Hip Hip Horray... I have made it ONE week of the most challenging workout program. I went into this with an attitude of success. I have had so many things holding me back. I vowed to myself and my family that I WOULD NOT GIVE UP!
COMMITMENT-
That is what I knew that I had to have. I knew that I could not use the excuse of feeling pain to not go. I think the first three days were by far the worst. I could barely move, walk, sleep, etc. I have never felt so old, so out of shape, so humbled. I had to reconnect with my body. Hmmm.... How in the world did I let myself get so out of shape? Well, I made many excuses. You know that my biggest was designing and work obligations. I simply never had time. In all honestly, you make time for what matters most to you.
I now have to rearrange my schedule. Guess what? My fitness matters to me and my family. I woke up this am and dreaded going to boot camp. This is the third work out this week. My back is hurting and my abs are so sore...see my excuses???? However, not even a thought came to me NOT to go. Of course I am going. I went today and celebrated that I am actually- STRONGER. I am making progress. I can lift more. I went from NO pushups a week ago to doing at least 100 this morning. I am SMILING right now... this is progress.
I am STILL the slowest runner of the group. However, I was only a little behind the rest of the group. I could RUN longer without walking in ONE little week. I am now lifting 25 lbs instead of 15 from one week ago. I can do burbees (oh, how I hate these!!!!. I faced one of my biggest fears and guess what????
I am happier than ever. Those endorphins are in HIGH gear. I celebrated with my family this morning. I heard lots of "go MOM!" "Good Job" and the one that makes me weepy... " I am proud of you."
Now this past week has not been all HAPPY times. I had to let the housework go, Ty did most of the cooking and McKay did her fair share of carpooling. I needed to rest more, take a couple of naps and get let my body rest at times from the intense workouts. I noticed a HUGE change on Sunday. I could walk faster, move better and was less sore.
Today I am still sore in some places, but I am 100% back to being my crazy self. I can't believe THIS crazy boot camp has changed me so much MENTALLY in only one week. I will continue to dig deep and work hard for the results that I want.
AHHHH... results...yes, in one short week I lost 7 lbs. and several inches. I am definitely seeing muscles more now. I cannot honestly believe the difference in my body in only one week. CRAZY!!!!!
I wanted to share this with YOU. I wish I had done it sooner. Even if boot camp is not for you ( I realize it is EXTREME and pushes beyond what some would consider comfortable)... go out and face YOUR fear. I am so glad that I have.
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