The Owl's Nest: Get in Shape, Girl!

When we lived in Alaska working out was a normal part of my day. I loved it, Jillian Micheal's was someone I spent about an hour with everyday even though she loved kicking my booty...it helped me deal with the stress of a deployed hubby and three little kids! Once we moved to Alabama it seems like my love affair with weights and cardio has died! I opened my FCC, still working on my degree, have a family, and have this crazy hip issue that sometimes has me in so much pain I can barely move. Sounds like I'm making excuses, right? Well...I guess I did for a while, but not anymore. I know I have to take care of me in order to take care of everyone else and that is what I am doing! I have been going to the gym on post every other night. Pounding the treadmill with my ear buds in is still the best stress reliever I know of!
I have been eyeing the Bowflex Tread Climber for a while and I finally took the plunge and ordered one! I am excited and filled with anticipation for it get here! On top of that, I got some new workout gear...my old Polar heart rate monitor watch finally gave up, I've had it for ever...so I ordered the Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor from Amazon. I like it, it's easy to use, but I am not super crazy about the chest strap...oh well, I'll deal! I also ordered some Diva Bands to keep my hair back during my sweat sessions...I love them, they don't slip and they are adorable! Finally, I got really good shoes and a pair of calf compression sleeves which I am hopeful will help with the crazy painful shin splints I have. I am committed to changing my eating habits, making my workouts a priority, and getting back in shape!