Week #5 Wohoo!

Time really does fly! We're getting ready to start week NO. 5 of the Boot Camp Test Group challenge. I feel pretty amazing that I'm hanging in there and feeling better and stronger everyday.  I feel stronger physically, especially my legs, but I don't feel a great deal of change in the size of my body compared to the week before. Meausurements tomorrow! I'm stressing out even though Maia said to focus on all of the other things I've gained (which I thought was wonderfully motivating!) like friendships and knowledge.

 I'm making it to boot camp and really working on getting my heart rate back up to the 160's which is where I was at during the first week. It's been tough to get back up to 160+ even though I'm out of breath and feel like I'm working really hard, I am not according to my hr monitor: (.  I've been staying at about 152-159. I did get to 160 on Wednesday! Finally!  I sometimes modify some of the exercises that require constant jumping and certain other things where I've noticed hurt my knees after I do them. I think that's causing the lower hr and along with that burning less calories. That WILL be my focus this week!

FUN! FUN! FUN!

working really hard can be lots of fun! I really liked the partner workout last week, Friday night's Megaxe was awesome! I'm really glad I made it out. I got my sweat on! I worked hard enough to burn the 145 cals (about) from my whiskey and coke. Did I really need to have that?! The cook out on Sunday was a great idea. I learned that I already eat pretty healthy BUT got some great new recipes. I made the Kale Chips last night! yum! I'd been dying to try them for awhile. 7.99 at whole foods was just a little too steep. : )

B - ody - So yes! I'm feeling stronger. My quads are stronger. I can do a wall sit for about 2 minutes and I'm not shaking during the first minute! Pushups are still very tough but I can stay in plank longer!  Not Marketa long though. lol.

L - learning -  I've learned that i really need to manage my eating better. I've known this to a certain degree, but.....I really love to eat. I love food and I love tasting and chewing food more than shakes. The chocolate shakeology is amazing. It is soooo....good. I'm only having it occasionally though. Got to prioritize my spending : ).
I'm finding that the weekends are tougher and less organized (they've always been) which makes it easier to want to munch on chips or other sweets like a few cookies here and there.  During the cookout today, I learned that I do eat pretty healthy, but I need to work on portions and when I eat what foods! I'm going to figure this eating thing out!!!!!!

O - I am grateful because every one around me is so supportive, interested in what I'm doing and sometimes even joining me in my by doing their own "challenge".  I think that's pretty awesome!  The only negative is that I"m feeling scattered at home! The 4 days straight, even though it's awesome for my body, makes it hard for me to keep up with making dinner for my family, laundry and keeping the rest of my LIFE organized. It's driving me a little nutty. My son is a senior and we have all kinds of things going on. Some more things that are scheduled at night (I just hate missing class!), so I need to figoure out how to make all of that work!
My honey is still doing the dishes though :) which is NICE!

G - goals - Reflect on your goals and action plan. 

I think I'm doing ok as far as my goals are.  I am not thrilled with how I'm doing! I know the mind is very powerful and really don't have to give in to temptations just figure out healthier ways to satisfy them (like shakeology balls and kale chips, YUM!). The eating the extra little things here and there is where I struggle. I ate a cookie! Aaargh! I broke down and felt bad about breaking  the promise to myself. Then I just had to remember how many I have NOT had since I made the promise.
I don't want to beat myself up for every little thing.

My main overarching goal is to be healthy and physically strong and lean. I don't know, maybe have the body of a fitness model even though I"m like at least 5 inches too short. LOL!  To learn how to eat in a healthy way to keep myself at a healthy weight (that means getting rid of the belly - even though I'm 41 and it will be harder).  If I can manage to eat healthy 85%-90% of the time, and have already reached my healthy weight, then I don't want to feel guilty about having a whiskey sour every once in a while and a yummy piece of flan. : ) Have a workout routine that I can maintain on a regular basis, like forever! 5 days a week would be my ideal.

NEXT WEEK's GOALS:

• I will log all of my food (share with Ashley)- I'm excited about this. I really need to be held accountable and need constructive criticism so I can master this part of my fitness routine.  This is my biggest hurdle and I know it!
• Keep my fruit to the beginning of the day- I've actually been doing pretty good with this!
• Get my heart rate above 160 during warm up.
• Lose 1 more pound
• Continue to get physically stronger - figure out those darn burpies and pushups!
• Have a green veggie with every meal
• Have Fun!