Today’s 43 was a move for the abs that I got from Rachelle at Livin the Sweat Life. She did a great ab workout made up of 4 moves (with an awesome video – go check it out!!!). I did the Caterpillar.
Sit with your legs off the ground hands behind you for support and crunch legs in and out.
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I enjoyed this 43!!! I love to work my abs but this gave the rest of my body a little break!!
Today was the last time (during this cycle, anyway) for Strength from Insanity Asylum. I tried to really push myself to increase the weight and the number of reps today. Glad that I only have 1 workout today!!!
In honor of Father’s Day, I have a guest post today – the best Dad I know – Chris!!!
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What an Intro! Kim continues to amaze me everyday when I read what workout(s) she tirelessly completes. I hope all the readers out there understand that Kim will have accomplished a feat rarely achieved or sought (at least by us mortals), by performing a workout with repetitions numbering her age everyday for a year. Hopefully, most believe this to be crazy admirable like me… 🙂
Kim asked if I wanted to make a post on Fathers Day. Of course, I jumped at the chance to participate in her blog (since I seem to conveniently skip miss doing MY age everyday)!
I hope to briefly describe what Fathers day means to me – and I promise not to make anyone PLANK for 5 minutes on a ball while you read!
A few incredible events occurred in my life that changed my outlook and perspective forever. First, marrying a remarkable woman like Kim transposed my priorities while giving me someone I could call my best friend. Next, the birth of our two boys could be considered our two greatest accomplishments! 
Although far from being a perfect dad, I reflect upon this quote frequently. I have experienced many proud moments gained from Fatherhood; like hearing the first cry at birth, the first steps walking, riding a bike, catching a ball, blowing out candles, or shaking hands like an adult. Seeing these two young innocent boys turn into men of character that enjoy talking and spending time around us, opening doors for people, helping set the table or wash dishes unsolicited brings a pride, enjoyment, and satisfaction that a Father dreams to experience.
I observe these two happy boys and their daily growth into manhood with humility, knowing that I may be incapable of answering, solving, or helping them through every situation life brings their way. But hopefully, I somehow impart upon them enough necessary skills for critical thinking and treatment of others that guides their future decisions.
I relish the simple moments with each boy – whether its Jordan sneaking up on me and scaring me out of my wits, or seeing Hunter swish a basketball from 16 feet. Through their adolescence, I benefited by reliving my childhood in playing with toys again! While I know at some point I will watch them depart as adults, the joys will never end and I seek solace hoping I gave them a positive example to follow. Even though today is officially Fathers Day, I celebrate every day being a Father to these two boys!
Kim always ends with a question – so I have one as well.
Does anyone have a special memory about their Father they would like to share?
Chris
Happy Sunday and Father’s Day to all the Dads, Grandpas, Step-Dads, Surrogate Dads and special guys!!!
Kim