A couple of months ago I was contacted to see if I’d like to make a music video for the new I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter campaign called “Turn the Tub Around.”    I agree to do it but then panicked at the last minute.  (I was 9+months pregnant and I don’t like singing!)

I was able to convince my husband to do it and now he needs your votes.  Please click over to Workout Mommy Reviews to see his embarrassing hilarious video and how you can win some cool prizes for yourself!

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Dear Mother Nature, don’t you know I have a half marathon in just a mere FOUR weeks?  Please cut me a break and stop with this ridiculous snow!

Thank you,
Workout Mommy

Thanks to the Snowapocalypse/Snowmageddon/SnOMG my training took a big hit this week.

This is a picture of my 2 year old trying to get out of our garage during the blizzard.

It was a crazy amount of snow!

Therefore I only managed 2 running workouts on the dreadmill and they were slow, painful and BORING.   So far, my longest run has only been five miles.   Yikes.

I’m not going to panic though because I know I’ll be running with her.  

How were your workouts this week?

Has anyone seen the sunshine lately?  I sure could use some!

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It is hard to believe but I actually cooked something and it was edible!  Here are the banana muffins I made over the weekend.   They were very tasty and my boys gobbled them up.

I found a simple recipe online and then modified a few things.

Here is my recipe for banana chocolate chip muffins.

• 3 or 4 Large bananas, mashed (the more bananas the moister, so I use 4)
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup melted margarine or butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Mix the mashed banana, sugar, egg and margarine together. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix together baking soda, baking powder, salt,flour and wheat germ and chocolate chips.
Mix wet and dry ingredients all together.
Pour into greased muffin pan and bake in 350 degrees F oven for approximately 20 minutes.
YUM!
I’m not a big fan of baking or cooking, but it really is much better for your body than buying store bought muffins.

What is your favorite homemade recipe?

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I finally created a Facebook fan page, although I’m not 100% sure what I should be doing with it!

Want to be my fan? 

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I have five weeks until the Disney Princess 1/2 marathon and this is what I learned this week:

Running sometimes sucks!

I am essentially starting over from scratch and it is very humbling.  Whereas I used to run 7 minute miles, now I am averaging 10.5 minute miles.  It’s tough on my ego, but I’m trying to be kind to myself and just keep on moving.

I also have that issue with my foot (Hallux Rigidus) that despite surgery, new shoes (Saucony Triumph) and specialized orthotics, it still hurts.  (not so much while I’m running, but definitely afterward. Unfortunately, I think this is my new reality. My foot will never be the same.)

I did manage to log some miles this week, so I’m considering it a success!  I went on a longer run and then did two shorter workouts on my treadmill, one of which I had to do at 10pm.   Not ideal, but essential.    My motto right now (with 3 boys under the age of 5 in my house) is SWEAT=SANITY.     I might have to get that made into a tshirt to keep me focused on my goal.

So gang, how was your week?

photo credit: Erica_Marshall

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Need some SAFE baby bottles for you or perhaps as a shower gift for a friend?

Head over to Workout Mommy Reviews for a fantastic giveaway thanks to thinkbaby™.

They make “safer products for healthier babies”.

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These are my new running socks and I love them.
Get up and be active today gang simply because YOU CAN.

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I saw the twitter buzz about Michael Pollan appearing on Oprah to talk about real foods and his new book Food Rules so I decided to check it out.

WOW.  I was both saddened and disgusted by the statistics of the eating habits in this country.

What an eye opening episode! I haven’t read his book, but I will now.
I’ve had Food, Inc. in my Netflix queue forever but haven’t gotten around to watching it.  (Because let’s be honest, Step Brothers is much more entertaining!)

So what exactly did I learn from this show?

One quote continues to stand out in my head.

“Eat REAL food.”

It’s so simple, yet something I continue to struggle with.   Maybe I should make signs and hang them up all over my house?

For an even better recap of the show, please go and visit Jo-Lynne over at  Musings of Housewife.  She has a great post up that you must read.

If you watched the show, what do you think?  Are you as inspired to change your entire way of eating as I am?

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Another giveaway over on Workout Mommy Reviews!
After your workout today,  head over to enter to win a nursery prize pack from Qtips.

Yes, I said AFTER your workout! Get up and get moving gang!

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I am SUPER EXCITED (yet terrified) that I will be taking part in Disney World’s  Princess Half Marathon Media Mixer!

We all know Disney World is an amazing place for family and fun, but it is also a great place for those of us who love sports and active entertainment.

(remember my last vacation?)

I’ve been invited to Disney to learn all about the sporty and active options and I cannot wait.

The part that terrifies me?   I am committing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon which is on March 7th!   My baby will only be 12 weeks old at this point. Yikes.

Can I run a half marathon at 12 weeks postpartum?
You bet!

Will I have a running PR  (personal record) or will I finish with energy to spare?
Definitely not!

The best way to jump start your fitness program is with a goal so it’s time for Workout Mommy to get back on the running road for real and make every step count.

I’ll be blogging my training journey, along with Mizfit, so be sure to check back each week to see how things are going.  (and unlike Miz, I will definitely NOT be wearing a tiara! )

So gang, any advice for me on how to get in half mary shape over the next 5.5 weeks?

photo credit: Maradentro_

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