Get Fit Challenge.

I went to Fleet Feet today and did my initial assessment for the "Get Fit Challenge".  I had to get my blood pressure checked which was fabulous 114/78 and my finger pricked to check my blood sugar (86).  Then I met with a exercise science major who took my picture, checked my weight, measured skin folds on the back of the arm, hip and thigh.  She then measured my neck, chest, waist and hips with a tape measure (I didn't write them down.  I was slightly terrified of what I would see).  The challenge is 12 weeks long.  Fleet Feet has different activities scheduled such as a "exercise and nutrition clinic", "cooking methods class", "grocery store tour", and a "stay motivated clinic".  There are also scheduled GET FIT walks.  There will be three body assessments (today was the first one) through out the 12 weeks.  The third and final assessment is scheduled for April 12, 2014.  There will be a overall male and female winner and category winners.  They have some amazing prizes for the winners!  I was told that there are approximately 35 participants.  I wonder how many of those 35 will stick to it and finish strong?   I know that I have my head in the right place and plan on kicking ass.  I have lost 6.8 pounds and it has given me a TON of motivation!  I want to see those pounds drop every week!  I feel good and feel that I am on my way to a better me.

I have to say that the absolute best part of this journey has been getting my kids to exercise with me.  Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic and I want my kids to be the exception to the new American normal.   There is nothing cuter than Anistyn trying to get in tree pose and Noelle punching  the air like a cat while kick boxing.  I feel like a better mother for keeping them active and for being a better role model.  Its fuel for me.  I have always struggled with taking time for myself to exercise (going to a gym) and in turn taking time away from kids.  I feel like I am away from them to much already.  What better way to spend time with my girls then having them exercise with me!? They make it so much more enjoyable and fun.  Be the example.

 Another fantastic compliment I have gotten is Jason telling me that I am motivating him.  How awesome to be a motivator to my already healthy and fit hubby!  He loves seeing me shrink and blossom all at the same time.  He has seen me stop drinking Diet Pepsi (still my best friend) and is in the process of trying to kick his Diet Rock Star habit.  Anyone that knows him is well aware of his addiction to the white can!  I am actually getting on to him at times about what he is eating and how much of certain foods he is munching on.  I'm sure eventually I will be getting on his nerves.  I wouldn't be a very good wife if it was any other way right?  I sure do love that man of mine.  He has ALWAYS loved me no matter my size.  He has never put me down or called me fat (he knows he would die).  He calls me beautiful every single day.  I love seeing the way he looks at me especially when he is so proud.

 This was at the Treetop Adventure Park this summer.  We had so much fun climbing in the trees and doing the obstacles.  I didn't make it through the entire 4 courses.  I had to be rescued 1/4 of the way into the 3rd course.  We plan on going back this year so I can show the 3rd and 4th course who is boss!

Thank you again for reading and going on this journey with me!!