Meet Baby Hines

Introducing Mr. Chappy Hines!  (Chappy Lang Hines - Lang is my maiden name). Chappy made his debut on December 20, at 1:29pm.  After a long, difficult, somewhat complicated labor, he is finally here.  It was not my ideal birth story, but now that it is over, we couldn't be happier.  He has been extremely healthy … Continue reading Meet Baby Hines

Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 5

Happy Tuesday ya'll!  Another month has passed and "shit is gettin real" round here.  We have made it passed the 37th week mark which is what we needed to get to in order to go to the birth center we attend to give birth. Now to go into labor before the 42nd week.  After that, (legally … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 5

Squatting With a Head in My Crotch

I'm serious.  These days I have literally been squatting with a tiny head and two arms in my crotch.  Baby Hines has been head down since about 26 weeks.  I am now just about 37 weeks.  Just like my little man to plan ahead and be prepared well ahead of time:)  I like his style. … Continue reading Squatting With a Head in My Crotch

Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 4

34 Weeks It has been way too long since my last post.  Some stressful events came up all in a row and I took some time away from blogging.  In this post I'll discuss, as usual, my crossfit workouts, basic pregnancy items, and some odds and ends. CROSSFIT Though I am awkward at switching positions … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 4

Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 2

Happy Monday everyone! In this post, I'll give an update of my pregnancy, talk about some of my CrossFit workouts, and briefly discuss some great resources that I'm grateful to have. 23 Weeks Pregnant In the last couple weeks since posting, I have definitely gotten bigger.  I have about 1 more month in my 2nd … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit – Take 2

Pregnancy + CrossFit

Hi everyone! After a few months away, I am back and ready to write!  I have had a lot going on and needed a bit to settle into a slightly different routine.  First off, I am pregnant:)  At 20 weeks I am halfway done already! In this post, I will give an overview of my … Continue reading Pregnancy + CrossFit

Holiday Fitness Plan

Are you traveling for the holidays?  Are you staying put but don’t have access to your regular fitness classes? Here are some brief things I put together to let you know what I plan on doing as I travel home to my parents house in Wisconsin with the husband.  These are all related to health … Continue reading Holiday Fitness Plan

Bangkok’s Friendliest Gym

I recently took a 2 week trip to Thailand with the husband.  Before we headed South to Koh Phi Phi, we spent 3 days in the city of Bangkok.  I looked up CrossFit gyms as soon as we got into town and found two.  While they both looked interesting (the other one was on a … Continue reading Bangkok’s Friendliest Gym