Here Goes Another Round

Round 99 of restarting the blog??

Is anyone still out there??

I'm still here, riding along on the ride that we call life.

It's been 3 months since my last blog post.

On the military front, I transferred to a new unit, and it's been fantastic! A lot slower than I am used to, but I am adjusting and definitely liking it.  It's hard for me to get used to new people, because I'm really shy and it's hard for me to put myself out there.

We did our "2 weeks" in June and it was a lot of classroom stuff.  The best part was the second to last day where we did Land Navigation, and because we share our military operation space with civilians who like to go out and shoot off their weapons, we literally got shot at!! Made for an interesting time.

Passed my military fitness test, like a boss!! I even had to stop for about 30 seconds because a soldier had fallen out.  Unfortunately my weigh-in was dismal:

Weight: 214

Hips: 47

Waist: 34.5

Neck: 14.5

Body Fat: 41%



Needless to say I had not been doing well.

Which leads me to the fitness front.  I got my butt back into gear the beginning of June, being more consistent and it showed in my July 13th weigh-in.

Weight:  210

Hips: 46

Waist: 33

Neck: 14.5

Body Fat: 38%

I attribute the change to the fact that I finally incorporated weights, or body weight crossfit. All I have really cared to do over the last year or so was running. Unfortunately, for me that isn't enough. Keeps me fit, but not good for the weight loss.  I have been running 3 times a week and doing body weight crossfit 2 times a week. Which I hope to increase to minor body weight stuff on my short run days.

I started training for my half marathon at the end of June. I'm excited to try to get a sub 2:30 half. It is in October so I have plenty of time.  I did not get the hubby convinced to do so, but that's ok, because I like that it's still MY thing!

In family news, my lil man is quite the 'swimmer.'  I use that term loosely because he doesn't actually swim, the occasional doggy paddle maybe, he just likes to jump in and out of the water dunking himself, and holding his head under water.  He is a bit stubborn trying to learn the swimming part, but we will get there. A bit of a dare devil = possible giant future heart attacks for Mom.

Camping Trip last month

The hubby and I just recently celebrated the 5 year anniversary of our first date. I'm amazed that time has flown by so fast. I love my husband more every day. He knows how to brighten my day and make me smile. Even with his inappropriate suggestiveness.  He is still running with me, although I'm sure he will stop joining me on my Friday runs once I get past 6 miles.



Post Susan B Komen Race in May

On the school front, I got accepted into my Medical Laboratory Science program! Which means I have two study semesters and a 12 week internship, then this Mamacita I DONE! Eeeeep!! It's going to be a super hard year, but I can survive it. I'm so close I can taste the end, so I hope that will help with the motivation to finish this.

I also applied for the ADA County Deputy Coroner position again, doubtful they will want me any more than six months ago. But I will keep trying, so that when I do finally have my degree they will snatch me up because of my eagerness.

That's all for now. Until later!