make the world better

Today’s 44 was rough (mostly because my quads are still a little sore!!). I used my barbell and did squats.

44 of these was a challenge!! (and then I did even more during my workout!!)

Taylor (Lifting Revolution) started a new challenge for February – Let’s Split Challenge. This first week is 100 walking lunges every day!!! My poor quads – but I know it is good for getting rid of that last bit of soreness!

And, I started a new program today! Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation. I actually won this from GiGi (GiGi Eats Celebrities) last week and it started today!!! I had to do the Fitness test this morning and then the first day. I chose the Lean and Strong program and all I can say after one day is – I don’t know how strong I feel!!! My whole body is shaking right now!!!

The only downside to the new program is that it is almost an hour a day/6 days a week and I’m going to have to figure out how to fit in the miles that I want to log running – maybe I need to get up at 4:30 again?!

Saturday morning, Jordan and I went to the memorial service for the 22 year old brother of Jordan’s friend who died a couple weeks ago. It was rough!!!

Several family members shared stories and words about this incredible young man and the Priest said some things that really stuck out to me and I’ve been thinking a lot about them the past couple of days.

He reminded us that life isn’t fair. Clearly it’s not or this young man would still be alive and his family wouldn’t be suffering!

The priest talked about what a light this young man was and how he didn’t let life get him down. He had a bright future and it was obvious to all who knew him.

The thing that really stood out to me was the fact that even though life isn’t fair and we live in an imperfect world, we are capable of doing something to make the world a little better. It is a matter of making the choice to make a difference!!

I’m not sure how I can do this but I know it is something that I truly want to work on!!!

I think that the change really does come from within! I’m hoping that even though I may never affect the entire world, I can start with myself and do what I can to try and make the world a better place!!!