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!
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