Fit, Fabulous, 40's

Yes, I will admit it, I am in my 40's!

Actually, I'm well into my 40's, fit and feeling fabulous!

 Just finished the Long Beach 1/2 Marathon, 

my first one!

Once a week I'll be posting some fitness information, inspiration or nutrition education to help anyone who is still on the fitness journey to become just a little stronger, leaner or trying to eat a little cleaner.

I have tried to make this blog more about motherhood and my faith, 

but fitness is a large part of my life, too.

I want to thank Lynn, who has encouraged me to put this part of me "out here"
and another friend I recently spoke to at the gym who was basically
the straw that broke the camel's back.

Not that this is a negative thing,
I just haven't really had a lot of confidence in this area
even though I have made major transformations in
my mind
&
my body
through fitness and nutrition.

 I do have my other blog but it is difficult to keep more than one blog current
so this is an experiment.

I'm no super-model, model, or anything close,

but I have come a heck of a long way, 

from a chubby (remember that was the PC word for "Fattie"in the 70's) scared little girl, 

to a
Samurai.

What happened as I changed my mentality from hating my body to loving my body,

I changed my BODY IMAGE and in the process, 

the IMAGE of my body changed! 

Funny how they actually happened at the same time!

 No coincidence, for sure.

I hate taking pics of myself but I want you to see that I do work hard!

Anyhow, I will put in a workout or a video of something I have found helpful or educational, 

or just add my 2 little cents to whatever you are doing, fitness and health-wise.

Hope you get something out of it!

There are also a ton of great fitness/health blogs out there that inspire me!

Here are a few I follow and read regularly:

 Chocolate Covered Katie: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/

Kristin @ Stuft Mama: http://stuftmama.com/

Jess @ The blonde ponytail: http://blondeponytail.com/

Lindsay's list: http://lindsayslist.com

Fit Fluential: http://fitfluential.com/

Brad Gouthro Fitness: http://www.bradgouthrofitness.com/

As Dori said in "Nemo",

"just keep swimming, just keep swimming",

and 

it's my mantra:

"Just keep moving, just keep moving!"

Have a FUNtastic Friday and weekend!

What are some FUN things you do for exercise?
DO SHARE!

Field Trip- Something to do in the O.C..

Today I took the children to the Lyon Air Museum. It is in Santa Ana and backs up to the John Wayne Airport.

My girlfriend Tre-Tre found it and suggested we take the children there. She has an 11 year old son and a 1 year old girl, and I have of course, the 2 boys and my 11 year old daughter.

I'm not the kind of girl who says,

"Hey, let's go to see some vintage airplanes" in my spare time.

I'm more the kind of girl who says,

"Hey, let's go to see some vintage purses, shoes or jewelry" in my spare time!

But, I do consider myself the type of mom who is always looking for an educational, fun, learning experience, and usually willing to try things at least once.

As we drove up, I began getting excited.

I didn't know what to expect and I was excited by the fact that my 10 year old would LOVE IT! He is my little soldier and loves anything to do with war, shooting, fighting, guns and missiles. I am convinced he will be a Jar Head like his grandpa or maybe go into law enforcement just to have the opportunity to carry and/or shoot a real gun!

It was great- very small, so we were there only an hour 1/2. There were vintage planes, cars and motorcycles.

They even had Hitler's personal Mercedes...SCARY!

(YIKES!)

The cost was worth it-
General Admission------$8
Ages 5-17 -----------$4
And they have docents to take you on the little tour...we had Herb, who is a former pilot.

The museum has only been open for a few months and it was pretty empty, but worth visiting.

They also have ongoing movies for the children to watch and learn about each exhibit.

I would highly recommend going- educational, fun and worth the trip!

Thank you Major General William Lyon for preserving these beautiful vehicles and also for preserving this time in history!

I salute you!