Getting back in shape

Well I have a huge motivator to get me back in shape....I am re-enlisting into the military.  This means I have to pass the PT test again....time to start running.  The plus side is that I am 30 so the test isn't as hard as when I was 21, but it still isn't easy as I don't remember the last time I did push ups and I can't use my knees :(  So I started yesterday with walking/running with my black lab, lots of yard work, and then finished with playing a little softball.  It was an overall feel good day.  I feel great today even though I didn't sleep well (stomach issues) ugh.  So today I am going to take our dog for another walk/run to keep me motivated.  Plus it is a beautiful day in Seattle so I must take advantage of it. 

The Seahawks WIN!!!!

Oh my gosh what an amazing game to have gone to. Thank you Dad for taking me! It will be a game that I never forget. I am still so hyped up that I am unable to sleep.  Super bowl here we come!!! Wooooohoooooo!!!!!! Go Hawks!!

Fitbit Flex

I am excited for my new toy, the fitbit flex, but sad to see my bodymedia go.  It was a great four years and it was so sad when it decided to not work anymore.  On the upside, I now don't have to pay a monthly fee to see my data, which bodymedia should get rid of, the arm band cost a lot as it is.  So today is my first day with my fitbit flex on all day.  I charged it last night and set everything up and even slept in it.  It is very similar to my old bodymedia so I am curious to see how similar they are in calories burned.  I'm always unsure about new fitness gadgets, but have a few friends who have a fitbit so I figured I would try it out.  For those who are not familiar with the Fitbit Flex, it can track all sorts of information.  Below is a list of what the fitbit can do.

Fitbit Flex
- Tracks calories burned
- Tracks steps
- Tracks miles
- Tracks active minutes
- Tracks weight loss
- Tracks your sleep (minutes sleeping and restless)
- Calories eaten (I synced mine up with myfitnesspal)
- Calories left
- Water consumed

You can also setup goals and alarms on the fitbit flex.  It can do all sorts of stuff but I am more interested in the accuracy to help me lose weight.  I will let you know tomorrow how it compares to the bodymedia.  Happy Friday and GO SEAHAWKS!!!!

Work it out

Today is day 2 of eating healthy and working out.  The only big change for me is working out more as I slacked 2013 so now it's time to get back in shape.  I don't want to be a lazy couch potato so it's time to get moving. Yesterday I did my cardio, kickboxing, and today it was strength, yoga.  I forgot how much I enjoy yoga and how it relaxes me and makes me feel so much better.  I really need to start doing it more as it will help with my stress and it will strengthen my arms and core.  2014 lookout it's fitness time!

Happy New Year!

I cannot believe it is 2014, I feel like we just started 2013.  Time is flying by way to fast, I want it to slow down.  But for 2014 I have set those typical goals of getting back on track of getting healthy and finally losing my last 10 pounds that I have been putting off, but this is the year, I can feel it.  I started off the morning with a protein shake and kickboxing to help motivate me.  Bring it 2014 I am ready for you and looking forward to what will come of it.  Happy New Year Everyone!

Date Night

We hadn't had date night in a while so we planned one in advance.  We went back to the place where he popped the question, the Space Needle Restaurant.  It was so much fun and we were seated right on the window so we had a perfect view of the city.  The food was amazing!

Christmas Fun

I can't believe it's the day after Christmas I feel like it just arrived and it's over so quickly.  This year we hosted Christmas at our house for the first time which caused it to be extra crazy around the house.  With all the family birthdays this month including mine and my hubby's time flew by.  It was so much fun seeing friends and family so much this month, but I am ready for a break. Thankfully this week is short only one more workday and then it's a 5 day weekend, I am very much looking forward to that.  Except it won't be relaxing for me until I finish my two final papers for my college classes, then it will be three days of relaxing and going through Christmas presents.  I cannot wait!

Birthday Fun

We had a blast in Leavenworth celebrating my 30th birthday.  I am so fortunate that my husband put this all together and it was such a great success. Here are some pictures from our fun in downtown Leavenworth, our lodge, and sledding in a huge sleigh.  What a blast!!

Birthday Bash

I cannot believe I am going to turn 30 in 9 days, this has to be one of the scariest things so far...I'm not ready!  Give me one more year, then maybe I will be ready...this is too soon!  At least I will be celebrating my 30th birthday with a group of wonderful people.  I look forward to hanging out with everyone and feel so fortunate that my wonderful husband planned this get together.  I can't wait to see everyone in Leavenworth, it's going to be a fun weekend! 

Christmas Tree

This morning we went and cut down our Christmas tree at a tree farm not too far from our house.  It was freezing out, thankfully I brought lots of layers and the sun was out...but it was still below freezing.  We looked all around and finally found a tree...a HUGE tree.  The largest we have had yet, I was so excited (it was my year to pick out the tree, we take turns).  What do you think?  It's 9 feet tall and perfect!