
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P.S. I took my <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/08/natures-workout-5-reasons-to-try-it.html" target="_blank">outdoor exercise</a> indoors last night! FYI, I'm addicted to step classes. I tried out one at our new gym and smiled like a<strike>n idiot</strike> 5 year old without his training wheels the entire time. I was covered in sweat and at times not sure if I was even breathing but it's one of my favorite workouts and the teacher did not disappoint! One hour later, 700+ calories fried this new city became even cooler. <br />
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-26271928512220001492013-08-12T07:00:00.000-04:002013-08-12T07:00:03.189-04:00Order of Happiness and a Hilly Run<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Life's all in how you look at it, right? For some, I would imagine, moving around every few years would just be heartbreaking, it wouldn't suit them. I'm not saying there won't be days that I ache for home but moving around with the Army always gives us a chance to start anew. Change is good for the soul.<br />
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But as parents, we're always last in line. It seems, children come first, then home, then us. Lucas and I always try to put each other first, we figure if we're happy then the kids are happy. After all, we are the foundation for our children and our home. We truly believe our children's happiness and security in this crazy world starts with us. We've screwed that up a few times and mastered it other times. It takes ongoing work to figure the order to happiness. Life's always changing and within that we are always changing.<br />
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The last two weeks of "moving in" have primarily been spent on the house and the kids. Although, Lucas and I snuck out one night for dinner last weekend. As much as we would have liked to carry on and venture more through the city it was important to get back home for a good nights rest. We're lucky to be reunited with old friends from Hawaii. It's amazing to start this new chapter here not completely alone. We've all grown over the last three years but meeting up with them here is as if nothing has changed, other than their oldest now babysits our youngest <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>;)</i></span><br />
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The house is well on it's way to being pretty. My kids are good. One has settled into 7th grade and starts football practice this week, the other is anxious to be like his brother and go back to school too. I know this not only because of his jealousy with every school bus but also his sprint and no turning back attitude when he saw the daycare room at our local gym. (no worries kid, I'm working on the daycare stuff this week)<br />
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So it seems all is well. It's all so balanced on the surface, right? House check. Kids check. Parents night out check. But still, something was yucky. Life was just rolling on but inside I've been a bit blah. No matter which way we ran the order of happiness we weren't inserting any "me time". Everything, all happiness, flows from within and as parents//adults we forget to just back out and take a little me time.<br />
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I needed desperately to get back into <b>a routine that allows me-time</b>. A huge part of my routine includes exercise, ah... there's my me time, and I haven't had much of it lately. I've never <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2012/11/scared-of-gym-top-10-reasons-not-to-be.html" target="_blank">feared the gym</a> but I do admit to carrying some fear towards new places and new people, the unknown. But by week two in our new home it was time to find my gym and find my running trail.<br />
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Base has a gazillion gyms to pick from but I don't do everything on base. After two very different YMCA's we settled on our new gym home. We absolutely LOVE it there. I'm not 100% sure their classes will match up to what I'm used to but really, <b>it is what you put into it</b>. I found my running trail too. I needed a 5K distance. I've heard the rumors about altitude kicking your butt and the need to really allow time for adjusting and I believe them all. It's unreal how winded I feel after moving those damn boxes up and down flights of stairs or carrying a crying toddler up the hill from the playground but regardless 5K is my go-to distance for running and I was ready to give it my best.<br />
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<a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/07/running-for-maggie-virtual-5k.html" target="_blank">Running for Maggie</a> hosted by <a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/" target="_blank">Sami</a> was ran by many this past week. It was my first Colorado race. Okay, technically it's not a Colorado race but as my second virtual race it was my first one here. I sent prayers and happy thoughts Sami's way and it felt amazing to have a race helping me through the hills. But more so, I was reminded.... we should always be "racing" ourselves. Pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday and stronger for tomorrow.<br />
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So, I wrangled through many thoughts as I did my best to run 3.1 miles yesterday. I was told to expect my pace to slow by 20-30 seconds. Okay, on the average yes, my pace was slower by about 35 seconds but when you really break it down I only ran half and walked the other half. Having not run in almost a month, it was exciting to be back at it. My new trail is amazing, I'm completely in love it. It has the perfect level of challenges and gorgeous views all around. I just have to keep at it and know that in due time I'll be balanced with my old abilities.<br />
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My polar watch reassured me that I was indeed giving it my all. At the moments that I felt I just couldn't run any further I would check my heart rate and sure enough be maxed out at 185. I knew it was all fair for me to walk, <b>it wasn't just in my head or the weak corners of my will</b>. When I started to feel in control of my breathing I'd check the polar and see 160 and know it was time to try running again. Mind you folks, I'm pushing a ginormous jogging stroller with a 30+ pound toddler through this entire hilly run!!!<br />
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I finished the 3.1 hilly miles in 42:19. And continued on my way for another 1.5 miles. Landon has become a reliable running buddy. He's grown quite a bit since the spring and now seems to have the patience for a 45+ minute run/walk. I'm betting the new scenery is major factor in all this too. I think he enjoyed the Running for Maggie race as much as I did.<br />
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I definitely got my workout in this weekend and absolutely found myself a trail for all my joys, worries, thoughts, and over consumption of gaucamole and strawberrita's <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">:) </span></i><br />
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-9061842427651584792013-08-09T07:00:00.000-04:002013-08-14T14:58:27.827-04:00Natures workout: 5 Reasons to try it! I'm excited to share our "outdoor exercise" but first, you gotta know, I have one space decorated in our new home! What space is it? Not the <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/08/pinterest-for-blog-and-home.html" target="_blank">two story tall walls</a>. It's the desk space I'm working from now! Don't ask me why this space has been so fast to come together and don't ask to see it just yet. I'm holding out til' next week.<br />
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Ok, let's talk <b>Nature's Workout</b>. <br />
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If you're the outdoor type it doesn't matter where you are or which season it is... Nature has a workout for you! And if you're not exactly the outdoor type I'm giving you a few reasons to try it for your next workout.<br />
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This weeks major workout was all cardio and a little strength (ahem, baby on my hip). Nature gave us underground tunnels, a little cheat of an elevator and 224 steps. It even offered an additional 1 mile loop or 3.<br />
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Considering it was just me and my two boys, we stuck to the populated areas and are saving the wooded miles for when Lucas can join us.<br />
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We took on some serious hikes in the year we lived in Hawaii and were beyond excited to learn of all the options in our new backyard of Colorado Springs, starting with <a href="http://www.sevenfalls.com/" target="_blank">Seven Falls</a>. During the years we lived in Virginia we hiked a few trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains but tamed most of our outdoor adventures to parks, primarily due to pregnancy and little mans first year of life. Infants are a bit of a game changer, toddlers however can hang so we took our outdoor exercise up a couple notches! I've also found my <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/08/order-of-happiness-and-hilly-run.html" target="_blank">new running trail and ran my first race</a> here!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5 Reasons to give Outdoor Exercise a try...</span><br />
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<b>Scenery</b><br />
Like music, scenery keeps you going. <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/05/30-miles-in-30-days-update_23.html" target="_blank">Bridges over rivers</a>, <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/05/30-miles-in-30-days-update.html" target="_blank">historic parks</a>, mountain sides and coastal lines. You think it, nature's got it. Beautiful, changing scenery can actually help you workout for longer!<br />
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You'll be amazed at the natural energy you get just by being outdoors. Wind and Sunshine do a lot for a good mood and adrenaline boost. Take on a fear of heights, climb mountain side for even more of a boost. <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/p/races.html" target="_blank">Join a race</a>, <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/06/summer-kickoff-virtual-5k-recap.html" target="_blank">host a race</a>, just run a race! Try something new, set out and accomplish a new workout you've never done before. ie: swimming, tennis, golf, outdoor yoga, beach running...<br />
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<b>Customizable</b><br />
Like the gym, you can customize your nature workout! Most trails offer benches for rest, take advantage of those, rest there and move on OR customize your workout by using it as a marker to turn back around. Most parks offer exercise stations to change up an ongoing cardio session. Trails by stair offer landing points for breaks or u-turns. Our mini hike this week even offered an elevator, consideration for all levels. Nature is beyond accommodating, it can challenge the strongest and comfort the weakest.<br />
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<b>Convenient & Fun</b><br />
Lezbehonest some days you don't want to go to the gym. You just aren't feeling a "workout". When a <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/05/5k-playlist-40-minutes-of-music.html" target="_blank">killer playlist</a> just isn't enough, nature helps a workout feel like fun! Trust me, by <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/04/be-your-own-inspiration-and-aprils.html" target="_blank">being more active</a> outdoors you may not think it but the workout WILL catch up with you! Nature is all around us and always open. No need for memberships, fees, or passes. Or bulky equipment either!<br />
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<b>Do what inspires you! </b><br />
Do what gets you excited and keeps you revved. If you aren't feeling the gym circuit, don't have the convenience of child care, whatever the reason leaving you blah or in a notivation rut try turning to nature for your next workout!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's your favorite outdoor exercise?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Which do you rather? Indoor or Outdoor exercise?</span><br />
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I feel like I know my way around this new city I now call "home" better than I do my own blog!<br />
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But, it seems I go in phases when it comes to my obsessions with the internets. First it was Myspace. I had to figure it all out the very first night. I needed to have the pictures, the videos, the right song selected and of course my friends organized just right. Thankfully, Facebook took over that obsession. Next up, Instagram. Oh, I was in love with Instagram. And Twitter... man, I had no clue what I was doing on Twitter back then. This was all followed by an obsession with Pinterest...which took me to blogs.<br />
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Then it seemed all I wanted to do was read blogs. Blogland had it all. Blogland sucked me in for hours each night. Then I had to have a blog of my own. I have a light to share. It varies from fitness motivation to lifestyle to recipes to army wife life. And it's my little piece in this endless land of blogs. I love the time I spend here working on me and catching up with you.<br />
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Somewhere in my drafts are words about <b>which platform promotes a blog best</b>. I feel you will promote your blog best on the platform you're most comfortable with but what about others who intentionally (<i>or not)</i> promote your blog?<br />
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Moving into a new home has me curious about ways to decorate. Making a house a home inspires me to be creative, figure new color combos and space plan rooms perfectly. I opened Pinterest for the first time this past week<i> in what seems like forever.</i><br />
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Parts of this new home are intimating to decorate. I searched Pinterest for "decorating tall walls". Our main space has walls that stretch two stories high. I now have windows requiring curtain lengths of more than 92" when standard is 84"... what's a girl to do for solutions and ideas? Duh, she searches Pinterest.<br />
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I had noticed Pinterest as a heavy traffic source to my blog. And, with a little time and digging I learned that sweet <a href="http://northernbellediaries.com/" target="_blank">Lisette</a> has been a major contributor to the traffic hitting my blog. Little did she know pinning <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/01/you-know-you-runner-when.html" target="_blank">this post</a> from my blog months ago would create a consistent traffic flow. Food, home decor, weddings and fashion take over Pinterest. <b>But any image is pinable</b>. When Lisette pinned fitspo from my blog, I'm guessing she had no idea the power behind that gesture. <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/01/you-know-you-runner-when.html" target="_blank">That same post</a> was tweeted by <a href="https://twitter.com/ShareFitness" target="_blank">this man</a> who has over 13K followers. (such an awesome moment!) While he knows the power behind his tweets, he may not have known the surreal surge of hits to my blog in that <u>one day</u>.<br />
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CASE IN POINT.... The attention created by his tweet died out that same day. The tweet was buried within hours. The pin however is still being showcased and tossed around <u>every day</u>. It maintains and sends traffic on the daily. <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/85427724153832420/" target="_blank">That pin</a> has been repinned 678 times and holds 147 likes... now, consider how many more shares the pin has from those 678 and there's literally no limit. Thank you Lisette, thank you!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you using Pinterest to grow your blog and promote others material?</span> You should be!<br />
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And that's enough for a Monday read!<br />
This is Lucas's first day back to work after nearly 2 months off. It's Lance's last Monday of summer break, he starts 7th grade later this week! And Landon has finally started saying Army, although he still calls any man in ACU's "daddy". As for me, I'm still starring at these huge walls wondering what in the world.... and today I'm testing the altitude rumor as I walk/run my <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/07/running-for-maggie-virtual-5k.html" target="_blank">3.1 for Maggie</a>, a virtual race hosted by <a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/2013/08/fundraising.html" target="_blank">Simply Sami</a>!<br />
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Hey, remember me? Hope you all had FAB weekends!!! We sure did!<br />
<b>8 states and 4 days, we're finally in our new home-state</b>. But Zina may have had it better than any of us. It's heaven on earth when she gets to look out the window. What is it that dogs love so much about this?<br />
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We left Virginia last week on Thursday. We've crossed the Appalachians, we've waved at every.single. stadium between VCU and UCCS, had lunch at the Gateway Arch, stayed an extra day in Kansas City, MO taking a much needed break from driving and now we're kissing the Rockies. The Holiday Inn is taking care of us for just two more days. Tip to any mil folks with pets.... this hotel chain offers the mil discount and accepts pets over 50 pounds for the least amount per day that we were able to find. We highly recommend them or the Marriott if you're pet free, <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2012/12/we-had-ball.html" target="_blank">we've had a ball there</a> and used them many times too!<br />
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I have HUNDREDS of pictures to play with... I thought for sure I'd be good at uploading them to at least Instagram during our adventures, but not so much. A few went up but nearly enough. I'd love to share more with you and my family//friends back home that read my blog too. And, I really want to find a way to showcase the trip for the boys <i>because really</i>... how neat is it to road trip across the country?!!<br />
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One picture ready for the blog is from our goodbye party last weekend<i style="font-size: small;">. </i>Paaaa-lenty of shenigans that weekend! Along with goodbyes we also celebrated my 32nd birthday. Good times, sweet times.<br />
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-67901125035898160242013-07-27T08:30:00.000-04:002013-07-27T08:30:00.631-04:00Struggles and Triumphs of a Weightloss Journey: Guest PostRemember those first few days, weeks, months of blogging? Reading your first comment, making your first bloggy friend? Your first time guest posting???<br />
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<a href="http://www.newlywedfun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chancy</a> is getting used to all of those feelings and I'm most excited for you to meet her! So enjoy Get to know her through her humble and inspiring fitness journey. Then, be sure to stop by her super cute <a href="http://www.newlywedfun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> and say HI !!!<br />
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Today I am guest posting for Kristine<br />
while she is spending time with those precious boys of hers, all 3 of them <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">:)</span></i></div>
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I'm Chancy & I blog at <a href="http://www.newlywedfun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">NewlyWed Fun</a></div>
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<b>Since Kristine is so athletic I choose to write about my fitness journey.</b> </div>
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All through high school I wasn't really skinny but not fit either. I played sports until my junior year and then decided that it wasn't that important anymore. I had played outside of high school as well and think I was most likely burnt out. I graduated and went to Lubbock to attend college. My college lifestyle was definitely not the healthiest so of course I gained about 15 pounds. During college I signed up for yoga <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">:) </span></i>which btw if you haven't tried it, you should, people joke that it is not a workout but I disagree. Other than yoga I chose to work full time, so no other activities. <b>At this point I was super unhealthy, fast food, wine, college life=not good.</b> I moved back to my hometown in 2008 nothing changed besides my weight went up a little more. In 2009 <span style="font-size: x-small;">(my magical year)</span> I started working out with a friend of mine who I worked with. </div>
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We had a <b>Biggest Loser Challenge at my work and that officially started my workout journey. </b></div>
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<b>I won <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">:)</span></i> I lost 12 pounds in 6 weeks, an awesome start! </b></div>
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Brittni <span style="font-size: x-small;">(friend from the bank)</span> was not athletic at the time, so we started from scratch. <i>Literally,</i> girls scratch like walking almost 80% of the time and that was not our original goal. We got addicted to running and ran everyday after work, <b>some days I would run twice a day because it felt so good</b>. </div>
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<b>I felt so good about myself, inside and out</b>. It was such a stress reliever to know that during those 40-60 minutes no one would interrupt me and I could have the music as loud as I wanted and have my OWN thoughts. It was amazing. </div>
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This was one of the first couple of races. </div>
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Brittni and I did our first race in September 2009 and I got 1st in my age group, if that isn't the boast any of us runners needed. It was a small race but still first is first. After that we started signing up for races around the adjoining counties, we lived to run. I will add that we were not changing up our routine for the most part we changed our course occasionally but not the workout. Our pace improved by about 15 seconds max. After about 8 months straight of running 5-6 times a week I started making excuses to not go and run. I look back now and know that <b>I was so burnt out on running</b>. </div>
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Fast forward to the end of 2010... I met my now hubby D, <i>of course</i> I made every excuse possible to not work out and to spend time with him. I once again put all that weight BACK on. If any of you have been in my shoes it's like that weight appears over night. </div>
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D and I got engaged in 2011 and married in 2012 throughout our engagement I worked anywhere from 3-4 at a time just trying to put my self through college, so no workouts again. I briefly hired a trainer during the engagement but just could not keep up with the demanding work schedules and the exhausting workouts.
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Y'all if you have never run/walk/biked/swam laps <b>I challenge you to get out of your house for 40-60 minutes twice a week</b>. I would love to see pictures of you working out and your opinions. I am in no way a trained fitness anything but I am a small town girl who has always struggled with my weight and I promise I will help you stay motivated. We need motivation and honestly the best motivation is to see someone else doing it and not making excuses. </div>
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I hope all you ladies come and visit me at <a href="http://www.newlywedfun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">my blog</a> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">:) </span></i><br />
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I couldn't agree with her more! Exercise does as much for the mind as it does the body!<br />
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-49145957235855715122013-07-19T08:55:00.001-04:002013-07-19T09:15:14.724-04:00My favorite Photo Editing Apps: with a pic of our new home!Hello FRIDAY!!! Today, I'm showing my top photo editing apps! I love taking pictures, I love editing pictures, and I love having pictures fill the walls and shelves of my home. A lot of the pictures you see on the blog are taken with my iPhone. It's become really, really easy to have quality pics from your phone and with these apps, you can tweak and perfect just about any picture and add some flare and personality too!<br />
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<b>Camera+</b><br />
If you don't have this app, stop right now and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera+/id329670577?mt=8" target="_blank">download it</a>. I mean it! I love, love this app. I depend on it for editing almost every picture. Camera+ can brighten dark pictures, darken over exposed pictures and has over 36 filters to continue the tweaking. This is the basic photo editing app everyone should have and be using. You can take photo's with this app or upload from your iPhone library.<br />
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As it claims... it is collage made awesome. I used it above to show the different filters of Camera+. I flip over this app. It offers 60+ collage options and you can even cut your own. How cool! If you like collages, you should absolutely <a href="http://www.fuzelapp.com/" target="_blank">download this app</a>. Really, the app does more than collages, it also has photo editing and text or labels too! You can take photo's within this app or upload them!<br />
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<b>Beautiful Mess</b><br />
You crazy if you didn't think I would list <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-beautiful-mess/id603092599?mt=8" target="_blank">this app</a>! It's super fun and it gets the creative juices flowing. This app has tons of free and paid fonts, doodles, and sayings it's hard to just use one! You can be as outrageous as you want with your overlays and designs or stay on the plain side like me! And, it's recent update now lets you undo your work, something I desperately needed.<br />
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<b>Rhonna Designs</b><br />
My all time favorite app. This gem is like a black hole for my existence. I can literally burn hours playing with all the bells and whistles this app offers. If you love Beautiful Mess, you will die for all that Rhonna Designs can do. I don't even have time to list all that's available within this app. Just <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rhonna-designs/id667819594?mt=8" target="_blank">download it</a>. And have fun!!! OH, and "masking" you can do that with this app! I used it for <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/07/the-number-on-scale-is-just-number.html" target="_blank">yesterdays post</a> and love playing with that effect!<br />
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All of these pictures are from our time at the beach this past week... one other picture we got this week came from Lucas's sponsor. She was willing to do a drive by of our new home in Colorado and sent us this picture!! Now the daydreaming is <i>really</i> getting more real!!!
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-45180895848483560232013-07-18T09:19:00.002-04:002013-07-18T09:38:52.617-04:00The Number on the Scale is JUST A NUMBER. <a href="http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/17/2488.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="left" alt="weight in pounds is just a number, number on the scale" border="0" height="450" src="http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/17/s_2488.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" title="" width="600" /></a><br />
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Yesterday I had my annual you know what visit, but of course before any matters can be handled they direct you to the scale. Wellllll, life's been a vacation these past 4 weeks and I haven't exactly been in the front row of any group fitness classes so I basically cut the scale an evil eye and almost questioned the need of scribbling my weight into the chart.<br />
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<i>I mean, it's just a number...</i><br />
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I've wondered while sipping on a delicious, cold, refreshing Strawberrita if I was gaining any weight. I thought for sure, that certainly, I had gained a pound or two when I caught an unflattering picture of myself at the beach this past weekend. And I was positive that my bikini bottoms were on backwards one of these past pool days. Then I just laugh at myself. It is what it is. This bum is not quite the toned tush I had last summer.<br />
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It's evident that not consistently working out, not logging 30+ miles of running each month will effect your appearance and even your mood. But sometimes the trade off seems worth it. I've definitely chosen to spend my time a bit differently over the last four weeks due to the bittersweetness of our move. Relocating to a new duty station brings a whirl of emotions for any soldier, military spouse, and of course children. So to say that I'd rather be at a summer evening cookout than a 5:30 step and body pump class is an understatement.<br />
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Back at the doctors office, I stepped on the scale and literally exhaled every last ounce of air. Some time ago, I once laughed at an article stating, "exhaling will lower the number on the scale" yet I was doing it the moment my foot landed on the scale.<br />
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In my mind I pictured the digits I've <i>maintained</i> over the last year but in front of me, the flashing LED screen was <i>threatening</i> a new number. Memories of BBQ in heaping amounts, second helpings of donuts for breakfast (breakfast <span style="font-size: x-small;">??</span> really, Kristine<span style="font-size: x-small;">?</span>) and the Dorito salad for dinner (<---- that is devilishly good!)<br />
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<b>The mirror and our clothes should really be the markers for our image</b>. The number on the scale resembles something but not much. We all know muscle weighs more than fat, we all know that each of our bodies distribute the same amount of weight differently, you might even know the golden rule of 100 pounds for 5 foot women plus 5 pounds for each inch after 5 foot... but really,<b> </b>there is so much more than that number between our feet.<br />
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The screen settled into a 3 digit number. No higher than it's been over the last year. According to the scale nothing had change. The lady scribbled the digits into my chart and mentioned that it was the same as last year's visits and pointed me to the chair for a blood pressure reading.<br />
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Now.I.Could.Really.Exhale.<br />
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All that worry over nothing. Well, nothing according to the scale.<br />
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If we put too much value on the scale's story we may be fooling ourselves. <b>The scale does lie</b>.<br />
The scale wasn't showing my <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/07/everyday-saturday.html" target="_blank">everyday a Saturday</a> style as of lately. And it definitely wasn't reflecting my <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/06/reasons-not-to-be-confused-with-excuses.html" target="_blank">lack of hard work in the gym</a>. So this being the case.... why should we weigh that number so heavily during other times when we ARE working hard on our fitness and physical improvements???<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">a little screw the scale attitude</span></i><br />
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We should always be honest with ourselves regarding our own activities and commitments.<i> </i><a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/01/wheres-your-weakest-link-in-these-6-tips.html" target="_blank">Know our weakest links</a>. <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/02/be-bigger-than-day-youre-living-in.html" target="_blank">Set goals custom to our own needs and desires</a>. And, just <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/04/be-all-way-strong.html" target="_blank">be all the way strong</a> creating our own little paths within healthy and fit living. Never doubting <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/05/what-is-beautiful.html" target="_blank">what is beautiful</a> and beyond measures of a scale.<br />
Because really, a number is just a number. Nothing more and nothing less.<br />
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I'm happy I stuck with this thing called Stitchfix. It's a great way to get unique pieces for yourself that you may not have noticed in the stores or even have available to you. This is my 4th shipment, and I'm loving the styles more and more each month. It's now <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/07/same-dress-for-much-less.html" target="_blank">influenced recent purchases</a> and I've learned a few things about Stitchfix to make my experience all the better.<br />
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Hello four perfect little outfits!! The floral top and necklace are both flirty and romantic, just right for date night. The graphic maxi skirt was a perfect fit as was the black cowl neck top. The orange paisley tunic isn't really my style but it screams cooler temps and fall fashion! Which are your favorites?<br />
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<b>Pay attention to who creates your package</b>. I wish I had known when I was feeling discouraged with my <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/05/trying-stitchfix-1-more-time.html" target="_blank">first two shipments</a>. Each time I open the box I'm greeted with a personal hello from a Stitchfix designer. Let's say Sally creates a package for me that is just perfect, I want to remember this so when I fill out the online questionnaire I can request Sally to do all my future packages. Now I can be almost positive that I'll love each shipment. Brilliant.<br />
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<b>Be brutally honest with opinions on the clothing and jewelry</b>. How much do you hold back from yourself when staring in the mirror of a dressing room? Not much, ehhh? Yea, me either. So why waste your time and theirs by being nice and agreeing that every piece sent to you was OK? I'm now sincerely honest with my personal style survey given to me with each shipment. I don't hesitate to admit I'd never wear certain pieces or if I think they're ugly. By doing this I fell in love with each piece of <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/05/round-3-of-trying-stitchfix.html" target="_blank">my third shipment</a>.<br />
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<b>Pick your shipments wisely</b>. Stitchfix does not require you to continuously accept shipments, you choose the frequency. So when returning this shipment from June, I chose to not receive a shipment for the month of July. It would make no sense for me to accept a shipment during this month while in between homes, plus I couldn't guarantee a decison and return of style pieces within 3 days, like required. I plan to resume in August once settled into our new home.<br />
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<b>Do the math</b>.<br />
See, I loved two of this fixes pieces dearly. They fit perfect, hit my almost there curves in all the right places and were pieces that I could build on and style throughout the seasons. The only thing that made the decision of what to keep hard were the prices. I think Stitchfix knows this to be a problem with some of it's subscribers. So in an effort to keep quality high they offer a 25% discount off the total price if you decide to keep all 5 items. Keeping the 5th item can sometimes make the entire purchase cheaper. And remember your 20dollar fee goes towards any purchases too!<br />
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Each of you are making a big difference in my Stitchfix experience too! In case you didn't know my Stitchfix account collects a few pretty pennies each time any of you sign up from a link posted on my blog. How kind of Stitchfix and how awesome of you!! And, since I'm a stickler, that money is <i>just </i>accruing, <i>just </i>awaiting the perfect piece that I can't live without. So people, <a href="https://stitchfix.com/sign_up?referrer_id=3055965" target="_blank">click away</a>! And then when you fall in love with your shipment, post it for the world to see and take this final tip from me.... make sure you <b>"link" throughout your post in case your readers decide to <a href="https://stitchfix.com/sign_up?referrer_id=3055965" target="_blank">join too</a></b>!<br />
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Lately, everyday has been <i>like</i> a Saturday. The kind of day where there's no real plan, just a go with the flow vibe. Everyone has been so kind opening their homes to us and for the most part we're happy to bounce around. The kids are loving every minute of it, Lucas and I too but then there are moments we remind ourselves to be patient... As much as we love a Saturday... we do miss our routine and our home.<br />
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<b>It's been a very low key week!</b> Something about rainy mornings...<br />
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I'm lacing up! It has been FAR TO LONG since I ran a good run.<br />
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I'll be doing an insane number of burpees/mountain climbers to work off the one too many Strawberrita's.<br />
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I'm booking a hotel at the beach for one last dip in the Atlantic.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Everytime I hit 288, it downpours. I mean the kind of downpour that fills the streets with water, overflows drains, and clutters the windsheild so badly you can hardly see unless driving at a creep. 288 is an interstate, I live in a state where many joke that we can not drive in the rain much less snow. I guess I am one of those people. Not the one joking, the one who can't drive in inclement weather. I fear the worst. I am a good driver but I'm also a good "imaginer" (if that's even a word). I worry more than any one person ever should about wrecking or causing a wreck while driving in downpours. It blows my mind to see SUV's speeding by while I'm practically eating the steering wheel as if that closeness to the window will part the rain and let me see better. I think I need some rainX. That stuff is like a miracle in a can. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/" target="_blank">Sami</a>, a friend I've made through blogging, knows about this all too well. Her life holds a story of how a split second can change everything forever. She <a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/2013/04/running-for-maggie-here-we-go.html" target="_blank">lost her sister in a tragic car accident</a>. 16 years of joy ended too quickly that day. Life is never the same after a loss. We all grieve in our ways, in our own time. A little more than a year after their loss, Sami still dedicates her every run to Maggie's life. She is filled with so much motivation and cheer that it oozes in her every.single.post. There's no doubt you'll leave her blog a happier person and I have no doubt you'll consider helping Sami honor her sisters life.<br />
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One year after Maggie's passing, a foundation was started in her memory. Maggie had a lot of flair and a ton of talent. She danced, she was a muscisian, she was an artist. This foundation helps fund the fine arts of schools for grades K-12. Any and all fundraising goes directly to the hands of students in art rooms across the board.<br />
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Consider joining the Run for Maggie virtual 5K with during the week of August 5th-11th. It is completely free, anyone can join. Sami has created this event as a way to bring more awareness, keep her sisters life going, and open opportunities for fundraising with the foundation for fine arts. No crowds, no times to beat, just a walk/run to remember a beautiful life.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/" target="_blank">Sami's blog</a> today for more information on this event and winnings that you'll be eligible for. Visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RunningForMaggie" target="_blank">Run for Maggie facebook page</a>. Find out more about ways you can help support life and donate if you wish. Every step in the race, every penny in the jar helps to keep Maggie's memory alive, art supplies to the creators and awareness to safe driving.<br />
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Just one more night. Let's stay another night. We've been good little house sitters this week, we had our bags packed and loaded in the car when our friends pulled up from their vacation. We decided to help them unload, show them the mail collected and next thing you know we're pulling out our bags to stay another night. Why let the feeling of vacation end?<br />
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And here I am writing a blog post on the floor of a little boys room while my youngest naps. Letmetellyou writing blog posts while staying in other peoples home is a hard thing to do. For one, its like a constant party when you have guest over and since we're the guest we're making sure to "party". Two, the kids are off the wall happy playing with each other, no matter which house/which family we're staying with. And three, us adults are soaking up the extra time together. Basically, there's not a quite spot in the house and I kind of need quiet to blog! As for today, I seem to also need a bowl of pretzels and a strawberita <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">:)</span></i><br />
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I aired on the side of easy and comfortable. Clothes that mustard or red drinks could stain and I have no worry. The red chevron tank is totally a Walmart steal. Front tuck it with boyfriend style AE jean shorts, a jazz of gold and you've got a perfect-o Americana look. The next day dawned Target steals. The FEED tank is one of my favorite pieces of the line and the dollar spot redwhiteandblue necklaces were an obvious accessory. A bikini and Jessica Simpson <strike>pool</strike> bag completed that look! Back to the FEED tank top. <a href="http://www.target.com/c/feed-usa/-/N-55tua" target="_blank">Shop this line</a>, you will LOVE the selection and you'll love knowing that each sale puts food on the table for families across America.<br />
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COOOOLlage time.<br />
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Girl time at the beach!! A roll of the dice took us Yorktown, VA where little beaches dot the bay and inlets. Seriously, the day doesn't get much better than trash magazines, girl talk and drinks on the beach.<br />
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Another day of the 4th was spent poolside at a friends house. Landon hasn't mastered smiling at the camera yet. I heard another mom telling her little ones "show your teeth" and like that, they were smiling for the camera. hmmm, note to self.<br />
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4th on the Fort (as they call here at Fort Lee) did not disappoint. The firework show was nearly 30 minutes long and seriously a beaut. We rolled in with our chairs and mini cooler ready to take a seat in the lawn, yet we found ourselves front and center of the stage so Landon could dance for a solid hour to the Army band. Kid is such a show stopper! Little man was so excited for the fireworks, yet he literally fell asleep on his dads shoulder two minutes into the show. Asleep. Slept through 30 minutes of firecrackers yet I can't walk into his room at night without waking him?!<br />
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And finally, my oldest is back home with an earful of stories from the last 3 weeks of adventures. It's awesome having us all back together. We're like little nomads, each with our suitcase in hand. Sure it's a bit annoying and at times frustrating but when we're all together it feels like nothing is missing. Even if that missing thing is our entire house.<br />
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<b>Happy Monday loves! </b><br />
<b>Here's too another beautiful week of summer!!</b><br />
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You had a peek at this dress in <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/06/style-sessions-co-host.html" target="_blank">last weeks Style Sessions</a> but I felt it deserved its own post. I LOVE this color. It's between coral and salmon, just the right shade for a sophisticated summer dress. I practically squealed and clapped like a <strike>dork</strike> child when I found this dress squished between shirts and shorts. I only feel a little sad for the person who wishfully hid it for a later purchase. Finders keepers Missy! I've been on a hunt for this dress.<br />
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So the dresses aren't exactly the same and that's ok. I actually like the F21 dress better. You?<br />
I like that I have the option to keep the collar buttoned up or relax the look by unbuttoning it. Either way, buttoned or not, it's a slip dress. And I love the ease and style of a slip dress. They're like summers equivalent to the little black dress. It's hard to screw up such a good thing. How nice is that on days you just can't think anymore or don't feel like coordinating an entire outfit!<br />
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If you been with me through <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/search/label/style" target="_blank">past style posts</a> you know I don't accessorize often. It's something I don't think about until last minute and by the last minute I'm getting pushed out the door. But I dug around and was pumped to find these "quiet statement" pieces. Camel heels were the right fit for this occasion but I think wedges and bold color/statement jewelry pieces will be another fun way to style the dress!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">S</span>ummer... the perfect mix of rest and fun. <br />
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Happy July peeps! This is the best month of the year in my opinion. Schools aren't closing or opening, the days are long and best seat isn't in the house... it's at the pool or beach. Anywhere near the water. My birthday rolls in this time of the year and the 4th of July will always, always be my favorite holiday. The temps are perfect for day long water fun. A few years ago, when we lived Hawaii it was like July year round. I loved everything about that. The beaches were minutes away and the pools were decked resort style, bikini's and flip flops on the daily. But it's not what you have that makes you happy, it's what you make of what you have that makes you happy.<br />
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And as of now, we're totally between homes, picking outfits out of suitcases. Friends and family have been incredibly generous to open their homes for us to stay with them during this month long transition. Because of that we're able to save a little and bounce around water parks, pools and beaches. My oldest, Lance, is already enjoying the beach, he's rolling 'round on his longboard and most likely wiping out on his skim board. My youngest, is proving himself a fish for yet another summer and as many things as he fights, I'm thankful he doesn't fight that life jacket... kid has no fear!<br />
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Last week I mentioned <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/06/reasons-not-to-be-confused-with-excuses.html" target="_blank">not getting in as many workouts</a> per week as the usual. I definitely chose to spend my time a little differently these past two weeks. We took the time that would have been spent 'separately' at the gym and instead, went on walks together. Many walks and a few bike rides. PS... bending over to push a tricycle block after block will seriously work your glutes, hams and quads!<br />
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I'm eager to get back on some kind of exercise schedule. I miss it badly. My body is already achy and less energetic! ewww! <i>and,</i> we may or may not of had Sweet Frogs froyo twice last week....<br />
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It's been super hard to blog recently, with so much going on! Everyday it felt like something was missing, I love coming here to share and read up on all of you. I always say, I had no idea just how awesome blogging would be. I love the relationships made here and love to keep up with you! I'll try but I'm sure I won't be able post as often this month. Do you follow me on IG or twitter? Lets keep up there on the days that I don't get to post here <span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">:)) </span><br />
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So, I guess Google Reader is no longer and I'm curious to see what happens with GFC. I get to your blogs in so many different ways, and one was Google Reader. This weekend I tried out <a href="http://cloud.feedly.com/" target="_blank">Feedly</a> and I like it! It took 5 seconds to transfer over blogs from Google Reader <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I feel like I was the last person to do that?!)</span> Anyways, I'm still a huge fan of Bloglovin but I think I'll be using Feedly a lot too!<br />
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Happy Monday to you!<br />
Hope you met each of the bloggers behind <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/06/7-blogging-tips-and-win-june-sponsors.html" target="_blank">last weeks giveaway</a>! I'll be in contact with the winner!<br />
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Someday's it blows my mind that I have a 2 year old and a 12 year old. Other days I feel the work and the worry of having my two boys. Time is such a variable thing. It's all in perception. There are days that just zip by and then there are the ones that d.r.a.g on for what seems like forever. </div>
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The last 3 years have paved a whole new course in my marriage and family. Lucas and I have been through some hell together and we've been through some miracles together. Our love is stronger than it's ever been. And by love I don't just mean what we feel towards each other but the kind of love that describes support given between two people. We've learned alot about each other in our 6 years together. The first 3 years were shared between a 15 month deployment and life in Hawaii. The last 3 years have been in our VA home. Saying goodbye to that home this week has stirred some emotions. I'm grateful that we still have the month of July to hang with family before reporting to our next duty station but it still doesn't change the fact that as a mom I am saying goodbye to a home that holds too many memories to count. Between my oldest now weeks from being a teenager and my youngest spending his first years of life here... there is a lot to think on and feel blessed with. Honestly, I haven't made much time for the gym over this last week or two. And honestly, I feel in my heart that - that's ok.</div>
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Someday's you just need to be still. Some days walking the street holding your toddlers hand is a more powerful workout than the sweaty WOD and 3 mile run. And sometimes chillin' on the couch with your "I'm too cool for you mom" kid is more rewarding than any calorie burn or number on the scale. </div>
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Another mom who fights this is <a href="http://smileandwrite1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shannon</a>. Shannon has two little girls. She's committed to being healthy and working out but she's finding that spending time at home with her newborn and toddler is a little more important than getting them into daycare so she can squeeze in a workout. As with anything this kind of attitude is A-OK in moderation!! Don't you think?</div>
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<b>Hey Heart Shaped Sweat Readers!</b> </div>
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This is Shannon from <a href="http://www.smileandwrite1.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Smile and Write</a>. My blog was born from the simple desire to keep myself accountable for having <b>a positive attitude in my everyday life</b>. You will find that I write about everything! It could be about books I am reading, family, friends, struggles or my faith but I always try to find the silver lining in every situation. I am no life expert, just a woman trying to make the best of it. </div>
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<b>This past week I became a mommy for the second time</b>. I am now the mother of two beautiful girls under two. Although I don't consider myself a mommy blogger; tis the season right now! </div>
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Throughout the last half of my second pregnancy I found myself craving a <b>hardcore workout</b>. The kind that leaves you beat red in the face with sweaty pits and all (beautiful mental pic I know). I found myself dreaming about the day when I could bust out a long run in the morning and go about my day as usual. I also was really sick of seeing my body change in unflattering ways for two years. I was ready to not be pregnant, to have flat abs and thighs that no longer rub together when I walk. </div>
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Then last week as I held my baby in my arms, I was reminded of when my first daughter was this size and how it felt like yesterday. I know people always say it but; man they sure grow up fast...I was suddenly panicked with thought of rushing through the crazy newborn stage and missing moments that only happen once. </div>
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I was reminded to slow down, breathe in the newborn smell, cherish the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2143251861" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3 am</span></span> feedings and most importantly <b>be thankful to my body for being able to give me the biggest blessings of my life</b>. </div>
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Yes, there will be a time when taking care of myself will include fitting a work out into my daily schedule but that time is not quite here yet. I am choosing to love my body right now as it is (as flabby as it may be) because it is amazing. </div>
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So that is what I am doing. My running shoes are still in the back of my closet. The double jogging stroller is still folded up in the garage. You can probably find me laying on the couch snuggling with one of my ladies and I couldn't be happier. </div>
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Come join me as I find the brighter side of life at <a href="http://www.smileandwrite1.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Smile and Write</a>.</div>
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Isn't she so sweet?!<br />
It's true she is always finding the silver lining in any of life's problems! Hope you'll <a href="http://smileandwrite1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">stop by her blog</a> and get to know her better!!<br />
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I'm SO excited to be co-hosting Style Sessions today and featured as a Head Stylist!<br />
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She's been here with Heart Shaped Sweat this month and is giving away a <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/06/7-blogging-tips-and-win-june-sponsors.html" target="_blank">$30 value Ad Space </a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19.18px; text-align: justify;">I love the pattern mixing trend and knotted button-down shirts with a maxi look! But, my all time favorite trend is bright colors. Bright colors and neon let us <i>really</i> make a statement, no matter how trendy we are. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 19.18px; text-align: justify;">What inspired you to start <i>Heart Shaped Sweat? </i></b><span style="line-height: 19.18px; text-align: justify;">After my second son, friends started asking how I got back in shape. No matter what advice or tips I offered, the best</span><span style="line-height: 19.18px; text-align: justify;"> thing I could give them was </span><span style="line-height: 19.18px; text-align: justify;">motivation</span><span style="line-height: 19.18px; text-align: justify;">. I realized what an awesome feeling it was to see them get up and get active. I turned to blogging to continue that passion. I try to blog motivation and inspiration for being fit and healthy - along with my family's happenings!</span></span><br />
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-242288843902624092013-06-24T08:00:00.000-04:002013-06-24T20:59:44.715-04:007 Blogging Tips and WIN the June Sponsors Giveaway!<b>Happy Monday!!!</b> To be sure your week starts off right, here are 7 beautiful faces to 7 awesome blogs! <br />
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Ashley's blog has tips ranging from must read books to must have products, family fun and fitness! Sure to become a favorite! She gives great advice in her <a href="http://www.wannabegreen.net/2013/02/snack-on-this.html" target="_blank">100 healthy snacks post</a> and to keep things fun she always encourages <a href="http://www.wannabegreen.net/2013/02/playing-with-our-food.html" target="_blank">playing with your food</a> <i>;) </i>You will also find green alternatives throughout her blog like ways to <a href="http://www.wannabegreen.net/2012/02/diy-makeup-remover.html" target="_blank">make your own makeup remover</a>.<br />
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Born and raised all over cities of California she settled into Georgia... talk about culture shock! Tessa blogs some really fun crafts, like <a href="http://tessacotton.blogspot.com/2013/05/spray-painted-quote-canvas.html" target="_blank">one of a kind, canvas wall art for your home</a> and is <a href="http://tessacotton.blogspot.com/2013/02/neon-nails-mani-monday.html" target="_blank">rocking neon</a> in ways you might not of thought of yet. But, if crafting isn't your thing just visit her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tessacotton?page=1" target="_blank">etsy</a> shop for fun finds! Her blog is filled with real life and <a href="http://tessacotton.blogspot.com/search/label/tutorial" target="_blank">great tutorials</a>, she even finds ways to be <a href="http://tessacotton.blogspot.com/2013/04/zombie-cookies.html" target="_blank">creative in the kitchen</a>!</div>
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Kalyn's blog is dotted with humor, I can always count on her to start my day with a laugh. She and her man love some football <span style="font-size: x-small;">(and wine)</span> but also value a fit lifestyle. Her <a href="http://lifeasipretendtoknowit.blogspot.com/2013/03/gym-thoughts.html" target="_blank">gym thoughts</a> will get you motivated and keep you motivated. And their adventures on <a href="http://lifeasipretendtoknowit.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-first-mountain-biking-adventure.html" target="_blank">8 mile bike trails</a> (wow) will inspire you to try new things even if it means falling off multiple times! She's not yet married but has had plenty experience with being a bridesmaid, she'll leave you in horror or stitches of laughter in her post <a href="http://lifeasipretendtoknowit.blogspot.com/2013/06/wedding-wednesday-bridesmaid-edition.html" target="_blank">what not to do as a bridesmaid</a>.<br />
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Nicole, speaks truth in all things love, life and changing times. Her confidence and motivation is contagious. Married and a mother of one she knows the value of <a href="http://www.pharr-away.com/2012/12/still-trying-to-impress.html" target="_blank">keeping the spark and impressing her man everyday.</a> Her blog has many tips like <a href="http://www.pharr-away.com/2013/04/quick-and-easy-blueberry-muffins.html" target="_blank">quick and easy, delicious recipes</a> and any of us mothers or soon to be mommies can appreciate all of her <a href="http://www.pharr-away.com/search/label/Parenting" target="_blank">heartfelt parenting advice</a>. Each month Nicole hosts an exciting <a href="http://www.pharr-away.com/p/monthly-measures-link-up.html" target="_blank">Monthly Measures link up</a>, so if you're looking for a place of accountability and encouragement you've found it. Be sure to <a href="http://www.pharr-away.com/search/label/Monthly%20Measures" target="_blank">link up with Monthly Measures</a> next week on Monday! </div>
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Kristine -Heart Shaped Sweathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898320567878814908noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788097129593339039.post-24726526209031317062013-06-21T09:39:00.003-04:002013-06-21T11:19:45.891-04:00Wait, What Day Is It?It's Friday but it doesn't feel like it. The only day I'm paying any mind to is Tuesday. The Tuesday that used to be The Monday, which will all make sense in minute. So, here's to our last weekend in our VA home!!!<br />
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He's been a good little helper with all the packing and cleaning. He managed to find all sorts of random fun from a bachelorette night at which point I kindly redirected him to his <i>own</i> toys.<br />
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Just a quickie on the PCS (army move/relocation) after this I promise I won't talk about packing again! They decided that instead of Monday they would come Tuesday to pack our home. SCORE, on that note Lucas went out for a 12 pack and we tweaked our plans for the night. Now Mayflower is coming Tuesday, they pack every single thing. I do not need to lift a finger for this move to happen. They will also deliver it to our new home and unpack it all as well. I, however, am a total spaz when it comes to certain things....<br />
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It seems that <a href="http://www.heartshapedsweat.com/2013/06/one-too-many.html" target="_blank">my problem extends beyond jeans and workout clothes</a>. I have an outrageous amount of shoes and cami's/tank tops. I take good care of my belongings but I hoard them away, thinking I better keep this, it's in great shape, may need it again, may be a bridesmaid and need these heels I'd NEVER wear anywhere else!<br />
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Purina hooked a sista up! I have no idea why they offered these items to me other than they are promoting a light and healthy lifestyle for dogs and seeing as I like to talk the same rap (for us people) maybe they figured us a good match?! But Zina's no Tilly, Hugo or Harlow in blogland so I'm still confused! But, as part of the Healthy Hundred we're trying out new products like the perfect travel food bowl, water dispenser, leash and bandanna. Other cool parts of this "gift" are the pedometer and flip video/camera. And of course the <strike>20</strike> 32 pound bag of dog food, which Zina eats like it's a Thanksgiving feast. I'm anxious to hook the pedometer to her collar and see if she's active enough through the day. We'll surely use the travel food/water items for our long drive next month and I'm excited to try out that flip video/cam. How cool and generous of Purina!!!<br />
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So meet Zina if you haven't yet, she's an official member of The Healthy Hundred <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">;)</span></i> <span style="font-size: x-small;">and in a slight food coma</span><br />
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Lucas, Pucas, Mucas. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(he's gonna kill me when he reads that! ha!) </span>A man of few words when it comes to conversation about blogging. I knew if I wanted real answers to these next 5 questions, it be best to catch him off guard. I'm not sure this tactic worked. As I rolled the questions, I got the weird impression that he thought this was silly. huh?no.why?! We laughed our way through his answers, I even told him his friend Whitt, <a href="http://www.malsmiles.com/" target="_blank">Mallory's</a> hubby, was answering these same questions, in fact <a href="http://www.malsmiles.com/" target="_blank">she</a> and <a href="http://www.neverthesamespicetwice.com/" target="_blank">Stephanie</a> are behind this brilliant link up idea! Still, he goofed off and these were the best answers I could get out of him. Here's to the Boys Behind The Blog....<br />
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<b>1//</b> Does your wife use your real name or nickname on her blog? <b>real name and nicknames, it changes</b><br />
<b>2//</b> If you had a blog what would the title be? <b>I Don't Do Blogs </b>or<b> Beans & Bullets</b><br />
<b>3// </b>Do you ever feel ignored by her because of the blog? <b>yes and no. depends on if it's football season. ha! She has her time in the morning and at night after the kids are in bed, it's her cell phone that sometimes gets in the way! </b><br />
<b>4//</b> How has her blog changed or evolved throughout your relationship? <b>her blog has definitely grown, it became something neither of us knew blogs were. She's worked hard to figure out how to manage her time, that's been the hardest part. The best part would be the friendships she's making and some of the emails she gets. </b><br />
<b>5//</b> What is your favorite post on her blog? <b>High Five For Fridays. And being surprised by a post about me or anytime she's excited about workouts and the Virtual 5K. </b><br />
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Cool thing about Lucas is he's open to anything. He loves what I love and supports what I choose to do with my extra time. He's a simple guy who may joke on some parts of blogging but definitely loves it when a Stride Right box shows up in the mail or a 20 pound bag of dog food comes free to the front door, he even got excited about the random product review that showed up yesterday. Neither of us realized how much I would enjoy blogging or how "addictive" it could be. Really, we've worked on it together, he reels me in when I get carried away and he encourages me when I get stumped. I love that man and appreciate that we have so much to do together and so much that we can do independently<i> :)</i><br />
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Today I'd also love for you to get to know Katherine of <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/" target="_blank">Mr. & Mrs. Foster</a>! She's a fellow mil spouse, fur mom and a goat mom. Goat mom? Yes, Katherine is full of surprises. If you've never believed in fate, you haven't read <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/2013/03/how-we-met.html" target="_blank">the story of how she and her husband met</a>. They live life loud. They're an adventurous couple who <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/2013/04/hawaii-2011-part-1.html" target="_blank">forgo the 5 star hotels of Hawaii</a> for beach camping and <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/2013/04/hawaii-2011-part-2.html" target="_blank">standing above the clouds</a>. Her <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/2013/05/chile-part-1-video.html" target="_blank">recap of their Chili trip is one of a kind and should be on the big screen</a>. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(really - if you do anything today, do the Chili recap)</span> Tons of reasons to hop over and say hi and one more.... her man is overseas right now kicking a** serving our country aka deployed, she'd love the extra company!!<br />
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Like Kristine, I too am a military wife! Over at my blog, <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/" target="_blank">Mr. & Mrs. Foster</a>, I am currently writing about making it through my third deployment. Being my third time, I've learned my own set of <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/2013/05/10-deployment-survival-tips.html" target="_blank">deployment survival tips</a>. In order to help this deployment go by as quickly and painlessly as possible I am challenging myself to stay busy and productive by completing a <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/2013/05/deployment-bucket-list.html" target="_blank">Deployment Bucket List</a>. The goals on my bucket list range from running a half marathon to summiting Mount Si to maintaining a successful garden to growing my blog and that would be why I'm here! :)</div>
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While I am having fun completing my bucket list, I am excited for the day when my husband returns and my blog can go back to its regularly scheduled programming: Documenting the lives of Carl and I.</div>
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I like to blog about our many adventures, our travels, and our farm!</div>
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I do hope you'll stop by <a href="http://www.mrandmrsfoster.com/" target="_blank">Mr. & Mrs. Foster</a>! I look forward to connecting with you :)</div>
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