Brittany Kahmann

Arthur finished his first week of ABA therapy and he is thriving. It is a bit of an adjustment to his routine and life in general. But he is handling it really well!

Although I’m sad not to have my baby boy around I am taking this opportunity to give Allison that only child experience 👏

Once we drop brother off we head out on our own adventure, going to the library, museums and play places on our own has been so much fun. I will say having one less child to look after has been a break I never thought I’d want. I’m so grateful to have this time to focus on her and give her a little extra attention she definitely needs!

With Arthur I never knew how to play with him and of course with him being autistic he plays different than most kids anyways. Since learning how to play with him and teach him through play, it makes intentional play with Allison a breeze. I’ve learned so much about her just in the past week that I never noticed.

As the anxious mom I am, I’ve been worried about this change in our life for a few months now. Not knowing was the hardest thing to accept. But now that we are here in this season of change my anxiety has turned into joy. I’m proud of my kids and their ability to adapt to change. I think I should take some advice from them 😂

One thing I can check off of my “new years goals” is in the homesteading department ✅

Our plan was to grow new veggies and have fresh eggs (that we don’t pay for). Although our garden did not do as well as I’d hoped, I learned a lot!

We learned from this years grow and have plans to better our garden next year. Number 1, keeping it small first. We are going to relocate our garden so it’s much more manageable. Number 2, don’t plan excessive trips where no one can tend to the garden 😂 and maybe a wasp won’t make an underground nest in it.

So we didn’t get the veggies we wanted but we got a lot of knowledge. One thing we did do well this year is cultivate a chicken flock!

I’m so happy that all that hard work we put in during the first half of the year has come to fruition. We have farm fresh eggs- and enough to last us each week plus a few more! We also have 3 homegrown chickens in our freezer to help cut back on the meat prices 👏

This summer did not go as planned for so many reasons but during the change of the seasons it’s a good time to reflect. What are we grateful for? What have we accomplished?

Don’t forget to give yourself a pat on the back for the things you’ve grown/cultivated/done this season!

A really good friend told me something that’s stuck with me for a week now.

Even though it feels like we have no control over our lives. Bad things happen and we don’t know why. We can plan and do everything right and we still might not get what we want. Sometimes this can lead to hopelessness or stop you from having expectations in general, stop yourself from dreaming and loving things in life. Thinking that you’re saving yourself heart ache.

But we truly DO have a lot of control over our lives. Yeah some situations don’t work out. But we have control over how we handle them, how we find solutions and how we react. We can choose to give up or we can choose to keep going.

When situations happen that are out of our control we can choose to let them dim our light. Or we can choose to let them light our way.

This month as been the hardest month of my life and honestly of my family’s life. Loss and grief are hard to overcome and really just take time.

I’m proud of myself for overcoming these situations. I proud of myself for cultivating such a wonderful support system in my life. And I’m proud of myself for not giving up.

I don’t know what God has in store for me next but I’m choosing to be optimistic about it, I’m choosing to keep moving forward and not letting my light that God has blessed me with dim but instead let it shine brighter.

Again, thank you guys for the love and support. I’m ready to find our new normal ❤️

After traveling for what seemed like a whole month I am so excited to get back into routine. Not just morning routine and chore routine but my eating routine especially.

I ate expensive (but not worth it) airport food, fast food of every kind, restaurant food, frozen food, processed food, I mean my body was like what the hell is going on. Most days I didn’t care I just knew that eating something was better than throwing up or being nauseous. I gotta feed two bodies in one right now!

And don’t get me wrong I enjoyed a lot of the unhealthy foods I ate. But I did not like the side affects.

Last week I started a “meal plan”. I don’t want to say it’s a full blown meal plan because I create my own meals but with a specific mindset.

Water first.
Veggies most.

When I did this program back in March I lost 8 lbs just focusing on these two things. I would track my foods and did 30 minutes of movement/day 5 days a week.

So this time around the program looks a tad different, it is tailored for pregnancy but it just adds a few more fiber filled carbs to the mix.

It’s been about a week and my mental health is better, my gut feels better, I have more energy and I just don’t feel crappy about eating!

If you need a new mindset towards eating. One that is mindful of what you put in your body and why, message me! We could tag team this meal plan and cheer each other on!

This could just be me but does anyone else have anxiety about “the other shoe dropping”?

Like life is going great. You can’t believe you have everything your 10 year old self could want. Things are just working out and you almost hold your breath because you know it can’t last like this.

I know a lot of my anxieties stem from childhood events and my lifestyle in my early 20s where life was a rollercoaster. But I STRUGGLE with letting go of the anxiety for the next thing to happen in life. That’s literally stressing about the future I have zero control over and I don’t even have an idea what is actually going to happen.

I was reading my devotional today and I was reading about letting go of those anxieties. Giving God the pen to write out the story for you. The authors even said “I’m excited to see what happens next in life” and I could not relate.

It got me thinking that this is what I want my mindset to be. I want to be excited about the other shoe dropping because I know I can handle it. I know God wouldn’t write a story that I won’t get something out of. I know he won’t put me through trials that I cannot conquer.

So it may be a mom thing, it may be a ptsd thing but if you struggle with the anxiety of what’s around the corner. You’re not alone. I’m right there with you sweating it out. But the next time I’m stuck in that thought, I’m going to try passing the pen off to God. Try taking a deep breath and trusting that it’s already planned and you can handle it, no matter what it is.

The best way for me to commit to something is to create a start date and well commit to it.

It doesn’t have to be a grand event either. You don’t have to wait until New Years, until the first of the month or even Monday. Whatever day feels right to you, pick it and commit to the start of your journey.

I’ve been traveling a lot over these past few months and basically my routine went out the window. So starting Monday I decided to recommit to my morning routine, a meal plan AND a new program 👀

It’s been 2 days of this new program and I love it! I have always loved a heavy lifting program but I enjoy this one even more because I get to do it with my husband 🙌 We don’t get a lot of opportunities to go out and have date nights so we make up our own ways to bond and working out seems to be one of my favorites.

So it’s not too late in the year to commit to something. A workout routine, a morning routine or even a meal plan, you just have to choose a date and stick with it! If that’s something you struggle with ( I think most of us do) then join me! We can commit to our goals together and keep each other updated on how we are doing, add motivation when it’s hard to come by and share our accomplishments. Committing or recommitting is alway more fun with people involved.

Happy Birthday to my sweet 2 year old! She has the biggest heart and can be the happiest girl you’ve ever seen. Her emotions can give you whip lash and she may have made me question having a 3rd child BUT it’s worth it to see that smile.

She has hit all of her milestones, her favorite things are her Leroy and her family. She loves getting as dirty as possible and she can count to 10.

I cannot believe she is two years old and I’ve been blessed with her presence for that long. Im excited to see how she takes being a middle child 😂

Happy Birthday Allison Isabella 👑

Going to the zoo, after about the 1.5 hour mark I’m tired, hot, impatient and I just want a cold drink, somewhere to sit and AC. I get this negative attitude and I start rushing everyone to just get to the exit.

Not this time. Honestly after about 2 hours at the zoo I still felt really motivated to enjoy our time. What changed? I think my endurance!

Not just physically. Although I feel like working out consistently made a 6 mile walk pretty easy and quite enjoyable. But mentally as well! I knew what going to the zoo meant and I KNEW I could handle it.

Just another reason why it’s been so important for me to keep on this journey of health. It’s not so much a journey as a lifestyle at this point!

I’m grateful for my 30 minute workouts, my consistency and my added patience to be the best mom I can be for my kids. It’s true finding physical activity that works for you honestly helps improve every part of your life!

This time we spent 5 hours walking (and pushing the wagon) actually learned about the animals, played on the playgrounds, looked through all the exhibits and still had energy to spare at the end 👏

what activities are easier for you now that you started to prioritize your health? What activities do you wish to be easier for you once you start?

This team has been a lot to me.

I started BODi (Beachbody then) to lose weight and like I’ve said 100 times I gained so much more than that.

I don’t run my coaching account as a business, it’s more of a hobby. I enjoy having a consistent schedule, doing workout programs, drinking yummy products and helping other women get on track too. So why did I go to the BODi summit if I’m not here to run a business?

Because I’m here for the growth. Since I signed up from day one I’ve started to grow into the women I’ve always wanted to be. I realized I lacked the discipline and even more the guidance. I’d never seen it done up close and I didn’t know where to start.

When I met my coach I met a beautiful close friend who would inspire me to push myself outside of my comfort zone, encourage me when life just pushed me down and introduce me to other moms who are EXACTLY like me.

I’ve grown physically, spiritually and emotionally through this team and I finally wanted to meet them in person. I’m so happy I had the opportunity and I cannot wait to do it again next year!

If you’re lacking friendship as a mom, I get that. I’ve been there, feeling like no one understands me, meeting people whose humor couldn’t quite match up, whose morals and values didn’t align with yours. It’s a hard place to maneuver finding friends as a parent.

But it’s not impossible and maybe at first it’s just virtually but before you know it you’ll get to see them in person and it’s like you’ve known each other your whole lives.

Have you ever wanted something really bad but knew you’d never get it?

I remember feeling this way when my husband and I would window shop for houses. We’d always say one day and I knew deep down that that one day would never happen. It was just too impossible in my eyes. But here we are with a few acres and a house that we own.

It was a limiting belief that stalled us for years.

Both pregnancies I would check out those women on Instagram working their butts off showing up everyday, pressing play, working out, eating well. And I remember thinking I wish I could be them but I felt deep down I never would be. It wasn’t about their body type or the number of followers it was thier consistency even when life was hard. And let me tell you if you don’t know pregnancy is HARD, even more so when you have two other toddlers to raise.

But here I am. Almost through the first trimester of pregnancy more consistent than ever. I’ve never felt more strong, confident, more energetic, more proud of what my body is capable of during any pregnancy before this. It’s still hard to wake up and to get the courage to press play but everytime I do I know it’s a vote for who I want to be now and in the future.

One of the many things I’ve learned over the past few years of life and I got to see example after example of it this past weekend.

It honestly doesn’t matter what stage of life you are in. Pregnancy, postpartum, raising kids, retiring from work, it’s not too late to get that thing you’ve always wanted. We have to stop limiting ourselves before we even know what we are capable of! We can’t listen to those voices that say it will never happen. We have to push and push to prove them wrong.

Getting back into the grove of things was not what I was ready for today.

I woke up feeling like I was run over by a truck and I wanted to sleep in but knew my mood would be a little better when the kids woke up if I got a head start.

I love that I have the stability at home to leave for nearly a week and come home and nothing but growth has happened. Today I checked the garden and spent a little catch up time with the chickens.

Don’t worry my children got plenty of attention too 😂

Since the heat has been well into the 100s this past week it’s been fun to see how the chickens have adapted. I’ve given them frozen watermelon, cucumbers, ice water and a nice mister to help keep them cool but….

They have their own ways! They actually started digging in the dirt under shaded areas and lay flat to stay cool. It’s pretty hilarious how they have figured it out all by themselves.

The gate den is growing, sunflowers, pumpkin and cucumber flowers, tomatoes and corn all getting ready!

We are just at the beginning of this busy summer but I can’t wait for what’s to come.

I signed up with a weight-loss goal and I achieved so much more 🙌

Joining BODi was something my heart new I needed more than my mind. I found friendship, faith, guidance, confidence and health. These women have been such a light in my life. Our health journey brought us together but our values keep us there. We talk about how we raise our kids, homeschooling, farming, healthy living, relationships and God.

It’s amazing how one decision can change so much in your life. I’m glad I decided to take care of me. Fill my cup up first and learn to be the best version of myself for my family.

Raising kids is hard, being married is hard, working out is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! Find your people, it makes a world of a difference when you have friends around you cheering for your success ❤️

We made it!

Not without a few minor hiccups 😂
A couple of thunderstorms, heat advisories, turn arounds and traffic, I got to see these beautiful peoples’ faces ❤️

It’s crazy I’ve known these ladies for nearly 2 years. These ladies have been my inspiration, my rock, my guidance and encouragement. I cannot wait to workout, learn and celebrate just being healthy and being alive! This time last year I had it in my head I wasn’t going but the lord had different plans!

We have a group chat with our team that’s going to San Antonio and it always leaves me laughing my butt off. I know these people are my kind of people and I’m so excited to see them TOMORROW!

I can finally bear hug them and spend the entire weekend laughing and getting our butts kicked by trainers 👏 I’m ready to have sore abs from both!

At first I was a feeling a little guilty leaving my kids, and my husband to juggle the kids and work part of the week. I haven’t actually ever left them for more than a few hours 😅

But then I decided to take a dose of my own medicine! I NEED this to fill my cup. I want a break from the everyday life of being a SAHM and I cannot wait to get my sleep on 😂

If you’re struggling taking a break from your kids, I get it! But remember that we are (super) humans too and we need some break from reality, to press reset, have good conversations and a guiltless good time!

If you’re on the fence about taking that break, here is your sign! As a mom who hasn’t had a break in 4 years I’m stoked!

Happy Father’s Day to the BEST father I know.

Constantly working his butt off to better our family, protect us and love us all at the same time. I knew 7 years ago when I met him he’d be the best father for my children but I didn’t know HOW great he would actually be.

With every day I fall in love with him more, we are the lucky ones ❤️

I thought all the personal development I’ve done over the past year or so would prepare me for my body changing during this pregnancy 😅

I honestly thought I’d be excited about growing a human, embracing my body changing and being able to see the miracle that’s taking place.

But in reality, it’s been hard. My confidence is low, my energy to find a way to feel better is low, my clothes are rapidly fitting tighter, I’m constantly asking if I’m gaining the right amount of weight at this stage, I’ve felt like I’m losing all of the progression I made in the past year and a half…

It’s been rough on my mindset but I know what’s right is to keep showing up.

I know that even though I don’t SEE progression, everyday I show up and press play is a vote for the healthy recovery I’m going to have postpartum. I know that I’ll see the decrease in pain in my later trimesters compared to my last pregnancies. I know that progression will come faster postpartum because I won’t have to spend time creating healthy habits.

I also know I’m not the only one struggling with this mindset. What really helps me is knowing that I’m not alone and sharing these thoughts with other mamas who struggle with the same thing. If that’s you, I see you, I feel you. If you want to create or maintain healthy habits now that will help postpartum we can do it together ❤️

Second year planting in these plots and and the w**ds are absolutely NUTS. It’s been raining cats and dogs so much lately and our w**d whacker broke on Sunday 🙃

But that’s okay, let them grow 😂

I’m just proud that these little plants are actually growing. For a little bit there I didn’t think anything was gonna happen. Last year I only successfully grew 4-5 veggies and this year we’ve got 11 so far!

I’ve got corn, cucumber, sunflowers, pumpkins, broccoli, beans, tomatoes, Brussel spouts, peppers, okra and carrots.

I’ve tilled and pulled these w**ds 3x now but nothing is stopping this rain. Hopefully I can get enough energy to get in there and pull them by hand this weekend, assuming I don’t get eaten by the mosquitoes.

How’s your garden coming along!?

This season of life is hard.

Something that I’ve been really struggling with is the fact that my normal right now is not normal. 😅

My appetite isn’t normal, my energy isn’t normal, my body isn’t normal. My normal is changing and it is scary.

But that’s okay.

Some seasons of life are difficult. Some we use to grow, some we use to learn, some we use to relax and some we use to just take care of ourself.

Whatever your hard is right now, know that it will come to an end. Know that it’s okay to feel a little wonkey with your routine, your train of thought, your life. It’s okay to feel like a hot mess 👌

Embrace this time. Take a few deep breaths and take it as slow as you need. One minute, one hour or one day at a time❤️