Rabbits: September Edition

I was so excited for August to be done. BIG things are happening in September.

The biggest is that my husband's application for the Army flight school is going to be reviewed this month. We should know come the beginning of October if he made it.

This is IT.

Three years of military service, one hardship tour and one pcs have all been for this chance.

While there has been a lot of stress with being military thus far. It has been a great journey. I have seen parts of the world I never thought I would. It has forced me to develop a more trusting relationship with Jesus Christ. I have been blessed to be able to let my husband serve this country. Even if my husband is not accepted, while that would be devastating, I will always be grateful for what I have experienced during our time in service. I have learned that I am strong and independent. I have learned that sometimes I need the help of others in a big way. I have learned that sometimes all that I needed to know was that Heavenly Father knew I was struggling, that he was aware of how much I missed my husband and that he CARED. 

We are so excited for the possibilities flight school will bring!

This month is also going to be filled with fun. Plenty to keep me busy so I'm not thinking about application results constantly.  

In other news:

The summer fitness challenge is complete. I didn't make it to my goal but before anyone gets disappointed in me, know that I was close and went much farther than I thought I would! Now I am going to go back to doing my Insanity work outs! It's the perfect indoor work out now that it's getting all rainy and gloomy. I'm excited for next summer's challenge!

Summer Fitness Challenge: Week FOUR!!

I have actually learned something. I used to think I hated to run...but realize now that I love it! What I hate is people staring at me when I do it because:

Last Sunday I had someone tell me that their husband saw me running and tried to wave at me. I was basically mortified! And hoped he saw me at the start of my run and not at the end where I am a sweating panting mess. It's not even a hot mess guys!! It's just gross. I can't wait until invisibility cloaks become available to muggles... I would use it for this a lot! And laugh when people see a double stroller charging down the hill :)

Until that glorious moment occurs I am stuck with this:

Awkward glance at me all you want people! It may not be pretty (graceful or coordinated) but its healthy!

I am at a whopping 35.43 miles! And that means something!!

Like THEY say (Because they are so smart!..sometimes):

"If you still look cute at the end of your workout,
YOU DIDN'T TRAIN HARD ENOUGH!"

Kids in Stroller Tips:

This Summer Fitness Challenge has been awesome. I know I sound like a broken record but really it has been a blast! I am going to start compiling a list of ideas on here that I have used to keep kids busy while on the longer runs:

1. Pinwheels! They are great for keeping kids entertained and they motivate me to stay on pace :)

2. Snacks! Ok this one is obvious but it REALLY helps my kids.

3. Run with a friend and swap kids! I got this from a friend and thought it was genius. Switching a kid so that they each have a new travel buddy is a great way to keep them entertained. 

Summer Fitness Challenge: Second Week + a mini rant

It's week two! This has been such a great adventure so far and we are still at the beginning!

I was hoping to get in two more miles today but it's raining. Hopefully I will be able too but we will see.

I am currently at 18.2 miles! That's right on track with what I need to be but I want to try and keep ahead. Trying to make up miles would be stressful!

My weight is down two pounds and I've lost half an inch on my waist! The best part is I'm not sore which makes it a lot easier to get out there and get my miles in!

..................................................................RANT...............................................................

So I know that individually these people don't realize they are adding to a very annoying problem, but they are and it's frustrating.

Every time I go out for a run, complete strangers seem to think it's ok to provide a commentary on how they think I'm doing:

"You need to go faster to make their windmills move!"

"Not too fast now!"

"It's easier to run on the road!"

And a note to drivers turning left: If you have a "Left turn yields..." sign and I have the light up walking man telling me its ok to cross: YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! I do, so don't give me the finger when you almost hit me, because you were completely at fault.

Rant over :)

Summer Fitness Challenge Kick-Off: Day one

So if you read my post yesterday, you learned I was crazy enough to sign up for this challenge. I'm excited, don't get me wrong but it's pretty daunting! 120 miles in three months?? 13 full weeks and some odd days to do be almost exact! Roughly speaking I need to do a little more than 9 miles a week. AGAIN...daunting! But doable. We have a park that is almost exactly two miles from my house. I figure if I do that twice a week and then throw in a walk to a park that is a mile away then I will be set! I am doing this to be healthy and I will be measuring and weighing in each week. I want to lose 10 pounds. I know that doesn't seem like much but these last ten pounds just won't let go! Here is how I plan to reach my goal:

1. Count my calories (Using myfitness pal)
2. Drink 64+ ounces of water daily
3. Eat six small meals a day consisting of less sugar and more protien
4. Wear a heart monitor during cardio to keep me in my fat burning zone
5. Lift weights on the days in between cardio
6. Get 8 hours of sleep a night (If my children love me!)

(Day one!)


One of the things I am afraid of is all the stroller time these boys will be getting. They get bored on the long jog/walk to the park. But these pinwheels helped a BUNCH today!

                                       

2013 4th Annual Summer Fitness Challenge:

I wasn't going to sign up for this.
 Summer is busy!
And it just keeps getting busier because of Army stuff (Number one tip for military families: Schedule everything in pencil!). I thought I would wait till next year. I like to have a set work out routine which is impossible to maintain for me right now! Today I saw the post again and I realized, I will always be busy! Clayton will always be going to this school, that night shift...yada yada! I have no routine and that doesn't look like it will be changing anytime soon. So I might as well do it! Today is the last day to sign up! Take a look and have no excuses!
 (That's why they made double strollers!)