Hot Mama of the Week: Jenny Brown
Jul 6th, 2011
Name: Jenny Brown
Kids: Wyland (2) and Sawyer (8 months)
Occupation: Proud mom / blogger
Hometown: Largo, FL
H&H Interview with Jenny:
1. What are the top 3 items in your grocery cart?
My husband and I are currently eating no grains, dairy, legumes, sugar (real or fake) or alcohol so our cart is filled with fruits, veggies and lean meat. Right now we couldn’t live without almonds and raspberries. I could eat a whole pint of berries in one sitting. I am also always buying goat’s milk for my two-year old son (he’s sensitive to cow’s milk).
2. What are you reading (honestly)?
I’m currently reading Mile Markers: The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run by Kristin Armstrong. It is a compilation of her blog entries written for “Runner’s World” magazine. They are great little bits of motivation since she too is a busy mom who loves running, like me.
3. What is your guilty pleasure when you get a break from the kids?
My husband and I like to take the boat out and go fishing. We don’t get to do that much when we take both the boys since they are so young. I also enjoy dinner and drinks with my great mom friends.
4. What would we be surprised to find in your purse?
Actually, I feel like my purse is a cliche for the stay at home mom. I’m not sure any particular item is shocking. Maybe the sheer volume would be a surprise. My husband is a chiropractor and definitely doesn’t approve of my heavy bag. But I need everything in there!
5. What is your favorite reality TV show?
I LOVE the Real Housewives of New York and Beverly Hills (but I will watch them all), Flipping Out and The Amazing Race. I would love to be on that show.
6. What is your cocktail of choice?
Right now I’m not drinking so my exciting beverage of choice is coconut soda water. When I do drink I love a good margarita or Chimay (a dark Belgian ale).
7. What is the funniest thing your kids have said or done lately?
Wyland, 2, has just really started talking a bunch and a lot of what he says, or how he says it, is super-cute. No matter how many times we correct him, he insists on calling his grandmother (my mom) Nano instead of Nana, which I think is adorable!
8. What is your favorite quotation?
“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.”
- Ellen Parr
9. What are the top songs on your iPod playlist right now?
I really enjoy running without my iPod since life with a two-year old and a baby can be loud and chaotic. But when I do get a chance to listen to my music (instead of kid’s music) I love anything by the Avett Brothers or Vampire Weekend.
10. Who is your favorite celebrity mom and why?
I really like Bethenney Frankel. She seems very hands on with her daughter, Bryn, while being a savvy businesswoman. She is sensible about diet and fitness. I understand that her personality isn’t for everyone, but I find her brutal honesty hysterical.
11. What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I consider myself to be shy and get really nervous when I have to speak in public. My husband is outgoing and very involved in our community. I think the people who know us just assume that it comes naturally for both of us. Since I’ve had kids I’ve really made a concerted effort to overcome this by getting involved in various groups, events and committees in town.
12. What is your secret to staying Hot & Healthy?
I giggle every time I think of myself as a “hot” mom but I am definitely proud as well. I always told myself that when I had kids I wouldn’t be one of those women that let everything go. It’s like when you’re in an airplane and they give you the safety schpeel. They always say to put your oxygen mask on and then assist others. I also believe this is true with a family. You can’t truly take care your children if you don’t take care of yourself. I believe it sets a good example for my kids.
Goal setting is also very important for me. Shortly after I had Sawyer, I signed up for my first half marathon. I’d never really been a runner before, but having committed to this event made me get out and run. Now it is something I love doing. My two-year old knows when I put on my workout clothes, Mommy’s going running. Not only is it great for the body, but running gives me time to decompress, which is great for the mind!
I also think to be “Hot & Health” you need a support system. Mine begins with my husband. Not only is he always telling me I’m hot (with a slight eye roll from me). He keeps me on track. If it’s been a hard day, and I don’t feel like running, he will always remind me that I should go. And he brings the boys to most of my races to cheer me on, which is awesome. It always pumps me up!
*Thanks, Jenny!*
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