Shazzy Fitness Giveaway - Hosted by Deals of Sweetness

Shazzy Fitness Giveaway Hosted by Deals of Sweetness

Sponsored by Shazzy Fitness

Co-Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Shazzy Fitness is a new dance fitness DVD series that complements the busy lifestyle of today’s Christian. They offer fun and convenient dance workouts that are divinely inspired, yet unapologetically funkafied.

Their talented instructors guide you through routines choreographed to songs from some of the hottest Christian music artists around including Grammy-nominated & Stellar award winning artist, Da' T.R.U.T.H & Dove award nominee, Jai.

Emilee from Deals of Sweetness was excited to check out Shazzy Fitness and has decided to jump on board their 7 day challenge from March 5 - March 11th. Find out more about the challenge and see what she thought of the Shazzy Fitness workout in her Shazzy fitness review.

Moms Run This Town!

A few months ago I was looking for Facebook pages about Central Florida. I came across an Orlando Mom's Running group and joined. After telling them a little about myself, they suggested I look into the Seminole County Chapter. I am so glad I did!

This wonderful group, called Seminole County Florida Moms Run This Town or MRTT, is filled with women of all ages and athletic ability. They accept everyone and help you reach your goals with encouragement and support. They quickly become your friends as well as support group.

I have only participated in 2 runs with them so far, the Peace, Love and Cure 5K and this past Saturday the Start Your Engines Virtual Race. This race was set up through all the MRTT Chapters and could be done at the individual races set up at each chapter, or individually and reported virtually.

How you like my training socks and shoes?

I walked this 5K as I am just getting back into training since my surgery. My husband Marc participated too! It was great that he was able to walk along with me as well as support me. The little ones came with us too and rode along in the stroller. I was very proud of Peyton as he wanted to walk occasionally too.

What a great support team I have!

The kids did great and dispute the nasty, rainy weather, we all crossed the finish line together!

Photo courtesy of Seminole County MRTT Instagram Page 

We received some incredible swag in our Swag Bags and a very nice finisher's medal! I love this blue water bottle and maybe now I won't forget to hydrate on my walks with Delaney.

I won a prize, a wine glass decorated by our Chapter Leader! It looks great in my new china cabinet!

I am proud to be a part of this incredible group of ladies and look forward to participating in many, many more events to come!

Photo courtesy of Seminole County MRTT Instagram Page 

If you have been considering starting an exercise program and would like to run or even walk, please check out Mom's Run This Town Local Chapter search and find a running group near you! 

Come back and let me know if you joined!!

Almost There...

… almost to feeling better, almost to feeling well, almost over it.

2 weeks ago I shared that I was having a hysterectomy via my post A Hysterectomy Poem . A rather personal & emotional journey, but I met it with positivity and a little humor. I read as much as I could about my conditions, the procedure and recovery time. I joined a website of supporters and went over everything with my husband. It was definitely the right choice for me. We were done having children and the pain was too much to bear some days.

Being away from almost everyone you know makes occasions like this difficult. I needed my people. I needed them to be sad with me, I needed them to laugh with me. I needed hugs and to be told everything would be ok. What I did get was a lot of questioning as to why I would have this done. I got a lot of "don't fly home for Christmas so close to surgery" which was upsetting because I was looking so forward to going home. I was cleared by my doctor and thats all that mattered. My traveling went just fine, my visits were nice, and flying didn't have any affect on my recovery at all. What I could have used however, was another shoulder to cry on and some support. Just because I was done having children didn't mean I was 100% happy with the fact that I would never be able to again. It's an emotional surgery, and all surgery to me is scary!

My surgery was done laparoscopically by da Vinci Robot. I have very tiny incisions which after 2 weeks have already begun healing well. I'm still tired, but feeling pretty good. I have my post op appointment tomorrow and learn of any continuing restrictions. Its been a year long, eventful production, and I'm anxious to see how feeling better will affect my life.




I'm almost to feeling better from surgery.
I'm almost to feeling well from the conditions that caused my surgery.
I'm almost over the sadness of needing the surgery and the lack of someone to talk to about the effects it had on me.


If you are facing this challenge and need some support, please feel free to email me!



*This blog post is part of the Bloggy Mom's Blog Dare 2014