For those of you who made New Year’s Resolutions to exercise more and to get in shape – how are you doing? Unfortunately, I have hurt my back and have had to cease my strenuous exercise. The girls, however, are faithfully continuing with the Chalean Extreme from Beachbody. I was able to finish going through the three circuits a second time and had begun the maintenance phase which involves mixing all three circuits together for added muscle confusion.

In Staying Fit – The Never Ending Battle, I gave a detailed review of the Chalean Extreme. I look forward to picking back up with a complete exercise program – I miss the “happy hormones” (endorphins) that regular exercise releases! For now, though, I must be content with walking as permitted and stretching.

Hopefully, it will not be too long and I will be back to normal! I am looking forward to trying some of BeachBodies other programs such as the P90X, the 10 Minute Trainer and Hip Hop Abs.

Dave from PhilFAQS featured a review I wrote on Educator.com today. He had written previously to say that hopefully it would help answer questions from people living in the Phillipines who desire to homeschool their children. I hope it helps!

As the homeschooling mom of 10 (only 8 are still at home), I know homeschooling can be intimidating at first. I can say from personal experience that it has been well worth the challenge. It has helped prepare our children academically for college as well as socially. In my opinion, homeschooling has helped build the wonderful relationships we experience as a family.