Something New for Thursdays

First off, how'd you all do on the challenge?

Octavio actually came home and reminded me I had a challenge to complete!

All I got to say is one down, 199 to go :)


For some time now I have been trying to think of something new to add to the mix throughout the week. I toyed around with the idea of having a "Dear Healthy Chelle" day or a "Guest Blogger" day but neither seemed right.

After much thought I have decided Thursday will be...

* DRUM ROLL *

Comments of the Week !!

From now on I will use Thursdays as the day I showcase and respond to some of my favorite comments from the four days prior (Friday of the week before and Monday through Wednesday).

I will choose five comments each week. Kind of a Letterman's Top 10 meets World News Tonight's Person of the Week. Don't get upset if I didn't choose your comment this week. There's always next week so keep on showing me love!

(Some are just excerpts from a longer comment.)

Here goes y'all -


Ashleigh said...
You're incredible, I'm so happy for you and proud of how commited you are. I would have quit a long time ago, but thats the laziness in me! Ori's outfit is....cute! haha. She is getting so big! We need to come and see you all again soon. I'm looking forward to another week of blogs, I don't know what to do with myself on the weekends! :-D

This comment brought a little tear to my eye. Ashleigh, I really have felt a true connection with you the last few times we have been together. I think you are an amazing aunt to the girlies and I love the direction of relationship is going. It made me feel nice to know that you are excited when Monday rolls around and you can "read me" again.


Cheri said...
Wow. I don't know what to say, I'm so impressed by your will power, it makes me want to throw on some workout clothes and run down Miller Rd.

I enjoy reading your encouraging words, Cheri. You do a great job of making me feel special by always letting me know how something I said impacted you. I mean who in their right mind would even consider running down Miller Road? :) I am really hoping you can make it to the run in July. If not, I'll just have to figure out another race to do with you! P.S. I am hoping to figure out a way to meet up when you come this way!


Susan said...
That is fantastic! I can't wait to tell Michael our challenge. I think he will be very excited! I bet the Horrar couple surpasses 200 every couple of months. LOL. You go girl!

Susan, you crack me up. Hope you and Michael got the opportunity to do the challenge! I appreciate your comments both on and off of this blog. I look forward to getting a chance to meet for coffee and discuss plans for the next Healthy Chelle Giveaway! You're on to something! P.S. LaVonda, who you kiddin'? You know you guys do it like 200 times a week!


Leigh Ann said...
So glad you and the hubby got to run together! The couple who runs together, stays together!

Ain't that the truth, Leigh? It doesn't have to be running but it's got to be something! I love how you are always doing something with Michael. Taking a walk together, playing with Jakob, going to Karate. Your strong sense of love for your husband reminds me of me!


Leslie said...
GREAT JOB!!! OH MY 4.4 lbs!! WHOOOOO HOOO! AYE CARAMBA! (I don't know how to spell it, sound it out and see if you know what I am saying) haha. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!! I'm so glad this week really paid off for you. I think you worked really hard this week, especially to be sick.

So Leslie can't actually comment on here because she reads these from work and only actually gets to read my blogs because I email them to her directly. The comment above was never posted on the actual blog but was sent to me privately. The cool thing about reading Leslie's comments is that I can hear her voice when I read them. Les, you always have such enthusiasm and are so quick to compliment and encourage me. I cherish our friendship!


This was fun! Not only did I get to go back through and re-read a weeks worth of encouraging comments, I also read each blog. It felt good to reflect on my feelings even if they were from just a few days ago.

I look forward to doing it again next week!

A few other things...

Ori is signed up for T-ball! (I feel bad posting this, Leigh, because I know you want Jakob to play!!) The baptist church in our neighborhood had a sign out front, so I inquired. I believe Ori's BFF Elena is going to be signed up to play too and they'll be on the same team. How cute!

In the process of signing Ori up for T-ball I found out that the church has a coed adult team and they were still looking for players! I guess they have one team formed already and about half of a second team. I am so excited and hope they get enough people so that the second team is a go. Our church used to have a team but couldn't get enough girls to commit last year so they stopped playing.

I also found out they play indoor volleyball somewhere. I am dying to play that to and am waiting to hear a word back!

AND

My friend Nikki sent an email about a mom's soccer class where they teach you the fundamentals of the game. Although I can only pick one sport right now and softball is at the top of my list I look forward to pursuing this opportunity in the future. Then, maybe my husband won't feel like all he is doing is chasing my bad kicks!

Anyone out there got a summer sport?

Challenge:

Reverse Crunches - these were tough!

1. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your feet until your thighs are perpendicular to the floor.
2. Cross your ankles and keep your arms at your sides and your palms on the floor.
3. Relax your shoulders and, keeping your head and back on the floor, contract your ab muscles as you slowly lift two to four inches off the floor.
4. Hold for a count of two. Lower and repeat 10 times! WOWZA!