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.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
"you're gonna be hurtin' tomorrow"
I was so scared of today. And now I'm terrified of Friday. I think it's going to be an ongoing trend before each class because, as one of the quotes in the gym says, "yesterday was the easy day."
Today was TOUGH. And it was still just an intro day! From Friday on, we'll be with the rest of the class.
We worked with kettlebells today.
They're as horrible as they look, let me tell you. Thank goodness I'd been introduced to them before.
After our warm up, it began... First it was a set of squats and a set of lunges without the kettlebells. And then... then we added in those horrible things. Then we did these swing things incorporated with a squat. Squat down, and bring the kettlebell back, then stand up and bring it up shoulder high.
We did military presses with them... and a combination of arm curls, presses and arm extenions. boy that was fun!
We did these windmill type things where you hold the kettlebell up with one hand straight in the air, lean over and grab a second kettlebell, life it, then back down.
While laying on the floor and hold a kettle bell up (and not moving it), we had to sit up. if you think it sounds easy.. you're WRONG.
I think I'll always forget things that we did. That's just how I am. The memory fails me all the time.
While we were stretching after we were finished, one of the other newbies asked, "what should we be doing between now and friday?" Apparently she didn't listen on Monday b/c we were told. We were told that for the first week, we should just do bootcamp. After that, do cardio on our days off. Anyway, after being asked that, the instructor gave a humored look and said, "nothing. you're gonna be hurtin' tomorrow."
Hell, I've been hurting all day!
Today was TOUGH. And it was still just an intro day! From Friday on, we'll be with the rest of the class.
We worked with kettlebells today.
They're as horrible as they look, let me tell you. Thank goodness I'd been introduced to them before.
After our warm up, it began... First it was a set of squats and a set of lunges without the kettlebells. And then... then we added in those horrible things. Then we did these swing things incorporated with a squat. Squat down, and bring the kettlebell back, then stand up and bring it up shoulder high.
We did military presses with them... and a combination of arm curls, presses and arm extenions. boy that was fun!
We did these windmill type things where you hold the kettlebell up with one hand straight in the air, lean over and grab a second kettlebell, life it, then back down.
While laying on the floor and hold a kettle bell up (and not moving it), we had to sit up. if you think it sounds easy.. you're WRONG.
I think I'll always forget things that we did. That's just how I am. The memory fails me all the time.
While we were stretching after we were finished, one of the other newbies asked, "what should we be doing between now and friday?" Apparently she didn't listen on Monday b/c we were told. We were told that for the first week, we should just do bootcamp. After that, do cardio on our days off. Anyway, after being asked that, the instructor gave a humored look and said, "nothing. you're gonna be hurtin' tomorrow."
Hell, I've been hurting all day!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Having doubts
I seriously need to go to bed, but I'm having major doubts about tomorrow. Can I do it? Is this really something I should be doing? Will I just go back to how I was?
It seems as though going to the gym and working out has consumed my life. I go most days (I went today even!) Is that what "normal" people do? Is it worth it?
I know all the answers to these questions, but man... Sometimes it just scares me. It's such a huge change.
Change is hard.
It seems as though going to the gym and working out has consumed my life. I go most days (I went today even!) Is that what "normal" people do? Is it worth it?
I know all the answers to these questions, but man... Sometimes it just scares me. It's such a huge change.
Change is hard.
Ouch!
I'm soooo sore today. Not sore in the places I was when I worked with the personal trainer either! Kinda took me off guard!
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