Apparently, I have shin splints. They hurt like a bitch, too. I was so proud of myself b/c today I was able to run a lap with everyone else at bootcamp without having to stop and walk. And now? Now I've been told to WALK while everyone else is jogging. :(
Talk about a blow to the ego.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
So I went to the track
I hate running. LOATHE running. Today kicked my ass. I walked 1/4 mile warm up... then did 1 mile of jogging and walking. errr... walking and some jogging. i forgot how much i hate it. and how bad i am at it!!
basically, i jogged the curves and walked the rest. kicked my ass, i tell ya. i probably won't go jogging for 2 weeks though. next weekend family is in town. and during the week, it's hard to get out to the track b/c of the kiddos. yes, i could do the treadmill, but i swear that's even worse!
Tomorrow is my day off! WOO HOO!!! Then monday it's back to the grindstone.
I gave my instructor my food log. I thought i've been doing sooooo well. She did say it wasn't too bad, but told me less fat, more fruits and veggies. Booo!!
basically, i jogged the curves and walked the rest. kicked my ass, i tell ya. i probably won't go jogging for 2 weeks though. next weekend family is in town. and during the week, it's hard to get out to the track b/c of the kiddos. yes, i could do the treadmill, but i swear that's even worse!
Tomorrow is my day off! WOO HOO!!! Then monday it's back to the grindstone.
I gave my instructor my food log. I thought i've been doing sooooo well. She did say it wasn't too bad, but told me less fat, more fruits and veggies. Booo!!
Friday, August 1, 2008
New Goal
I have yet another new goal. I want to be able to jog a mile without stopping. Right now.. Ha!!
Tomorrow morning, I have a date with the track.
Tomorrow morning, I have a date with the track.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Kettlebells were made by the devil.
Man, today just wiped me right out. Talk about a hard work out!! Usually the workouts have been giving me energy, but today it just slammed me right into the ground. When the kids go down for naps, I plan to take one myself.
We got there today and the instructors were drenched with sweat. Granted, it's pretty humid out, but still. One instructor told us that today would be HARD. She almost threw up during the previous class. Niiice! Halfway through our class, she had to leave b/c she felt sick.
Now, I didn't throw up and no one in my class did. But I think it was b/c we were warned. It was definitely the worst so far.
Monday night we met with the dietitian. She's sooo nice. And funny. I love a dry sense of humor. I honestly wasn't sure what I would learn. I mean, eating healthy has been drilled into everyone's heads forever. But I learned some very helpful tips. She gave us a list of 100, 200 and 300 calorie snacks. I promptly put it on our fridge. I already have my favorites.
I've been keeping a food journal, too. I hate those. But I know that they really do work. If you eat it, you've gotta write it down... and you don't want to write that you downed a bag of chips! One of the instructors (same lady who almost puked, also co-owner) said to bring our journals with us each time for her to look at so she can give us tips. I dutifully brought mine today, but since she left early, she didn't get to look.
When I started bootcamp, I wasn't planning to change my food habits all that much. But I'm finding myself craving less junk. And by eating better, I feel better.
I have set a goal. 50 pounds. That's a crapload and who knows if I'll make it. But I really hope I do. For those of you playing along, no I will not tell you how much I weigh. ;-)
I've also set a reward for once I reach that goal. It's food that's TERRIBLE for you, yet oooooh so yummy! There's a place in town that y'all locals may know.. Guthries. Such a terrible place. But I'm gonna get myself a "gut box" (consisting of chicken fingers and fries and bread--i don't do the colesaw). It'll probably kill my stomach, but right now, that's the worst possible thing I can think of that I want!
OK, it's naptime.
We got there today and the instructors were drenched with sweat. Granted, it's pretty humid out, but still. One instructor told us that today would be HARD. She almost threw up during the previous class. Niiice! Halfway through our class, she had to leave b/c she felt sick.
Now, I didn't throw up and no one in my class did. But I think it was b/c we were warned. It was definitely the worst so far.
Monday night we met with the dietitian. She's sooo nice. And funny. I love a dry sense of humor. I honestly wasn't sure what I would learn. I mean, eating healthy has been drilled into everyone's heads forever. But I learned some very helpful tips. She gave us a list of 100, 200 and 300 calorie snacks. I promptly put it on our fridge. I already have my favorites.
I've been keeping a food journal, too. I hate those. But I know that they really do work. If you eat it, you've gotta write it down... and you don't want to write that you downed a bag of chips! One of the instructors (same lady who almost puked, also co-owner) said to bring our journals with us each time for her to look at so she can give us tips. I dutifully brought mine today, but since she left early, she didn't get to look.
When I started bootcamp, I wasn't planning to change my food habits all that much. But I'm finding myself craving less junk. And by eating better, I feel better.
I have set a goal. 50 pounds. That's a crapload and who knows if I'll make it. But I really hope I do. For those of you playing along, no I will not tell you how much I weigh. ;-)
I've also set a reward for once I reach that goal. It's food that's TERRIBLE for you, yet oooooh so yummy! There's a place in town that y'all locals may know.. Guthries. Such a terrible place. But I'm gonna get myself a "gut box" (consisting of chicken fingers and fries and bread--i don't do the colesaw). It'll probably kill my stomach, but right now, that's the worst possible thing I can think of that I want!
OK, it's naptime.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Am I ready to go down that road?
As part of bootcamp, they offer dietary guidance for losing weight. On Monday evening, a dietitian (my personal trainer!) will meet with us to discuss how to eat properly.
With our materials package, included was a food journal with goals worksheet. The instructor has offered to help us keep on track my looking at how we eat and offer up suggestions. She's a very nice lady who truly wants everyone to be healthy.
I've been eating a lot better lately, but I know there's still room for a lot of improvement.
My issue is this... Do I take it one step at a time and focus on exercise right now? Or do I jump in completely and make the biggest life change I've ever made, next to children, of course.
I just don't know what to do. Ideally, I'd jump in 100%, but I'm so scared of failing.
With our materials package, included was a food journal with goals worksheet. The instructor has offered to help us keep on track my looking at how we eat and offer up suggestions. She's a very nice lady who truly wants everyone to be healthy.
I've been eating a lot better lately, but I know there's still room for a lot of improvement.
My issue is this... Do I take it one step at a time and focus on exercise right now? Or do I jump in completely and make the biggest life change I've ever made, next to children, of course.
I just don't know what to do. Ideally, I'd jump in 100%, but I'm so scared of failing.
Friday, July 25, 2008
"Does my fat ass make my ass look fat?"
I made it through the first week! Woo hoo!!!
I got there today and S. (who is a newbie, too) told me that when she got there, she saw 2 girls throwing up in the parking lot after they'd done the session before ours. Uhhhh. NICE! Totally scared us both!
It was our first day mixed in with those who have done bootcamp before. They tell us to divide up into groups of 4, newbies must mix in with the others. The girl next to me and I paired up, then another newbie and another not-newbie joined us. Scared that we'd get "in trouble" for having 2 newbies, I left the group. And I went to another... the "fat group". I mentioned them before, I think. It's an older man and his wife. And possibly their older son??? Not sure. All I know is, they canNOT run circles around me! The couple was very nice. The other guy was an ass. And lazy, interestingly enough. Which is why I think it might be their son.. They might be making him go. Not quite sure.
Anyway... we did circut stuff today. Six stations, 2 different things per station. One minute per thing at each station.
Station 1
a) Step over things... there was a platform and we had to step/step-jump over it.
b) With one of those band things attached to the wall and extended pretty far, we'd lean into it and pull back with our backs. (that makes NO sense, i know)
Station 2 - Kettlebells
a) Suitcase lifts. Pretend 2 kettlebells are 2 suitcases. Lift with legs.
b) Swings. Raise kettlebells, swing back between legs.
Station 3
a) Push ups. Five each of regular, diamond (making your hands in a shape of a diamond), and arms apart. Repeat.
b) Rope climbs. Laying on your back, grab rope in front of you and pull your entire body up to a standing position using only your arms. Then lower yourself back down. The first time I was only able to do it once. The second time, I got up 3 times! And boy do I have the rope burn to prove it!
Station 4
a) Bicycles. Lay on your back and bicycle your legs. Arms behind your head, make elbows touch knees as bicycling.
b) Superman! Back extensions. Laying on your stomach, act like you're flying like Superman.
Station 5
a) Steps and lunges. Step up, step down and lunge. Fun.
b) Firehose run/pull. Starts with the firehose in a pile. Take one in and hold it... Run until it is all pulled out. Then grab it and pull it all back to you. Repeat.
Station 6
a) Jumping Jacks (do I need to explain these?)
b) Ring curls. Using rings that are attached to the ceiling by rope, grab and pull out so you're standing at an angle. Do arm curls with your hands/rings meeting your forehead.
Repeat as long as time allows!
The Fat Group really wasn't that great. I was the most fit, which is kinda sad. OK, so maybe the husband and I were about the same. But still.. kudos to them!!
Looking forward to Monday!
Oh. And while it was very intense and it was hard... It wasn't puke worthy!
I got there today and S. (who is a newbie, too) told me that when she got there, she saw 2 girls throwing up in the parking lot after they'd done the session before ours. Uhhhh. NICE! Totally scared us both!
It was our first day mixed in with those who have done bootcamp before. They tell us to divide up into groups of 4, newbies must mix in with the others. The girl next to me and I paired up, then another newbie and another not-newbie joined us. Scared that we'd get "in trouble" for having 2 newbies, I left the group. And I went to another... the "fat group". I mentioned them before, I think. It's an older man and his wife. And possibly their older son??? Not sure. All I know is, they canNOT run circles around me! The couple was very nice. The other guy was an ass. And lazy, interestingly enough. Which is why I think it might be their son.. They might be making him go. Not quite sure.
Anyway... we did circut stuff today. Six stations, 2 different things per station. One minute per thing at each station.
Station 1
a) Step over things... there was a platform and we had to step/step-jump over it.
b) With one of those band things attached to the wall and extended pretty far, we'd lean into it and pull back with our backs. (that makes NO sense, i know)
Station 2 - Kettlebells
a) Suitcase lifts. Pretend 2 kettlebells are 2 suitcases. Lift with legs.
b) Swings. Raise kettlebells, swing back between legs.
Station 3
a) Push ups. Five each of regular, diamond (making your hands in a shape of a diamond), and arms apart. Repeat.
b) Rope climbs. Laying on your back, grab rope in front of you and pull your entire body up to a standing position using only your arms. Then lower yourself back down. The first time I was only able to do it once. The second time, I got up 3 times! And boy do I have the rope burn to prove it!
Station 4
a) Bicycles. Lay on your back and bicycle your legs. Arms behind your head, make elbows touch knees as bicycling.
b) Superman! Back extensions. Laying on your stomach, act like you're flying like Superman.
Station 5
a) Steps and lunges. Step up, step down and lunge. Fun.
b) Firehose run/pull. Starts with the firehose in a pile. Take one in and hold it... Run until it is all pulled out. Then grab it and pull it all back to you. Repeat.
Station 6
a) Jumping Jacks (do I need to explain these?)
b) Ring curls. Using rings that are attached to the ceiling by rope, grab and pull out so you're standing at an angle. Do arm curls with your hands/rings meeting your forehead.
Repeat as long as time allows!
The Fat Group really wasn't that great. I was the most fit, which is kinda sad. OK, so maybe the husband and I were about the same. But still.. kudos to them!!
Looking forward to Monday!
Oh. And while it was very intense and it was hard... It wasn't puke worthy!
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