Sorry I've not been as timely with these challenge updates as I wanted, but I blame it on the video editing. I still haven't learned the program so I have to wait for Keith to do it and sometimes it's tough to pin that guy down. Anyway, here it is, video and all:
Squat Challenge:
Point Value: 1
First off, REPEAT the push-up challenge. Add a few reps to each set if you need to amp it up a little, but again get your 3 sets of pushups 3 times this week. Now, ADD to that, 3 sets of squats 3 times this week. 10-20 reps each set. Choose which version you want to do from the attached video and squat away! I'm hoping that even those of you with knee issues will at least be able to do the 1/4 squat. Start with that and see how it feels. I suggest alternating squat sets with your pushups. Saves time and gives you a chance to rest one set of muscles while you're working another.
Have fun!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Spiritual Goal
My spiritual goal for the month is also going to be reading the entire Ensign. I have recently subscribed and it was mostly for the conference issues, and the visiting teaching message. I should do better at utilizing the whole thing. Then I would certainly be getting more bang for my buck. Oh and the whole spiritual aspect as well :) I feel I have a great lesson to learn this month about the importance of the Ensign.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Spiritual Goal
I liked Al's post, I guess excess is bad in everything.
Ashlee and I were talking about our spiritual goal yesterday and we both were thinking we would do the same as Mom/Grandma. She is further along in the goal than I am because she said that this issue of the Ensign has an article that isn't exactly geared to her. I guess there is a article on Infertility, but I'm sure there are lessons to be learned through each life experience that can be applied to the rest of our lives.
She also asked if the push ups were kicking anybody elses "butt" (her word not mine.) I have to admit that my shoulders/pecks are a bit sore.
I love the dual challenge, Thanks Sharon!
Now all I have to do is complete them.
Ashlee and I were talking about our spiritual goal yesterday and we both were thinking we would do the same as Mom/Grandma. She is further along in the goal than I am because she said that this issue of the Ensign has an article that isn't exactly geared to her. I guess there is a article on Infertility, but I'm sure there are lessons to be learned through each life experience that can be applied to the rest of our lives.
She also asked if the push ups were kicking anybody elses "butt" (her word not mine.) I have to admit that my shoulders/pecks are a bit sore.
I love the dual challenge, Thanks Sharon!
Now all I have to do is complete them.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Spiritual goal
I have made a goal to 1) watch one talk everynight from general conference. We have conference on demand on our cable network so I can watch it any time. I am going to apply something that I learn from the talks to my life. 2) Amy and are planning a day to go to the Temple every month, on a day that she doesn't work and the kids are in school. I will block that afternoon from work and we will go to the Temple. I like this months challenge. It is important to have a balanced life. I like the following peom: Excess Express—Peter G. Czerny He worked out for years, to reduce all his fat. His muscles were firm and his stomach was flat. He jogged nights and mornings to keep himself trim. And still found some time to play tennis and swim. He drank protein drinks, and ate health foods galore, Then weight lifted, cycled, and lifted some more. He told wife and kids that it gave him a "high," They said not a word, as he pecked them good-bye. "If things work out right," he yelled back from afar, "I’ll make Healthworld’s cover! I’ll be a big star!" But, why could he not see the truck up ahead? One thud—and his beautiful body lay dead. And then he saw something that filled him with fright— His spiritual body was one sorry sight! A skeleton, covered with nothing but skin, He got up to heaven . . . but didn’t get in. "Another soul’s mine!" Satan started to scream, "Give man something nice, and he’ll take the extreme! O.K. I’ll admit it . . . I’ll outright confess— For the fast way to hell, take the Excess Express."
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Spiritual goal
Okay, one thing at a time. I have chosen a spiritual goal. I will read the Ensign cover to cover. I haven't been doing that. I've been picking and chosing. That is my April goal and I will try to carry it out throughout the rest of the year. For some reason that seems easier than exercising. Maybe because I can do it sitting down.
Mom
Mom
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
April Monthly Challenge Part II
April's Physical Strength Challenge.
Point Value: Up to 3 points.
You will progressively add 3 strength exercises to your current workout regimen this month. If you're already doing them, great! This will be an easy challenge for you!. If you're not really doing an exercise regimen, then this might be your whole routine for the month, which is great too! You'll be doing something. But you gotta do it the way I say for it to qualify for points.
The first exercise will be push-ups; the second exercise, squats; and the third, a back exercise.
This first week, will be the push-up challenge. You must watch the video and choose a version of push-ups to do 3 times this week. You must do 3 sets of 10-20 repetitions (if you can pound out more than 20 then you need to choose a more challenging version). I recommend giving yourself a rest day in between the push-up workouts. You can do these almost anywhere and any time. They're quick to do and I suggest just tacking them on to the end of your current workout.
So do them!!! All of us should be able to find one option that will work for us, personally. Next week we'll be adding squats to the mix.
Point Value: Up to 3 points.
You will progressively add 3 strength exercises to your current workout regimen this month. If you're already doing them, great! This will be an easy challenge for you!. If you're not really doing an exercise regimen, then this might be your whole routine for the month, which is great too! You'll be doing something. But you gotta do it the way I say for it to qualify for points.
The first exercise will be push-ups; the second exercise, squats; and the third, a back exercise.
This first week, will be the push-up challenge. You must watch the video and choose a version of push-ups to do 3 times this week. You must do 3 sets of 10-20 repetitions (if you can pound out more than 20 then you need to choose a more challenging version). I recommend giving yourself a rest day in between the push-up workouts. You can do these almost anywhere and any time. They're quick to do and I suggest just tacking them on to the end of your current workout.
So do them!!! All of us should be able to find one option that will work for us, personally. Next week we'll be adding squats to the mix.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
April Monthly Challenges
In creating this challenge, I was inspired by two things that happened this week: our wonderful General Conference and a comment from our awesome sister, Jenny. Jenny sparked things off for me when she mentioned resting from exercise one night last week to work on her spiritual strength by going to the temple. Then with the boost I always get from the fantastic conference talks, I thought it would be great to challenge both our physical AND spiritual strength this month. So, this month's challenge has several parts. I'll break them down so hopefully it won't get confusing.
There will be several possible points to be earned this month. Try to earn them all, of course, but even earning a few will still keep you in the running!
April's Spiritual Strength Challenge:
Point Value: 1
Choose a spritual goal to focus on this month that will help fortify your spirituality. Select something that can be achieved within this month (but feel free to continue the behavior indefinitely!) and that will actually push you to better yourself.
Some possible examples:
These are just some things I thought of, but if you're already on top of all these and on the cusp of being translated, then you'll have to come up with something that will challenge you, personally. Sorry, no extra (earthly) points for doing more than one activity. To get the point, you must report by April 30 what you accomplished.
April's Physical Strength Challenge: TBA tomorrow! It involves a video! Exciting stuff!
There will be several possible points to be earned this month. Try to earn them all, of course, but even earning a few will still keep you in the running!
April's Spiritual Strength Challenge:
Point Value: 1
Choose a spritual goal to focus on this month that will help fortify your spirituality. Select something that can be achieved within this month (but feel free to continue the behavior indefinitely!) and that will actually push you to better yourself.
Some possible examples:
- Achieve 100% visiting/home teaching this month.
- Read scriptures every day this month.
- Say personal prayers every day this month.
- Go to temple ____ times this month.
- Take time to read the entire Ensign cover to cover.
These are just some things I thought of, but if you're already on top of all these and on the cusp of being translated, then you'll have to come up with something that will challenge you, personally. Sorry, no extra (earthly) points for doing more than one activity. To get the point, you must report by April 30 what you accomplished.
April's Physical Strength Challenge: TBA tomorrow! It involves a video! Exciting stuff!
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