An Introduction...

To bring this blog to its maiden voyage, I wanted to make an introduction and share some more information with what this blog is all about.

My name is Jennifer and I am currently 6 months pregnant with my first child. I have studied fitness and nutrition about eight years now and have enjoyed finding more and more hobbies to add to my fitness regimen. Some include Zumba Fitness (which I am certified), kickboxing, Tae-Bo, ballet (NYC Ballet has two wonderful workout videos - try it to learn intermediate ballet and get a good workout too!), belly-dancing, and many more.
While I may be a first-time mom, I have a long history with kids. Having three younger brothers, I was able to learn first-hand how to change a diaper, swaddle, and entertain a little one. Doing VBS in church as well as other activities with kids always thrilled me. I know how crazy their energy levels can get, but Moms, we can use that to get in some of our exercise too! Who says that because we are now an adult that we have to become old, boring, and inactive?

Before I was married and pregnant, I went through some very instable living circumstances, as well as other instabilities that did not make my life at peace by any means. I was able to live with a very good friend and co-worker for a month until I could get myself on my feet, then I lived with my roommate from college and her soon-to-be mother-in-law in her basement. In both living arrangements, I worked at least 5-7 days a week, with the second movement working two jobs. Along with college full-time, it was not easy! However, I did manage to give myself healthy meals most of the time and exercise one hour, 5-days a week. Doing all this has prepared me to make good, healthy choices, even when life throws lots of obstacles in the way. Even with children, we can - and should! - take time for ourselves. And this is what this blog is all about.

I am sure many of you are experienced moms and some are first time moms, so we will be able to learn together along the way. Experienced Moms: we need and value your wisdom! If you have anything to share, please contribute! This blog is for all of us to learn and get some good ideas to staying healthy and sane, even when it doesn't seem possible sometimes!

Take care, everyone. More will be posted later.