Half way there! So amazing!

Four Weeks Left, Really?

It's hard to believe that we are halfway to the finish line of the 60 day challenge. The energy in the room is amazing and I'm not even dancing! Something about Boot Camp just keeps me coming back. Maybe it's the fact that it is sooooo.... tough, but somehow with all of the encouragement from coaches and friends, I get through it each and every time.  I've invited friends and I usually tell them it's soooo....tough, but awesome and that if I can do it then they can definitely do it! Someone said I should probably change my marketing approach. LOL!

It's so challenging. I am amazed that I've gotten so much stronger. I kept thinking I needed to do weights to strengthen my quads and calves to protect my knees, but my quads are stronger from all of those squats and lunges!

So, this past week I got to get on what I saw as the "dreaded" stage! Don't get me wrong. Everyone is so energetic. Maia and all the coaches (that's part of what gets me through the class!) But I had to step out of my comfort zone and do the ENTIRE class on stage. Boy was I breathing heavy, even more than ever, but it was great. I think I was definitely more focused on my form.

Last week we also had our second weigh in. I gained 1/2 a pound and even though it's not a lot, I should have lost at least 1 pound! But what I learned as a result is what's important: Yes, I am grateful for the over all experience. I can go on and on AND I will: I am physically stronger than I have ever been. I can do those shoulder tap planks in good form! I am holding my abs in more! I really think I'm learning what the right foods are to eat, WHEN and HOW MUCH! I've made friends that I look forward to seeing! I've found a great support system on my journey to being strong and healthy! No one can take that away from me.

Last week on Wednesday, I ran into a friend at work that I haven't seen in a while and she said Hi skinny. Over the Summer I was 10lbs heavier than I am now, and for those of you shorties, you know that 10lbs is a lot! This past Friday I finally got to a BMI that's normal for my height and not overweight : ). That was one of my goals! After the weigh in, I was determined that I had to figure out what to change. I got some really helpful tips from different people. Slowly but surely, I'm starting to figure things out.

I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Excited for 4 more weeks of PAIN : ) and changes! But nervous about what my routine will be when this is over because my biggest challenge is maintaining myself at a good weight and not gaining it back. I would love to say that I can go to BootCamp 4 times per week, but I will not be able to. I will make the commitment to attend at least one evening per week though. I have a senior in high school and even though I have a wonderful boyfriend, I'm the one who helps him with this process. There are so many after hour meetings between 6:30-8 usually that I cannot continue to miss. I'm pretty exhausted because we have a crazy schedule, but for NOW Boot Camp it is! I will be absorbing all of the information I can get, asking lots of questions so that I have the tools I need to continue after the challenge is over. I WILL DO THIS! Yes, I'm nervous because I feel like I've been here before, BUT really I haven't. This is DIFFERENT!

Goals: continue to work on my eating, it's a struggle for me to not eat french bread or a couple of cookies or chips if they're around. I eat healthy most of the time, but I think these extra things just kill me! Eat green veggies at every main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Log my food on myfitnesspal. Hold my abs in.