This weekend Allie got to experience her very first boating trip and another trip to the beach.
She did extremely well on her first boating trip. She didn't exactly enjoy her life jacket, crying every time I tried to put in on her. She definitely cheered up when we got out of the no wake zone and were able pick up some speed. It was hilarious watching her blink as the wind or drops of water hit her face. She wasn't quite sure what to think! She also loved watching her mom and dad water ski and wake board.
Did you know that you can burn about 100-300 calories in 30 minutes of water skiing or wake boarding? (This all varies depending upon your weight and skill level)
Plus the additional calories it takes to put your skis back on after you face plant into the water. I don't know about you but that part is exhausting!
For me because I cant quite do all the tricks yet, this sport is more anaerobic than aerobic but it sure is a blast. It's a great workout for your forearms, shoulders, back and triceps.
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| First time in a life jacket |
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| Broad Bay, where we skied |
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| Heading back |
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| Passed OUT!! |
The next day we spent a little time at the beach. We went to Target and got a new umbrella. Wahoo, so exiting! I was not about to lug her car seat out to our spot again. Ha! It worked out well and she got plenty of shade! Hopefully it will work when it's really windy.
Allie also put her feet in the waves for the first time! She just stared at the waves as they hit her feet after she got over the initial shock of the freezing temperature of the water.
I think we might have a water baby on our hands!
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| Our new umbrella!! |
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| Chillaxin! We got her a SPF rash guard from Target. They only had a blue one (in the boy section) Ohh well, she looks good in blue! |
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| Ok, this time she didn't like the water so much |
Till Next Time!
Laura
Harvard University. (2004). Calories burned in 30 minutes of people of three different weights. Retrieved June 11, 2011 from http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Calories-burned-in-30-minutes-of-leisure-and-routine-activities.htm
I had no idea water skiing was such good exercise! I love it but don't get to do it nearly enough. Now I have a brand new reason for us to buy a boat :)
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