Week NO. 2 My journey continues!

So How was week NO. 2 anyways?

Week left me feeling not so great. I felt sick most of the week, with pretty bad stomach aches since Sunday. We had Labor Day on Monday (No work- wohoo!) but no Boot Camp. I did yoga on Monday and even though I felt good when I was done, I really felt like I needed to make up for it. Soooooooooooo................

Me and my boy Blaze (our doggie) went out for a run in the rain on Tuesday and then later headed to Boot Camp. What a tough class, but what an awesome workout! Wednesday was the same, so tough that my legs felt like I had lead in them. I just couldn't jump as much as usual. I was so sore, but I got through class! It was so HARD!

THURSDAY

I was really bummed about missing class on Thursday even though there was no way I was getting there because of the monsoon! My boyfriend could not believe class was still on and that I still wanted to go! So he decided he was going to drive me in his pick up truck. After over 30 minutes of trying 3 different routes and running into police enforced road blocks, I sadly headed back home. : ( I did a 30 minute leg and but focused yoga tape. It was a good workout, but not as tough as Boot Camp! I kept complaining about not being able to make the Kazaxe/Boot Camp combo class. LOL. I'm sure he just loved hearing that over and over again. : )

Soooooooo....................This is where I'm at now.

B - ody - I have been feeling stronger and tighter, but not slimmer. I weighed myself this week and I'd gained 1 lb. What am I doing wrong? This is very frustrating! I know this is a journey and I'm starting week 3, but I really feel like I'm working hard and am ready to see some changes. 

L - learning - I've learned that I can make this commitment to myself, for myself and my family. It's important for me to be healthy and strong. I feel great when I exercise regularly and eat well. So energized, it's awesome! I have knee problems (cartilage damage) which really tries to get in the way after I do a lot of jumping and plyometric type moves. I've been icing, stretching and I've used pre-wrap a couple of times. I really need to use the pre-wrap consistently. I don't want anything to get in the way of going to Boot Camp! 

I'm so excited that I finally, finally learned how to hold my abs in while breathing and working out! I know this seems simple, but I discovered it this morning during my spin class. I was riding, huffing and puffing, breathing too : ) and then had to put my hand on my abs to make sure, and I was holding my abs in!  I've been working on this since before Boot Camp, but I'm pretty sure that with all the repeated reminder (which I appreciate greatly!), I finally got it (at least during  spin).

Even though this week has been a little discouraging, I am excited about all of the changes I will see along the way.   

O - bservations - My family continues to be supportive, encouraging, telling me how proud they are of me for setting this goal and sticking with it.  I am fortunate that I haven't run into anyone who has brought any negative energy. Every night I get home, the first thing I hear is, "How was class tonight?" and everyday I say, "Hard as Hell and Fun", one more day down! : ) 

This 60 DAY challenge is only the beginning for me to get back on track with my healthy lifestyle!

G - goals - 

1. I want to be physically stronger, fit, slimmer and toned all over.
2. Lose weight (10 lbs.)
3. Tone my belly and arms especially!
4. Learn the right foods to eat for "me" especially considering all of my food allergies so that this can be a lifestyle that I master.

S - set next week's goals.

1. Remember to log ALL of my food (write it in my notebook just in case I can't get it into myfitnesspal.com)
2. Focus on what I eat, stick to my banning cookies for the rest of the challenge.
3. Focus on specific strengthening exercises to keep from injuring my knees (do these at home everyday)
4. Workout Hard! Keep my heart rate as close to 165 as possible during class! 
5. Hold my abs in, Hold my abs in, Hold my abs in!

Now back to sorting through laundry, my son's Senior year stuff and making sure he has enough dividers for tomorrow! Until next time.....To a wonderful week!