Bootcamp - Day 2

My second bootcamp session was last night, and it went quite well. I hung in there like I normally do.

Keith makes us do a lot of different things, but I am going to try to remember everything that we did (in no particular order - and multiple sets of each here and there):

High-knees, side shuffles, push-ups, squats on the bosu, wall sits, reverse crunches, six inches, inch worms, some kind of jumping on and off the bosu thing, planks, suicides, walking lunges.

There is some kind of circuit going on, usually including suicides in between each exercise. I think the goal is to keep the heart rate high...and it does stay high since there's only about 10 seconds rest time ever. And just when you think you're almost done, there's a grand finale...with no rest times.

Ok. Other than that, eating has not been great, but it's been worse. Baby steps...

Personally, I'm feeling really good. I'm sure that regular exercise plays a part in this. I was starting to feel a little lumpy, and that makes me unhappy.

Greatest Decision Evah

I almost didn't make it, but I pulled it off at the last second. Back to bootcamp tonight. I feel fantastic again. All of a sudden, I want to eat healthy and get back on track with the working out. I'm back. It's true :)

Keith is in charge of all bootcamp sessions now, so it's only a matter of time before I see that 16% bf. Assessment time is Monday, so I think I'm going to be pretty focused this week. I might not see that 17.8% bf like I did the last time, but as long as I'm still in the 18% range, I'll be ok.

I'm also changing my diet strategy. I am going to be feeding my workouts. No more restrictions. Just fueling my body. This view helps to keep things in perspective. Obviously, there will be some restrictions, but I don't plan on looking at it that way. I'm just going to be evaluating whether or not something is going to be something my body would be able to use. This is what helped me lose weight in the first place...keeping empty calories to a minimum.

In more personal news, I finally feel that my dark cloud has lifted. I started to feel it on Saturday, but Sunday was even that much better. I think I just needed to cry it out.

Ok. I'll be writing more soon. Going to bed early tonight. Yeah right...I always say that and it never happens. This time I might actually do it though.

Rock Bottom

Things have continued to deteriorate for me this week. I've just not been in a good place emotionally basically. This morning was really bad, but I think that I finally got it all out. There will probably be some bad days ahead, but I kind of feel that I'm snapping out of it at least.

I have been a little better with my eating though. No more drive-thru breakfasts or mexican feasts. I did order pizza last night, but I stopped after 1 piece (granted, it was one of those mega-sized pizzas. still...). Back to the good ole SB breakfast bar and lean cuisine routine. This works for me.

I went to the gym once this week, and I did a short workout at home with dumbbells. I will most likely go to the gym tomorrow for cardio. I've pretty much decided to go back to bootcamp on Monday. Keith the Trainer is now in charge of all 3 weekly sessions, so I'm sure I'll be back to the old me very soon (or should I say...the new me).

I haven't weighed myself in a long time, and I probably won't for another week. I'm still in my 8's, but I noticed that my size PS top was a little snug yesterday. I wouldn't have worn it with the jacket unbuttoned. If I had to guess, I'd say I'm still under 137.

200th Post

Yes, I know I already wrote a blog today, but I had to get my 200th out there to fall in line with Brian and Billy. It's kind of an OCD-type thing. Couldn't have a 100 & a 300 without the 200.

Ok. Now I feel better.

See below for my real post...not that there's much there. I'll try to get back into this very soon.

Hello

Ok. I don't really want to get into where I've been. I'll just say it's not been a very good place. I wish I could say that I'm really back, but I don't know if I'd be telling the truth.

One fact is that I did go to the gym last night to run on the treadmill. Everything was fine, until that ankle pain started up again...this time at 1.73 miles. Not good. I decided today that I'll be visiting my doctor within the next week or so. No more running until then. Of course, this doesn't mean that I can't go do other things at the gym.

I did have some positive news today. I'm getting my bonus next Tuesday, and it's larger than I was expecting. I will be using some of this money to get back to bootcamp. I might also be looking to get some home fitness things...like maybe some more dumbbells or something equally exciting.

New Low - kinda

I got assessed at the gym tonight. I was hoping to earlier this week, but it never quite worked out. I'm very excited to say that I am at 17.8% body fat. My last assessment was in November, and it was 18.5% back then. It sure feels great to know that I came through the holidays pretty much unscathed.

Here's the quote from the printout:

"Kristen, your body fat percentage is in the Excellent range. This range is recommended for athletes.....By following the nutrition and exercise plan, you will reach your goal body fat of 15% and goal body weight of 134 in 5 weeks." I forgot to mention that the gym scale had me at 139 (5 lbs lower than my last weigh-in there).

There is also a little bar that has: Low, Optimal, Moderate, High, and Very High. I am at the very end of Low (<19.1)

I'm so geeked about the new eating and exercise plans now - targeting the last bit of fat that I want to lose. You'd think 5 lbs of fat loss would be pretty easy. We shall see...we shall see...

Tonight I completed Workout A again. OMG, was that tough to do 3 sets of 15 reps. Killer. Glad it's back to 5x5 on Thursday.

I am still eating according to plan. I've experienced essentially no cravings as of yet (except for the weekend). Today was day 6. I only have 8 more days left before I can start mixing in some carbs every couple of days. I'm very dedicated right now. I don't see that being too much of a problem. However, I don't see myself quite making my goal of being solidly in the 120's by Saturday. I've been averaging 132 on my scale every morning. That would require a pretty solid drop. Oh well, I'm still 17.8% BF.

Renewed vigor.

Not much to say today

My eating was spot on. In fact, I barely felt hungry all day. The routine of the workweek makes it much easier to stay on track. I pretty much have my set eating times, and before you know it, it's time for bed.

I didn't make it to the gym tonight. No biggie. I will be there tomorrow night for Workout A.

I still need to drink a bunch of water tonight. I also need to be in bed in about a half hour. One of my new years goals should have been to get 8 hrs of sleep a night. Last night I got about 10 hrs and it was heavenly.

I got an interesting comment about my weight today at work. This lady that works upstairs came down for a meeting, and she mentioned that I look different every time she sees me. My male co-worker that works directly with me looked at her questioningly...and then she looked at him like...You haven't noticed??? Then she started to say how "twiggy" I look (scroll down 2 posts). I think you'd all agree that I'm nowhere near twiggy. She is on the larger side, so I forgive her for her error. It's just funny once again how I really haven't lost that much weight, yet people keep noticing.

Fitness is key.