Why Do you sometimes gain weight when starting a new exercise program?

This is a great article. I started following Charlene Johnson on twitter and reading her blog. I love her and her tweets. Very motivational. I am closing in on my 3rd week of Insanity and I haven't seen the scale move much but I feel fantastic. I am stoked that I will actually complete the first month but a little terrified to start the second phase. As Mike always say "maybe if you followed the diet you could lose weight." Maybe? Just kidding! I know he is totally right but working out everyday and planning five meals on top of everything else. That is a challenge I have yet to conquer.

Spicy...

Olivia is a pretty good eater. And she even likes spicy. If anyone has been to El Sol you know that the salsa has a little kick to it and Olivia loves to eat her. I do see her occasionally scratching her tongue because of the spiciness but she doesn't stop.

Last week we went to Sizzler and she started out dipping the popcorn shrimp in the cocktail sauce and licking it off. Then she upgraded and grabbed a spoon and ate the cocktail sauce. Personally I think cocktail sauce has quite a kick but I am starting to think she likes spicy food at the ripe age of almost 2.

Crimson trail

We did a hike over the 4th of July weekend. It was the crimson trail which is about 4 miles total. It was a beautiful hike and we got some great pictures. Olivia loves riding in the backpack.

French Braid

Surprisingly I love to do Olivia's hair. I have to sit her in front of the tv so it isn't a fight but I find it quite relaxing.

Insanity

I finished the first week of Insanity. It doesn't seem like much but once you have done 1 workout you'll know what I mean. I feel great. Mike brought me to work today so I could ride my bike home. I may even start biking to work. It is only 3 miles but atleast I get to move and enjoy the outdoors. Or more like enjoy the sweltering heat radiating off the black asphalt. Peace out.

Aquaphor

Olivia got into the aquaphor (similar to vaseline) and boy did she like squishing it in between her hands. Lucky for us it was minimal damage. So shiny and greasy.

Manti Pageant

We went to the Manti pageant in June and it was fun. We camped in a state park which made for a fun family adventure. We stayed in a tent and Olivia did really well. It was pretty hot during the day and pretty chilly at night. Olivia's favorite was the reservoir we were next too. Mine was catching minnows and doing an awesome trail run and mountain biking.


Olivia rocking sunglasses with Grandma before the pageant.


Olivia trying to wear her backpack. She is probably tired of being the passenger.


Manti Temple


Family picture. Not that great. Everyone is hot, sticky and cranky waiting for it to get dark.


Manti Temple. Not as nice as the day picture but still nice.


Olivia waiting for the pageant to start. It was a scorcher that day but it was freezing that night.

Portland, Oregon

We went to Oregon late May to help Mike's brother and his family move. Olivia had so much fun playing with Ava.