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About happyrunningmad

I am a Momma to 4 kiddos ... I am not perfect but I look for joy in the craziness of the day. These are stories and life lesson from Motherhood. Welcome to happyrunningmad.

Some SWEET TREATS!!!

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Everyone needs a little sweetness… here is a recipe that I came up with to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling too guilty about indulging!! For those of you who do not know I am addicted to NUT BUTTERS…. hence this recipe!! ENJOY!!

Lisa’s Peanut Butter Protein Balls!!

1 cup Almond Milk (vanilla)
2 cups Protein Powder (vanilla)
1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Almond Butter
1 cup Honey (creamed)
1 cup Bran
1 cup Wheat Germ
1 cup Oats
1 tbsp Chia Seeds (optional)
1tbsp Flax Seeds (optional)
Coconut for rolling balls in at the end

1. Heat milk, honey ad nut butters together until smooth… not boiling just melted together

2. Mix remaining ingredients together until dry is incorporated with the wet.

3. Roll into balls and then roll into coconut

4. Place in fridge to cool.

I freeze them… when I want a treat just take out one or two!!

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The Gang!!!

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So I should introduce the loves of my life seeing how I will be referring to them often.

First there is my husband, Pat. I have known him my whole life… We are from the same community… Went to the same school… And our parents live basically next door. However, We never started dating tell I was 18 and he was 22. But from that moment on we were a match!! We got married in 2006 and have created what I feel is a pretty great life!

My husband works in Welding Inspections, Quality Control/Assessments. Basically what this means for us is we live in Newfoundland, Canada… But he works in Alberta, Canada!! So anywhere from 8-16 weeks at a time he is on the other side of the country. For us this has been working because the kids and I settle into a groove and stay consistent and my husband does the same at his job. And when he is done his “shutdown” he comes home for anywhere between 2-4 months straight!!

My Little Monsters… Patrick, he is 4!!  So kind and thoughtful!!  Such a gentleman! He is a thinker… wants to be an artist (“an artist can be anything I want mom… a painter… a singer… a builder… anything!”) Loves learning and just all around great kid!!  Nathan, he is gonna be 3 in June!! He was born on my birthday!!  So I will have a birthday buddy for life!!!  And boy he is something else!!  He knows what he wants and he is gonna get it!! I think he is gonna be Mr. Sporty… cannot get enough of hockey and soccer… But also very kind and loving!!  I hope they remain so thoughtful and sweet!!  Both kids have been exercising with me since they were conceived.  I ran a marathon while preggers with Nate and they are with me for almost every workout I have ever done since they were born!!!  I love that!  I hope that I inspire them to love health and fitness as much as me… and they are so strong!!  They now take part in my workouts… not just watch!  They are just the greatest workout partners a gal could ask for 🙂

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Then there is my Fam Jam!!  My parents have been married for 32 years… I have three brothers!! Yes… I got beat up a lot!! LOL…   We are all close and all played a lot of sports growing up!!  I have an older brother, Mark… he is 31! Then there is me… (soon to be 30)… Then there is George, 24 and my baby brother Sean, just turned 19!!! We all live in the same province… I actually am the  only one that lies away from everyone… bout a four hour drive!!  But we see each other often…  (George is missing from this pic!!)

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We have 2 dogs… Baxter and Bailey!!  We adopted them when they were just born… and also have run many miles with me!! I often run with the double stroller and both dogs since the kids were born… but the dogs have been my running partners since 2006 when we first got them!! Very good dogs!  They are from the same litter… and have never been separated!!! Its funny because they are exact opposites…  Bailey runs like a well-oiled machine… whereas Baxter swims like a fish!! Bailey likes social interaction with people whereas Baxter loves other dogs… Bailey is a “pleaser” and learned lots of tricks and loves to make you proud… Baxter is more to himself and likes to relax!!   Bailey is the golden dog… Baxter is the black dog 🙂

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A Little About Me!

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My name is Lisa… I am turning the BIG 3-0  in June!! I enjoy food… cooking… outdoors… sunrises and sunsets!! I am an “Early Bird” and a “Night Owl” … Love to journal… love to exercise and I LOVE to run!!

I am a mother of two kind, sweet and thoughtful boys. They are the two best gifts I have ever been given and I am forever grateful for them and all the wonderful craziness they have added to my life. Its a learning experience everyday… and I am not always the teacher!! Actually I am almost always the student being taught to not take life so serious and have fun!! When I look back on my life I want my kids to be proud of me… and I hope to inspire them to be healthy and fit!! And My biggest wish for them both would be that no matter where life takes them… I want them to be HAPPY!!

I am a passionate runner!! Its has been a staple in my life since I was 5 years old!! It is something that no matter what is going on in life… no matter the choices I have made… the mistakes I have made… the places I have been… I have remained true to this sport!! It has gotten me thru many experiences… been on lots of adventures and I look forward to lacing up everyday and enjoying the simple escape that I get from a run! I at times have struggled with maintaining a “competitive” runner… and even wanted to quit the sport. I remember one day I said to my mother, ” I am not running anymore I don’t think I want to do this!!” My Mother has always been so understanding and supportive… I remember her exact words to me. She said, “Lisa, you have been given a gift!! Its your choice what you do with it!” It’s because of her that I have continued on my fitness journey… where now I run for my sanity and pure love of this sport!   It’s because of my mother that so many doors have opened for me and will continue to open!! I LOVE RUNNING!!

Family!!! Geesh… I really feel like I won the lottery in the family department!! We have such great relationships and love each other so much. You can see it and feel it when we are together. I have been married now for seven years ( I know I was young!!… lol) My husband is one great guy!! He supports me in whatever I do… and when it comes to being a Dad… He is awesome!!

I just recently decided to start my own company Lisa Sheppard Fitness.  I am focusing mostly on online training but am working on growing my ideas into reality as my life adjust!  So exciting!!

I am a Personal Trainer as well as an Instructor for Health and Wellness Programs and I teach First Aid and CPR!! I love and believe in being healthy and fit!! There are so many benefits that I can go on for days!! I like to eat well… exercise… and inspire people to live happier healthier lives!!

Which is why I want to do this blog!! I have wanted to do one for years… I am on a journey of finding happiness and balance will juggling family… life and work!! Things get crazy and people forget to be happy!! So welcome…. To HappyRunningMad!!!

Turkey Sausages??? YUMMY!!

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So I use Turkey a lot in my meals… Its lean and tasty!!!  Here is I guess a stir-fry?!?  that I eat a lot!!!

Lisa’s Turkey Sausage Stir-fry:

1 Pkg. of Turkey Sausages

1 Med. Onion

1. red pepper

1 orange pepper

1 yellow pepper

1/2 lb. white button mushrooms

2 celery stalks

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp. Olive Oil

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

garlic

salt

pepper

1. Chop all vegetables up before you start!

2.Then cook your sausages…  I don’t use oil to cook the sausages I brown them with their own fat content…  and if I see they are sticking on I pour in 1/4 cup of water… once cooked take them out and chop them up too…

3. Pour in oil… let it heat a minute or so and toss in all veggies…

5. Add you seasoning now!!  If you have other seasonings you like then add them… it’s a flexible recipe!!

4. Once veggies are cooked toss in the chopped sausages and serve!!  You could serve with rice if you like 😉

Enjoy!!!

Lisa’ s Overnight Oats!!

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Here is a recipe that I adopted from other recipes… I am not a chef.. dietician or in any thing other than a food lover who likes to create in the kitchen…

Lisa’s Overnight Oats:

1 Cup Large Flake Oats or Steel Cut (that’s what I use)

1 cup Almond Milk

1 cup Organic Blackberry Yogurt

1 tbsp. Ground Flaxseed

1 tbsp. Chia Seeds

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. Vanilla

Mix all ingredients in a bowl… Cover and put in fridge… leave at least three hours (I leave it overnight)… in morning its ready to eat!!  You can pop them in microwave to heat up for a minute or so if you like… But can be eaten cold!!

Options as to what you put in your oats are endless… make whatever flavour combinations you want!  Keep in mind though it does get soggy because its absorbing the liquids… so nuts… raisins… bananas etc. are all delish!!!

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Here is what it looks like before I put it into the fridge at night!!

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Here it is in the morning….

Enjoy!!

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Golly… Welcome everyone to HappyRunningMad!!! I am a first time blogger so please be patient!! I have no idea what I am doing! I am so excited and a little nervous to be opening up my life and fitness journey with u all. I hope to be posting more regularly once I figure out what I am doing… feel free to email me with feedback… I love getting advice and I want to learn!!