A testimonial on what I've been doing the past four months

I love Obsidian. Plain and simple. It is an awesome workout combined with an emphasis on healthy lifelong eating habits. It rocks my world, but it is transforming my body like no other workout I’ve experienced before, including: running, step aerobics, Body Combat, and Body Pump.

Before starting Obsidian four months ago, I had been out of a consistent workout loop for quite some time due to health issues and body injuries from skiing (back and knee). I was nervous about injuring myself further, but the opposite has been true. I have had no knee pains during or after the workouts (although I still have some knee problems after running) and strengthening my core has helped compensate for my injured lower back.
Both the type of workout Obsidian is and the personal attention on improving my form from Lacey and Erin are the reasons why I have no troubles with my knee and back during and after workouts.

This personal attention from Lacey and Erin does not stop during the workout. They help with form, they cheer you on, they push you during class, but they also give incredible attention and advice to each Obsidian participant after the class as needed. I have been amazed at all the personal attention they have given to me in the form of analyzing my caloric intake, suggesting specific choices for food, and answering any and all questions I have about getting stronger and healthier. A friend from California remarked at “what an awesome deal” I am getting through Obsidian. I wholeheartedly agree.

In all, I have enjoyed the personal attention, motivation, and education I receive each week while attending my Obsidian classes. In the last four months, I have lost 25 pounds and more than 30 total inches. I feel healthy. I’m stronger. I no longer get daily headaches. Moving around is easier. My spirits have lifted. As a mother of four active children, I’m so thankful to the huge impact Obsidian has had on my life. Thanks so much to Lacey and Erin!

Baptism Day

Last Saturday was a beautiful day as Abby chose to be baptized. She had been looking forward to that day for a long time! We were so thankful to the family and friends who were able to come and missed my parents who could not be with us.

I was worried that in all the frenzy of getting ready for the baptism and the luncheon afterward, I would be too anxious to feel the Spirit. I'm thankful to say that I did have a sweet experience, and it came when the Stake Primary President had Abby stand up in her baptism clothes while the rest of us sang "When I Am Baptized."

I like to look for rainbows
whenever there is rain
And ponder on the beauty of
an earth made clean again.

I want my life to be as clean
as earth right after rain.
I want to be the best I can
and live with God again.

I know when I am baptized
my wrongs are washed away,
And I can be forgiven and
improve myself each day.

I want my life to be as clean
as earth right after rain.
I want to be teh best I can
and live with God again.

It was a moving experience to see my sweet girl sing these words and to be surrounded by those who love her so much. I'm so thankful for her example to be baptized, and I'm so thankful that Eric was worthy to baptize her. I'm thankful for Lynn and Val who raised such a wonderful son, and I'm thankful for my parents for their support felt from far away. My heart is full for all my blessings!