log in troubles still?

mom, I log in by clicking 'new post' at the very top right courner of the screen above the blog. I'm usually signed in to Gmail aready (blogger is run by google) so i'm not asked for my password, but you may be, then after entering it all should be good.

Woot woot!

So I didn't realize that the weekly challenge was a healthy recipe, but conveniently I made hummus this afternoon and then checked the blog! It was really good, and really easy. I added some sundried tomatoes that we had kicking around, and would definitely recommend it.
HUMMUS!
1 (15 oz) can of garbonzo beans, drained
6-7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons minced onion
salt (optional)
2 tbs minced fresh parsley (optional)

1. Mash everything together, maybe in a blender. YUM.
2. makes about 1 3/4 cups, so it's good to double... also put w/e you want in it, like tomatoes and whatnot....mmmmm.

Dave Graham US nationals 09 qualifier

US Rock Climbing National Championships

Oh yes, I also went to Salt Lake yesterday to see the qualifiers for the National Championship Rock Climbing Competition! I was able to meet and chat with the second most famous(and best) climber in the US(maybe the world) who happens to be from portland ME, went to highschool there. Very cool. Here's a video of him climbing:
his name is Dave Graham

Taijiquan

For my 'research project' I found several books on Tai Chi Chuan (also written taijiquan, as I've discovered) and I've read the 1st half of one entitled 'applied tai chi chuan' which talks about the history and application of the form. I'm enjoying Tai Chi club very much and learning lots. I think I maybe should have another goal: Learn the entire Yang style tai chi form. (this will just be a personal goal for this semester i suppose)
Good luck this week!

A Room of one's Om!

For my goal this week, I read an article in Yoga Journal about creating a yoga space at home. I liked this - I think it can be applied to any goal in your life. "Making physical space at home for your practice can have a profound effect on your life. Dedicating space to your practice is a way to acknowledge your commitment to yoga. You are literally making room for it in your life. " Sooo . . we got inspired and are cleaning off the shelves in the backroom and are getting ready to paint the space. Add a natural rug, some candles etc. . and voila! - we will have a great mediation/yoga/tai chi space right here at home. We are all very excited! Keep making space for your goals this week!

Feet!

Hello hello! My article for this week's challenge is on learning to use your feet more effectively in climbing, which would be really helpful. It's at http://www.justclimb.com/Tips-Use-Your-Feet.html if you want to check it out!
ALSO-- I think I might be amending one of my ultimate goals because I just accomplished it last night and climbed my first v4!!! Woohoo! So I'm going to say that my NEW goal is to do a v5 by June, which might be a little tricky... but we'll give it a shot. Cool. Keep up the good work everyone!

Miracles happening already!

Yesterday I had the sweetest experiences with Fit for the Kingdom goals.

In the morning Mason came downstairs and said, "Mom when I got up in the middle of the night, I remembered I hadn't said my prayers, so I said them and then went back to bed!"

Grant got 100% of his goals done today - cello practise, Scouts, scriptures, prayer - he said when he went to bed, "Ahhh, I had my first perfect day!"

You are all such an inspiration to me! Keep it up!

Da Plan for Dad!

And here is the plan for Kevin! You'll be looking at a new man in June!

Ultimate physical goal: Go from a waist size of 41 to 33 inches!
Ultimate spiritual goal: Keep a prayer journal every week and finsh the Book of Mormon.

Weekly plan:
Exercise 6 times a week - alternating strength training and cardio - 1 pt per day
Read some physcial fitness/health info daily (6 days) - 1 pt per day
Eat 6 small meals a day - (6 days) 1 pt per day
Read scriptures and pray - 1 pt per day six days
Floss nightly - 1 pt per week

Ian's Plan

I have to say that Ian had his plan WEEKS ago - but I didn't figure out how to post it until today - so he does qualify for
last week's weekly challenge! With this plan - you will not recognize him in June!

Ultimate Physical goal: Gain 15 pounds of pure muscle! That will take Ian from 135 pounds to 150 pounds and he will be buff!
Ultimate Spiritual goal: Finish the Book of Mormon and Read the New Testament

Weekly plan:
Read both the Book of Mormon and the New Testament daily - 1 pt per day
Exercise 5 days a week 1 pt per day
Do yoga once a week - 2 points
Write in journal at least once a week - 2 points
Do a Duty to God goal once a week - 2 points
Brush teeth 2 days a week. Floss 5 days a week. NO soda or hard candy - 2 points
Flexibility excerises and strengthening - 2 points
Practise clarinet daily - 1 point per day up to 3 days

Ian did great during week one - I think his points total for week 1 was 19!

Karen's Ambitious Plan

So finally, Mom unveils her ambitious and amazing plan. Sorry for being slow in posting it - some of it was
computer problems but mostly it was indecision!

Here goes:
Ultimate physical goal: Lose 5 pounds and five inches from anywhere! (hopefully my stomach and hips). Be able to run
and not be weary and to bike and not faint. My plan for this is to clock in 1000 miles in the next 22 weeks - mostly biking, but
also running, walking and skiing. Also I will develop a yoga studio in our home and a home yoga practise.

Ultimate spiritual goal: Following President Uchtdorf's talk to the Relief Society, I will assist
to "bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man" by developing a greater capacity for compassion
and for creativity and keep a journal of my progress and increased understanding.

So - the weekly break-down:
Exercise 45 minutes for 5 days a week - 1 pt per day
Yoga practise - 3 times a week - 2 pt per session
Food plan - observe portion sizes - 1/2 pt per day up to 6 days
Daily act of compassion - 1 pt per day up to 5 points
Daily effort in creativity - 1 pt per day up to 5 points
Continue daily scripture study and prayer - 1 pt for the entire week!

That's all! Along with drinking, sleeping and the weekly challenge!

Grant's Plan

Grant has some challenging personal goals and has decided to take his reward for every 100 pts he earns!

Here are his goals:
Pray morning and night - 1 pt per day
Read scriptures - 1 pt per day
Brush teeth - twice a day - 1 pt per day
Practise Cello everyday - 1 pt per day
Earn a cubscout beltloop, achievement or Faith in God goal - 1 per week - 4 pts.

Grant's first reward is to go to the Rock Gym and climb! (You go Grant!)

He earned 21 pts in week 1!

Mason's Goals

Mason is working hard on some important basic things!
Here are his goals:

Pray each Night - 1 pt per day
Listen and participate in the Family Scripture Study - 1 pt per day
Brush teeth - twice a day - 1 pt per day
Play outside or if weather doesn't make that possible - some physical activity inside with Grant - 3 pts per day up to 3 days

Mason will get a reward when he hits 100 pts!
His first reward is to go to a movie!!!

Week one - total points - 20!!!

Weekly challange!

Hello hello! Any ideas for the weekly challenge yet?
Also--do we post our weekly point totals on the blog, or do we keep them hidden until Judgment Day in June? :-)

Spencer's Goals

My mac is in the shop this weekend, so I'm borrowing my roomates computer. (For the record, it's still sunday here in Mountain Standard Time!)

Ok: Here are my two Big Goals:
Physical: climb a V6 bouldering route (I'm currently at a V4)
Spiritual: Finish BOM and (hehe) read the New Testament in Latin (This was kind of a fanatic idea that is more than likely not very inspired. We'll see :-)

Weekly Goals:
Climb/Hangboard workout---1 pt per day up to 5
Yoga/Tai Chi practice---- 1 pt per day up to 3
Daily Scripture study----1 pt per day up to 5
Not eat out or buy food---1 pt per day up to 4
Bike 2 miles or more----1 pt per day up to 4
Go to Devotional------2 pts
Not visit Facebook---1 pt per day up to 2

How does that sound?
I've been doing pretty well so far, by the way.
And it's only 11:55 so I think I get the weekly bonus!

Before

My goals are nearly done! Soon to be posted!

Da Plan

Consider this the throw-down of the gauntlet, or whatever that phrase is! I'm sooo stoked to hear everyone's goals, but here are mine! (Do I get bonus points for being first? No? Anyone?)

Big Physical Goal: Win 500 butterfly in Olympics, right next to Mr. Phelps. (Just Kidding.)

Actually: Be 125 lbs at end of FFTK, and climb a v4. (I wasn't sure if I could do this or not-I thought if I couldn't do either I could lose all points--or if people weren't opposed to splitting the 200 points b/w 2 things, that would be great too...because I'm worried that I'll gain soooo much muscle mass that I won't be able to meet one of those. It's a legitimate worry, really. :P)

Smaller goals/point values:

• Exercise 5 times/ week--and eventually be able to spell "exercise" correctly my first try... (5 points)
• Stretch 4 times/week (4 points)
• Pull-ups every time I hit the rock gym (1 point)
• 3+ veggies/day, 3+fruits/day (4 points)
• Only 1 dessert/day (1 point)

Big Spiritual Goal: Read the New Testament Gospels on time (for my class) and finish Preach My Gospel

Smaller goals/point values:

• Write in a journal 6 days/week (6 points)
• Read 30 min/day, 15 min AM, 15 PM (approx) (4 points)

K, that looks to be about it! I'm very excited to see how this turns out!!!

PS--did you know you can post in Wingdings, among 5 other boring fonts? That should be next weeks challenge: Can you translate each others' plans?!? Haha. Excited to hear all of your ideas!

Fit for the Kingdom

I am very excited to begin Fit for the Kingdom next week.
I think it will be a great way to not only keep us in shape - but
keep us focused on our New Year's resolutions!