Favorite parts of motherhood and being active together with MILK LIFE!!!

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Somehow this little girl of mine is FOUR years old now and she just started her second year of preschool this week!

I get all emotional (yes, my eyes are tearing up just typing this) just thinking about the last 4 years together.  It feels like it was just last week when I got off the airplane in a brand new city (to me), went right into labor, met my dr. for the first time during a very strong contraction, without a place to live and far away from my family and friends… I was terrified but then this little angel was placed in my arms for the very first time and I felt whole.  Complete.  I suddenly realized that a big reason I am here was to be a mama to her.

Motherhood is my favorite.

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Something that I think is my absolute favorite part of motherhood (besides those snuggles that we can sometimes sneak out of our two high energy toddlers) is being active together as a family of 5—> Beretta is ALL about running around with us.  I seriously cannot think of anything that makes me happier than being outside with the kiddos and playing.   One of the many reasons I love running is that I am showing the kiddos by example that getting out and being active is so good for us and that it is something we can do in every stage of life.

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I see a future soccer champ right here:) PS Andrew played soccer for YEARS and he still plays it so Brooke and Knox will sure learn a lot from him.  We will all spend many many hours running up and down soccer fields together.

With all of the Team USA competition at the Olympic Games that we watched recently, we have been even more inspired to get outside and be active together.  I think it fuels their little imaginations to work towards building their own interests and hobbies.

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Watching Team USA during the gymnastics portions of the Olympic Games also inspired Brooke to treat me like the high bars and jump/climb all over me as much as possible.

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It makes me beyond happy that Brooke (and Knox and Andrew) LOVE to drink a cup of milk first thing after coming inside after running around.

Milk is a nutrient powerhouse—> with 9 essential nutrients, including 8 grams of natural protein, in an 8 oz. serving.  Knox and Brooke both have bowls for their cereal that includes little straws connected on them.  They end up drinking all of the milk out first (and then I refill it) before they even get to the cereal.

Fun fact:  Almost ALL U.S. Olympian respondents grew up drinking milk —> most say their mom was instrumental in encouraging their milk drinking habit (we definitely have the milk drinking habit down over here in this household:)

It’s part of this little athletes training routine too!  Milk will be something that will start in childhood for her and continue on through whatever activities she chooses to do over the years.

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Brooke’s other favorite way to be active is ‘sploring.   ‘Sploring = exploring;)  These kiddos could run around looking for leaves and animals and rocks for hours on end.

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Something that makes me happy is that Andrew and I are planted in Utah (both of our kiddos custody wise = Utah forever:). I love that we are just minutes away from these mountains.

PS do you spy Brooke?

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As these kids get older I want to hike with them more and more.  There is just something about the combination of being active and outdoors that bonds people together (why I think we feel so close to our running partners).  I feel like it also helps to build kiddos confidence and it is a killer workout without even realizing it is a workout.  For now we stick to the easier little walks/hikes in the area but I can’t wait to keep watching them get stronger and become more patient with their different hobbies and interests!

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Milk has helped fuel thousands of athletes to train at the highest level and is a part of hundreds of athletes’ training routines.  And by the look of their running form… I think we’ve also got some future runners over here too;)  They will be taking over this blog before you know it.

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Smoothies are something all of us love in our house and it is awesome that I can fit in some crazy awesome nutrients into their smoothies.

A smoothie we’ve been making over here (aka the only way to get them to eat some Kale) is such a fast and easy way to refuel these two little athletes of mine right when we get home!

2 cups white milk

1.5 cups frozen strawberries

A big handful of Baby Kale

1 frozen banana

2 Tbs peanut butter

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After they finished their smoothies they requested the measuring cup full of milk to drink ha.  PS isn’t it funny how little things like a fun straw make kids so happy?

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Parents reading—>  what are some of your favorite parts of being a parent?  What activities do you and your kiddos love to do together?  

Who and what got you into running (I LOVE hearing your whys so please share if you have a second)?

Do you enjoy hiking?  What are some of your favorite hikes?

What sports did you play and love as a kid?

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Love how active y’all are together! I really enjoy hiking, but there definitely aren’t many places to hike near where I live. I need to go on a vacation soon.

I played soccer for 15 years when I was growing up, which is one reason I think I love running so much now, because I sure did A LOT of it back then!

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It’s great how active you guys are together. I grew up drinking milk and I actually still drink a lot of milk now. I like the taste a lot. I played soccer for a while but I mostly swam as a kid.

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I just want to quickly say that I love your blog and have never had any issue with your sponsored posts but appreciate you bringing it up. You incorporate the posts easily into your regular, everyday posts and post so frequently that I don’t feel as though it waters down the blog at all. Your sponsored posts are still interesting and entertaining!!

I got into running post divorce because I needed something that felt like mine and helped to get me out of my head. I fell in love! Lately I have been lacking motivation, physically and mentally, but I have continued to run anyway. Maybe I just need a break?

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This is so funny because I absolutely LOVE milk and I order it all the time. Like even when we are out at restaurants! My friends always used to make fun of me for it, but now they are just used to it :) I really really love milk and I think it’s great that it’s tied to a healthy, active lifestyle and that y’all are teaching that to your kids! Great pictures and post as always!

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I love hiking! My husband, dog, and I hike a few times a month in Washington state where we live. I want to get out to Utah someday for hiking since there are so many beautiful National Parks!

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My 6yo little one loves to run and to swim. My husband was a competitive track runner when I met him and he introduced me to running. I could barely run for 5 minutes when I started but I really wanted to get better at it. He taught me to be patient and after a first year full of side stiches (!), I started loving it. Fifteen years later (including a few marathons and half marathons!) it is one of the best thing that has ever happened to me: my doctors are convinced it explains why my CF lungs are doing so well and that it will probably add decades to my life expectancy.

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Wow!! What great story! That is amazing that running is adding decades to your life expectancy! Your story is so inspiring! Thanks for reading and commenting.

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Thanks to you Janae for providing all of us with this amazing website where we can learn so much and share our tips and stories. I have been following every day for over four years now and have learn so much about training and nutrition and recovery, etc. Of course, I am also so happy for everything that is going on with your life lately. Thanks for staying who you are no matter what and for sharing with us!

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I started running after college as a way to lose weight. But my mum is a runner and she’s the reason I stuck with it. We’re a little bit competitive so running with her always pushes me to be my best!

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Hi Janae,

If you don’t mind me asking, how does Knox’s mom feel about his picture being plastered all over a very public blog/his image being used to sell products? I tend to be super cautious and nervous about pictures of my kids online-I post things for my family specifically but wouldn’t want my kids’ pictures on such a public blog for safety reasons. Just curious on how this was handled as part of your blending families.

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I was curious about the same thing. I have read several articles about whether or not you should post pictures of your kids on public viewed sites and I wondered if you guys discussed it with Knox’s mother as well.

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I always grew up drinking cow’s milk, but this year stopped drinking it for various reasons. Now I just drink coconut or almond milk. I prefer the taste and it’s completely cleared up my skin and makes me feel better!

I started running when I was 8! My sister and dad would always run together at the park, and my mom and I would walk. One day I really wanted to join them and I ran the entire 2 miles without stopping. From there we all signed up for racing together and my dad even started a blog (on geocities back in the day!) with all of our race recaps! I wish I could find the blog!

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Gretchen – so funny you mentioned about the milk / skin clearing thing! I literally JUST read that yesterday in a magazine! I don’t consume dairy anymore but found that really interesting. I think for some people it’s inflamatory so maybe that’s why! I love the almond/coconut stuff too. Sorry to hijack!

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Eliminating dairy has made my skin amazing and no more stomach pain. I am hoping to atleast add back cheddar cheese in a few months. Coconut milk for me! My oldest daughter is also off of dairy after a bacterial infection in her stomach. Her GI Doctor removed dairy from her diet almost immediately and the difference made me sad that I did not try it sooner! I don’t think milk is bad, just some people can not handle it

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I quit milk too, for various reasons…almond and coconut milk taste soooooo much better! And I grew up as a die-hard 2% only, milk addict. Heard it actually leaches the calcium FROM your bones! Can’t figure out why they give it to ya at the end of a race for recovery! LOL I’ll drink my coconut (with 20g of protein) water thankyouverymuch, haha.

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My dad was always a runner but I didn’t take up running as exercise seriously until a few years ago! I ran a bit in my early 20s but definitely more now than ever. I didn’t really play sports as a kid but always loved watching them

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Hiking might be my first love, even to running!
When we get back to your area, lets all go to the Tetons for some hikes.

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I love milk!!

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I never really have liked milked. My husband doesn’t either so we don’t ever buy it. We love to go hiking. I got started running in high school by joining the cross country team for fun. It has been part of my life ever since.

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Absolutely take your kids hiking! I do frequently. I started out slowly, because I wasn’t sure what they were capable of. It’s also important to remember they might not be on the same level, even if they are the same age. My oldest was hiking much harder trails when she was 3, but my now 3 yo (4 next Saturday) is definitely braver on climbing rocks. I have a rule that I don’t take them on trails that I can’t carry at least one of them out of. (I backpack, so I can carry pretty far.)

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Almond milk Yes!
Cows milk No!

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This.

I realize this is a sponsored post but cow’s milk is SO BAD for our health. Not to mention it is an extremely cruel industry. Do some research people and don’t buy in the the marketing gimmick. Calcium is everywhere, not just milk. Plus, the acidity in milk actually leaches calcium from our bones. Populations who consume the most dairy have the highest osteoporosis rates.

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Agree! The news that cow’s milk isn’t great for us is such old news, I’m surprised she doesn’t know this.

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She doesn’t care. She doesn’t drink milk. Another fake post. Nothing has changed. Product reviews Face book live. She needs a spot on QVC

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You’re SO right. I have NEVER seen her drink milk on the blog. Except I have. All the time. I took 3seconds to google ‘Hungry Runner Girl Milk’ and instantly there were dozens of posts were she talks about milk in smoothies, drinking chocolate milk , etc.
http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/2013/06/today-was-another-lie-down-on-the-sidewalk-day.html
http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/2016/04/sentence-per-picture-and-a-list-of-post-run-mealsnack-ideas.html
http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/2016/04/12-saturday-things.html
Were just the first 3. I get people wanting to leave constructive criticism comments on how she can be more transparent about sponsored posts. Especially when she asked for people’s input. But straight up rude comments like yours? I don’t understand. Does it make you feel like a better person after you write that and hit submit?

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Well put. The haterade this poor girl has to put up with is horrendous. But some people do feel better about themselves after putting someone else down, which is so sad.
And OH MY GOD how am I a walking, talking healthy 33 year old after being raised on cow’s milk? I must be a miracle.

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THANK YOU Megan D!!!!

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Couldn’t have said it better myself, Megan D! absolutely nothing positive comes from rude, unconstructive comments – I simply don’t understand…

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Why do you continue to read her posts then? Help yourself.

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I have several friends who are Registered Dietitians and I have asked them about this before. They have told me that there are studies and evidence to prove it is great and also to prove it is bad. I, personally, don’t enjoy milk and don’t drink it. My oldest daughter doesn’t either. It isn’t something I force. However, my husband and my other 2 children drink it and love it. I have talked to these RD as well as their pediatrician and they all say drinking whole, non-hormone, milk is fine. Association is not always causation. For now, I will choose to believe them.

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I agree. Cows milk = baby cow growth fluid. I’m not a baby cow & therefore my body has no requirements for such. Also the industry is absolutely so cruel. For ethical, environmental & health reasons I am all about the almond milk!

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I grew up on a farm and graduated college with a degree in agriculture. Milking a cow is not painful to the animal. In fact, it’s more painful to them if you do not milk them regularly as mastitis or other infections can occur. Perhaps you should fact check yourself before you start ranting :)

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The cows wouldn’t get mastitis so frequently if we didn’t impregnate them, steal their babies for veal and then hook them up to machines to steal the babies’ milk.

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We don’t steal their babies for veal. The female babies are bred after a certain age so they can be milked. The males typically become bulls for breeding or are sent to a locker after maturation for meat. You make it sound like farmers are so cruel to their animals. It’s just not true.

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I used to run while I did sports, but HATED it. I don’t have the lung capacity for it. However, 4 years ago I joined a gym and gave the treadmill a try. My first mile took 18 minutes, which was dreadful! After that I decided to keep it up and I have since then. Some days I still hate it ;) but most days I LOVE it!
Hiking is one of my favorite activities. I love being outside in general. One of the things on my bucket list is to go real back packing. My husband has been a few times because he was a boy scout growing up. We have all the gear, just need the time to do it.
Growing up I played basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Almost tried out for softball, but the couch didn’t ask me until I was already a Junior in HS and I didn’t have enough time. Volleyball was always my favorite.

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I LOVE milk! And, like you, it was always just part of our meals, so our kids (who are now 15 1/2 and 12) will drink milk on their own.
We have always done so much together as a family…riding bikes, walking, hiking, and most recently, running :). The boys have done about 4 5K races with my hubby and I! Those are some of my favorite memories as a family :)
My hubby got me into running about 5 years ago after he completed his 2nd marathon. I never even considered running before that. After learning how the breathe, I quickly fell in love with running! Together, he and I have done too many half marathons to count, and 2 full marathons together (he’s done 8).
Being active as a family, and a couple, is so very important! LOVE this post today :)

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knox and brooke look so happy together. really great stuff

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I don’t even know what got me into running. I remember it being a challenge and me just wanting to concur it and the more and more that I worked at it, the more and more I began to love it. I was never much of a sports person, the occasional soccer team here and there but nothing special, but I liked working out on my own. I’m a very competitive person, so you think it would have translated to sports, but nope haha!

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I am a fan of Almond Milk!

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I love whole milk. It tastes delicious!

My Father is a marathon runner and he has inspired me since I was a born. However, I started running when I wen through a hard moment in my life last year. Ever since I started running I feel stronger and resilient. Running has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my entire life.

I love hiking and my favorite sport has always been soccer. That’s what I used to play as a kid:)

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I have a 21 month old and I love just watching him grow and learn new things, he’s always surprising me! We love playing outside and throwing the ball for our dog!

When I was 26 I decided I didn’t like paying for a gym membership and going to the gym. I didn’t like having to wear a matching outfit and look somewhat presentable just to work out. (I was 26 and single so had to be on my game incase Mr. Right came along, haha!) I decided instead to buy a treadmill for home. I could watch tv, get super sweaty and not have to drive in my car to do it! I then started doing some interval runs on the treadmill (I didn’t even know what intervals were, haha). Eventually I was doing 20 mins on the tread and a 10 minute run outside. Before I knew it was was running longer and losing weight and I haven’t looked back since! (I’m 34 now). Buying that treadmill was the best thing I’ve ever done!

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For some reason I don’t drink milk unless it’s surrounding an Oreo cookie. I eat all manner of other dairy, but milk just doesn’t appeal to me (the rest of my diet does ensure that I have ample calcium, of course).

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Hiking in Utah is the best. I love that there are nice easy walk/hikes for the littles and hard/long hikes for adults and everything in between. I hope we continues to hike together often as a family. I need to be better about doing other active stuff together too. Being together biking or walking really are some of my favorite memories.

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I love that my girls love to run with me. Even though sometimes I feel like it’s a hassle. They usually run a little half mile warm up for me, and for a 2 year old and 5 year old that’s pretty good. My brother got me into running when he started in high school. Then my mom started running with me. She was my running buddy for about 13 years and then she had to stop because of her back.

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Middle school track got me into running–I was a great long jumper because I was so tall, and the HS xc recruited me after seeing me run a “relay race.” (Like, a lap around the field or something). From which I remember nearly dying of exhaustion. Lol. But my best friend joined the team so I did too, then we both spent the next four years with some serious highs (individual wins/state races) and lows (stress fractures/boots/plantar fasciitis). I was so over running after being injured that I didn’t even try to run in college (she did!), but kept it up recreationally until my mid-twenties when I joined a church running group and did my first marathon! About 5 years later I’m a full on running addict. :)
I don’t like milk. Never have. I would have my cereal dry when I was a kid becuase milk makes me gag. Almond milk is a little better. I’m trying to get my daughter to cut down on her milk consumption because, while studies go both ways, I’m more worried about the amount of sugar she’s consuming by drinking milk. We try to give it to her at breakfast and dinner because there are benefits, protein, calcium, but I’d like her to eat more real food than just drink her calories.
Your kids are so cute! It’s so nice seeing such an active family!

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Our pediatrician actually has the same opinion. He cautions about the sugar and said that kids do not need to drink milk if they are eating a well rounded diet. He actually discouraged introducing it at age 1. But I was nursing past age 1 so that might have been the difference. He said, it is a beverage and it should be treated like that, not a meal.

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Not a parent, but I actually got into running because I’ve never liked it/been good at it/ etc… and I started with a Couch to 5k program 5 years ago and just never stopped. I still don’t consider myself a “runner” — maybe a jogging hobbyist or something, but I’m NOT fast! I just don’t stop!

I love hiking! There’s a trail up to a Rainbow falls outside of Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg TN that’s GORGEOUS and a workout! It’s super steep and you kind of have to use the tree routes as stairs, but it’s gorgeous and the waterfall at the end is worth it!

Swimming was my sport of choice. As my mom put it, I was born a “water baby” and just loved to get in the pool!

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I got into running around the same time the Olympics in 2008 were on. I think I was inspired by the runners and gymnasts…
Soon after, my sister and I started running together 1 mile, 5 days a week. Eventually, we built up to 2 miles (and that’s when my sister decided running wasn’t for her anymore..) I decided to keep going and trained for a 5k, eventually all the way to a half marathon.
Since, I’ve run numerous races and just love to run for the sake of
running! After baby T comes, my plans are to run another half and train for my first full! :)
Love your posts Janae, love your blog! Keep up the good work :)

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I used to be a team sports player all my life and running was always part of my workout routine, I just never just ran for the sake of running (or to compete with others in races). I just started racing last year and I am surprised about how much I love it.

I also love milk. I don’t drink a ton, but I love it in my coffee and sometimes a chocolate milk after a workout is a real treat. I also do drink almond and coconut milk occasionally, but prefer cow milk.

P.S. Can all the haters just get a life? Seriously.

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Haters gonna hate:))

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It is the coolest thing to watch my littles grow up into real people. You don’t understand what people are talking about when they say that time passes so quickly until you’re a mom. There’s nothing better than cuddling up with a good book and a kiddo :)

I got into running because I couldn’t lose the last 10 lbs of baby weight after 4 pregnancies (and twins) so I tried running and then it became my therapy.

I love hiking, especially with the kids! We’ve done Yosemite and parts of Angels Landing together. They are currently 12, 10, and 9 and they are rock stars when it comes to hiking!

I pretty much tried every sport growing up and soccer was about the only thing I was okay at ;) I just don’t have great hand/eye coordination, which is why running works pretty well for me. LOL. This is probably why I tripped in a pot hole during my run this morning.

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First up, I don’t mind the sponsored posts. Everyone’s just trying to make a living. If you don’t like the sponsored posts then don’t read them. We can’t just expect Janae to provide free entertainment and not get a commercial now and then.
I make my own hemp milk- it’s very easy to do and incredibly nutritious without any of the questionable ingredients in cow’s milk. My kids like hemp, almond, and soy milk. We could debate the health risks/benefits of cow’s milk forever and find data to support both sides. What’s undeniable is the cruelty in the industry. If people saw first hand how the cows are treated they would be absolutely sickened. We treat our dogs and cats as beloved members of the family but then condone these atrocities when it comes to other animals. There are no nutrients in cow’s milk that can’t easily be obtained from other sources; therefore our family avoids cow’s milk for ethical reasons.

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*Applause*

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I miss living in Utah! It is so beautiful there!

I got into running when I went through a bad breakup and it changed my life! I lost weight, worked out some anger, began to change my eating habits, which led me to go back to school to become a sports dietitian, moved to Utah for grad school, lived in Oregon, Virginia, and now Minnesota – all things I probably never would’ve done if it hadn’t been for the breakup and running!

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PS Your instagram feed is not working on the bottom of your blog

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First off – I’m a fan and I don’t mind sponsored posts at all! I generally think you do a great job incorporating them in to your life (this one included). However, as a vegan I’ll always pass on milk for ethical reasons. My beliefs kind of dictate a lot of my choices including shoes, car interiors, handbags – all that stuff – but I don’t expect everyone else to think the same. Kind of like religion – I guess we all believe what we believe around certain things. But I I can’t un-know what I’ve learned so I just keep living my own path!

On to your questions :)
My favorite things about parenting have changed over time! When my girls were young we LOVED to read and do crafts (I miss this – do all the crafts you can!). They still remember me reading them the Magic Tree House series (awesome if you are not familiar with them!) As they have gotten older things have changed and now we do more active things like go to the gym, hike and also love cooking together.

I started running later in life – late 30s for a bit then I stopped and picked it up again when I was about 41. I relocated to a new state (Iowa) at that time and some of my co-workers were runners and I just really got in to it and have been pretty consistent ever since! It’s a huge stress releiver for me and of course is great exercise. We moved again and I miss my running girls but still keep at it – usually solo but sometimes with the hubs:) As a kid I HATED running – I grew up competitively swimming!

Hiking is a BLAST and there are some great places here. We like Indian Seats and Stone Mountain. There are more my kids have gone to but I still need to get there! Work is such a drain on my time – LOL!

Hope Brooke loves school this year!

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Love playing with me kids. As soon as the hubby gets home from work, everyone is in the backyard either throwing the football, playing soccer or running around doing cartwheels.
I first started running in college and stopped when I was pregnant. I then took up running again after my third child was born. Love how I feel and what it does for my body.

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yes we LOVE to hike! and trying to conquer some of the harder ones are pretty addictive. We just want to make sure we hit all the good spots on this island. Eventually, we’d like to hop over to Kauai and hike the Na Pali Coast!
Parenting- there are so many good times and bad times but one of the things I love is their hugs in the morning. They just come up and hug me tightly- I get a gooooood whiff of their sweet smell and they tell me about their dreams (good/bad/none)…
What/who got me running? I’ll have to give this credit to my husband. He’s injured right now so he doesn’t run but bikes; he introduced me to running initially and I did for a little bit. Then stopped. Then I finally started running 2 years ago. At first, I could only run 2 miles… and now it’s a different story! I love how I can tell the kids, practice makes it better.

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I never buy cow’s milk. I truly believe milk and the hormones it contains are at the root cause of a lot of the health issues facing our country today.
The dairy industry is very powerful in this country and sells us a line of bull that milk is good for you.
Here is the simple fact about milk and the dairy industry. The animals that are used to produce the product you are selling as ” healthy are full of hormones you would not give your kids ( if you cared about their health )
Bovine growth hormone, or bovine somatotropin (also called bGH, rbGH, bST, or bST), is given to cows to make them mature faster and produce more milk. The hormone is produced by cows’ pituitary gland and an extra amino acid is attached before it’s injected into dairy cows.

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When thinking about growth hormone in milk it important to realize that when growth hormone is given for medical purposes it must be given as an injection. If administered orally it is broken down in the GI tract and is not absorbed in an active form. Insulin is another hormone that is not given orally for the same reason.

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Well said!

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You are entitled to your beliefs. However, I encourage you to allow others to be entitled to theirs as well. Being different is the best part of humanity!!!!

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i wonder why the people posting spiteful comments are so judgemental of Janae. It makes me sad. We are all just humans here doing our best. Concentrate on the choices you are making in your own lives and trust others to do the same
Janae is a professional blogger, sponsored posts come with the territory, and it is entirely jane’s prerogative to work with whichever sponsors she wishes.
janae – disrespectful unconstructive comments like the ones you have to deal with sometimes, reflect on the person making the comment and not on you. I’m sure you already know that though :)

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Love milk. Love your blog. Thanks for the great info and entertainment!

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Thank you for your comment and thank you for reading!! Have a great evening!

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I rarely comment but people are such weirdos about sponsored posts and I don’t want you to ever quit blogging so pllllease ignore them! haha
We love to go on walks with our kids, read books and just stay home. We stay home a lot. . . and it’s our favorite thing, it’s so nice to relax and just be together without the distractions of being somewhere else.
I still am not a great runner because I’m always pregnant. . . ha ha but you’re blog is definitely the main reason I have a desire to ever run a half. :)
I haven’t hiked a ton in my life and sometimes I dread it if we do go but then I always end up loving it!!
I played basketball through all of elementary and high school. I love it. But my school was teeny and besides softball that was the only sport so I didn’t have a ton of options either! My little boy is signed up to play soccer this fall so I’m pretty excited to see how that goes.

Ps. I LOVE milk it’s the best. I love having a huge glass of milk with every meal! My kids love it too. . .especially if it’s got chocolate in it. . . hahah

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I like milk. But I LOVE it with cookies :) And you are awesome Janae! Even the people that DON’T like the blog are reading… It’s interesting that they love to hate but still read on. Keep doing you!!!! I think your blog is great and always have.

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Ha! I know. I like to say, hurt people, hurt people. This allows me to have grace for those who may be hurting themselves and feel the need to hurt others too.

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I started running in 6th grade when I joined my school’s track and field team. My twin sister and I both ran the 1600, 800 and 4 x 400 relay. We loved to run because of the sense of pride and accomplishment we got when we ran a PR. My twin was a bit faster than me so I would make my goal to just stay right behind her in our events (except the relay of course!). Now we run half marathons together. And we both read your blog daily! We love you Janae!

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I love that you are promoting milk, rather than some protein shake, etc. I appreciate your mentality in ALL FOODS FIT and FLEXIBLE training. As a RRCA certified running coach working with those recovering from disordered eating and exercise behaviors, I strive to chain the disconnected rigid approach to running with a more connected and flexible approach. Would love to connect with you more. you are being a great examples for the kiddos!!!!

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love hiking! my favorite hike i’ve done anywhere is Arches National Park – Primitive trail. Local hike i love is the Billy Goat Trail in MD along the Potomac River.

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My hubby and I love to hike. We live very close to Mt. Monadnock – Jaffrey, NH and hike that a lot. We hike in the White Mts. and when we go on vacation hiking and trail running is always on the agenda. I LOVE milk but don’t drink it a whole lot of it now because of skin issues. So now it’s almond milk for me.

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Love hiking! The East Coast Trail (which is in Newfoundland, Canada) is a favourite of mine :)

And childhood sports –> softball is definitely #1 followed by soccer

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I will have to try that recipe!!

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Yes, please ignore negative comments. I want to continue reading your blog whether I agree with your posts or not. I feel like i’m in fantasy land when I read. I don’t even care that mostly you post a smiling, happy, family that only includes beautiful people including all of your friends. It’s like Disneyworld every day :) It makes me happy and there are far more people who love reading and enjoy it than who don’t like it. So for the sake of 99.9% of your readers, keep doing what you are doing and what makes YOU happy.

Thank you.

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I got into running during my freshman year of college, but really became serious about it a year later! My husband (then boyfriend) always has run, and he convinced me it could be pretty fun! I kept at it because I had never though I would be a “runner” (thoughts like: “I could never do that”, etc.), but I was proving to myself that I CAN do hard things and I CAN be more than what I always thought I would be…

I like milk, especially after running, because I make some chocolate milk and it helps with recovery!

I LOVE to hike, Colorado girl born and raised. My dad introduced me to backpacking, and it is my ‘thing’. I can’t wait to introduce my kids to hiking and backpacking. I need to be in nature to function!

Thanks for the great post Janae!

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