60 day boot camp challenge might be ending, but it's the begining of living a new healthy and happy life style and many wonderful, positive things to come. From this 60 day challenge I met wonderful, positive people that had the same goals as I did and that was to get fit and healthy. These amazing people came to class each and everyday, gave it their all and pushed hard. I am very honored to be part of this amazing group and because of that I have made some wonderful friends who I consider to be family. You guys ROCK!!! Thank you to all the coaches for believing in us and for pushing us past our limits.
Had it not been for boot camp I wouldn't have been able to run all these races. Now I'm addicted to running!! I never would've thought in a million years that I would be running or that I would be working out at least 6 times a week, but I have been and I feel FANTASTIC! Thanks to David for believing in me I actually ran my first MCM 10k(as an unofficial runner), and I got such a high out it. Next thing you know I'll be running marathons.
Although I didn't get to my ideal weight or didn't loose more inches, I'm okay with that because I've gotten stronger, my endurance has gotten better and I know that if I stick to my plan I'm going to get to reach my goals.
Body:I look at the mirror each and every day and I can't believe how much my body has changed. Every time I look I can't help but smile because I feel fantastic, and I know change is happening.
Learning: I've learned and it took me time but I believe it now, I'm stronger than I think I am. I'm just amazed of what I'm capable of doing, things that I never thought that I could possibly do. I'm learning to stop saying "If" and start saying "When" and learning to be more positive about everything and not to let stress mess with my health. Learing to love myself more!!!
Observations:Believe it or not, in class I observe all of you and wow you guys kick ass!! Pushing past your limits, having clear and positive minds, it's amazing how all that gets transmitted. When I'm having a bad or when I really just don't feel like working out all I have to do is look around the room and I start to tell myself get your mind right, change the attitude and push, push, push, because you got this. THANK YOU!!
Goals: Keep coming to btc 4 times a week, plus add some kazaxe and definitely hitting up the gym, to keep on improving myself, but to also help others who are looking to change their life for the better. I was given the opportunity to make a positive change in my life and now I want to be able to pass that on to others. Running has become a big part of my life, so I want to start signing up for more races, no more 5k's for me I'm looking at the bigger picture-10k's and up. Like I said next thing you know I'll be doing full marathons. My number one goal is to become a mom (fit & healthy of course), my second goal and I know it's going to happen is run a full marathon, training, training, training!!
Our true test begins on Tuesday, our biggest tests will be during the holidays, but I know that we won't disappoint the coaches. They have given us the knowledge and tools and the belief that we could do it, now it's time to pass it on to others. Watch out world here I come!!!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
My Journey will still continue....
I just really can't believe the test group is coming to end (tear). Well it has truly been an amazing journey, although the test group is ending my journey will still continue. You all are truly amazing and inspiring!!! I love the positive energy that you all bring each and everyday to class. I feel blessed to have meet you all!
There have been times when I was ready to throw in the towel, because be I was seeing huge results. It's been a constant struggle really, especially these past 2 weeks. There have been a lot of changes at my job and the changes have been stressful, and my body has been feeling the stress. There are also times when I truly love what I'm seeing in the mirror and then there are times when I truly look at myself with disgust, and I say this because my mind is playing tricks on me. I know I've been saying this a lot change starts from within, so that it may reflect on the outside, but it hasn't been easy. I know and I learning or at least trying to learn to love me for me and that results will happen, but I need to practice patience and take a step back and see where I can fix or modify something so that I can really achieve my goals.
BODY: Although I'm not seeing the drastic changes that I was hoping for, I know that my body does feel different. It's stronger that before, my endurance is getting better. I'm feeling more energetic and a bit more happier that before. What I do know is that my body is feeling the stress, and these past 2 weeks I've been so tempted on snacking on candy. See that's how I cope with stress, I tend to eat more sweets, drink more soda, eat more junk food. I failed a few times cause I would go buy a cookie and eat it to feel better, but instead of makin me feel better it made me feel worse. I'm also having trouble sleeping, lately I've become an insomniac, and believe me I WANT to SLEEP, but I can't seem to do it. It's frustrating cause when I finally fall asleep 2 or 3 hrs later I have to wake up and I go the rest of the day feeling very sluggish.
LEARNING: I am learning to each and everyday to love myself and accept me for who I am, it's easier said than done, but I trust that I will no longer hate me. I know that I will acheive my goals, it's going to take time, but it's ok cause all I have is TIME.
OBSERVATION: Who would've thought that I would ever run 5 miles, No one!!. But I did it along with my partner and crime. Let me tell you running is an amazing experience, while you run you get to clear your mind and start putting things into perspective. Now this is all coming from a girl who never in her life ever thought of running, but it became possible, I LOVE LOVE TO RUN!!! So far, this year I have ran so far 3 races, I have 4 more to go to end the year, can I do it? I SURE CAN!!
GOALS: Like each and everyday, I have to push push push. I have to also keep in my mind to keep my form right, that this isn't a competition. I will not let work stress me out, because it's putting my body thru torture. I will also try to get a good night's rest because I hate feeling sluggish throught the whole day.
There have been times when I was ready to throw in the towel, because be I was seeing huge results. It's been a constant struggle really, especially these past 2 weeks. There have been a lot of changes at my job and the changes have been stressful, and my body has been feeling the stress. There are also times when I truly love what I'm seeing in the mirror and then there are times when I truly look at myself with disgust, and I say this because my mind is playing tricks on me. I know I've been saying this a lot change starts from within, so that it may reflect on the outside, but it hasn't been easy. I know and I learning or at least trying to learn to love me for me and that results will happen, but I need to practice patience and take a step back and see where I can fix or modify something so that I can really achieve my goals.
BODY: Although I'm not seeing the drastic changes that I was hoping for, I know that my body does feel different. It's stronger that before, my endurance is getting better. I'm feeling more energetic and a bit more happier that before. What I do know is that my body is feeling the stress, and these past 2 weeks I've been so tempted on snacking on candy. See that's how I cope with stress, I tend to eat more sweets, drink more soda, eat more junk food. I failed a few times cause I would go buy a cookie and eat it to feel better, but instead of makin me feel better it made me feel worse. I'm also having trouble sleeping, lately I've become an insomniac, and believe me I WANT to SLEEP, but I can't seem to do it. It's frustrating cause when I finally fall asleep 2 or 3 hrs later I have to wake up and I go the rest of the day feeling very sluggish.
LEARNING: I am learning to each and everyday to love myself and accept me for who I am, it's easier said than done, but I trust that I will no longer hate me. I know that I will acheive my goals, it's going to take time, but it's ok cause all I have is TIME.
OBSERVATION: Who would've thought that I would ever run 5 miles, No one!!. But I did it along with my partner and crime. Let me tell you running is an amazing experience, while you run you get to clear your mind and start putting things into perspective. Now this is all coming from a girl who never in her life ever thought of running, but it became possible, I LOVE LOVE TO RUN!!! So far, this year I have ran so far 3 races, I have 4 more to go to end the year, can I do it? I SURE CAN!!
GOALS: Like each and everyday, I have to push push push. I have to also keep in my mind to keep my form right, that this isn't a competition. I will not let work stress me out, because it's putting my body thru torture. I will also try to get a good night's rest because I hate feeling sluggish throught the whole day.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
2 Weeks left, but I have found a passion in running!!
Can't believe it 2 weeks left!!! It's all about push, push, push and giving it your all. Thought this past week was going to be less stressful and it wasn't. No matter how hard I tried to not let it get to me, my body felt the stress and I was tempted to eat nothing but junkfood. I guess that's how I use to cope with stress; it was challenging but I didn't give into that temptation. All I kept thinking all that hard work will go to waste. That's why I couldn't wait to release some stress at boot camp.
BODY: I've noticed that my endurance has gotten better. This weekend, I challenged myself to do a 5k on Saturday morning, followed by Kazaxe and Sunday my very first 8k. I've never ran back to back races before and I've never really ran past 3 miles and today I proved that I could do it, sure it took me awhile longer, but it wasn't about winning first place, it was about finishing and proving to myself that I could do it. I found my passion, runing!!! When I start running, I feel completely free, it's an amazing feeling!! Another thing I've noticed is that when my body tells me hey, I can't do this no more or hey I need a day off, then I have to give my body what it needs. That's why I ended up with a severe cold and sinus headache. I'm loving the way I'm feeling, I feel confident a bit more sexy!!
LEARNING: I've learned from my hubby, that I've become a work out addict and a health nut.
OBSERVATION: So far I'm changing for the better. Ive become more confident, more outgoing, I have more energy, my endurance is getting better, I'm becoming stronger. I've also noticed that the changes that I'm making in my life have made some relationships become stronger, some have become distant and other's well, are no longer there. I've noticed that a lot of so called friends have instead of being supportive, instead of being my cheerleader, have done nothing but hate on me and talked behind my back. It's sad situation because I'm not doing to say that I'm better than them, I'm doing this for ME and I thought that they would understand. I guess not everyone is suppose to stay in your life forever, but I am thankful for the people that I've been meeting, especially everyone that I have met and interacted in the test group. You guys are a great group of supportive people and you guys are the type of people that belong in my life.
GOALS: Well my goals for these next 2 weeks are to just push it and give it my all. To try really really really hard to not let work put stress on me. To not let anyone bring me down with their negativity. I've found a passion for running and I would love to have someone train me to become a better runner, so that I can be a better distance runner. My goal is to also drop to a size 8, at least with in 2-3 weeks, I got this!!
BODY: I've noticed that my endurance has gotten better. This weekend, I challenged myself to do a 5k on Saturday morning, followed by Kazaxe and Sunday my very first 8k. I've never ran back to back races before and I've never really ran past 3 miles and today I proved that I could do it, sure it took me awhile longer, but it wasn't about winning first place, it was about finishing and proving to myself that I could do it. I found my passion, runing!!! When I start running, I feel completely free, it's an amazing feeling!! Another thing I've noticed is that when my body tells me hey, I can't do this no more or hey I need a day off, then I have to give my body what it needs. That's why I ended up with a severe cold and sinus headache. I'm loving the way I'm feeling, I feel confident a bit more sexy!!
LEARNING: I've learned from my hubby, that I've become a work out addict and a health nut.
OBSERVATION: So far I'm changing for the better. Ive become more confident, more outgoing, I have more energy, my endurance is getting better, I'm becoming stronger. I've also noticed that the changes that I'm making in my life have made some relationships become stronger, some have become distant and other's well, are no longer there. I've noticed that a lot of so called friends have instead of being supportive, instead of being my cheerleader, have done nothing but hate on me and talked behind my back. It's sad situation because I'm not doing to say that I'm better than them, I'm doing this for ME and I thought that they would understand. I guess not everyone is suppose to stay in your life forever, but I am thankful for the people that I've been meeting, especially everyone that I have met and interacted in the test group. You guys are a great group of supportive people and you guys are the type of people that belong in my life.
GOALS: Well my goals for these next 2 weeks are to just push it and give it my all. To try really really really hard to not let work put stress on me. To not let anyone bring me down with their negativity. I've found a passion for running and I would love to have someone train me to become a better runner, so that I can be a better distance runner. My goal is to also drop to a size 8, at least with in 2-3 weeks, I got this!!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
CHANGE IS POSSIBLE, IF YOU JUST BELIEVE!!
I really can't believe we're almost done with the test group, what we have like 3 weeks left, right? Yikes, time does fly by quickly, but since we have so little time left, we have to push ourselves and each other to finish strong so that we may achieve our desired goals. That's what I plan on doing, I figure if I push really, really hard by the end of this test group I know that I can drop that other dress size I want to. Thinking really really positive!!! If my mind wants it, and I have the spirit and will to do so, then my body will follow. I have to keep telling myself each and everyday that I'm doing this for ME and no one else.
BODY: This past week has been really challenging for me. It's been a really stressful week at work with a lot of staff changes and what not and my body is feeling the stress. I don't sleep as much as I use to because I'm up thinking what's tomorrow going to be like at work. As far as nutrition I haven't been really giving my body what it needs, not saying I've been eating junk food, it's just that I haven't been eating those 5-6 meals a day. There are times when I'm only eating 3 or sometimes 4 times a day and when I get to boot camp, I start to feel the affects. Because I don't want to seem weak, I push so hard that I start to tire quickly and it's really frustrating because I don't want it to seem like I'm not trying. On top of that I ended up with a severe cold and sinus headache. I haven't been giving my body the rest that it needs to recoop from being sick. I'm pretty stubborn and although I know I should be resting so that this cold doesn't linger I've been working out. Working out has become religous to me, it's hard not work out.
LEARNING: I've learned that things don't happen over night like I would love to happen, but David is right it's going to take time and dedication. I have the will and the right attitude to make that happen and I know I'll get there. I have to learn to each and everyday to love myself. Change starts from within and reflects on the outside!
OBSERVATION: I guess with all the stress this past week and me kind of shifting to my old negative self, I never truly realized how many people have noticed how much I've changed, both physically and mentally. I've always said I am my own worst enemy, until one day I actually looked back at all my past pictures and realized, holy crap I'm a totally different person. I'm not that girl that walked into my doctor's office and was called obese. I'm not that girl that use to wear between sizes 16-18, I'm actually a size 10!! well at least for now, but that will all change. I've had co-worker's, friends, family tell me "wow you look amazing!", but I really didn't believe them because in a way I never thought I was going to be able to change. Now I remember why I'm doing this, I'm not only doing this for myself but I'm also doing this so that one day when God blesses me with children, and like Maia told me I can tell them I loved you so much, you changed my life for the better even before you were born!! Maia THANK YOU!!
GOALS: For this week, my goals are to not let stress nor negative vibes/feeling get in the way of me completing this test group. I have to remember to stay the course, stay positive, that change will happen!! No matter what I will give my body the nutrition it needs so that I don't get tired quickly, get the sleep it needs so that I'm not always feeling sluggish and so that I don't feel the need to get coffee. To always Bring it at 200% and to remind myself each and everyday why I'm doing this.
I really want to thank the coaches for pushing and inspiring us to do better, to always bring it and to always remember why we are doing this. I'd also like to thank my fellow test group members for inspiring me as well. You all are truly wonderful people who I consider family and to also thank you for allowing me to share my WHY. It was really hard for me, because it was something truly personal and close to my heart. Thanks for listening! I wish you all the very best and I know we will all finish strong!
BODY: This past week has been really challenging for me. It's been a really stressful week at work with a lot of staff changes and what not and my body is feeling the stress. I don't sleep as much as I use to because I'm up thinking what's tomorrow going to be like at work. As far as nutrition I haven't been really giving my body what it needs, not saying I've been eating junk food, it's just that I haven't been eating those 5-6 meals a day. There are times when I'm only eating 3 or sometimes 4 times a day and when I get to boot camp, I start to feel the affects. Because I don't want to seem weak, I push so hard that I start to tire quickly and it's really frustrating because I don't want it to seem like I'm not trying. On top of that I ended up with a severe cold and sinus headache. I haven't been giving my body the rest that it needs to recoop from being sick. I'm pretty stubborn and although I know I should be resting so that this cold doesn't linger I've been working out. Working out has become religous to me, it's hard not work out.
LEARNING: I've learned that things don't happen over night like I would love to happen, but David is right it's going to take time and dedication. I have the will and the right attitude to make that happen and I know I'll get there. I have to learn to each and everyday to love myself. Change starts from within and reflects on the outside!
OBSERVATION: I guess with all the stress this past week and me kind of shifting to my old negative self, I never truly realized how many people have noticed how much I've changed, both physically and mentally. I've always said I am my own worst enemy, until one day I actually looked back at all my past pictures and realized, holy crap I'm a totally different person. I'm not that girl that walked into my doctor's office and was called obese. I'm not that girl that use to wear between sizes 16-18, I'm actually a size 10!! well at least for now, but that will all change. I've had co-worker's, friends, family tell me "wow you look amazing!", but I really didn't believe them because in a way I never thought I was going to be able to change. Now I remember why I'm doing this, I'm not only doing this for myself but I'm also doing this so that one day when God blesses me with children, and like Maia told me I can tell them I loved you so much, you changed my life for the better even before you were born!! Maia THANK YOU!!
GOALS: For this week, my goals are to not let stress nor negative vibes/feeling get in the way of me completing this test group. I have to remember to stay the course, stay positive, that change will happen!! No matter what I will give my body the nutrition it needs so that I don't get tired quickly, get the sleep it needs so that I'm not always feeling sluggish and so that I don't feel the need to get coffee. To always Bring it at 200% and to remind myself each and everyday why I'm doing this.
I really want to thank the coaches for pushing and inspiring us to do better, to always bring it and to always remember why we are doing this. I'd also like to thank my fellow test group members for inspiring me as well. You all are truly wonderful people who I consider family and to also thank you for allowing me to share my WHY. It was really hard for me, because it was something truly personal and close to my heart. Thanks for listening! I wish you all the very best and I know we will all finish strong!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Did week 5 just end??? Warrior Dash weekend!!!
Week 5 went by so quickly and I can't believe that the test group is ending in a few weeks. Just because the test group is ending doesn't mean I'm going to stop going to boot camp; I made a commitment to myself and that's to go each and everyday and give it my all. I have goals that I need to meet, so I have to hustle, hustle, hustle to reach my goals!!!
BODY- Right now my body is sore all over, but in a good way. This past Saturday I competed in my first Warrior Dash along with my side kick (my sis), my fellow boot camper/friend Linda and her cousin Kavon. I was so nervous yet excited at the same time because I really didn't know how I was going to be able to get thru the obstacles. Every obstacle that I came across I thought to myself "I can't do this, I'm not strong enough to get over this hurdle" but I took a deep breath and told myself that I can do whatever I want to once I put my mind into it. Sure enough I did, I climbed over walls, jumped over fire, ran over tires and cars, etc. without no problem. I overcame all of my fears!! There's nothing that I can't do!! My body is getting stronger, smaller and this is all thanks to boot camp!!!
LEARNING- I'm learning to love myself more! I'm learning to be patient with my body, and I say this because sometimes when I look in the mirror, I notice a smaller waist, my frame looks smaller, but I become so disappointed when I look at my stomach. It feels like I can do all the ab work outs in the world but it feels like my stomach doesn't go down. I'm my own worst enemy and this is something that I am learning to change. Change will happen as long as I stick to my work outs and give it 200% each and every time I work out, and stick to my daily caloric intake. I'm also learning that no matter what your body needs at least one day of complete rest, lesson learned!
OBSERVATION- At my job my co-workers are completely surprised about the changes I have made in my life. They are my cheerleaders!! Each and everyday they're asking me about my daily work outs, about my healthy eating and they're amazed at how much weight I've lost. There are times when I want to grab that soda or eat half of a chocolate candy bar, they're always stopping me and handing me water, fruit and or trail mix. They're certainly looking out for me because they know I have goals that need to be met and they're not going to let me fail. I recently learned that I have actually umm inspired I guess you would say two of my co-workers to change their life styles. Both have now joined a gym and have been going 4x a week and although they aren't eating as healthy as I would like them to eat, they are starting to portion out their meals. They always tell me, because we noticed how dedicated you are and have noticed your changed, you make us want to change also and they did. I'm like a proud mom!!!
GOALS- Since we have only a few weeks left for the group and after doing Warrior Dash this past Saturday, it's all or nothing!!! Giving it 200% each and every work out, no more whining, it's hustle, hustle, hustle!!!No pain, no gain! My goal at the end of this test group is drop another dress size since I've already dropped 1 dress size, but I'd like at least drop 2 dress sizes anythings possible. Loose 4-6 inches off my waist, hips, and thighs, gain muscle in my arms, and loose as much belly fat as possible. I'm going to mentally prepare myself for everything, there's no more I can't do it, it's I can and will do it; there's nothing I can't do!!!
I'd really like to thank Maia and all the boot camp coaches for pushing us each and everyday. You guys are always believing in us, pushing us because you guys know we can do it! Had it not been for boot camp I would not have been able to get through the obstacle courses at Warrior Dash. I felt like I breezed right thru them. When running thru the trail I began to loose focus on my breathing and I can remember my coach Patricia saying, take your time breathe in thru your nose out thru your mouth. Find your focal point and always remember form is important in running (needle and cotton ball). Everytime I started to loose my form and started to get tired, I started check my form (needle and cotton ball) and I ran without stopping with the exception of me slipping in the mud and hurting my ankle. When I got to the tires and car obstacle I can hear Maia saying do the heisman and I got thru it. My biggest fear was climbing over the walls and pulling myself up with the rope, but thanks to my ladies they kept telling me you're going to do great, you got this, focus, focus, focus!! I didn't care about my timing in this event, this to me was a test both physically and mentally and now I'm ready to do another one. I'd love to really train for a Tough Mudder event!! I'm so proud of my ladies, especially Linda-she was the real Warrior in this, despite her sprained ankle she never gave up, she pushed and finished, that right there is called DETERMINATION!!! Warriors baby!!!
BODY- Right now my body is sore all over, but in a good way. This past Saturday I competed in my first Warrior Dash along with my side kick (my sis), my fellow boot camper/friend Linda and her cousin Kavon. I was so nervous yet excited at the same time because I really didn't know how I was going to be able to get thru the obstacles. Every obstacle that I came across I thought to myself "I can't do this, I'm not strong enough to get over this hurdle" but I took a deep breath and told myself that I can do whatever I want to once I put my mind into it. Sure enough I did, I climbed over walls, jumped over fire, ran over tires and cars, etc. without no problem. I overcame all of my fears!! There's nothing that I can't do!! My body is getting stronger, smaller and this is all thanks to boot camp!!!
LEARNING- I'm learning to love myself more! I'm learning to be patient with my body, and I say this because sometimes when I look in the mirror, I notice a smaller waist, my frame looks smaller, but I become so disappointed when I look at my stomach. It feels like I can do all the ab work outs in the world but it feels like my stomach doesn't go down. I'm my own worst enemy and this is something that I am learning to change. Change will happen as long as I stick to my work outs and give it 200% each and every time I work out, and stick to my daily caloric intake. I'm also learning that no matter what your body needs at least one day of complete rest, lesson learned!
OBSERVATION- At my job my co-workers are completely surprised about the changes I have made in my life. They are my cheerleaders!! Each and everyday they're asking me about my daily work outs, about my healthy eating and they're amazed at how much weight I've lost. There are times when I want to grab that soda or eat half of a chocolate candy bar, they're always stopping me and handing me water, fruit and or trail mix. They're certainly looking out for me because they know I have goals that need to be met and they're not going to let me fail. I recently learned that I have actually umm inspired I guess you would say two of my co-workers to change their life styles. Both have now joined a gym and have been going 4x a week and although they aren't eating as healthy as I would like them to eat, they are starting to portion out their meals. They always tell me, because we noticed how dedicated you are and have noticed your changed, you make us want to change also and they did. I'm like a proud mom!!!
GOALS- Since we have only a few weeks left for the group and after doing Warrior Dash this past Saturday, it's all or nothing!!! Giving it 200% each and every work out, no more whining, it's hustle, hustle, hustle!!!No pain, no gain! My goal at the end of this test group is drop another dress size since I've already dropped 1 dress size, but I'd like at least drop 2 dress sizes anythings possible. Loose 4-6 inches off my waist, hips, and thighs, gain muscle in my arms, and loose as much belly fat as possible. I'm going to mentally prepare myself for everything, there's no more I can't do it, it's I can and will do it; there's nothing I can't do!!!
I'd really like to thank Maia and all the boot camp coaches for pushing us each and everyday. You guys are always believing in us, pushing us because you guys know we can do it! Had it not been for boot camp I would not have been able to get through the obstacle courses at Warrior Dash. I felt like I breezed right thru them. When running thru the trail I began to loose focus on my breathing and I can remember my coach Patricia saying, take your time breathe in thru your nose out thru your mouth. Find your focal point and always remember form is important in running (needle and cotton ball). Everytime I started to loose my form and started to get tired, I started check my form (needle and cotton ball) and I ran without stopping with the exception of me slipping in the mud and hurting my ankle. When I got to the tires and car obstacle I can hear Maia saying do the heisman and I got thru it. My biggest fear was climbing over the walls and pulling myself up with the rope, but thanks to my ladies they kept telling me you're going to do great, you got this, focus, focus, focus!! I didn't care about my timing in this event, this to me was a test both physically and mentally and now I'm ready to do another one. I'd love to really train for a Tough Mudder event!! I'm so proud of my ladies, especially Linda-she was the real Warrior in this, despite her sprained ankle she never gave up, she pushed and finished, that right there is called DETERMINATION!!! Warriors baby!!!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
OMG!! Week 4....
Wow!! really week 4 done?!?!? Time sure is going by quickly, but I'm sure we're all really excited to see our end results. All the pain, tiredness, our change in eating will be all worth it. I'm so nervous yet excited to see all my hard work, knowing that it'll pay off.
BODY: It's going thru all types of changes. I can see my curves a little more, I can see my stomach getting small, I mean it's still there but from what I looked like before, it's a big difference. My legs feel stronger, more toned. I've been told I have beautiful strong calves; at first I felt uncomfortable and would hide them because to me they just looked big and jiggly. Now I show them off more!!! I look in the mirror and I feel great. I've even dropped a dress size which is super exciting for me. Bye bye size 12, hello size 10!! Even my hubby has noticed my change, he tells me that I'm a lot more confident, that I even walk with confidence and that my frame is getting smaller, he's also noticed that I'm a lot more happier because he knows that I'm doing this for me. He's my number 1 supporter, besides my sister.
LEARNING: I'm learning that self talk really works wonders. There are times when we're at boot camp and Maia shows us the work out and I'm thinking "really, yeah I can't do that, no way in hell can I do it", but then my self talk kicks in and I tell myself that I can do it once I put my mind to it, anythings possible, all I have to do is believe in me, because all this is for ME, number 1!!! I also realized that my body is so used to eating clean meals that even a small amount of greasy foods, really upset my stomach. I cheated just a little but I paid the price-upset stomach. I've also learned that if I skip a meal it throws my whole day off especially during boot camp, must eat or have some protein an hour before working out or else I'll pay the price.
OBSERVATION: During boot camp I like to sometimes observe other people, and it's motivated me to push harder even if I have to do it at a slower pace. This past Saturday I went to a run/walk clinic held by my coach Patricia, and she taught me a somethings when I go running. Things that made me go oh no wonder I get tired so easily or no wonder my legs cramp up or hurt. It's all about my form and breathing. So I followed her techniques and I managed to actually run about 5 laps without stopping around a track, something that I've never really done. I usually run for like 5 mins then walk a 1 min and run again. And sometimes I could really only run about 1 lap and half around a track. But putting her techniques to use I managed to run 5 laps without stopping. It's all about focus!! and I'm going to be using that during class. Just focus, keep my form right and I will get thru it without stopping.
GOALS: This week will be a new week for me, because during class I will push thru the pain and the tiredness. I will not stop during the work out, and if I notice that I'm losing my form or balance that I will modify it until I focus again. We only have I believe one month left and I will push thru, I will do level three!!! I will end this last month strong because I have goals that I want to reach, and eventhough I start to loose focus and sometimes feel like I can't do this no more, I WILL REMIND MYSELF THAT THIS IS ALL FOR ME!!! and that I must push thru, I must do it. FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!!!
BODY: It's going thru all types of changes. I can see my curves a little more, I can see my stomach getting small, I mean it's still there but from what I looked like before, it's a big difference. My legs feel stronger, more toned. I've been told I have beautiful strong calves; at first I felt uncomfortable and would hide them because to me they just looked big and jiggly. Now I show them off more!!! I look in the mirror and I feel great. I've even dropped a dress size which is super exciting for me. Bye bye size 12, hello size 10!! Even my hubby has noticed my change, he tells me that I'm a lot more confident, that I even walk with confidence and that my frame is getting smaller, he's also noticed that I'm a lot more happier because he knows that I'm doing this for me. He's my number 1 supporter, besides my sister.
LEARNING: I'm learning that self talk really works wonders. There are times when we're at boot camp and Maia shows us the work out and I'm thinking "really, yeah I can't do that, no way in hell can I do it", but then my self talk kicks in and I tell myself that I can do it once I put my mind to it, anythings possible, all I have to do is believe in me, because all this is for ME, number 1!!! I also realized that my body is so used to eating clean meals that even a small amount of greasy foods, really upset my stomach. I cheated just a little but I paid the price-upset stomach. I've also learned that if I skip a meal it throws my whole day off especially during boot camp, must eat or have some protein an hour before working out or else I'll pay the price.
OBSERVATION: During boot camp I like to sometimes observe other people, and it's motivated me to push harder even if I have to do it at a slower pace. This past Saturday I went to a run/walk clinic held by my coach Patricia, and she taught me a somethings when I go running. Things that made me go oh no wonder I get tired so easily or no wonder my legs cramp up or hurt. It's all about my form and breathing. So I followed her techniques and I managed to actually run about 5 laps without stopping around a track, something that I've never really done. I usually run for like 5 mins then walk a 1 min and run again. And sometimes I could really only run about 1 lap and half around a track. But putting her techniques to use I managed to run 5 laps without stopping. It's all about focus!! and I'm going to be using that during class. Just focus, keep my form right and I will get thru it without stopping.
GOALS: This week will be a new week for me, because during class I will push thru the pain and the tiredness. I will not stop during the work out, and if I notice that I'm losing my form or balance that I will modify it until I focus again. We only have I believe one month left and I will push thru, I will do level three!!! I will end this last month strong because I have goals that I want to reach, and eventhough I start to loose focus and sometimes feel like I can't do this no more, I WILL REMIND MYSELF THAT THIS IS ALL FOR ME!!! and that I must push thru, I must do it. FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!!!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Week 3!!
Week 3 is over with and what an amazing week. I was afraid to get my weight and measurement taken, but when it was all done, I wanted to celebrate because I dropped almost 9 lbs, lost inches on my waist and hips and lost about 1-1.5% in body fat. So I guess all that eating healthy and working out really did pay off and you can tell and I can see and feel the difference.
Body-I've been able to look in the mirror and feel happy with what I'm seeing and I can tell because my waist is smaller and OMG I'm begining to fit into my size 10 jeans. I've also learned that when your body is telling you it needs rest then I need to rest it cause if not I start to feel really tired and sore.
Learning-I'm not going to lie but I've cheated on a meal not with like junk food and greasy foods but I've started to have more carbs, bad carbs really like bread, so when I work out I have to come home and do like 30-40 min of cardio. I constantly have to remind myself if you eat this, then you'll have to pay the price. Temptation is always lurking and that I must not fall, but I did on a few occasions and I felt horrible.
Observation-I've noticed and others have noticed that I have become more happier. That I'm becoming more cheerful because I guess in the past they noticed that I was never happy with the way I looked or felt about myself. I'm a very self conscious person and now they can see a difference. I went from like that emo type girl who work big clothes to hide the rolls and belly not noticing that it was making me look bigger. Now I'm wearing dresses and skirts something that I never wear and they noticed that my energy level has gotten better.
Goals-This weeks goal is to sign up at a gym, I know I keep saying I'm going to do it but I've never actually made the time but this time is for real!!! This week's goal of course give it my all at btc, try to do a few kazaxe classes at 8:50. Watch what I eat, like portion my food better. Mentally prepare myself for the Warrior Dash. Start to you my calorie counter more and go jogging without doing intervals. And of course more weight training.
Body-I've been able to look in the mirror and feel happy with what I'm seeing and I can tell because my waist is smaller and OMG I'm begining to fit into my size 10 jeans. I've also learned that when your body is telling you it needs rest then I need to rest it cause if not I start to feel really tired and sore.
Learning-I'm not going to lie but I've cheated on a meal not with like junk food and greasy foods but I've started to have more carbs, bad carbs really like bread, so when I work out I have to come home and do like 30-40 min of cardio. I constantly have to remind myself if you eat this, then you'll have to pay the price. Temptation is always lurking and that I must not fall, but I did on a few occasions and I felt horrible.
Observation-I've noticed and others have noticed that I have become more happier. That I'm becoming more cheerful because I guess in the past they noticed that I was never happy with the way I looked or felt about myself. I'm a very self conscious person and now they can see a difference. I went from like that emo type girl who work big clothes to hide the rolls and belly not noticing that it was making me look bigger. Now I'm wearing dresses and skirts something that I never wear and they noticed that my energy level has gotten better.
Goals-This weeks goal is to sign up at a gym, I know I keep saying I'm going to do it but I've never actually made the time but this time is for real!!! This week's goal of course give it my all at btc, try to do a few kazaxe classes at 8:50. Watch what I eat, like portion my food better. Mentally prepare myself for the Warrior Dash. Start to you my calorie counter more and go jogging without doing intervals. And of course more weight training.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
WEEK 2.....
So week is done, it went by so fast and of course because we didn't meet on Monday. Thursday's Boot Camp/Kazaxe was AMAZING!!! I DIDN'T EVEN GET A CHANCE TO TAKE A SMALL BREAK...but it was worth going despite the traffic and days and days of rain. I'm so ready for week 3 to begin although this would be day 18...I think.
Body-well I feel great, sore every now and then but I know that it means that I'm doing the work out correctly. I know that I have well I hope lost some inches because my clothes are big in the waist practically all over which is amazing because that means I'm getting closer to my goal. I'm pretty proud of myself because usually during the warm up I always stop and take a small break but lately I've done the complete warm up without stopping. I do know I need to get at least 8hrs of sleep and know that when my body says we need a day off then I need to do it cause my right knee has become very sore and buckles up alot. Over I feel fantastic!!
Learning-I'm learning that I CAN NOT miss out on breakfast, because it throws my day off. I know I need to up my protein intake and eat my 5-6 times a day it's a bit hard for me because of my job its hard for me to take a small break.
Observation-what I have observed is that now every time I go out and eat I pretty much know what I can have and can not. I start reading labels more bwhat to eat. I have gotten a bit frustrated because I went cold turkey and gave up eating rice, and sweets, and bread; when I get home the temptation is there and sometimes I just want to grab a piece even a tiny piece but I catch myself and remind myself that I'm doing this for me and that one tiny piece is not going to hpelp me out. I can do this!
Goal-My goal for this week is to push harder at btc. To get more sleep and not let work stress me out so much. No matter what not to allow myself skip breakfast(most important meal of the day). Take at least 1 day of rest and not put so much stress on my knee. To kill it every time at btc and to this week run 3.5 miles and to do more weight training because I want to be ready for the Warrior Dad on Oct 1st!!!
Body-well I feel great, sore every now and then but I know that it means that I'm doing the work out correctly. I know that I have well I hope lost some inches because my clothes are big in the waist practically all over which is amazing because that means I'm getting closer to my goal. I'm pretty proud of myself because usually during the warm up I always stop and take a small break but lately I've done the complete warm up without stopping. I do know I need to get at least 8hrs of sleep and know that when my body says we need a day off then I need to do it cause my right knee has become very sore and buckles up alot. Over I feel fantastic!!
Learning-I'm learning that I CAN NOT miss out on breakfast, because it throws my day off. I know I need to up my protein intake and eat my 5-6 times a day it's a bit hard for me because of my job its hard for me to take a small break.
Observation-what I have observed is that now every time I go out and eat I pretty much know what I can have and can not. I start reading labels more bwhat to eat. I have gotten a bit frustrated because I went cold turkey and gave up eating rice, and sweets, and bread; when I get home the temptation is there and sometimes I just want to grab a piece even a tiny piece but I catch myself and remind myself that I'm doing this for me and that one tiny piece is not going to hpelp me out. I can do this!
Goal-My goal for this week is to push harder at btc. To get more sleep and not let work stress me out so much. No matter what not to allow myself skip breakfast(most important meal of the day). Take at least 1 day of rest and not put so much stress on my knee. To kill it every time at btc and to this week run 3.5 miles and to do more weight training because I want to be ready for the Warrior Dad on Oct 1st!!!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Week One...
Ok, so before the test group my partner and crime (my sister) which you always see me with had already had 10 days of boot camp done. Let me tell you those 10 days were difficult because I pushed my body into doing something that I've never really done, especially when there are 3 different levels of intensity. Prior to boot camp, I was going to Kazaxe, Zumba, and I was jogging here and there, I had started my journey to weightloss on May 2010 and from that day to the present day I have lost a total of 45lbs, acutally lost more but I fell off the wagon and of course gained some pounds. This was me last year 
, I guess if you look at me now you can see the difference.
Now all those activities that I was doing gave me results but I felt like I needed something different something with more intensity, something that I knew my body would hate me for but would thank me later; along came boot camp and from day one I can see results and I'm glad that I made the rigt choice.
Mission:
To live a healthy and happy life style. I want to be able to look in the mirror and love what I see. Growing up my weight was all over the place and because of that I grew up with self esteem issues, I hate what I have done with my body, but I'm here and I have my eye on the prize. I'm not trying to be a model or barbie, but I want to be HAPPY with ME!! My goal as a part of this test group by Oct. 31st is to have dropped 2 dress sizes, be a bit more toned and gain endurance.
Since meeting with coach (last weeks game plan):
- My caloric intake should be from 1200-1400
- Drink lots of water 8-10 cups a day (by the way I dislike water, but I drink it cause I know my body really needs it)
- Boot Camp (4x a week and give it 110%)
- On my off days (Kazaxe, jogging(need to be ready for the Warrior Dash on Oct. 1st, weight training, P90X)
- Eat 5-6 x a day (which is difficult for me because of my job)
- Eat more Proteins, greens and portion my meals correctly.
- Get at least 8hrs of sleep (kinda difficult cause it's hard for me to fall asleep early)
Week 2:
- Try to go thru the whole class without taking so many little breaks, I promise to try to give it 110%
- Run 3 miles with out doing intervals (I run for about 5 min and then speed walk for 1.5 min)
- Work more on weight training and core
- Not let work stress me out so much (wooosaaaa, woosaaa)
- Stretch my calves more, a lot more (lately in the begining, middle and even end of class I get the worse cramps like you have no idea, also I found better shoes that have helped out a bit)
So this is how my body feels, it's sore and tired, but at the same time I feel GREAT!! because I know that what I'm putting myself thru is worth it! I actually feel a lot more energetic, a little lighter and I'm proud to say that I can see results my clothes are becoming lose, that's a great sign.
Here's what I'm learing about my fitness that I can push myself even if my body is begining to feel weak and tired, that if I set my mind to it I can do I know I can, even if the routine looks hard, I know I got this.
I'm very thankful to especially my family who have given me all their love and support. I actually have to thank my hubby because he tempts me so much but I know why he's doing it cause he know I have great will power. My sis, when she see's me struggling she lets me know that she's there with me, that I CAN do it, she's always cheering me on. I have a few supportive friends that I'd like to thank for being there for me and some that actually want to see me fail at this. But that's not going to happen, I have nothing to prove to anyone but MYSELF!!!
My goals are to drop 2 dress sizes, be happy with myself and even after this group test is done, you will still see me at boot camp bringing it!! People often ask me why are you doing this now, my answer WHY NOT!! Yes I know it's taken me this long to figure out what do to, but I'm here now and I'm doing it and I can see results and so can everyone who knows me. Glad I made the right choice!
Now all those activities that I was doing gave me results but I felt like I needed something different something with more intensity, something that I knew my body would hate me for but would thank me later; along came boot camp and from day one I can see results and I'm glad that I made the rigt choice.
Mission:
To live a healthy and happy life style. I want to be able to look in the mirror and love what I see. Growing up my weight was all over the place and because of that I grew up with self esteem issues, I hate what I have done with my body, but I'm here and I have my eye on the prize. I'm not trying to be a model or barbie, but I want to be HAPPY with ME!! My goal as a part of this test group by Oct. 31st is to have dropped 2 dress sizes, be a bit more toned and gain endurance.
Since meeting with coach (last weeks game plan):
- My caloric intake should be from 1200-1400
- Drink lots of water 8-10 cups a day (by the way I dislike water, but I drink it cause I know my body really needs it)
- Boot Camp (4x a week and give it 110%)
- On my off days (Kazaxe, jogging(need to be ready for the Warrior Dash on Oct. 1st, weight training, P90X)
- Eat 5-6 x a day (which is difficult for me because of my job)
- Eat more Proteins, greens and portion my meals correctly.
- Get at least 8hrs of sleep (kinda difficult cause it's hard for me to fall asleep early)
Week 2:
- Try to go thru the whole class without taking so many little breaks, I promise to try to give it 110%
- Run 3 miles with out doing intervals (I run for about 5 min and then speed walk for 1.5 min)
- Work more on weight training and core
- Not let work stress me out so much (wooosaaaa, woosaaa)
- Stretch my calves more, a lot more (lately in the begining, middle and even end of class I get the worse cramps like you have no idea, also I found better shoes that have helped out a bit)
So this is how my body feels, it's sore and tired, but at the same time I feel GREAT!! because I know that what I'm putting myself thru is worth it! I actually feel a lot more energetic, a little lighter and I'm proud to say that I can see results my clothes are becoming lose, that's a great sign.
Here's what I'm learing about my fitness that I can push myself even if my body is begining to feel weak and tired, that if I set my mind to it I can do I know I can, even if the routine looks hard, I know I got this.
I'm very thankful to especially my family who have given me all their love and support. I actually have to thank my hubby because he tempts me so much but I know why he's doing it cause he know I have great will power. My sis, when she see's me struggling she lets me know that she's there with me, that I CAN do it, she's always cheering me on. I have a few supportive friends that I'd like to thank for being there for me and some that actually want to see me fail at this. But that's not going to happen, I have nothing to prove to anyone but MYSELF!!!
My goals are to drop 2 dress sizes, be happy with myself and even after this group test is done, you will still see me at boot camp bringing it!! People often ask me why are you doing this now, my answer WHY NOT!! Yes I know it's taken me this long to figure out what do to, but I'm here now and I'm doing it and I can see results and so can everyone who knows me. Glad I made the right choice!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
New Journey
Welcome to my little space!!!
I'm not much for blogging, but here it goes. Where to start ummm..ok well I'm married-love my hubby, he's definitely my biggest supporter as well as my family. Totally glad that my sister is joining me in this journey, we're very supportive of each other :D.
So my journey actually began about a year ago, I became really comfortable in my marriage. I started to worry less about my physical appearance, until one day I went to the doctor because I was having sleeping problems. When I got on that scale and saw those numbers OMG!!!! I totally freaked out and here are the words that made me want to change, the doctor said I was OBESE!!! From that day forward I was looking for a change.
My bff introduced me to Kazaxe and from that day on my life health completely changed. I started heating what to me was healthier, starting jogging and going to Kazaxe religously. From that first day of Kazaxe I've lost a total of 45 lbs!! Pretty proud of myself actually. But, I did notice that Kazaxe is great but I need something more, and boot camp was introduced to me. I was actually pretty intimidated by it, but my first day of boot camp was amazing!
Although, I was completely sore the next day we kept going back. Today is actually day 12 of boot camp and in those 12 days Ive lost like 2.5 lbs, not sure if its good or bad :/, but either way I feel great!! I hope I'm not boring you guys with this blog, if I am SORRY :(. I'm just really excited to be given the opportunity to participate in this test group!!
I'm not much for blogging, but here it goes. Where to start ummm..ok well I'm married-love my hubby, he's definitely my biggest supporter as well as my family. Totally glad that my sister is joining me in this journey, we're very supportive of each other :D.
So my journey actually began about a year ago, I became really comfortable in my marriage. I started to worry less about my physical appearance, until one day I went to the doctor because I was having sleeping problems. When I got on that scale and saw those numbers OMG!!!! I totally freaked out and here are the words that made me want to change, the doctor said I was OBESE!!! From that day forward I was looking for a change.
My bff introduced me to Kazaxe and from that day on my life health completely changed. I started heating what to me was healthier, starting jogging and going to Kazaxe religously. From that first day of Kazaxe I've lost a total of 45 lbs!! Pretty proud of myself actually. But, I did notice that Kazaxe is great but I need something more, and boot camp was introduced to me. I was actually pretty intimidated by it, but my first day of boot camp was amazing!
Although, I was completely sore the next day we kept going back. Today is actually day 12 of boot camp and in those 12 days Ive lost like 2.5 lbs, not sure if its good or bad :/, but either way I feel great!! I hope I'm not boring you guys with this blog, if I am SORRY :(. I'm just really excited to be given the opportunity to participate in this test group!!
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