My title pretty much says it all. Even though the bootcamp test group is ending, it is only the beginning to whatever else is suppose to happen. I feel every experience prepares you for whatever other experience is going to happen next...I am ready. I am sooooo excited to write this week's log, but before I go into B.L.O.G.S., I wanted to take a moment and talk about Saturday's event through THAT Team. There aren't enough words to express how much this event affected me. The energy, positivity, unity, and support that I felt while standing in that room was absolutely insane....a breath of fresh air. It breathed a new life into me and made me feel like I was home. Oh...the positivity...I cannot talk enough about how much of it there was and how uplifting it was!!! It was amazing, consumed me from head to toe and I cannot wait to see what else is in store!!! Seriously...my face hurts from smiling so much and the entire drive home....I repeated so many scenes and words over and over lol. Anywho...onto the blog! Thank you to Maia and all the other coaches who have made these opportunities possible.
Body: My endurance baby....going through the roof! I continue to increase my weights, tackle cardio moves that I either struggled with before or underperformed, and my body is looking different. Noticing changes for sure!
Learning: Man oh man....greatest lesson of all...my body can do so much and craves more when I am not pushing it hard enough. She's like..."oh hell no...you better add more weights or jump higher". Yes...I do a lot of self talk lol. I have also learned that if I expect my body to go through these changes that I need to provide myself with the tools necessary. It may sound simple, but the truth is sometimes I face challenges where I just don't want to do anything. I have started to try an syn in my mind that whenever i feel bad...work out. Whenever I under perform...brush it off and come stronger. I am in control and whatever I choose is what will get me where I want to be!
Observations: When the group is hype....we're all hype. We are a family, a community, and an inspiration to many...even if we have no idea about it. The biggest observation to date then and especially after Saturday would be that one of the biggest factors I need in my life to continue to be happy would be the need for support and positivity with whomever I chose to be around. Feeling what I felt while there Saturday is how I want to feel as often as possible.
Goals: My goal now is to start thinking about what my next move is after the fantabulous bootcamp test group. I have learned so much and want to continue to learn. I have grown and want to continue to grow. I have changed my body and want to continue to change my body. Again...my title says it all =)
Set next weeks goals: It would have to be the same as above. I am excited to see what is in store and what else I can do and become a part of.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Man am I late on these...blog for Oct 1st and 8th
BLOGS
Combining the two weeks I didn't post :-/
Body – I was sick and had a sinus infection creeping up on me! No es bueno!! I felt so tired, slept a lot and Tylenol Night time was my bff. The times that I did workout though, I would feel so much better for a couple of hours. I felt like I had sweat out my fever or something lol. With that said...I need to constantly remind myself that when I am sick...I need to rest but also try and workout because it does relieve some of my symptoms. Another issue I has was my shins.....they were freakin killing me! Didn't help that I would keep pushing even though I know better to just stop and rest. I think I may have to look into new shoes because this has to be playing somewhat of a part. I always go back and forth between cross trainers and running shoes....so we'll see.
Learning: You are what you eat right? I know that I am what is keeping me from succeeding with food, but sometimes I just don't care. I hate to say it, but my eating habits frustrate me sometimes. I know I don;t at totally unhealthy, but I do feel that sometimes I eat to much and other times too little. Food trackers have never helped because I can't stand tedious tasks. However, Maia did give me a checklist which I'm hoping will knock some sense in me lol
Observation: Well...hearing that there was such a great sharing during the meeting I missed, I wish I could've been there so I could share my story. Maybe seeing the courage it took others to open up could help me to open up. So much to learn and so much I need to do. I truly feel that it will only help me on this weight loss journey. The time will come...I hope.
Goals: Keep on track with nutrition...exercise has never been a problem for me. It's been whatI eat! I will utilize checklist and use more self talk to really get to the bottom of what I'm eating!
Goals for next week: Continue to work on me. It might sound so simple, but there is a lot I need to do.
Combining the two weeks I didn't post :-/
Body – I was sick and had a sinus infection creeping up on me! No es bueno!! I felt so tired, slept a lot and Tylenol Night time was my bff. The times that I did workout though, I would feel so much better for a couple of hours. I felt like I had sweat out my fever or something lol. With that said...I need to constantly remind myself that when I am sick...I need to rest but also try and workout because it does relieve some of my symptoms. Another issue I has was my shins.....they were freakin killing me! Didn't help that I would keep pushing even though I know better to just stop and rest. I think I may have to look into new shoes because this has to be playing somewhat of a part. I always go back and forth between cross trainers and running shoes....so we'll see.
Learning: You are what you eat right? I know that I am what is keeping me from succeeding with food, but sometimes I just don't care. I hate to say it, but my eating habits frustrate me sometimes. I know I don;t at totally unhealthy, but I do feel that sometimes I eat to much and other times too little. Food trackers have never helped because I can't stand tedious tasks. However, Maia did give me a checklist which I'm hoping will knock some sense in me lol
Observation: Well...hearing that there was such a great sharing during the meeting I missed, I wish I could've been there so I could share my story. Maybe seeing the courage it took others to open up could help me to open up. So much to learn and so much I need to do. I truly feel that it will only help me on this weight loss journey. The time will come...I hope.
Goals: Keep on track with nutrition...exercise has never been a problem for me. It's been whatI eat! I will utilize checklist and use more self talk to really get to the bottom of what I'm eating!
Goals for next week: Continue to work on me. It might sound so simple, but there is a lot I need to do.
The Power to Face.....
BLOGS
Body – Even though this has been the toughest week for me yet..outside of exercise...my body feels incredible. While I've been weight training and doing my cardio classes, I've noticed that moves I use to struggle with...I do them with ease (sort of lol). In other words, I feel my stamina at a higher level. I've had to increase my weights during my weight training which is flipping amazing. Before I use to chest press about 50 lbs (considering the bar is 40lbs approx and I added 5 lb weights) now...I added 30 lbs and was on fire!!! As far as tricep pull downs...before I use to only be able to do about 40 lbs...now I'm up to 75 lbs!!! I could go on and on, but I won't bore you all. Each week becomes easier in a sense and it makes me realize that I will only have to get more creative and push even harder so that I can avoid a plateau. And of course, keeping up with my nutrition...I look forward to the many changes left.
Learning: Oh learning....I continue to learn about nutrition and exercise, but most importantly I have learned to open up even more to my coach and friends. For a very long time, I have been struggling with a personal matter that has had me in the dumps more than once during my entire bootcamp experience. Thanks to the support of Maia, Ashley, Flo, and Linda....I was able to talk about my issue and have never felt more accepted. I thank them so much because they have no idea how they have impacted my life. It is only the beginning of what I have to face, but I am glad to know that there are wonderful, positive, and supportive people in my life. I've realized that it is okay to talk about many things and that I need to reach out more and let people know what is going on with me. Baby steps of course, but I know eventually I will be able to talk to my friends about what has been going on with me. Again, the people I mentioned above.....it brings me such joy just thinking about that morning and how awesome you all were. I hope that I continue to receive that same support not just from you all, but from others in my life as well.
Observation: I have gotten a lot better with time management, however it is far from perfect lol! My slacking efforts too have reared their ugly head which I cannot stand and need to change ASAP! But...I know I can't put myself down too much about it because that will do no good. Goes back to me not being so hard on myself.
Goals: My goals are to continue my strength training and increasing my weights. I also want to go back to working out at least twice a day. I don't want to burn myself out, so this will be more like an every other day thing. I gotta keep it moving though =)
Setting next weeks goals: Finishing BTC strong!!! I have made it this far despite some ups and downs and dang it...I'm gonna go hard!
Body – Even though this has been the toughest week for me yet..outside of exercise...my body feels incredible. While I've been weight training and doing my cardio classes, I've noticed that moves I use to struggle with...I do them with ease (sort of lol). In other words, I feel my stamina at a higher level. I've had to increase my weights during my weight training which is flipping amazing. Before I use to chest press about 50 lbs (considering the bar is 40lbs approx and I added 5 lb weights) now...I added 30 lbs and was on fire!!! As far as tricep pull downs...before I use to only be able to do about 40 lbs...now I'm up to 75 lbs!!! I could go on and on, but I won't bore you all. Each week becomes easier in a sense and it makes me realize that I will only have to get more creative and push even harder so that I can avoid a plateau. And of course, keeping up with my nutrition...I look forward to the many changes left.
Learning: Oh learning....I continue to learn about nutrition and exercise, but most importantly I have learned to open up even more to my coach and friends. For a very long time, I have been struggling with a personal matter that has had me in the dumps more than once during my entire bootcamp experience. Thanks to the support of Maia, Ashley, Flo, and Linda....I was able to talk about my issue and have never felt more accepted. I thank them so much because they have no idea how they have impacted my life. It is only the beginning of what I have to face, but I am glad to know that there are wonderful, positive, and supportive people in my life. I've realized that it is okay to talk about many things and that I need to reach out more and let people know what is going on with me. Baby steps of course, but I know eventually I will be able to talk to my friends about what has been going on with me. Again, the people I mentioned above.....it brings me such joy just thinking about that morning and how awesome you all were. I hope that I continue to receive that same support not just from you all, but from others in my life as well.
Observation: I have gotten a lot better with time management, however it is far from perfect lol! My slacking efforts too have reared their ugly head which I cannot stand and need to change ASAP! But...I know I can't put myself down too much about it because that will do no good. Goes back to me not being so hard on myself.
Goals: My goals are to continue my strength training and increasing my weights. I also want to go back to working out at least twice a day. I don't want to burn myself out, so this will be more like an every other day thing. I gotta keep it moving though =)
Setting next weeks goals: Finishing BTC strong!!! I have made it this far despite some ups and downs and dang it...I'm gonna go hard!
Monday, September 26, 2011
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BLOGS
Body – I notice my strength, stamina, and overall physical appearance are continuing to improve! I have already gotten comments from friends on how different I look! Something’s going right lol! But I also notice that some areas are shrinking more than others and that kind of frustrates me! I have a feeling that it is due to my nutrition, so that will be outlined as my goal further below.
Learning: I continue to learn the importance of nutrition. Unfortunately, I have been slacking in this department for the past 2 weeks. Now before you grimace at me (hahaha) it hasn’t been that bad. Not necessarily junk food, but more like portion control and missing meals =( Not trying to make excuses but sometimes at work when things start to pick up, I’m either stuck in a meeting far longer than planned or with a student for more than I planned. So because of this I haven’t been having the healthiest snacks (i.e. pretzels, candy) because I am so hungry by the time I get out my situation that I’d eat my stapler if I could lol. I then notice that this affects me for the rest of the day (what I eat, how I feel, etc). I also haven’t been consistent with grocery shopping meaning I have had to eat out more often. So not only has my body taken a hit, but my wallet as well.
Observation: I’ve noticed that my lack of time management the past 2 weeks has been detrimental to my nutrition. I have been struggling with food for the past 2 weeks and it is also dampering my mood. However, my exercise has not been affected and I continue to grow in this area. I just want a balance between the two because I know this will be pertinent to overall success!
Goals: My goal is to get back on track with nutrition and make time to get this intact. I will also get back to using my fitness pal tracker since I haven’t used it in 2 weeks!
Setting next weeks goals: For now…I am going to continue to focus on nutrition, talking more with my coach, and making more time for food planning.
Body – I notice my strength, stamina, and overall physical appearance are continuing to improve! I have already gotten comments from friends on how different I look! Something’s going right lol! But I also notice that some areas are shrinking more than others and that kind of frustrates me! I have a feeling that it is due to my nutrition, so that will be outlined as my goal further below.
Learning: I continue to learn the importance of nutrition. Unfortunately, I have been slacking in this department for the past 2 weeks. Now before you grimace at me (hahaha) it hasn’t been that bad. Not necessarily junk food, but more like portion control and missing meals =( Not trying to make excuses but sometimes at work when things start to pick up, I’m either stuck in a meeting far longer than planned or with a student for more than I planned. So because of this I haven’t been having the healthiest snacks (i.e. pretzels, candy) because I am so hungry by the time I get out my situation that I’d eat my stapler if I could lol. I then notice that this affects me for the rest of the day (what I eat, how I feel, etc). I also haven’t been consistent with grocery shopping meaning I have had to eat out more often. So not only has my body taken a hit, but my wallet as well.
Observation: I’ve noticed that my lack of time management the past 2 weeks has been detrimental to my nutrition. I have been struggling with food for the past 2 weeks and it is also dampering my mood. However, my exercise has not been affected and I continue to grow in this area. I just want a balance between the two because I know this will be pertinent to overall success!
Goals: My goal is to get back on track with nutrition and make time to get this intact. I will also get back to using my fitness pal tracker since I haven’t used it in 2 weeks!
Setting next weeks goals: For now…I am going to continue to focus on nutrition, talking more with my coach, and making more time for food planning.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
By far....the toughest week :-/
Body - Oh my....my body was not ok AT ALL this week. I was physically and emotionally drained from moving into my new place, getting close to 5 hours of sleep each night, and other personal stuff. My energy levels were non existent and I did what I could, but in my heart I knew it wasn't enough.
Learning - The importance of having a healthy balance between sleep, nutrition, and capability. Although this week was not a good one, I realized that more weeks like this may happen and i have to be better prepared.
Observation - My bootcamp family really has helped me push more than ever and I thank them all for it. I try mu best not only for me, but for everyone else that is on this journey :)
Goal - to continue bettering my eating habits and always taking on just one more rep or more weight!
Set next weeks goals! Do a clap push up and more sleep. I'm going to practice doing the clap push ups and I'm going to get my @$$ to bed sooner!!!
Learning - The importance of having a healthy balance between sleep, nutrition, and capability. Although this week was not a good one, I realized that more weeks like this may happen and i have to be better prepared.
Observation - My bootcamp family really has helped me push more than ever and I thank them all for it. I try mu best not only for me, but for everyone else that is on this journey :)
Goal - to continue bettering my eating habits and always taking on just one more rep or more weight!
Set next weeks goals! Do a clap push up and more sleep. I'm going to practice doing the clap push ups and I'm going to get my @$$ to bed sooner!!!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Off to the West Coast...but keeping close to my East Coast bootcamp!
B.L.O.G.S.
Body – I continue to feel the changes in my body. It is amazaing how quickly my body adapts to the changes I am instilling. I also noticed that my body also reacts when I revert to old behaviors. This past weekend I went to a really good friends wedding in New Mexico. It was your typical yummy stuff....wine, red meat, mash potatoes, shrimp, and wedding cake (red velvet to be exact). And yes...I ate it all! My body was not too happy. I noticed that I felt uncomfortable, heavy, had heartburn, and my stamina was NOT there. My solution....extra cardio and back to my healthy eating ways this week!
Learning – I am learning the true power of self talk. When I feel tired or that I just can't give my all...my stern inner voice kicks in! She won't let me give up and I push through once I realize my potential and invision my golden finish line :) I am also learning the importance of stopping myself when I reach failure (in other words...when I just can't do that last rep or I do it sloppy). It's better to complete a move successfully then half-assed lol
Observations – I would have to say how tough it really is to eat out and COMPLETELY be healthy. Being out of town this weekend and out of my element, I found it hard to try and get in my usual fruits and veggies because I had no idea where I was half the time and if it really is "healthy" how places claim. However, it is not impossible and you just really have to ask questions (how is it cooked, etc) and read the fine print.
Goals – As always my goal is to get in shape by building my stamina, increasing my weights, and practicing correct form. I truly do believe they all go hand in hand...so working on one will help out with the other.
Set next weeks goals – My goal is to still get some sleep. This will be the first weekend that I will not be traveling so I plan on being very nice to myself and just relaxing. After working out of course :)
Body – I continue to feel the changes in my body. It is amazaing how quickly my body adapts to the changes I am instilling. I also noticed that my body also reacts when I revert to old behaviors. This past weekend I went to a really good friends wedding in New Mexico. It was your typical yummy stuff....wine, red meat, mash potatoes, shrimp, and wedding cake (red velvet to be exact). And yes...I ate it all! My body was not too happy. I noticed that I felt uncomfortable, heavy, had heartburn, and my stamina was NOT there. My solution....extra cardio and back to my healthy eating ways this week!
Learning – I am learning the true power of self talk. When I feel tired or that I just can't give my all...my stern inner voice kicks in! She won't let me give up and I push through once I realize my potential and invision my golden finish line :) I am also learning the importance of stopping myself when I reach failure (in other words...when I just can't do that last rep or I do it sloppy). It's better to complete a move successfully then half-assed lol
Observations – I would have to say how tough it really is to eat out and COMPLETELY be healthy. Being out of town this weekend and out of my element, I found it hard to try and get in my usual fruits and veggies because I had no idea where I was half the time and if it really is "healthy" how places claim. However, it is not impossible and you just really have to ask questions (how is it cooked, etc) and read the fine print.
Goals – As always my goal is to get in shape by building my stamina, increasing my weights, and practicing correct form. I truly do believe they all go hand in hand...so working on one will help out with the other.
Set next weeks goals – My goal is to still get some sleep. This will be the first weekend that I will not be traveling so I plan on being very nice to myself and just relaxing. After working out of course :)
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Labor Day weekend blog...oh my!!!
B.L.O.G.S.
Body – My body feels better and better each time I workout. I already notice a difference even though I don’t really weight myself (and refuse to until I have to)! I am noticing that my stamina is picking up and it is such a great feeling. This also serves as a reminder that the harder I push, the better my body will get J
Learning – I am learning not to be so hard on myself. When I first started my fitness journey, I was scolding myself for certain things. However, I am a very positive person and I realized quickly that I was not being fair to myself. I am also learning what my body is capable of doing and how it adapts to what I do to it. I’ve also learned that ensuring I have my protein and carb before and after my workouts makes them that much more intense!
Observations – I have always been the type of person that when I set my mind to something, I get it done. I realize that my main focus for the days and highlight as well, has been my workout time. I schedule my eating times around it, prepare my self for the day around my workout, and light up and feel PUMPED up as soon as I walk into the gym or Bootcamp. So invigorating!
Goals – My goal has been and still will be to get back into shape. Once upon a time, I was where I wanted to be, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I am working harder than ever to get that back. My action plan continues to be to give my all, push even when it gets tough and I feel like I can’t, and envision my end result constantly.
Set next weeks goals – To get more sleep! I have been so busy with work, traveling, and me stuff that I am forgetting to get those precious to 7-8 hours of sleep.
Body – My body feels better and better each time I workout. I already notice a difference even though I don’t really weight myself (and refuse to until I have to)! I am noticing that my stamina is picking up and it is such a great feeling. This also serves as a reminder that the harder I push, the better my body will get J
Learning – I am learning not to be so hard on myself. When I first started my fitness journey, I was scolding myself for certain things. However, I am a very positive person and I realized quickly that I was not being fair to myself. I am also learning what my body is capable of doing and how it adapts to what I do to it. I’ve also learned that ensuring I have my protein and carb before and after my workouts makes them that much more intense!
Observations – I have always been the type of person that when I set my mind to something, I get it done. I realize that my main focus for the days and highlight as well, has been my workout time. I schedule my eating times around it, prepare my self for the day around my workout, and light up and feel PUMPED up as soon as I walk into the gym or Bootcamp. So invigorating!
Goals – My goal has been and still will be to get back into shape. Once upon a time, I was where I wanted to be, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I am working harder than ever to get that back. My action plan continues to be to give my all, push even when it gets tough and I feel like I can’t, and envision my end result constantly.
Set next weeks goals – To get more sleep! I have been so busy with work, traveling, and me stuff that I am forgetting to get those precious to 7-8 hours of sleep.
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