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!!!
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