What I've learned this week

I still remember when I read the email about the "Test Group". I just kept wondering whether I could make the commitment to go to Boot Camp 4 days a week.  How was this going to work? Being away from the house from 6-9:30 p.m. or 7-9:30 p.m 4 days a week for 2 months!


How was I going to get dinner ready for my family and get everything else done! 


BUT.............I knew it was exactly what I needed to finally get into the shape that I've been wanting for so long.




WHAT I HAVE LEARNED THIS WEEK:


B - ody - I'm feeling stronger this week. Still huffing and puffing through the warm up (aah), feeling like I'm gonna throw up (according to my 17 year old son, that's how I know I'm REALLY WORKIN). It feels good to peek at my heart rate monitor and see that I'm between  160-170 after warm up!  Hey! I actually wore a shirt today that I have not worn since I bought it! something's changing : )
 
L - learning - I've learned that I'm stronger than I thought, that the mind is powerful, that I can talk myself through to do anything.  Twenty minutes into the first day of class, I thought, "How am I going to do this 4 days in a row?" Well, with a little help from my Boot Camp friends, my workout  buddies and my wonderful son and boyfriend, here I am getting ready to start week NO. 2!


I'm learning even more about nutrition. What I should eat, when and how much! I think this has been part of the missing link for me. I'm so excited about this journey and the changes I will see.  

O - observations- All my friends and family are supportive.  I even have a few friends that have decided to start their own mini-challenge and follow along with me! The power of positive energy is amazing!

G - goals - My goals- get rid of the love handles and belly that I have. Be healthy and improve my physical endurance.


Lose as much weight as I need to feel good and look good especially in my bikini : ). 
Improve my endurance so that I can get through boot camp class.
Eat between 1100-1200 calories
Decrease my fruit intake to two servings per day
Increase veggies to substitute my fruit




S -  GOALS FOR NEXT WEEK:  4 nights of Boot Camp of course! 1 day of Yoga, 1 day of Groovin hip hop, 1 day of weight training (focusing on my legs to keep from injuring my knees) and 1 Spin class!


Drink lots and lots of water and plan my meals for the week on Sunday.


Stay focused.


Until next time.............Jadira