Sorry yall...life has been kinda crazy lately.
So last week was week 8 of Bootcamp...4 more left. hard to believe. It has gone so frickin fast. I really and truly dont want it to end. I'm nervous about it ending I guess cause then it's all on me ya know? Well I guess it has all been on me this whole time but I guess it's that all the hype and stuff will be over and we will be on our own. I am hoping that we will continue to have support and a connection to Ben and Erica and Lisa and each other. The journey wont be over for me when the 12 weeks are done...this is just the beginning.
Last week was also my grad school weekend. Three weekends a semester I go to UVM for a Master's program. I am one weekend away from completing my first year! Just 2 more to go and I will have my master's in education with a concentration in math. Yeah I know...some of you are probably saying, MATH???Yuck. But its a great program and I am learning math that I have never done before and can apply to the classroom. Sometimes I think I'm nuts for taking on the things that I do but I function better under pressure. Maybe thats why I like Bootcamp so much:) So anyway, I went away for grad school last Thursday through Saturday, so I missed a couple of Bootcamp sessions and Metabolism class but I packed ALL of my food for when I would be gone, snacks and meals. I am very happy to say that I only ate my food and didnt indulge in anything that may have been tempting me. Everyone kept saying, "Man I dont know how you do it." And I guess I feel like I HAVE to do it. I didnt work my butt off for the last 8 weeks just to blow it one weekend. That's how I look at it anyway.
This week starts week 9 and week 2 of Warp Speed. It took awhile to get used to the Warp Speed but MAN has it been paying off! 10lbs in a week and a half...yeah I'll take that! I feel like it is just what we were doing the first 7 weeks but cranked up a notch. It is much more strict but the food is good. Again, each week that passes reminds me that we are that much closer to the end and it makes me a bit sad but I know I have to just keep pushing through. Week 12 will be here before we know it and I am determined to get the most out of it!
More later....I promise
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Pukin Pumpkin:p
So this week starts week 8 and Warp Speed. It is essentially what we have been doing for the past 7 weeks but cranked up a notch and more strict. I have to say that I am quite proud of myself cause I made a grocery list yesterday of the things I would need, came home and spent about an hour and a half prepping for the week. I actually found it relaxing...weird. But I felt so good about it after, just knowing that everything was taken care of meal-wise. So Ben WAS right...plan, plan, plan.
I thought I was doing well, as far as just eating the meals as is from the plan but let me tell ya...when I mixed up that cottage cheese and pumpkin, I gagged down about 5 bites and then just said, nope I am DONE! It sounds like Em had a hard time with it too:( Nedah gave us a great idea though to turn it into a shake with vanilla protein powder...I will try that on Wednesday and let ya know how it tastes.
Workout wise, I feel like I have been pushing myself. I am swinging the copper kettlebell, and doing push ups on my toes. I have noticed a real difference in my strength. I can do things I never dreamed I would be able to and this is just the beginning. I can't wait to see where I am in a year. I got so many compliments today about the difference people see in me. One woman I work with, who I actually dont get to see very often, left me a sweet card in my mailbox at school that said she noticed how great I was looking and wanted to make sure I knew...it put a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Later when I saw her and thanked her, she said that I am carrying myself different too. I never thought about that but I guess it makes sense.
I hope people know how much I appreciate it when things like that are said or someone takes a minute to tell me "Good Job. Keep up the good work. You look great" I dont know if they realize what it means to me and that it keeps ME going!
Well tomorrow is Cardio Day and I'm guessing that Ben wont be taking it easy on us...so nite nite blogging world
I thought I was doing well, as far as just eating the meals as is from the plan but let me tell ya...when I mixed up that cottage cheese and pumpkin, I gagged down about 5 bites and then just said, nope I am DONE! It sounds like Em had a hard time with it too:( Nedah gave us a great idea though to turn it into a shake with vanilla protein powder...I will try that on Wednesday and let ya know how it tastes.
Workout wise, I feel like I have been pushing myself. I am swinging the copper kettlebell, and doing push ups on my toes. I have noticed a real difference in my strength. I can do things I never dreamed I would be able to and this is just the beginning. I can't wait to see where I am in a year. I got so many compliments today about the difference people see in me. One woman I work with, who I actually dont get to see very often, left me a sweet card in my mailbox at school that said she noticed how great I was looking and wanted to make sure I knew...it put a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Later when I saw her and thanked her, she said that I am carrying myself different too. I never thought about that but I guess it makes sense.
I hope people know how much I appreciate it when things like that are said or someone takes a minute to tell me "Good Job. Keep up the good work. You look great" I dont know if they realize what it means to me and that it keeps ME going!
Well tomorrow is Cardio Day and I'm guessing that Ben wont be taking it easy on us...so nite nite blogging world
Monday, March 1, 2010
week 7
So I haven't blogged in awhile...life I guess.
Last week finished up week 6, half way mark. Friday I missed Bootcamp because my son had a neurology appt in Burlington. Ben gave me a workout to do at home and I am proud to say I still got up at 5am and did the workout. My husband ran the timer and kept me going. And things went great at the appt. Everything seems to be headed in the right direction. YAY!!! There's no better feeling than knowing that your child's health is going in the right direction.
This weeks starts week 7 and the wrap up of my vacation from school. That has been a test as far as food goes. But overall I feel like I did well. This week also makes me think about how important a support system is. I'm thinking about this because things are gonna kick into high gear (even higher than they have been) and if you dont have some kind of support system in place, things will be much harder. I am very fortunate to have a support system that encompasses my home, work and places inbetween. To have all of those people behind you and encouraging you makes a world of difference. They are there to cheer you on on good days and on bad.
To go along with that, when you hope for words of encouragement from someone and it never comes, it can almost cancel out all of the other positive words. I have always been one of those people who puts 110% into the things that I do and hopes for someone to notice and give you a pat on the back to recognize your hard work. Yes, you should do things for yourself ultimately but it always feels good to have someone else notice. So you keep working just as hard and keep the hope that it wont go unnoticed.
So thank you to everyone who has supported me and encouraged me throughout this journey. Your words mean the world to me.
Last week finished up week 6, half way mark. Friday I missed Bootcamp because my son had a neurology appt in Burlington. Ben gave me a workout to do at home and I am proud to say I still got up at 5am and did the workout. My husband ran the timer and kept me going. And things went great at the appt. Everything seems to be headed in the right direction. YAY!!! There's no better feeling than knowing that your child's health is going in the right direction.
This weeks starts week 7 and the wrap up of my vacation from school. That has been a test as far as food goes. But overall I feel like I did well. This week also makes me think about how important a support system is. I'm thinking about this because things are gonna kick into high gear (even higher than they have been) and if you dont have some kind of support system in place, things will be much harder. I am very fortunate to have a support system that encompasses my home, work and places inbetween. To have all of those people behind you and encouraging you makes a world of difference. They are there to cheer you on on good days and on bad.
To go along with that, when you hope for words of encouragement from someone and it never comes, it can almost cancel out all of the other positive words. I have always been one of those people who puts 110% into the things that I do and hopes for someone to notice and give you a pat on the back to recognize your hard work. Yes, you should do things for yourself ultimately but it always feels good to have someone else notice. So you keep working just as hard and keep the hope that it wont go unnoticed.
So thank you to everyone who has supported me and encouraged me throughout this journey. Your words mean the world to me.
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