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!