Laurie Lomenda Fitness

#chef Randy was at it again today... I meant to snap a shot of the finished product, but it looked so delicious I dug right in! Slow smoked pork shoulder, my favourite carrot salad and @jamieoliver healthy take on a potato salad. Cooking with herbs is so much healthier and tastes so much better then sugar filled sauces! #menwhocook #lovehim #spoiled #loveit #freshisbest #foodisfuel #preservativefree #laurielomendafitness

My new favourite word "flawsome". I have to admit, yesterday when I posted my sweaty selfie and shared that I am down 1.5 inches on my waist I attempted to take a pic actually showing my stomach.... but my belly button is kinda saggy and I just couldn't get the right angle to hide it. My belly button is saggy. It drives me crazy. I don't have any stretch marks after 3 pregnancies and carrying twins for almost 37 weeks. SNAP OUT OF IT LAURIE!!! It is so easy to get caught up in the "flaws" we have, in the imperfections, I am certainly not immune to that. I know to some I come across as a really confident person, but don't be fooled - I can easily fall into the destructive cycle of body shaming. This morning I woke up and immediately forced myself to write down 3 things I loved about my physical appearance, and all of a sudden that saggy belly button (that was once an outie) didn't seem so bad after all. Then I wrote down three qualities I possess that I am proud of, and all of a sudden I stood a little taller... and the belly button sags a little less. And then I thought of three people I know personally who have far more to worry about then the physical side effects of carrying a child and I am filled with gratitude. My body has been through quite a bit, but I am still strong and able. For that I am thankful. Embrace your flaws, accept your imperfections, love your body. Be Flawsome. #flawsome #mom #twinmom #momoffour #selflove #loveyourself #perfectlyimperfect #laurielomendafitness

Stay tuned to Laurie Lomenda Fitness on FB to see my paper plate workout!! #paperplateprincess #workoutwednesday #nofancyequipment #fitness #motivation #fun #laurielomendafitness

The twins unpredictable naps have really messed with my workout routine so something had to change. Feels GREAT to wake up and workout, feeling wonderfully full of energy and ready for a great Friday! Incredible change happens when you decide to take control of what you have the power to change, instead of craving control over what you don't. #riseandgrind #morningmotivation #takecontrol #reaptherewards #laurielomendafitness

Homemade Turkey soup. While this isn’t a quick recipe by any means, it is certainly worth the effort.  Save this to your page so you can come back to it the next time you are preparing a turkey dinner. Step one: Veggie broth While preparing all of your turkey dinner veggies, be sure to keep all of the scrap pieces of celery, onion, carrots, sweet potato, turnip - any veggies scraps you have (I choose not to use the white potato peelings).  Throw them in a pot full of water and boil it down for an hour or so. Set aside. Step two: Turkey Broth Add all of the turkey bones to the veggie broth, add more water (to cover the bones), bay leaves, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil, then turn down to a low simmer for a few hours if possible. Step three: Soup This one is always different for me, but it always includes the broth, the meat from the bones that have been boiled down, carrots, celery, onions a dash of Worcestershire, a dash of hot sauce and any seasoning I feel it needs.  Sometimes we add barley, rice or pasta, sometimes I add a can of diced tomatoes and any other veggies I have in the house.   Whatever isn’t eaten can be frozen in a large freezer bag for a quick meal another time. I also used the veggie broth for my gravy and it took it up a notch - which I didn’t think was even possible! #soupseason #cleaneating #turkeysoup #recipe #soothesthesoul

As if you don't have time for this little piece of heaven! Oatmeal, plain greek yogurt, blueberries and a drizzle of honey. #startyourdayright #breakfast #parfait #cleaneating #21dfapproved #laurielomendafitness

Today's approach to the "can I have the iPad?" question is they have to read me a book before they get any iPad time. I am struggling with the big kids this week. They are getting tired of each other, their toys - and quite frankly they are tired of ME! We ALL need school to start so we can get back into a school year routine. So in an attempt to keep us all same for the remainder of the summer - this is one new strategy. Lincoln picked the quote for the board and I am taking it to heart. I am committing to connecting with each of the boys on their level - so if Lincoln wants me to watch him play Minecraft, I will (even if I have no idea what is going on). If James wants me to dig in the dirt and look for worms, I will - reluctantly, but I will. If Theo and Marcus just want to walk outside instead of sitting in the stroller, I will follow them. I will let them be "Youer than You" Thanks @dr_seussquotes #youerthanyou #lifethroughtheireyes #read #learn #grow #myfourboys

Top picture: After a very tough morning of rotating timeouts and way too much poop for one human to deal with I resorted to an all out dance party to change the mood. Result? The bottom picture. Moods were lifted drastically and I had so much energy I completely CRUSHED my workout! Just start moving. I know it seems difficult in the beginning, but once you take that first step, I promise it gets so much easier!! #toomanytimeouts #poopfordays #danceparties #changeeverything #myforboys #fitmom #funmom #instafitness #laurielomendafitness

Yep, he actually licked me right before this picture, he must be a salt lover, lol! Since @sagikalevthebeast opened his #internationalhammertime starting August 15th I have decided to play around with all of the programs on demand until then. Today it was #brazilbuttlift and this is how sweaty I am! #brazil #bootygoals #ewww #mykidlickedme

Just finished the super workout!!! And no, you are not seeing things... My face is actually that beautiful shade of "hardwork". This isn't just any workout. The city of Nashville shut down Broadway street so 25000 people could get their butts out of bed and workout together at 6am. The energy was unreal! This workout was lead by ALL of the Beachbody super trainers - we lunged, we punched, we jumped, we sweat and IT WAS AMAZING!!!!! I have so much more I want to say to guys, but I want you to hear it straight from me - unfortunately I am having a horrible time with wifi so as soon as I get a good connection you will hear from me. Go get your workout done!!!! Oh and #ididitallforthelikes so please - click the like button 😜

I'm doing it! #dowhattheythinkyoucantdo #believeachieve #succeed

Peppers are our favourite grilled veggie, with carrots coming in a close second. What are your favourite grilled veggies or fruits?? We love grilled pineapple too - it's been awhile since that has been on the menu though, maybe tomorrow! #grill #grillmaster #intraining #feedingmyclan #myfourboys #healthyeats #cleaneats #laurielomendafitness

A great way to spend a Sunday evening! #blueskies #soar #myboy #sundayfunday #recharge

My #goaldress is in #focus today as I head off for a day of fun @calawaypark #goals #workforit #laurielomendafitness

#Focus #masteryourmorning #monthofme #30daypush #day2 @chalenejohnson