You may have noticed my challenge countdown on my sidebar. Well, this is what it was all about. I had heard about this home workout program, and was needing a change in my workout routine. Then one day TJ came home with the program (got it from a friend) and asked me if I wanted to do it with him. I was totally up for the challenge. It is a 90 day intense program, complete with diet and all. I wasn't interested in doing the diet portion, because I eat pretty good already, just wanted some tone and strength on my bod! So back in March... we began. The first workout, I thought I might die. I realized it was going to be tough, but I loved it! It was just what I needed. Since TJ challenged me to something, I decided to challenge him to something. I had heard you can also read the Book of Mormon in 90 days if you read 4 pages a day. He didn't commit, but I thought we could do them both together.
Well today ended the 90 days and so it is time to report! In the beginning, I became crazed~ and looked forward to both things each day. TJ and I started off working out together, but he didn't like mornings. So he was doing it at nights. He was not interested in reading with me, said he would on his own. (didn't happen) :( We both were fully committed to P90X for the first 6 weeks, then TJ got strep, two times in a row, and then he had to get his wisdom teeth out, so he stopped. And when I went to Cali with Kena, I missed a few days, and then the weeks that followed I missed a few days here and there, but stuck with it. I didn't loose any weight, but I feel stronger and my clothes fit better. And I feel proud I finished!!
Book of Mormon. I missed a few days reading, and it put me farther behind each time. So as of today, I am 45 pages short of finishing. :( I have loved reading it quickly because it is like a novel. I seem to understand time frames, and people a little better. But for personal, spiritual knowledge, slower is better for me, because that is when the pondering takes place. I feel stronger, and have gained a stronger testimony of that sacred book.
Both challenges have helped me in different ways, and I loved doing them so much that I plan to keep going.
Sorry Janet... I am not posting pictures of my before and after.... because they don't exist!
You may have noticed my challenge countdown on my sidebar. Well, this is what it was all about. I had heard about this home workout program, and was needing a change in my workout routine. Then one day TJ came home with the program (got it from a friend) and asked me if I wanted to do it with him. I was totally up for the challenge. It is a 90 day intense program, complete with diet and all. I wasn't interested in doing the diet portion, because I eat pretty good already, just wanted some tone and strength on my bod! So back in March... we began. The first workout, I thought I might die. I realized it was going to be tough, but I loved it! It was just what I needed. Since TJ challenged me to something, I decided to challenge him to something. I had heard you can also read the Book of Mormon in 90 days if you read 4 pages a day. He didn't commit, but I thought we could do them both together. 
Well today ended the 90 days and so it is time to report! In the beginning, I became crazed~ and looked forward to both things each day. TJ and I started off working out together, but he didn't like mornings. So he was doing it at nights. He was not interested in reading with me, said he would on his own. (didn't happen) :( We both were fully committed to P90X for the first 6 weeks, then TJ got strep, two times in a row, and then he had to get his wisdom teeth out, so he stopped. And when I went to Cali with Kena, I missed a few days, and then the weeks that followed I missed a few days here and there, but stuck with it. I didn't loose any weight, but I feel stronger and my clothes fit better. And I feel proud I finished!!
Typically the date of a loved one passing, is difficult and sad, filled with different thoughts and emotions. Although this date could do this for me, it doesn't so much. I guess because I know it is the day heaven got a little brighter, it's the day our family received our own guardian angel, it's a day that reminds me Families are Forever! It is also the day (one year later) that Chelsea received the blessings of the Temple. That was such a sacred and special thing for us to be able to do together as mother and daughter. I will never forget that!
My dear friend Jan Hicken, sent me a message on Chelsea's birthday. I loved it so much, and wanted to share it with you too. Jan would come sit with Chels on Thursdays so that I could go to the Temple. Her niece compiled a family faith book where everyone contributed an experience. This was Jan's contribution:
Such fun times! I love how this girl loves life and enjoys every minute. She had two of her friends stay over Friday night, then they got ready in the morning for the day date (paint balling), played all day, then came home to get ready for dinner (Timbermine) and the prom. I am a little partial, but I think she looked so beautiful, and way to grown up. She had a great time at both Proms, what a lucky girl.
