My name is Angela. I’m 35 years old and live in New Hampshire with my husband, Ron, our 2 year old boy/girl twins, L and A, and our silly Chocolate Lab, Cooper. I’m a bit of a health and fitness junkie which lead me to a degree in Exercise Science and certification through the American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM) as a Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist(CES). I’ve done personal training in the past but have mostly focused on the clinical part of fitness in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for more than 10 years.
Like most people, I have had issues with my weight throughout my life. After college, I lost 30 pounds with diet modifications and exercise. I stopped drinking like a fish and bagels, pizza, and cereal weren’t the main part of my food intake. I’ve maintained my weight for over 10 years. When I was pregnant with my twins, I stayed active up until the 7th month when I was put on modified bed rest. I continued to eat a healthy diet without overindulging too much. I was a weirdo and craved fruit my whole pregnancy!
I gained 40 pounds during the whole pregnancy. After the babies were born I lost the weight relatively quickly. I started walking daily as soon as we got home from the hospital and got clearance to return to running 6 weeks post baby.
My favorite workout is running right now. I’ve run 7 half marathons and hope to do a full in 2013. I also love yoga and try to incorporate some form of a practice everyday whether it’s 20 or 90 minutes. My other hobbies are hiking, baking, snowboarding, and being silly with my kids. Click here and here for more Random Facts about me if you’re interested!
I hope you enjoy Happy Fit Mama! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at happyfitmama@gmail.com.
The picture of your belly makes me want to post mine! Isn’t it amazing how much bigger a belly looks when there are two babies in there?! Amazing!
The funny thing is that I didn’t think I looked that big at the time. Now when I look at the pictures I’m just in awe that my skin could stretch that much!
Hi! I just found your blog through a comment on Oh She Glows – noticed you are from New England – I love finding other New England blogs, and you are a mom who loves to be fit – even better:-) Looking forward to reading more! On your last post – you mentioned the lululemon jacket – I’ve been eyeing that beauty too, and I have a gift card, might just have to use it!
~Katie
Hi Katie,
Thanks for getting in touch with me! Let me know if you get the Lululemon jacket so I can finally convince myself to buy it.
I enjoy how you incorporate your family into your blog…love the adorable pictures of the kids!
Thank you!:)
Hello. I also belong to bloggy moms and saw your post so I decided to check out the site. Very nice and informational. I like to support fellow bloggers. Be encouraged.
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Thanks! Hope to see you around more often!
Just wanted to say hi to another NH blogger
hi, i’d love to chat breifly in email if that is ok? i have some food and fitness questions? Thanks. You seem very fit and healthy.
Sure, send me an email and I’ll try to answer the best I can!
Returning your flattering compliments you left on my blog today, and adding that you ROCK for adding running 1/2 marathons to your list of feats! So awesome to raise awareness on healthy and fitness
Can’t wait to keep reading along!
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Pregnant with twins! Girl you looked amazing! It’s so inpsiring that you started walking almost immediately after you got home! I’ve worked out right up until the end (going in tonight to be induced and plan to work out this morning…lightly). Hoping I can recover as quickly as you!
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How exciting! Good luck! Sending you speedy labor vibes!
Twins and only gained 40?! That is great…and clearly, it was allllll belly. I just love your blog!
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I found your blog via Best Body Fitness. We have lots of similarities! I’m also 35 and lost about 30 lbs after college.
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Glad you found me!
Hey, am here to spread the #SPA BlogLove. Also nominating you as a Very Inspiring Blogger: http://www.runninghappilyeverafter.com/2013/04/very-inspiring-blogger-award.html