- Shortly after giving birth I developed Sesamoiditis. You can read more about it here if you'd like but just know it makes walking very difficult due to the extreme pain. It also heals very slowly. I've had this a little over a year now. To be fair though, I didn't know initially what was going on and the few doctors I spoke to about my limp just shrugged the issue off and told me to take Aleve. It wasn't until I went to see a chiropractor about my hip, another injury during my pregnancy, and decided to mention it. After a few X-rays I finally got an answer.
- I absolutely, positively, can not stand walking. For quite some time it was the only exercise I was cleared to do. Now i'm not knocking anyone who loves to walk but for me it is just plain boring! (~_~') Whenever I attempt to do so it goes a little something like this. Assuming that I have chosen a new place to walk, day one is usually rather nice. I'm taking in all of my surroundings and to be honest i'm probably taking more breaks than I should. On day two i'm more focused because I wish to see just how quickly I can complete my route. So for so good right? Well, by the time day three has hit, i'm completely bored with the place. I feel as though I've completed my adventure and that there is nothing left for me to discover. Then to make matters worse I begin to dread it.
- I had become very insecure. Shortly after becoming a mom, I bumped into a familiar face at our *ahem* favorite super center. It had been a long time since I had seen her so I was excited to catch up a bit. At the mention of my pregnancy she then proceeded to say the following. "Yeah I knew something had to have happen because of that!" She then grins and points to my stomach. So um, yeah.....
- I just couldn't imagine me getting back to that place with the issue listed in point number one.
I missed my Zumba classes so I created a playlist on YouTube which allowed me to go at my own pace. My chiropractor recommended that I get a pair of New Balance athletic shoes to absorb the shock of dancing and they are amazing! The only things I'm not allowed to do are jump and run. Now before some of my fellow friends reading this commence to chewing me out, please know that running in place for a bit is alright so long as i'm careful. (^_^)
As far as my eating habits go I am now eating a mostly plant-based diet. I had dabbled in this prior to my pregnancy so I'm happy to have made the switch now. I allow myself to have whatever I wish on holidays and so far it's been a lot easier than just cutting everything all at once. Now, I wish to clarify that I am not a Vegan. I recognize the fact that being Vegan has to do with a heck of a lot more than just a diet change. It truly is a lifestyle choice. I'm just not at a point in my life where I feel that is what I want. At least not right now. In order to keep myself accountable I use a calendar and if you're wondering, each color does represent something. Just know May looks a bit better in reference to me working out. (>_<)
- Green= No meat
- Purple= I managed to excercise
- Orange= Accidentally consumed something that had meat in it
- Red= Free Day
For now we're pretty much all caught up so i'll leave you with this simple new treat I've been making for my family and prayerfully it won't be another two months before I talk to you. Until next time.
-SKBarnes
Mango Mamma "Nice-cream"
- Three to four frozen bananas
- Four to eight frozen mangoes
- 1 1/2 cups of orange juice
This treat is very easy because you really can just adjust the amounts to your liking. Just blend to combine or you can use a food processor. What I have listed is usually enough for two adults and one fruit loving baby. (^_^) One key tip i'd love to recommend would be to use ugly fruit. Yes, you read that correctly. The riper the better. That's how you end up with a sweeter nice-cream as opposed to a really tart one. I hope you enjoy this!
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