2:2

Finished 2nd workout of day 2. Ouch, ouch, and more ouch. It took some major gumption to start this evening because I ache in places that make anything but sitting still pitifully painful. I'm encouraged because I, unlike other people who can shape up just eating differently, do not see any changes unless I devote at least an hour per day to moderate/intense physical exercise.

Day 2. Done. Yay

Day 2 part 1

Alli and I did our workout at 7:45 this morning. I hooked up my ipod to the speakers because sometimes Jillian gets a tad on the annoying side. I can only hear "You better be able to do this, 400+ lb people can do this workout!" so many times.

It gets easier just knowing what's coming, but still not near perfect. I will admit I don't always go ALL the way down on my lunges. I'll work on that for part 2.

Day 1

I completed my first Ripped workout this morning at around 8:30 AM. I almost died. Here's the excuses I've come up with: 1) I'm way out of shape. If I was a triangle, I now look like a circle. If I was The Bodyguard Whitney Houston I am now the "crack is whack" Whitney Houston. If I were a early 90s scrunchie I am now a anytime other than the 90s scrunchie. Catch my drift?? 2) Working out indoors is weird in the summer. It's stuffy and dusty and hard to breath 3) I was intimidated and scared like Alli's dog Indy of a broom.

I did the workout again at around 8:30 PM. It went better so there's already some improvement. I didn't even have to stop and stick my head out the window for some air!

I'm gonna try do 2-a-days Friday Night Lights style while I can to get a jump start on my 30 days.

Day 1, over and out!

Ripped in 30??...We shall see

Alli and I recently bought Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 workout video. I will say I was a bit skeptical as I've been on some pretty serious workout/diet routines in my past and haven't really become ripped in less than 5 weeks but after my first workout...I'd say this would bite off a big chunk of winter weight.

And let me tell ya, I've got plenty to say buh-bye to.

I'm not gonna post any before pics...I'm not into that kinda humiliation, but I will keep you updated on my progress.

Jillian definitely kicks butt...hopefully she kicks my butt into a smaller more shapely-er one!

Centerpiece preview

Soon to be much enjoyed by the guests at Karley & Robby's wedding!

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Gavin Samuel

I'm pretty much in love with my first nephew (first of many hopefully!) He's a little bundle of tiny features and baby noises.

Commitment

It's hard. I mean, I'm pretty good at committing to something...for a while. Which isn't really true commitment. What am I hinting at? You're staring at it. My blog.







I enjoy it so much that it's uncanny that I can't find the gumption to sit down a few minutes each day to share some random thoughts.







Random thoughts that not many people will read, but I do like to look back and go, "Oh, that's cute that I ever thought that was cute," or "I totally forgot about that!" or "I still have about as interesting life as a piece of moss."







I'm just gonna keep it simple on my first day back on the horse and post a very favorite picture of mine that I took on one of my last days at Big Sky.

I would not consider myself a exceptional photographer, nor do I a lug around a hefty digital SLR, nor do a big amount of editing.

I do however, feel like I can portray good pictures in a candid way...i.e. rarely do I line people up, instruct them to smile, then tell them to hold it right there for 11 more seconds so I can get 3 more of the exact same picture.

I like natural. I like to capture a moment as it is being lived and acted upon. I feel like you get the most bang for your buck, if you will, in that way. Optimal charachter, emotion, and life!

YAYYYY I LOVE THIS HORSE!