Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Angela September 28, 2015

When going gets tough, don’t give in

Happy Motivation Monday! I’m totally keeping this things going. It’s always nice to read something motivational on a Monday morning. Last Thursday I shared with you that my marathon training has been less than ideal but I said I had been running consistently. Before I lost weight I had a problem. I wouldn’t finish anything (except for college and graduate school), I would start something and just forget about it. I wouldn’t finish books. I would start craft projects and just stop them (sometimes because things just got too hard). I would say I’m going to do something and when…

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Angela September 24, 2015

Chicago Marathon training update: can everyone run a …

Short answer is yes! I think everyone can run a marathon if they want to run one. I just think everyone should be prepared to run a marathon. I made a little video about preparing to train for your first marathon (or any race). Plus, I wanted to give you an update on my Chicago Marathon training. Marathon training has been pretty rough on me this time around. I let the summer heat frustrate me and hold me back. It’s been hard to get motivated to run when you know you’re going to be sweat your face off. The southeast…

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Angela September 23, 2015

Twist on an broccoli slaw recipe

I’ve been completely OBSESSED with eggs lately so I’ve been trying new ways to incorporate them in my diet, specifically my snacks. I’ve been craving cole slaw lately for some reason. I don’t post a lot of recipes on the blog because I’m not really cook. I make quick meals but I don’t spend a lot of time making stuff in the kitchen. It’s really practical stuff. That’s why I’m sharing with you the broccoli slaw recipe I’ve been snacking on for a week. Quick and easy and good for you. Egg and ham broccoli slaw Recipe Type: Side dish/snack…

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Angela September 22, 2015

Race recap: Plano Balloon Festival Half Marathon 2015

Spoiler alert: This is going to be my recap of the Plano Balloon Festival Half Marathon by Advil. This year was different because there was a 5K and 1K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday. I am really bummed that I didn’t run the 5K on Saturday because it looked like a great time. This past weekend was meant for my 20 miler so I decided to split up my run. Not ideal but it was what would work for me. I needed to run at least 7 miles on Saturday morning so a 5K wasn’t going to…

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Angela September 21, 2015

Five Things: Success, support, compromise and love

It’s late but I do have to apologize for not being very present on the blog lately. Things got busy and this not boing my full time job this is something that kind of gets pushed to the back. Today I’m talking about just some general things about improving relationships, achieving your goals and things like that. Things got a little serious the other day for some reason but I wanted to share some of those things with you guys. Here is my list of my five things to keep in mind as we go through life: 1. Organization is…

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Angela September 17, 2015

Why is loose skin such a big issue?

I’ve talked about loose skin many many (did I say many?) time before. Everyone seems to be really concern about loose skin. I have a question for you: why is loose skin such a big issue? Since I was asked about it again, I decided to make a video about it so you can actually see me talking about it. The video is short and I hope it answers your question. I also wrote a blog post on it maybe last year or the year before. I’m still baffled with this actually being an issue. I do not mock and…

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Angela September 16, 2015

Get that healthy eating in check for fall

Summer is over, technically. Vacation is a thing of the past. The summer barbecues and sweet treats may have taken over your life for a few short months and that’s fine. Live a little, it was summer after all, but now it’s time to get your healthy eating back in check. The next the you know, it will be the holiday season and you don’t want bad habits to snowball into that time of year, do you? The best way to get your eating habits back on track is to make a plan. Plain and simple, make a plan and…

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Angela September 15, 2015

Travel Tuesday: I’m going on a road …

It’s Travel Tuesday so I’m taking a health/food/fitness break to tell you about my next adventure. It’s all related somehow anyway, right? I never would have dreamed of doing all the things I do now if I hadn’t lost the weight. My eyes are wide open now. I’m ready to explore. So my next big adventure will be a road trip to Las Vegas. This is kind of monumental because I’ve never been to las Vegas before and I’ve never driven that far by myself. I’m probably violating a road trip rule by going by myself, but it’s just something…

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Angela September 14, 2015

Getting a fresh start.

It’s Monday which we all know is the start of the new week (duh)! The beginning of the week is always filled with moans and groans because Mondays are so hard. But the start of the week is always filled with possibility. It’s the start of new to-do lists, new goals, new accomplishments…and a lot of new things. Mondays are great day to refocus and start anew. Start off the week positive and with promise. This is not the time to think about the impossible but all the things that are possible. Life is about moving forward and learning experiences.…

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Angela September 11, 2015

Five Things Friday: 5?s – Life After Weight Loss

Happy Friday everyone! It’s raining here. It’s got me in some type of mood, but life must go on. I am here this week with part II of the video from last week. FYI: This will be the last 5?s about weight loss for a while, probably like 2 months. I just wanted to round up the most frequently asked questions in a video for people to watch. I have a few other weight loss related videos that will hit the queue eventually but this will be the last of these kind for a while. I think you should ask…

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Angela September 10, 2015

Can I workout from home?

Workout out at home is a great and convenient. There are perks to having a gym membership like equipment and the possibilities of group fitness, but sometimes the budget just won’t allow for a gym membership. Or maybe you’re just uncomfortable being around a lot of people when you workout? That doesn’t mean you can’t be active. If you do decide to work out at home there are some things you need to take into consideration like equipment. You might need to invest in some weights/dumbbells/kettle bells, a exercise mat and maybe a treadmill (if that’s what you like to…

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