I participated in countless challenges with Lorna Jane and Sweat Pink. I’m embarrassed to say I even had a shopping cart full and ready because I thought I rocked the #movenourishbelieve Pinterest Challenge – oops!
This time around, during the #activelivingchallenge, I’ve had a hard time keeping up, but for good reason! I’ve been so busy getting ready, attending BlogFest, and recovering from BlogFest.
It was an amazing experience!!
This will just have to be a teaser because, while I’m playing catch up, I have two posts for you and won’t get to a full BlogFest recap until next week.
I got to hear from Lorna Jane herself! She is so motivating and sweet!
I realized during week two of the #activelivingchallenge that my kids are the answer to everything – they are my motivation, they are who/what I am grateful for, and they are my everything.
You might think that means I don’t take care of myself, and that happens from time to time, but it has helped me realize something. I am so grateful for them that they motivate me to improve myself.
I’m inspired to take care of myself, eat healthy and stay active, so I will be the best mom possible and show them the best example possible.
I’m so blessed to be where I am right now, to have wonderful people in my life, and be presented with such amazing opportunities.
I can’t wait to fill you in on my most recent opportunity to meet inspiring women and share and learn together at IDEA World Fitness BlogFest with Sweat Pink!
Do you put your kids first, or have you realized you can better serve them when you put yourself first? Of course, this goes for putting all others first as well – even if you don’t have children – share! I want to know!
I don’t have kids, but I do tend to put others ahead of myself so often. This conference has given me a renewed energy and drive to focus on things that make ME happy! Great job in the lightning round!
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…BlogFest: Inspiring Fitness
Thank you so much! It’s hard to change your thinking and realize you can better serve others if you are at your full potential. I realize it, but have a hard time putting it into practice all the time.
This is something I’m realizing more and more and something Blogfest really drove home for me is I need to take care of me before I take care of others… and that is something that I hope to bring both into my career and my marriage (!!!!)
Amalia recently posted…That Time I Got ENGAGED!
As I type with sleeping Finnie beside me, big girls playing American Girl and we’re awaiting Finnie to wake so we can run(me) and ride bikes(them), I do a combo. I actually have switched my work -life balance upon welcoming #3 and am so happy with it. Being in fitness allows for flexibility, as does each chapter of life when you are open to it. However, remember, if you don’t take care of yourself how can you take care of everyone else? A healthy Mama is a happy Mama! Great to have met you! Thanks for your energy in the Ice Bucket Challenge! xox
Erin Kreitz Shirey recently posted…Workout Wednesday- Home Workouts Create FAMILY Fun
Agreed! It’s not always easy, but it’s important. Thanks so much for stopping by, I had such a great time with the ice bucket challenge!
Meeting Lorna Jane was one of my highlights of blogfest! She inspires like no other.
jill conyers recently posted…Fitness Friday {8-22-14}
Thanks for stopping by Jill! Lorna Jane was so sweet, it was an honor to meet her!