double time

This is for all those breast-feeding mamas out there! Did you ever think breast-feeding would be so hard and time consuming? No one tells you how hard it can be. For me it felt like having two jobs, taking care of Liam and feeding him. I usually had to plan my whole day around feeding times, which was very annoying and got old pretty quick! Liam was never able to latch on well, so I had to pump, then I would feed him from a bottle. I’ve wanted to stop so many times and it’s been a very frustrating time for me. It takes me twice as long to feed Liam, and the main reason I keep doing it is because I know giving him what people call “Liquid gold” will benefit him. Babies who consume breast milk tend to be smarter and they do not get sick as often, I know that I can switch to formula anytime, but I keep reminding myself that Liam would miss out on all the benefits from breast milk. I’m not saying formula is a bad thing, I just feel like I’m giving up on something that some women aren’t able to provide to their babies, and that is not fair.

            I don’t know if other moms have had easier experiences than mine, this is just what I have experienced with breast-feeding. I’m not trying to discourage anyone; I’m solely expressing what I am going through, so that women who are going through the same thing know they aren’t alone. This is my experience and I want to let moms that breast-feeding can be challenging, but just remind yourself of all the benefits you are providing for your little one, don’t give up!

Squat and plank challenge

So, I've tried the squat challenge a few times. I will do it the first few days, then lose my motivation to finish the 30 days. I really want to accomplish the 30 day squat challenge!! I found the Plank challenge to try out as well. Hopefully, I will be able to finish both challenges! Wish me luck! I would love to hear feedback if anyone has tried this or if you want to do the challenge with me. I would love that! 

I'm on day three right now. This is the picture of what I look like right now. I will update the picture after I make it half way to show how my progress is going.

Another great way to get your booty firm is the stair machine or incline on the treadmill. 

I have stairs outside my house, which is way nice! I can feel the burn going up and down the stairs. Yesterday I had Liam with me and that made it more of a challenge with a 20 something pound baby strapped onto me. 

good work out!

For the moms at home if you have stairs in your home that will work to! 

See how many times you can go up and down. I would keep doing it till you feel a good burn.

The plank challenge is also 30 days to work towards being able to do a plank for 5 min.

This is what I look like right now. I will also post a picture half way through this challenge to show my progress. 

 I won't just be doing the plank challenge to work my Abs out. I will still continue doing other daily work outs to improve my stomach. 

Join my if you want and let me know how it goes for you!