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!!!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
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!
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