Who is Midwest Mama?

Hi all, 

I thought I had better start off by giving you a bit of info on who I am. My name is Kim and I live in a small town in rural Iowa. I am a stay-at-home mama to one rambunctious, absolutely perfect little boy. We just celebrated his one year birthday and the end of our nursing journey. 

I was so blessed to have an easy pregnancy (for the most part). I did, however, gain a bit more weight than I would have liked. Unfortunately, most of this weight stayed on for the first year of my sons life as my body required quite the calorie intake to produce a sufficient enough supply of milk for my little dude. 

The calories I was taking in though, were empty, sugar ridden, terrible calories. I tried hard to get enough vegetables and fruits in, but my sweet tooth always prevailed. Candy, cookies, cake, etc. I was tired. Literally, I was tired. The food I was pumping into my body wasn't supplying me with enough good nutrients to keep my energy up. Anyone who has a small child knows you need as much energy as possible to survive any given day. THEY NEVER STOP!!! I knew it was time for a change, and I knew I needed support. 

It was then that I was introduced to the BeachBody® program. I signed up for the 21 Day Fix® and have not looked back! I was instantly hooked on Shakeology® as I noticed a dramatic boost in my energy level throughout the day. And as strange as it sounds, after less than a week of shakes, I felt healthier. My body was reacting to all of the dense superfoods packed into the shakes. It was thanking me for providing it with the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that it desperately needed. The portion control containers are a lifesaver to anyone who wants to embark on their health journey. They show you the exact amount of food you should be eating any given day. They make the program so easy to follow. Does the given nutritious food fit into the container? Great! Go for it! (Keeping in mind your daily allowance of each container). The best part about this program? THE SUPPORT!!! The journey to losing weight, getting healthy and feeling great about yourself has to start with YOU, but you need someone by your side pushing you, encouraging you, giving you tips to help you succeed and holding you accountable. Someone who is checking in with you multiple times a day asking how your workout went, how your eating is going for the day, asking for your questions/concerns and addressing them right away. And get this, THIS PART IS ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY FREE!! FREE! How amazing is that?!

As a stay-at-home mom we are on a very calculated budget. I knew there was no way both my husband and I could afford a gym membership, nutritionist, personal trainer and protein shakes. Combined, these would equal hundreds of dollars each month that we just didn't have. Instead, this program gave me all of those tools for the cost of 1 Starbucks coffee a day. Incredible. Absolutely incredible. 

My whole perspective on health has changed. Eating clean, whole foods has become our priority. Making time for a quick 30 minute workout each day has become routine. My husband and I push each other during these workouts and hold each other accountable. 

Okay-this blog is not going to be just about this incredible company and the programs they have to offer. I want to share our lifestyle with you, from recipes from my kitchen, to fun activities we are doing, etc. 


Are YOU ready to start a healthier lifestyle? Contact me TODAY if you are!! midwestmamaliving@gmail.com

I can't wait to hear from you and help each of you onto a path of healthier living!