Training with Jeff Galloway 5k/10k

by mamapoole // January 13, 2014 // Comments off

I’ve received two emails in the past week asking me what my running plan is. First, I love receiving emails and comments, it’s almost like someone is answering my one-sided conversation 😉 Keep them coming! Okay, so hubby gave me... Continue reading →

ZOOMA Ambassador + Cauliflower Rice with Green Peppers and Onions

by mamapoole // January 11, 2014 // Comments off

I have to be honest, I have been waiting a month in hopes to receive this email…and guess what? Yesterday I did! I am proud to say, I am a ZOOMA Ambassador! See, that badge just makes it official. Too... Continue reading →

Day of Gratitude #running a 5k

by mamapoole // January 2, 2014 // Comments off

Even when life gets tough, you should push through with a smile upon your face. (Image Source) I feel like I have said this before, but I will mention it again, just in case you didn’t know… I went into... Continue reading →

Apple Chicken Sausage, Bean and Rice and Mistletoe Meltdown

by mamapoole // December 16, 2013 // Comments off

You’ve probably been wondering where I’ve been all weekend, since I blog daily. Then again, maybe not. Awkward! Brief rundown: I partied like I was a teenager on Friday …or maybe a rockstar. My little sis and I went to... Continue reading →

Mama’s Buffalo Chicken Salad

by mamapoole // December 13, 2013 // Comments off

First of all, I want to say, I LOVE receiving emails from MBB fans! It makes my heart pitter-patter. (Source Image) So when Sara P. wrote: “Mama, been a fan for a while and you disappointed me. I waited for... Continue reading →

Santa Claus and Pizza Chips #HappyHolidays

by mamapoole // December 7, 2013 // Comments off

You know when you have those conversations with your child and they stump you? Like the other night I told Mr 4 that there was no gravity on the moon. He asked how a rocket can land and stay there... Continue reading →

Good Luck Running

by mamapoole // December 6, 2013 // Comments off

Hi there! How was your day? Did you get outside to play? On most days, I take the kids out to play unless it’s raining. I don’t like to play in the mud, am I missing out? It looked a... Continue reading →

Running with Anxiety and Stress

by mamapoole // December 4, 2013 // Comments off

Today was probably one of the best days I’ve had in a while. After visiting the ER room the other evening for irregular heartbeat, the docs suggested I reduce stress and calm my anxiety, which may or may not be... Continue reading →

Challenges for the At-Home Trainer: #Running

by mamapoole // December 3, 2013 // Comments off

I know ahead of the game that there are going to be challenges to face when completing my goal of running my first 10k. Challenges for the at-home trainer with two kids and a very hard working husband, yup, that... Continue reading →

Day 1 of December 10k Training

by mamapoole // December 2, 2013 // Comments off

Guess what? I’m baaaaaack!!! I have to be honest, I’ve always had a thing for Steven Tyler…how could you not with that smile? Anyways, I brought down my buddy (let’s call the treadmill Jim) and played him out. The first... Continue reading →