Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts

Monday, June 13, 2016

Military Wellness Initiative

Before I even get started, I just want to say that this is NOT a sponsored post; I just love this product already and think the gesture of this program is extraordinary. The wonderful people working for the Military Wellness Initiative do not even know me personally or know that I have this blog.

Anyway, have you military spouses heard of the Military Wellness Initiative? If not, they are doing a pilot program right now for all military personnel and their dependents in Texas (for the time being - it sounds like this is just the beginning of the road for this wonderful opportunity).

My husband received an email about the program, and we signed up right away. We received the UA Band from UnderArmour at NO COST to us at all. That's a $180 value (each), and we're pretty stoked about it. We each got one; we do not have to share... just to make that clear.


We also both received access to the UA Record app, where we can track our steps (synced automatically through the band), sleep, fitness, and even nutrition. I am really loving it already, and I won't lie: I've become one of THOSE people who tracks my steps now. I have never done this before because I knew I would become obsessive... but after having a baby and staying at home with her, I need a reason to get out an about a bit more and get moving!

This is the perfect solution. I'm able to take Annabelle with me on walks. The heat and humidity has been brutal here lately, but we're making do (and walking inside when we can).

If you have a step tracker (no matter what brand), how do you ensure you get your 10,000 daily steps in? My goal is set to 7,000 steps a day right now because I'm just starting out and still figuring out how to accomplish it while staying at home with Annabelle. I have hit my goal two days in a row, though, so I think I'm ready to step up my game (haha... pun intended).

If you are a military member or spouse living in Texas, check this out TODAY! This is the last day for the Military Wellness Initiative Pilot Program sign-up! You won't regret it!

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Goals for the New Year: 2015 Edition

Ahh, a new year is upon us. With that comes new goals. I know some people don't like resolutions or goals, but I do. I look forward to the 'fresh start' each January brings. I love being vocal about my goals so that others can encourage me and hold me accountable. I also just love having things to work toward.

Without further adieu, here are my blogs for 2015 in six different categories of my life.


  • Double my blog readership.
  • Publish 3+ posts per week.
  • Get connected in more blogging communities.



  • Add two new prints each week to my shop.
  • Create three new products for my shop.
  • Reach 1,000 sales in my shop.



  • Read 30 books.
  • Work my way through my 'Dear America' books from the beginning (more than 30 - may not make it all the way through in one year).
  • Continue reviewing books.



  • Edit my 2014 NaNoWriMo novel.
  • e-Publish my novel. 
  • Publish a piece of writing - anywhere.



  • Work out 3+ times each week.
  • Take a class at the gym each week.
  • Run a half marathon (no full this year).
  • Drink 8+ cups of water per day.
  • Focus on making healthier choices each day.



  • Create an organizational system for all areas of my life.
  • Work through daily devotionals. 
  • Add 4+ new recipes to our cookbook each month.
There you have it - my goals for 2015. I hope this year is as amazing as 2014 was. I have a lot to look forward to and a lot to work toward! 

  • What do you think of my goals? 
  • Do you have any new goals for 2015?