Medicine time

Parker had a rough week. He has been at the doctor everyday and had an overnight stay after a minor procedure. He was prescribed these medications.

It was difficult to give him x amount via the syringe without having him spitting or vomiting it out.  They smell and taste like rotten eggs.

QT and I found a way without buying more stuff to lay around the house.

Parker loves to drink from the big straw so we bought him a fruity drink from Chatime and split the drink in the cup and add the med. We also funnel the  med into his Honest drink. It works!!!

Mini Me

It's cute how Parker mimics what QT and I do.

We went grocery shopping and he was doing lunges while pushing the cart. Now we have to start watching what we say around him.

Got 5 minutes to spare?

Wall push up exercise

Sometimes it takes awhile for Parker to clean up his toys so I take advantage of those few minutes to do wall push ups.

Juicing

Suja Elements juices are delicious. They're cold-pressed so they are packed with vitamins. I don't replace a meal with them per se. I take one as a snack at 10 am and another as part of my dinner. They're $4.99 a bottle at Whole Foods.  It's a splurge but worth it. 

This along with more consistent exercising has help me lose 5 lbs in one week.

#no excuses

QT asked why are you posting working out pics on Instagram.

I want to be inspirational. A lot of workout photos out there are women who's full-time job is to promote Work out products and supplements. They get pay for that.

I follow them too but it is difficult for me to be that "hardcore." I can but for me it's unrealistic because I love my carbs and things happen.

I'm not a size zero not will I ever be. I just

want to get back into shape. I'm a mom, wife and a teacher. I spend most of my time possible with my 19 month toddler, lesson planning on Parker's time and trying to squeeze in 45 minutes for me time at the gym.  I track and hold myself accountable via Instagram.

We as full-time working mamas can do it. It's hard and sometimes feels selfish to leave our babies to workout but it is much needed.

Parker doesn't like the babysitting service at the gym so QT and I have a gym schedule and take turn to be with him.

Sleeping in on weekends are gone. I set my alarm clock at 7:12 am to get there by 8 and home by 9.

There are no excuses for not being healthy. You make time to watch tv then you can make time to be healthy. 

Working out again with Toddler Yoga

I packed on some lbs while the gym was closed for three months and the non-stop blizzards kept me eating powdered donuts. No excuses. I knew what I got myself into.

Now it's time to get back into the groove.   

I ❤️ working out with Parker at home and he loves it too.  I mainly use those times as stretching and yoga days.

Working out with Your Baby

Today I decided that I am going to make workout videos with Parker. New moms are busy with whatever and going to the gym is not in the plans. I will have to admit that I have time to workout at the gym but I rather spend that quality time with Parker.

I am going to share the workouts I've been doing for the last 6 months. I've lost all the pregnancy weight plus several more lbs.  Three days after giving birth, my waist was 36.5" with 37.5" hip size. Now 9 days before my 7 month, my waist is 28.5" and my hips are 33 inches. 

I don't have one of those rigid diets where all you eat is grilled chicken with steamed veggies and no carbs. I love carbs and being Asian, I need my rice.  Chicken is not my protein of choice.  As a matter of fact, I eat whatever that's convenient (just not a #1 from McDonald every day). My guilty pleasure has been an 8oz can of soda every night since a month after birth.

It worked for me so I'm sure it will work for you. It's fun and doesn't feel like you're working out. Just about 15 minutes a day to boost your self confidence.

My husband thinks I'm crazy. And yes, I am crazy!

You can do it mamas!!!!