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!!!
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