The End

So, it's been thirteen weeks since Tony Horton and I started seeing each other seriously on a regular basis. He and I would meet every day for about an hour, and on some nights it was for about an hour and a half. Each time we met, things would get a little hot and sweaty...

Don't panic, I'm still in love with Josh, I am talking about P90X! Shame on you for thinking that...

I started my "90 days" on June 1st. My original goal was to start and finish the P90X program. (For those of you just tuning in, Tony Horton is the trainer who created the program.) Many of you read my blog More Than Disappointing about 6 weeks into it; I was struggling with my progress (or lack thereof). I reevaluated and decided that I really wanted to complete my original goal. So, here I am, 13 weeks later.

Here are a few of the things that I am happy with after this crazy endeavor: I loved the "me" time I had. I love to work hard and sweat and feel that fatigue in my muscles that is a "good sore." I do admit, my arms look good. My abs have a long road to run yet, but they are getting there. I am pleased with myself for the simple fact of completing my goal.

While Tony will hold a special place in my fit heart, there are some things that I am disappointed about: I did these extreme work outs for 90 days, spending a minimum of 1 hour per workout for 6 of the 7 days in the week and I weigh exactly the same as I did 13 weeks ago. There were 39 days were I "double-dipped" and added another workout on top of the P90X routine and I still wear the same size clothes. Of those 39 days, I played sand volleyball for 8, walked for 11 and ran for 20!

I love to workout; it's my stress reliever and time to myself, so I would never say that this was time wasted, but if you are frustrated about trying to lose weight, or just fit into different clothes...come talk to me. If 90 days of extreme workouts won't change things, I don't know what will...

I'm thinking that Tony and I might not see each other as seriously in the future, but that doesn't mean we aren't still friends and bump into each other from time to time...

The Waiting Game...

Josh and I put in an offer on some land that we like. Okay, there's no use trying to hide it...land that we LOVE. We are both trying SO hard not to get too excited because we pretty much expect our offer to be rejected, but there is always that tiny glimmer of hope, right? We are now playing the waiting game...

I did better than I thought I would!

I've never...

Sometimes I think that you can learn a lot about a person by things they haven't done, rather than the things they have done...

Here are a few of my "nevers"...

• I've never...belonged to a gym, although I'd love to meet with a personal trainer someday.
• I've never...dyed my hair. That's too high maintenance for me.
• I've never...eaten Lucky Charms. (Yes, Holly, I hear your gasp.) I'm more of a Cheerios kind of gal.
• I've never...ran more than 13.1 miles at one time...and to be honest, I don't know if I want to.
• I've never...broken a bone. I hope I never do. I've just had a few bad sprains.
• I've never...tried any kind of drugs. Never had an interest in that sort of thing.
• I've never...been on a cruise, or visited NY, California, the NW coast, Australia, or Spain...or any of the other places on a long list that I'd LOVE to visit someday.
• I've never...been canoeing in the boundary waters. I'd like to someday.
• I've never...been fired from a job.
• I've never...liked scary movies. I'm a big chicken.
• I've never...been good at keeping plants alive. It sucks! I love plants, but I just need my grandma's green thumb.
• I've never...had fake acrylic nails put on. When I was about 14 I decided I wanted real, long nails and stopped biting them.
  
• I've never...been wakeboarding or surfing. I want to try both.
• I've never...been good at designing anything that goes into a house...carpet, curtains, you name it.
• I've never...sent a text message. I'm not sure if I'll convert to the texting revolution.
• I've never...liked yogurt. It's the texture.
• I've never...liked sleeping on lots of pillows. Mine is flat like a pancake.
• I've never...been good at confrontation.
  
• I've never...loved like I love now.
  

Belated Copycat

I know that August is 1/3 over with already, but if anyone is interested in what the Stewart's are/have been up to...read on.

August
1: Family Reunion
2: New swing-set delivery, thanks to grandpa/dad!
3, 4, 5, 6, 7: Grad class, volleyball league, Dad's birthday
8: Birthday gathering for dad
9: Baby shower
10, 11: Grad class
12: Dentist, volleyball league, work at school since I have a class on the 20th
13: Hang with the kiddos while Josh is golfing
14: Grad paper due
15/16: Hopefully something fun with Josh and the kids
17: Josh has to work
18: Work at school
19: Orientation for masters program, VB league, Josh works again
20: Moodle training (so I won't be at South when the ING people come)
25: Cookie Lee Party--invitations soon to follow...
21-24, 26-30: yet to be determined. I am sure there will be some time spent at school putting away science supplies I didn't get to in June, hopefully a date with Josh in there somewhere and lots of time spent outside on the swing-set with the kids.
31: I really don't want to talk about it right now...