Just a tidbit of info about me....I started taking gymnastic lessons at age 3 (already looking into it for Em). This is where my nickname Fancy Nancy came from....most of our pictures from my childhood putting up the Christmas tree was me in my leotard (with my undies hanging out the sides because my mom never let me wear it without the undies)....I would put on shows for any family member that came over to visit....My Mom maintains that once I got over the vault I was all done (details Mom...I was just focusing on my career as an Olympic softball player and not gymnast!). But the kind of balance I'm talking about is not this....
This week on the Fitfluential blog, it expresses the need for balance in life...staying fit AND taking time to do the things you love! Today is my Santa 5k....I am beyond excited to put on the suit and run. I am also able today to do something else that I love....tonight we are going to a Christmas parade as a family. I LOVE to run and be fit but I LOVE LOVE being a Mom and spending time with my family! Plus aside from the beach, who doesn't love looking at bright lights with those you love?!
Part of being balanced is doing things you enjoy....what are you going to ENJOY today???
I am definitely going to run today. No race just a run and then I am going to spend the day going to football, basketball and 2 birthday parties. Tomorrow will be a more balanced day. good luck on your race. xoxoxo!
ReplyDeleteI need a pic of FN the gymnast!
ReplyDeleteWeekends are all about enjoyment w/family here. Our highlight today is a Christmas Party later.
I can't wait to see a picture of the race. Good luck running in a Santa suit and enjoy the parade!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun all day - from the race to the Christmas lights!
ReplyDeleteFor me I will run, for my kids I will build little gingerbread houses, for my husband I will cook and do laundry and for my house I will clean. :)
ReplyDeleteI went "window" shopping with my sweetie today, just so we could feel the spirit...it always brightens the day...next...i'm off to the gym!
ReplyDeleteI get to just chill with my family in front of the fire all day then go to a Christmas party tonight in really high heels. Not looking forward to how my feet will feel afterwards:)
ReplyDeleteI did a Christmas fun run today as well! Enjoy the family time- great post, balance is so important!
ReplyDeleteOMG HOW'D IT GOOOOOOOOOOOO? Recap, please!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I've been struggling with balance this semester, but once it's done, I'm getting organized! :)
I enjoyed snuggling with my kids on the sofa! Hope your Santa run was Santarific :)
ReplyDeleteHow was your race? And the parade? I'm running and working out and hanging out with the family :)
ReplyDeleteIt's ironic that you posted this. For the past 5 years I have chosen a word that is my focus throughout the year. 2011 was Embrace [who I am]. For 2012 my word is BALANCE. I tend to go to extremes, catch myself and regroup to find balance. Next year I'm going to find balance first. Try to avoid extremes and do the things I love most.
I (briefly) was a gymnast too, when I was a kid! I remember how awesome it was when I finally achieved the splits..haha. Glad you got to enjoy the Santa 5k! And I agree, balance is key!
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