pregnancy
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Frankie’s birth story
My life officially changed on December 29th, 2015 when my beautiful baby boy, Frank Hickman IV was born. I woke up on the 28th around 3am and started feeling contractions, but was not sure if they were the real deal. I paid attention to their frequency and timing for the next 45 minutes and then… Continue reading
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Christmas Love
In my family, Christmas Eve is a bigger deal than the next day. We cook delicious food, make “clericó”, a Paraguayan sangria-like punch, and plenty of desserts and gather at my one aunt’s house. This year I made pizzelles to add a little bit of Italian flair to the table. We eat dinner around 10,… Continue reading
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38 Weeks
I’m getting to the point where I’m really anxious and antsy to meet my Baby Boy. Any little ache or discomfort and I think that it might be the start of labor…but no, still here, on the couch, with my feet up, waiting… I had a nice weekend of seeing my husband’s relatives for their… Continue reading
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33 Weeks and counting
It’s been a great week, very busy with work and training the person who will be filling in for me at the office, as well as getting some last minute details taken care of. Even though I’m a CrossFit coach (on the side) and love inspiring and helping people reach and maintain their fitness goals,… Continue reading
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WODing at 32 Weeks
It’s been great to be able to workout a bit more now that I’m back to “normal.” I made it to CrossFit twice this week and plan on going tomorrow as well. Very curious to see how far into my pregnancy I’ll be able to keep at it. Hopefully at least through the end of… Continue reading
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Halloween/Marathon Weekend Recap
What a great weekend of nice weather, Halloween workouts, and shopping! I programmed a fun Halloween-themed WOD for Saturday’s class which seemed to be a big hit. I even gave out a prize of some AboutTime protein powder to the best costume. Winners of the 5-minute plank challenge got some awesome pink Sweat Pink shoelaces… Continue reading
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Sweat Pink
Today I received an email notifying me that I’m a Sweat Pink Ambassador. Sweat Pink is a community of inspirational, fitness-oriented women where connections and mutual support can blossom as we each strive to reach goals in health and fitness. I’m super excited! So in my last post I mentioned that I was getting ready… Continue reading
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30 Weeks
Happy Sunday! This little big bump is now 30 weeks-yay! It’s been a long week of working, learning and not a lot of working out- but that’s ok! My husband and I took a CPR class earlier in the week and yesterday we went to an all-day childbirth class at the hospital where I’ll be… Continue reading
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Falling into fitness
I was just thinking about my first half marathon 4 years ago in Seaside Heights…It was an awesome, kinda crazy experience that led me to run 8 more half marathons and 2 full marathons. And I’m not planning on stopping. 2016 races, I’m coming for ya! Fall is a great time to kick it up… Continue reading
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A fitness and lifestyle coach, podcast host and business growth strategist. I’m a wife and mother of 2 and love helping busy women make fitness and health an important part of their lives.
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