Day 27

In the words of Phil, one of the trainers “Look at me when I’m talking to you!”

If nothing else tonight I learned a lesson in manners and humility, if nothing else.

Sadly I pulled my glut last night and have been hobbling ever since. When I got to class I chittered with the others girls as Phil made his way down the line. When he got to me I asked “what was a good alternative to running sprints”, since that seems to be what bothers me most.

Oh wise, but unwelcome words…..“There’s no good alternative to running.” True, but oh boy how this made my eyes roll as I laughed with the girl next to me. This is when I get hit between the eyes. And when he said to look at him while he spoke, I did. Fully embarrassed, ashamed of my rudeness, I did look, listen, and later apologize.

 Who knew that boot camp might teach me better manners? Not me.

By-the-by…..I’m now down 8 poundsJ Gained 2 pounds muscle. Lost 2.9% body fat. And took off 6 inches around…..holly shitJ   

I'm out,
Christine

Day 19

I don’t know what’s up today. I was ready for class, pumped really. Left early and tanned a extra special treat. Got to class where we had almost fifty people, woohoo! And then went to my intermediate station as I was directed last week. Since I was told I’m no longer a beginner. As I looked over the circuits I knew them all. Happily I took the spot just beyond the burpes and smiled to myself. Burpes are my enemy. Anyone who knows what they are would probably agree. They aren’t fun.

After the first round I felt strong, second round tired and third round grouchy. Chris helped correct my form on the alternating plank dips and I could hardly get my hips off the mat. I was spent, tired, annoyed that I wasn’t doing it right and even more annoyed that I couldn’t muster the strength when called out on it. I wanted to crawl under a rock and cry. Silly, I know. But I’m working hard. Day in and out. I want to do better. I want to look better. And I’ve lost weight so it’s working but today when I got home I stormed into the living room and barked at my husband Does it even look like I’ve lost weight? He was busy playing games and didn’t know what I said so I just stormed into the other room still annoyed, still tired, still angry that I feel cruddy about my progress. I’ll weigh in tomorrow and feel better, I hope.

Till then,

Christine

Day 16

 80’s Day

ü  Gold fabric

ü  Time to sew

ü  Courage to wear outfit made

So I spend all morning sewing my outfit. Finished it, tried it on, husband laughed, perfect I’m ready to go. With evening plans I was happily force to attend the 1pm class. It happens to the smallestJ

With a half hour drive it gave me too much time to stew about what I was wearing. Now those who know me know I’m not shy. I love to laugh, even at myself. But something about this that makes me so nervous.

Today there won’t be anyone I know there that I know. Odd man out, or maybe I should say gold thong out. And I realize this about half way to class and stew about it till I get there. Chris and Phil seem pleased by the work that I put in and of course laugh. But I’m not too worried about them it’s the others in my class. Will I be the only one in costume? Will they ignore me?

When I walk down to the gym I’m glad to immediately see two others dressed in costume! Woo hoo. They already know each other but include me in the banter and the others around us laugh and talk too. Ok this isn’t so bad, I decide. By the time class starts I have many people come up and complement me on the outfit. My shy, nervous side gives way to being proud that I dressed up.

The workout includes running, a lot of running, with a thong in my bum.  Let me tell you there is nothing quite as special as working out in this get-up.  In the end I learned something about myself: I get shy, and can overcome it. And laughing at myself is a great part of life.

Till later,

Christine

Day 15

Happy Patty’s Day Everyone

Today I defiantly felt less than up for the workout. I already had a million excuses not to go built up in my head. I’m tired, because I stayed up way too late. I have a headache, Because I drank too much. I’ve been in town allllllll day, because I choose to. In short, I set myself up to not go. When doing all these I knew it would make me less likely to work out the next day but also if I did drag my butt to class I wouldn’t work out as hard. Sadly, I still stayed up, drank too much and didn’t rest today.

So with traffic so bad I had all but decided to just not go when Malia told me to go to class. She has gotten used to daddy, daughter dates. This translates to a happy meal and toy, so thankfully Malia practically kicked me out of the car.

It was obstacle course day! I have been so ready to try this even though I knew I would be a loaf. And of course it was fun! Trying to do the side steps through the tires I must have looked like an ass. I kept getting lost on what I was supposed to do. Apparently shuffling is too hard for meJ I got to work out, have fun and be with others wanting to improve as well.

So in the end did my workout suffer? Yep. I wasn’t as pumped as I could have been, didn’t work out very hard and I’m bummed about that.

Every day is a challenge! One day I’ll want to skip the workout or eat like a pig or both, but tomorrow I can start again and try harder.

5 pounds lostJ as of this morning!

Tomorrow is dress like the 80’s. I am going to sew my outfit tomorrow. I’ll make sure to post a, what I’m sure is going to be awful photo tomorrow for everyone to laugh at.

Till then,

Christine

Day 13

It’s official; I have been kicked out of the beginner group!

Last night I after stretching I took my spot in the beginner group, just happy to be there. When Chris walked by he said finger pointed at me so I couldn’t avoid him “last night in beginners”.

Am I ready? Well I didn’t know at the beginning of class. Within the first fifteen I thought Chris was right…..don’t tell him that...lol Without knowing it I had started using the heavier weights, less stops on the harder stations and no rests on the easier ones!  

Holly Mackerel, I love this boot camp!

What I keep finding is that I NEED to have structure. I need others to be accountable. I need to be pushed. I need to work out somewhere other than my house. I need this boot camp!

I work harder with others watching…..I don’t know why. I guess I don’t wanna look like a wienerJ   

Day 10

First day back after a week…wheeew. It was a great workout! Laps and laps and laps followed by even more laps. No, it was great. Since I wasn’t sore from a previous workout it was easy to go give it my all. Don’t get me wrong, I still took an unscheduled break; mostly to keep myself from vomiting. I worked HARD.

But I wish all workouts could be this good. The soreness today is just a reminder of my hard work yesterday and somehow it reminds me not to cheat on my meal plan. Yesterday, I started off strong with no extra snacks. By mid afternoon I made dip for Malia (my daughter) and a hand full of chips and licked the spoon. What on earth was I thinking? From there it was downhill I had chips, dip, animal crackers, salsa on my afternoon snack…….two bites of ice cream. I had a meltdown or maybe I should call it a crazy-hungry-terrorizer-of the kitchen. Sadly I’m not even sure I was hungry? I just went nuts and didn’t stop.

Today is a new day. I feel strong in my resolve to lose weight and will not cheat today!

Chris was sorely missed in class, but we were still in great hands with Phil and Josiah. Thanks Guy’s.   

Back from Vacation

After almost a week away from my diet plan and Boot camp I’m scared. The meal plan was easy to slide back into. Day 2 back on it and I feel great! It’s the kick ass work out tonight I’m scared for. I expect no mercy!  The only workout I had while away was walking, a whole lot of it but compared to Chris’s workouts….let’s just say tomorrow I’ll be in painJ. Weirdly I’m looking forward to that familiar ache in my muscles….I know I’m strange.

Day 3

Disappointment: that is the word of the day.

My workout was hard but made worse by the fact that I was soooooo sore. I gave up on almost all of the stations. My face was still screwed up in concentration, sweat rolling down my face, but it was still not a great workout. And that was because I wasn’t on my game. I also found I work harder when I’m with my friends. Knowing how hard they worked and continue to put in everyday makes me want to push through. It also helps when Anita guides me when I’m not doing the plank right or when she tells me how great I’m doing. Thank you Anita.  

Today is a new day! That is the great thing about life. Each day I have a new chance to work hard and kick butt; and today I will!

By the way, I’ve lost 2 ½ pounds in the last three days. Crazy! Apparently following the plan DOES work.

Thanks to my 4 new followers, Lindsey, Anita, Daren and even my Mom. Now I’m not totally lameJ

Christine

Day 2

Giving a 100% all the time.

It sounds easier than it is. All day long I pump myself up for the workout. Work hard, give it your all. Don’t stop. Push, push, push 100%, a 100% of the time. As our fearless leader says “Everyone’s 100% is different. Person to person, a 100% is different. Like our hair color or eye color, were all different. And what I realized beyond that for myself is that one hundred percent can change on any given day.

Day 1—I could hold each position for the allotted time.

Day 2—Each position I was barely hanging on. 100% was holding it together for as long as I could and then rest, several times.

Day 3—We’ll see.

Depressing, right? Yes and no. It sucked to not be able to do it, but I felt like I pushed as hard as I could. And I hope that I can keep doing it. Putting in my all, even if my 100% each day varies.