Great News! Soaring Into Shape is proving to have good results. We have what they call "Weigh In" every other week where we go to the hospital as TEAM DOWNING, that's us. Today was our second "Weigh In" for the nine week program and it proved positive results. They use this really cool scale that measures not only your weight but your BMI, pounds in fat (ugh), pounds in muscle, water weight, and other cool things that I can't remember. Anyway, its really cool that just by standing on this device barefoot they can measure all that.
Both, Jordan and I have been working really to eat all the right things and hydrate properly and exercise frequently. It must be working because today's "weigh in" told us both that we improved our % of body fat.
I have enjoyed the past three weeks attending classes on nutrition and exercise.
Well its onward to Soaring Into Shape
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Ski Swaps and Animal Conservation
One of the benefits of Jordan's new job here is having off on the weekends. This weekend we went to our first Ski Swap in Eagle River (a town just north of us). A Ski Swap is where people bring old ski equipment and either swap it or sell it for a very reduced price. its a great way to get some really good gently used equipment for a really small price in comparison to what it would cost you to rent it or buy it new. It was a lot of fun to see the process and look at the equipment available, but we felt way out of our league. There are a few other ski swaps coming up so we have a lot of research to do to be ready for the next.
One of the popular things to do here is cross country skiing because the courses are available and many of them are groomed for free. We would like to get some cross country equipment so I am spending time researching our sizes and skill level so that we can buy the right stuff.
This weekend also marked the official beginning of becoming Alaskan...Jordan and I both received our Alaska driver license this week so it's official we can now register to receive the popular PFD. Yeah!
Saturday afternoon we went to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center south of town near Girdwood. We enjoy using our membership there to see the animals and the coolest thing is that they are open year round so you get to see the animals at different times as they go through different changes in each season. We especially enjoyed the bears this time. They were very active feeding and walking along the fence lines. They are fascinating because of their size and ferociousness.
We happened upon another ski swap at the Aleyska Ski Resort in Girdwood. We were able to spend some time on the grounds of the resort walking some trails and checking out some of the ski runs. The slopes open on November 23rd so I am sure we will be there pretty soon. Jordan got really excited about skiing. They have 7 lift chairs, 1 tram and a ton of runs. I was a little intimidated by the multitude of black diamond and double black diamonds they have.
I love having Jordan home on the weekends and getting to explore new things with him.
One of the popular things to do here is cross country skiing because the courses are available and many of them are groomed for free. We would like to get some cross country equipment so I am spending time researching our sizes and skill level so that we can buy the right stuff.
This weekend also marked the official beginning of becoming Alaskan...Jordan and I both received our Alaska driver license this week so it's official we can now register to receive the popular PFD. Yeah!
Saturday afternoon we went to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center south of town near Girdwood. We enjoy using our membership there to see the animals and the coolest thing is that they are open year round so you get to see the animals at different times as they go through different changes in each season. We especially enjoyed the bears this time. They were very active feeding and walking along the fence lines. They are fascinating because of their size and ferociousness.
We happened upon another ski swap at the Aleyska Ski Resort in Girdwood. We were able to spend some time on the grounds of the resort walking some trails and checking out some of the ski runs. The slopes open on November 23rd so I am sure we will be there pretty soon. Jordan got really excited about skiing. They have 7 lift chairs, 1 tram and a ton of runs. I was a little intimidated by the multitude of black diamond and double black diamonds they have.
I love having Jordan home on the weekends and getting to explore new things with him.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Winter Weather is Upon Us For Sure
The fall leaves still hang on with all their might, but the winter wind and bitter cold tugs at them more and more everyday. The cold has bottomed out the thermostats at 20 degrees thus far with only the promise to continue going lower. Thus far it has been a dry cold with only snow in sight on the surrounding mountain tops. A small flurry sprinkled a few flakes yesterday but they had no desire to stick.....
We are scurrying to find our winter clothes in our storage boxes and find out what still fits and what will work in these cold conditions. Since we only have a few days of cold back home we have to build up our cold weather wardrobe a little. Shopping :)
Also on the home front... Jordan and I have started a 9 week program through the Health and Wellness Center on base. The program is called, Soar Into Shape and the purpose is to promote healthy lifestyles. We get points for eating certain foods and exercising as well as bonus points each week for attending nutrition classes and fitness classes offered by dietitians, nutritionist, and fitness specialist on base. We are in week one of nine. So far so good.
We are still looking for a church. We have visited many but we still have not chosen one to join. We continue to pray for the Lord to lead us in this area.
We attended our first live hockey game last week for the Alaska Aces exhibition games and loved it. Tonight is the season opener against Las Vegas. Go Aces! We will be in attendance cheering them on with our cow bell in hand.
Hopefully next time I right we will be able to share pictures of snow on the ground.
We are scurrying to find our winter clothes in our storage boxes and find out what still fits and what will work in these cold conditions. Since we only have a few days of cold back home we have to build up our cold weather wardrobe a little. Shopping :)
Also on the home front... Jordan and I have started a 9 week program through the Health and Wellness Center on base. The program is called, Soar Into Shape and the purpose is to promote healthy lifestyles. We get points for eating certain foods and exercising as well as bonus points each week for attending nutrition classes and fitness classes offered by dietitians, nutritionist, and fitness specialist on base. We are in week one of nine. So far so good.
We are still looking for a church. We have visited many but we still have not chosen one to join. We continue to pray for the Lord to lead us in this area.
We attended our first live hockey game last week for the Alaska Aces exhibition games and loved it. Tonight is the season opener against Las Vegas. Go Aces! We will be in attendance cheering them on with our cow bell in hand.
Hopefully next time I right we will be able to share pictures of snow on the ground.
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