I've just entered my second trimester with my 3rd baby and I'm feeling good enough to get back into working out! Hoping to join others in the same state and make it through the whole thing!! I love that Marnie gives accomodations for pregnancy.

It's wild how quickly they start copying moves!! Sunshine is only 1 year old and she does a little of each workout with me! Look at that little foot!

I just completed day 2. Halfway through I wanted to quit but I thought "what if I did 5 more minutes?". By the time the 5 minutes was through I was in it again and finished.

My super goals:

1. 200 words a day on my novel. More if I want but at least 200.

2. Do ALL the jumps by the end of the challenge

3. Eat 10 seasonal fruits and vegetables. Today: Jersey Black apple.

Add ur goals below if it pleases you.

I admit, I've taken a break this summer from working out. Instead, I enjoyed the functional fitness I built up with m/body. I had good times at the beach and in my garden, walked long distances with friends. So happy to be back. I AM someone who desires structure as SAHM life can be pretty fetterless. I loved thinking about seeing everyone in NYC and was happy Marnie mentioned it!

This is my late dog, Antigone. She was the greatest dog I've ever met and we had a wonderful 14 years together.

It's hot, hot, hot!! Feels good to get it in though. Enjoyed some moves I don't remember doing before.

To my younger traumatized adoptee self: that biological connection, that yearning to see a family member who looks like you, you will finally have that. You will birth two babies and they will be everything you ever hoped. You will become a radio dj and you will have a large group of friends you see often. Keep dreaming. Keep going. Every step you take leads us here.

To my younger self just before the challenge: you CAN do this!! In just a few months you will marvel at your strength and flexibility and the start of abs showing.

I made a dentist appointment! I didn't want to, I'm scared of the dentist and for years didn't have dental insurance but I have it now and I need it done. I'm going in on Monday. Really appreciated Marnie's words today about just showing up. Showing up at the dentist is enough.

The most beautiful thing in my life currently is the smiles of my children. Here is Sunshine, smiling today in the sun.