Almost the end of the week
So we draw to the close of another week. After a fairly unsuccessful weekend last weekend (of course it would be a four day weekend) I hit the deck running Monday night and have eaten really well — stayed within my calorie range and even allowed myself a small chocolate sundae - but only with the realization that calories were fine and there was a huge workout ahead of me. Wed night I attended the bootcamp and everything I was scared of came to pass. We left the comfort of the park — where we get to play, run, workout and do strength training on the mats — we went for a long long run. I dont’ do short runs let alone a long one!!! We headed out and stopped to do some band exercises — I was the only one in the group that brought along water — thank goodness!!!! Then we hit the hill — it was half a kilometer up this hill — I have climbed higher and steeper but never at this pace. We did more exercises at the top — then sprint runs after then 1.5K back down the hill and back to the park. Once again I was amazed at my resiliance and ability to even finish this workout. I know my personality and I know I need to sign up for more bootcamp — I would never push myself that hard — sad but true.
 I am still not going to weigh myself — I just know if I jump on that scale that I will beyond disappointed after all the workouts and good eating to find myself stalled or even gaining. I know my muscles have increased a lot over the last three weeks. I have huge calves and thighs and right now they seem to be solid muscle. I am still pouchy in the middle — hell I am 233 pounds I should be pouchy at that weight!!! I will weigh myself before we leave on our trip in three weeks. I do need to keep myself on the straight and narrow and if I weigh myself before I go — I must account for that number when I come back.
Filed under: General on May 24th, 2007
Wow that sounds like an amazing experience. I am not too keen on classes, partly because I feel like I am the most klutzy person there and will always be last at everything. But maybe I need to just do it!
TJ — I am the most klutzy person — if anyone is going to get hurt its usually me. But I am taking things slowly pushing myself and doing my best to not pass my limits. As we were coming down the hill — there was a part of me that wanted to let go and just run — then I envisioned falling flat on my face. That and the fact I have a bad knee kept me on the straight and safe path.