Mornings By Mom: Workout, Eats And Deets!

Hi All;

This morning was one hectic morning.  From getting up and trying to get my yoga/meditation
in this morning to my mind going crazy about my work week.  Let me just say it's going to be a long work week.  Luckily I have developed some great ways to help me to cope and to not get so stressed. Stress is the leading cause of other illness that can hurt your body.

Here are the ways that I cope so that I that I don't get stressed throughout the week:

1. Taking care of myself! This one is a given. It's making sure you keep up the basics for yourself.
Making sure that you eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Getting enough water is EXTREMELY important. Most of you know the basics of heath and what we all have to do. Not eating properly leads to over eating and weight gain. Trust me...you don't want that.

2. For all of my girly moms there's other ways to limit stress during the week. For example, if you're use to going to the spa and getting that much needed facial, then the best thing to do is to give yourself that much needed "mini facial", or a "pedi" or "mani." 
Doing those things helps you to keep yourself looking fabulous, feeling fabulous and keeps the momentum going through the week.


3. Exercise, exercise, exercise! I can't stressed that enough. Moms, please get in your daily exercise. Whether it's yoga, cardio or a class at the gym or whether you have the ability to do it at home; however you must do it is VERY important for your body, mind and your inner peace.

4. Get plenty of sleep. I know this is easier said than done.
According to the National Institutes of Health, the average adult sleeps less than seven hours per night. In today's fast-paced society, six or seven hours of sleep may sound pretty good. In reality, though, it's a recipe for chronic sleep deprivation.  
You can read more right here .

5. Take a break! If your stress is caused by those weekly nuances, then taking a break is crucial for you. It not only helps you to breath but it helps you to relax and unscramble all of what happened 5 mins prior. You can do a 5 min de-stresser if you really need to. You can do so by following these steps right here: 

Lastly; take the time to enjoy life's moments. Each day that we wake up it's a moment in time. We live our lives by "moments." Those moments turn into memories. Don't let stinky stress stop you from living an abundant life that you're meant to live. Remember, life is meant to be lived in a great way!

Always think positive no matter what😄

Until Next Time My Diva's...

Much love from;

The Stunningly Adorkable Team

Mornings By Mom!

Mornings are my absolute favorite as many already know about me.  When my eyes open and I can mentally feel myself move I am up and ready to go.

Sadly many of you don't like mornings and that's not good.  You should be beaming that you're blessed to get up and see a new day.  It's the start of everything new, no continuation of the previous. So get up, get some positive feeling in your body and have a beautiful morning like you've never had!

As my mornings persist the coffee snob in me can't wait to get up and drink that must-have piping hot cup of coffee.  Coffee is like my "man" that I can't wait to see (sort of). It's my go-to drink, it's my oxygen (sort of but not really), totally exaggerating! 

This coffee just has me so worked up right now!

My mornings usually start at 4 am. That's right Cinderellas 4 am.  I've been doing this since my high school days. It started with getting up at 6 am per my granny. Then it moved on to my military days where 4 am was the call time for physical training.  So I'm use to waking up early and getting my day started.

This morning I got in my yoga with my girl Brett Larkin. She is amazing! I have truly turned into a yoga mom for sure. It's unbelievable how much my body has stretched and become so lean. So proud of myself (pat on my back). Her yoga routines work me from my brain stem to my toes Lol. I promise moms it's nothing like her yoga workouts! Get your yoga on!

After yoga, the first thing that caught my eye as I scrolled through my social media with sweat running down my face was that Hillary ripped Trump a new one.  All I could I do was shake my head. It's always something with these candidates. One day it's Trump being ridiculous and then it's Hillary being told to smile (which many took offense to). Politics is a back and forth ponzie scheme that's made for a very special kind of individual.  Hillary is a strong woman who has taken many hits when her husband was in office and more so now because she's running for office.  Talk about the rooster pen. Lol

Since it's Sunday and I am not technically working (accept writing on my amazing blog), I decided to read through one my favorite magazines, "Parents" and my new one, "Runner's World."

Parents magazine have the best articles and advice for moms.  Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned mom with more than one kid, "Parents" magazine has something for all of us!  

The latest which is the June issue has the talented "Stephen Curry" and his two adorable kids on the cover. His oldest little girl is so cute. She looks just like him! Don't get me started on the little baby. WOW...how beautiful!

 As you read on there's a well written article about his family. His beautiful wife Ayesha Curry is just great! She's pictured in a denim jumpsuit looking fabulous with her two beautiful girls. Ayesha talks about her hot hot rising cooking career and both parents talk about balancing it all.

Great interview by "Parents" magazine. 

Lovely family.

As you turn the pages and get to the back, they have great recipes as well as home solutions you can do to change things up in your space and make it fabulous. 

Oh and one more thing before I move on to the other thing I did this morning. Make sure you look at the advertisement page. Yes they are advertisements but the products with the white star beside them are items that you can actually win! Yes win and we moms love to win things!!

Part 2: 

I just recently got a subscription to "Runner's World" magazine.  I love running and do it about three times a week. This magazine offers great tips and well written articles on what else, running.  

What really caught my eye is there summer (sneaker) shoe guide.  They had individuals to actually test certain brands to see how well they fared.  

Here are the sneakers that tested well:

Editors choice: Sketchers GOrun 4 - 2016

Best Debut: New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo

Best Buy: Mizuno Wave  Hitogami 3

Best Update: Adidas Adizero Adios 3

Figure out which shoes will work best for you and your run and go from there. Everyone's foot is different. We all walk and run different. Getting fitted for the proper running shoe will only enhance how you run, definitely how you walk and more importantly your balance. If I know one thing a great shoe will help you keep great balance as go throughout your day. 

I know for me I need more than just a running shoe. I require a shoe for running and also to wear throughout the day. Sometimes I don't have time to change my shoes. Being comfortable is important! 

The other thing that caught my eye is the fact that they have recipes that looks so yummy! I can't wait to put them to the test.

CocoaVia Challenge:

Last thing is, this ad for the brand "CocoaVia." CocoaVia has a 3 week challenge. If you don't see results in 3 weeks then they will refund you money (100% money back guarantee). 

Learn more at www.CocoaVia.com/results 

Thanks for reading and enjoy your beautiful Sunday:-)

"The Stunningly Adorkable Team"

Where The Stunning Meets The Adorkable

Morning's By Mom!

Yesterday it was very sunny and nice outside.  Today it's raining and muddy outside.

Do you moms ever feel melancholy when it's raining?  It's when you know your day isn't going to be bad but because of the gloom outside your day could be bad.  I don't know maybe it's just me being over the top as usual but when the rain comes I sometimes feel that way.

To help me focus and get my mind together for the gloom I have my morning coffee (at least 5 cups). Yes a bit to much but hey, I'm human.  Then I break out my youtube and start my yoga with one of my favorite yoga gurus and she she is...Brett Larkin!

I've always incorporated yoga in my workout routine in some way. My workout routine has evolved over the years from hardcore to subtle and now to meditation of my mind to body strengthening yoga.
Brett Larkin is one of those yoga gurus that knows her stuff.  I spend at least 3 times a week incorporating her yoga videos into the rest of workout routine.  Her videos are packed with so much power that she will have you sweating and sore for 3 days (hahaha)! Being truthful!

Honestly though, incorporating a repetitious yoga routine in your week will not only strengthen your body but also your mind.  You see moms, while you're holding those yoga poses for however many seconds, your mind begins to think and wonder and think and wonder (you get my point).
Anyway; it's calming sense of self that brings you back to your center (and causes you to sweat up a storm). It's a mind-body thing. When you feel through your body like you can't, your mind says "you can." The power of the brain! Real talk!

So to all of the moms out of there who will read this and feel that their day might be gloom and doom, start your day with my favorite yoga guru "Brett Larkin."  Give yourself 15 mins to break that morning gloom-dom with this fantastic yoga start.

So from one mom to the next cheers and have a fantastic day!!


Toodles...

Stunningly Adorkable Team
"Where the Stunning meets the Adorkable"