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    Home » On the Side

    Slice of Life #4

    Lindsay Moe

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    I wrote this blog post as part of a movement by Weight Watchers to encourage people to remember that loving yourself starts with taking care of your health everyday. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, all views, positive and negative, are my own.

    Slice of Life - How I've been trying to exercise more and #lovehealthyme

    I’ve been doing something nice for myself every day for the last week along with a bunch of other bloggers to help Weight Watchers promote their Simple Start program. It really can be as easy as doing one little thing a day to take care of yourself and love a healthy you. For me this has mostly involved getting up extra early to make sure I have enough time to exercise and shower before the kids are up. Specifically I’ve been trying to repair my abs that were badly damaged after cramming a bunch of babies in there. My stomach pretty much looks like bread dough that rose over the top of the container and then deflated. Not so pretty. While one week of ab work certainly hasn’t fixed the problem, I feel better about myself knowing that I’m doing everything I can (diet and exercise) to work towards a better me.

    I celebrated my new commitment by buying that bright green dumbbell. Ok, so maybe it was an impulse purchase at Target (do they get people, or what?), but it does get me more excited to work out. Obviously I still need to purchase some exercise shoes, but since I don’t currently go outside to work out (I do videos online) it can wait for a while. I only purchased one dumbbell because that is what my current circuit calls for.

    It’s amazing how much better I also feel about myself when I get a shower, get dressed, and put a little make up on. I know a lot of moms stay in their yoga pants all day, and I’m not here to say they’re not doing a good job. I’m just saying I feel healthier, stronger, and happier on the days that I take care of myself. This has also been very important for my husband and I since he works from home and I stay home with the kids. Many days can go by where we don’t see another human being. We have chosen to present our best selves to the people we love most in our own home each day, rather than only getting “dolled up” for other people.

    Slice of Life - How I've been trying to exercise more and #lovehealthyme

    So what else have I been up to? I snuck away from the family for a few hours with no real plans other than to have a little “me” time. I ended up at Goodwill where I found David Sedaris’ book When You are Engulfed in Flames. I bought it and took it to my favorite ice cream parlor where I sat and ate the best caramel sundae of my life with the whole place to myself (it was like 5º outside). I’m still less than half way through the book right now but I’m loving it! Sedaris has a great way of telling stories, and his life is ridiculous to begin with. Recipe for hilarity!

    It finally warmed up enough here to snow (yeah, that’s a thing) and we really got dumped on. I took the kids out to play despite their pathetic lack of snow apparel. We have the coats and snow pants down, but I’m a little lazy in the waterproof boot and mitten area. It’s just so much work to bundle them up and take them out that I never want to do it, so why invest in the gear?

    Slice of Life - How I've been trying to exercise more and #lovehealthyme

    Lola loves anything outdoors-y and jumped right in. This was great because I had some footsteps to follow in when I had to drag the boys, who were definitely not interested in anything outdoors-y, across our entire front yard in the sled.

    Slice of Life - How I've been trying to exercise more and #lovehealthyme

    Let it be known that those boys must weight a hundred pounds a piece, the snow was almost up to my knees, and our front yard is roughly the size of a football field. Ok, maybe one of those statements is true, but I’ll let you decide which it is. To be fair, I don’t even know how big a football field is. I would commence the pity party but it was actually a really great work out (on top of the one I had already done that day, go me!) and I had to lay down in the snow for like ten minutes when we got to the other side.

    Slice of Life - How I've been trying to exercise more and #lovehealthyme

    My husband lovingly took this picture from the comfort of his home office. Thanks for the help, dear.

    Can we talk tv for a minute? The Walking Dead. I don’t want to be a spoiler for anyone, so can I just say that I almost died when a certain someone looked like they were about to kill a certain someone else? If you watched it, then you know what I’m talking about. I was having all sorts of emotions, primarily if that person had actually died I would have had to stop watching the show altogether because, seriously. I can’t handle that kind of pressure. Going back to the week before I loved watching Carl’s western-esque adventures in becoming a man. Chandler Riggs is such a great actor and has made such a transformation over the show. I can’t wait to see what happens to his character next!

    It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has really been knocking it out of the park this season. I saw the episode where the gang is in a convenience store that gets held up. The animated sequence with Charlie was outrageously well done. I think I really just enjoy watching the show because Charlie reminds me of one of my very favorite friends in the world who I don’t get to see that often any more. And that’s probably the worst thing I’ve ever said about someone I honestly adore.

    My husband was terribly sick over the weekend, leaving me with nothing to do but watch tv by myself. I haven’t really been into the olympics and I hate watching a movie or show that I know my husband is going to want to watch later, so that puts me in kind of a tricky place for what to watch. I ended up watching  the movie Admission on demand. It’s Tina Fey and Paul Rudd (huge fan of both) in what I guess turns out to be a romantic comedy? The whole format/premise was weird for me and I could never quite figure out what the story was moving towards in the end. Overall I would say it was enjoyable but not the best.

    Here’s a peek at what we’ve been eating lately:

    Butternut Squash and Kale Risotto
    Skillet Lasagna
    Mediterranean Eggs
    Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Veggie Tostadas
    Potato Tacos
    Roasted Vegetable Manicotti

    I’m super excited to be planning my first getaway with my husband since our first baby was born almost five years ago. To say it is overdue is an understatement. We’re planning to go to Milwaukee, and I’d love to hear any restaurant/brewery suggestions you may have! Also what have you been up to? Let’s get some group therapy going involving The Walking Dead.

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    1. Kristen Jeffery says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Your sundae looked awesome and I love to read as well!

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    2. Ashley says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:46 am

      I hear you about the belly “dough!” I’m trying to work on that too. I love that photo of your boys. The face on your little one reminds me of my daughter when we try to pull her in the sled. She just looks so confused and scared. Those are such fun memories to capture. Stay warm!

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 22, 2014 at 2:14 pm

        “Confused and scared.” Such a good description of what he thinks of the snow! I’m sure he wonders why I don’t just keep him where it’s warm and dry.

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    3. rachel @RunningRachel says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Great post! I too have challenged myself with doing something for me. It is amazing how we as Mom’s can put our needs/wants/desires/goals on the backburner. Kudos to you for valuing YOU! <3

      And… LOVE the lime green weight. (I also do most of my INDOOR fitness circuits barefoot… It tends to NOT hurt my feet as much as when I wear shoes).

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 22, 2014 at 2:13 pm

        Nice to know I’m not alone! I always feel like a weirdo exercising without shoes on.

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    4. LyndaS says

      February 21, 2014 at 10:51 am

      It is amazing how much fun (and exercise!) you can have in the snow. I love Weight Watchers – it’s the Cadillac of diets, tried and true.

      Reply
    5. Nicole Elliott says

      February 21, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Firstly–Yey for taking care of yourself! I think we would be good friends because me time away would totally also involve Goodwill, used books, and ice cream!

      Secondly — I’m in LOVE with that picture your hubby took 🙂 It’s amazing! Go mama go!

      Thirdly — Yey for another Walking Dead fan–that moment about gave me a heart attack too, I was hollering at the screen because with that crazy show you never know who’s going to be “off-ed” next. Yey for all the characters they showed were still alive last Sunday though!

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 22, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        No one is safe on The Walking Dead! I’m pretty sure I was annoying everyone else in the room with my hollering at the screen.

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    6. Aly Mashrah says

      February 21, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      I get so excited to workout whenever I buy a new piece of equipment, whether that’s resistance bands, a new pair of shoes, and a DVD. I love that you were able to take your little ones sledding– what a great workout! Good luck with your goals!

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 22, 2014 at 2:11 pm

        Thanks Aly!

        Reply
    7. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

      February 21, 2014 at 5:42 pm

      I love all your fun activities to stay active in this crazy cold and snowy winter we have been having in the midwest this year! I am so ready for Spring 🙂

      P.S. I hope you have a great time in Milwaukee with your hubby! I live in Wisconsin, went to college in Milwaukee and I would recommend Water Street Brewery and Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery both have great food and a fun atmosphere! 🙂 Have FUN!

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 22, 2014 at 2:11 pm

        Thanks for the recommendations! I live in Wisconsin too, but across the state from Milwaukee. We will have to try cross paths some time!

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    8. Atta Girl Amy says

      February 21, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      I hear you about, Target. Go in to buy toilet paper, walk out with $100 worth of cute stuff for the house and me!

      At the end of last year, I made a commitment to shower and dress every day by 8:30 am since I work from home. I fell off the wagon a bit during Christmas break, but I definitely want to start doing that again. You’re right — I do feel so much better when I get up and get dressed for my day. And I also am more productive. Honest!

      And I KNOW exactly what you’re talking about with The Walking Dead. I think a certain person is something of a psychopath and someone is going to have to take care of her, if you get my drift. I cannot wait for this weekend’s episode. I am ready for all the story threads to come together and for the survivors to reunite.

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 22, 2014 at 2:10 pm

        Total psychopath! She needs to be taken care of now!

        Reply
    9. Karis says

      February 22, 2014 at 11:38 am

      For dinner, I recommend Braise and La Merenda. Both are in Walker’s Point and reservations are definitely needed for both. For Braise, I recommend making a reservation for the chef’s table.

      For lunch, I recommend the Milwaukee Public Market and for breakfast, I recommend Blue’s Egg. I moved from Milwaukee to Miami 6 months ago and just typing these recommendations makes me miss Milwaukee. Hope you have a great getaway!

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 22, 2014 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks for the suggestions! It’s always great to hear from someone who has lived there!

        Reply
    10. Barb W. says

      February 23, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      Your children are truly adorable! What a fantastic way to get an extra workout in with such a fun family activity. I miss the days when my boys were that small, but then again, they are big enough to drag me around on a sled… hmmm… ideas! 😉

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 24, 2014 at 3:55 pm

        Thank you Barb! It will be nice when my kids can pull me around for once!

        Reply

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