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Mighty Mom Monday- Down But Not Out

September 16, 2013 By Ashley 8 Comments

#MightyMom healthy living and encouragment for all moms

 

 

If coughing until your abs hurt counted as core exercise or cheering on your favorite football team to victory was cardio then this week would have been a success. Unfortunately, I don't think they count and that means I didn't have such a mighty week.

Thanks to this lovely laryngitis which turned into a head cold I was down for the week. But not completely out. I did managed to make it to the gym Monday night for Zumba, paid for it afterwards of course. At least I went. The rest of the week I just tried to breathe through my nose and not cough up a lung. Success rate: about 50% if I'm being forgiving. So yeah it's been a rough week and I wanted to go for a run but wasn't sure my lungs could stand it.

Ehh it happens. 

What's a mighty mom to do? Shake it off and keep at it. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming… It's a new week and although not 100% I'm better enough to get back to my regular workout schedule. I just wish it wasn't so hard to force yourself back into a routine. I feel like that is some sort of conspiracy thought up by evil skinny people. It could happen. Anyways, yes it will be hard, it will suck, and I'm sure I will be sore.

So this week I'm asking for some motivating, encouraging words from you, my most awesome readers. What about you? What can I do to help you with your healthy living goals?

Tweet with me #MightyMom or chat with me on facebook. 

 

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: exercise, fitness, health, mighty moms, Moms, weight loss, Working out

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  1. Avatar for Megan @mnmspecialMegan @mnmspecial

    September 16, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Boy it can be so hard to keep up The motivation when sickness strikes. All you can do Is all you can do and all you can do is Enough.

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    • Avatar for AshleyAshley

      September 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      so true Megan!

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  2. Avatar for KrissyKrissy

    September 16, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    That is EXACTLY how I was this past week – I started feeling a bit better (though not 100%), and I had to sit down and take breaks in between chores at the house – so I definitely didn’t make it to the gym.
    But we get knocked down, and get we get up again! That’s what great Might Mom’s do!

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    • Avatar for AshleyAshley

      September 19, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      So true!! I feel like we need a theme song and maybe some good ol power rings like Captain Planet or Power Rangers lol

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  3. Avatar for Jenn @comebackmommaJenn @comebackmomma

    September 16, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I feel ya! I have been in a slump lately too. If possible, finding a friend to workout with helps me so much. Good luck getting back on track, but don’t be too hard on yourself either.

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    • Avatar for AshleyAshley

      September 19, 2013 at 2:02 pm

      I do have workout buddies, it really was just getting sick that completely knocked me off my game

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  4. Avatar for Andrea KruseAndrea Kruse

    September 17, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Take care of your body and your soul… sometimes your body needs a break and then to get out of it find something new or fun to do. Take a class or plan a fun active day with a friend so you get in your steps and cardio without having to work out. I recently started roller skating with my kids and love it.

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    • Avatar for AshleyAshley

      September 19, 2013 at 2:03 pm

      roller skating that is some old school good fun! Thanks for the love, I am slowly but surely getting back to me!

      Reply

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