End of week 3

Ok. the scale did not move. what is really going on? i've been doing double duty with my workouts. I do and hour of cardio at the gym and plus the bootcamp workouts. This is really frustrating me. Maybe i'm just used to doing everything. All the exercises seem rather simple for me now(except the running). I wanted to lose at least the 12 lbs. this session but i have not lost a thing YET!!!!!! Well i'll just wait and see what happens in the end.

Second Six

Ok, first off I have been out of town for 2 weeks so I missed the beginning of the second six. I went to the gym thinking I would stay on top of my game while i was out of town but it is just not the same, nor am I as motivated to stay working out longer in a gym. Those two weeks off from Yardie set me back a bit, but i intend to make these last three weeks count. The work outs are still challenging and even thought its cold outside, I still break a sweat. So the count down to the finale is three weeks away.

RN's End of Session 1 and Beginning of Session 2 Summary

Goodness, it's been a while. My first session ended without my blogging about my progress. In terms of inches, the progress is unclear. Since I started at another location, the person who measured me at the end of session 1 is not the same person who measured at the beginning. So, some of my measurements were off. In fact, I seemingly gained inches in my chest, forearms, and other places! How crazy. I guess it is very important that you get measured by the same person each time! In terms of pounds, I lost ~8.5 my first session. Not fantastic, but about what I was expecting (~1 pound per week). I'm stronger for sure, and fellow bootcampers commented on how I look smaller.

So, we can call session 1 a success. Though, I've been incredibly exhausted this whole time! I'm so tired Monday through Thursday, that have no energy to do anything except go to work and go to bootcamp. I've started cooking alot of my food on Sunday so as to avoid having to cook when I get home after bootcamp. By then, I only have energy to take a shower and eat. I thought I could then get up on Thursday morning to work out, but that has yet to happen! I'm so pooped on Thursday morning that I can't get up in time. I've been waiting for the increase in energy that this new fitness would bring, but I'm still waiting . . . . .

Now that I've begun session 2, I'm surprised that the exercises haven't gotten any easier seemingly. Maybe its because as a vet, I now have to do exercises with weights/resistance bands that I didn't have to do the first few weeks of my first session. But, the running hasn't gotten any easier, either. Maybe because its cold out, and I get quite lethargic when I'm cold . . . . .

And before I knew it, its now halfway through this second session! This has certainly flew by quicker than I'd expected. The running has only gotten mildly easier. Trying to get 25% protein a day is also still a challenge. But, I spent most of last week away at a conference, and my goal was just to not gain weight. When I weighed in Saturday, I'd actually lost 1 pound! Yay! I did do some exercising while I was away, but nothing much compared to a bootcamp workout. So, I'm pleased. I think sometimes my body needs a change from getting only 1200-1300 calories a day. Maybe the occassional increase in calories and salt (and probably fat) keeps my metabolism on its toes. Now that I'm back to my usual bootcamp routine, maybe I can actually lose more than a pound this week. . . . . . .

start of Week 3

October 19
Today was great! I felt good during and after the workout. It was cold but it wasn't that bad. The time seemed to pass really fast. I know that i am going to really push myself the next few weeks. Can't wait till Saturday to see if i finally lost something. I changed my eating this week so i'll see what happens. Looking forward to Wednesday's workout! Did i just say that? LOL.

Week 2

I am not feeling it!!! I don't know why! I think it's the weather. This cold is killing me!! Ok, hopefully i'll see some changes this week. I'm still stuck in this plateau. Gotta fix that.

Week 6

I haven't been on here in awhile because my computer has been down so i.m going back a few weeks.
I'm really excited about the fit test this week. Can't wait for it to be over. I still don't know my time yet but i think it improved. My pushups and situps were pretty much the same as in the beginning. I was so sore from working on our arms and shoulders this week that i just couldn't do the push ups the way i know i could have. I reached my personal goal for these first six weeks. I'm hoping to do better in the next session.

Six Weeks Down...Six to go...

I completed my first six weeks of Yardie Fitness Boot Camp. It didn't go without out incident but I made it and came out 9 inches slimmer but only 3.8 pounds lighter. I much toner than I was when I started...but I don't think that was measured but I noticed and so has others. I'm excited and disappointed at the same time.

During this 6 weeks I saw my weight fluctuate greatly and I'm not really sure why. Could it be that piece of chocolate I ate a few times during the six weeks? Or could it be not pushing myself harder during the boot camp workouts? Could it be that I didn't consistently workout on the 2 days off? Am I not buring enough calories and not balancing my meals? All of these questions deserve valid answers but not too much analysis. I'm moving on because its now time for the next 6 weeks.

My plan for the next 6 weeks is to increase my calories out through exercises and mobility. I am taking every opportunity to increase the amount of planned and unplanned exercises during the week. One example of this is that I joined a kick-ball league and we are 3 and 4 and its so much fun. Also, I have encouraged a few ladies at one my clients to walk with me in the evenings. They all accepted my invitation and we've started walking on Tuesday and Wednesday - the days I'm at their offices. Its going well, we walk the streets of downtown Norcross for one hour. One of the girls has asked that we increase our time by adding some strength training with weights and mats.

It is true healthy living can be contagious.

Week 6th End of 1st Session Wow

Well I finish my first 6 weeks. Week 6 was great. I was happy and couldn't wait to see what all I have accomplish. Well for starting I ran my quarter mile at 2.19 if I remember right, but now at the end I'm at 1.29, Yeah Yeah Yeah for me. I lost my 12lbs and I was so excited. I lost inches in all my measurements and that made me happy and ready for the next 6 weeks. I still can't so push ups but I'm not to worried about that. I can do sit-ups so my next 6 weeks I'm going to try and work hard on my push-ups. The next 6 weeks I'm looking forward to.

c. christopher

End of 1st session...Beginning of Week 7 WOO HOO!!!!

OK. OK. OK It's time to do it again! I got a little discouraged in the 1st 6 weeks because I didn't see the drastic weight loss some others have seen. But nontheless at the final weigh in on Saturday I lost 7 lbs and I know my times improved on the 1/4 mile and the # of situps and push ups improved. I am very proud of myself.

Now it's time.... time to make that change. Goal: 12 lbs this 6 weeks! Yep I want to get a 12 lb certificate. No quitting, no cheating, no breaks! I'm gonna do it! I feel so much better after these 1st 6 weeks that I know if I continue to push I can make it happen. Hopefully my body feels the same way as my head and my heart... motivated! :o)

I've decided to do the evening session on Monday and Tuesday and morning on Wednesday since I have resumed evening classses. And of course I'll be there on Saturday mornings!

Let's do it!!!!!

N. Whitehead

Week Six with Yardie---I won an Award? Me?

My, how things have changed in six weeks. I finished dinner a short while ago. It was delicious and better yet--prepared by me! I can’t believe how much I’m cooking. Dinner tonight was chicken breast seasoned with a tequila lime dry rub, cup of raw kale with lemon juice, olive oil and cranberries, and a baked sweet potato. Before dinner, I prepared my meals for the next three days. Happy to have that out of the way! Just finished my "homework": 2 sets of 25 bicycles, 1 set of 25 v-ups, 2 sets of full sit-ups, 1 set of 25 crunches, 2 sets of alternating lunges, and 2 sets of 25 squats. Ok, I hope I can get to sleep in a few, because my heart is racing. I feel great, I feel healthy, and I feel like I’ve really accomplished something. I’m wearing my size 6's again, and aiming for 4's, which I haven't seen for a couple of years.

I find myself admiring my flat stomach (well, it's pretty flat when I'm standing). I'm hoping to burn any extra fat on my abs during the second session---Not trying to have my ab definition covered up! Funny, when I first started boot-camp, I believed I would be happy with a flat stomach, no need for a six pack. At this point, I'm like why not?? Let's go all the way!

So we took our final fit tests this past week. My unofficial numbers are as follows (as accurately as I can remember): sit-ups within 60 seconds improved from 21 to 42, push ups within sixty seconds improved from 6 (I sucked) to 21, my 1/4 mile run improved from 2.77 mins to 1.53 minutes. And I lost between 6-7 lbs-- I think. I’m very happy with my results because my fitness level was a mess when I began. Edited to add: I was presented with certificates for most improvement on my sit-ups and push ups! I don't believe I've ever won an award for anything related to fitness, so I'm ecstatic! Wooohoo! These little encouragements really mean alot. *tear* *sniff*

Tomorrow starts the 7th week of boot-camp, and I'm a little nervous. After a few days off, will I be able to run my laps ok? I heard that we can't do any walking anymore?? Oh boy. Well anyway, I'm excited about the potential of the next several weeks, and excited to meet the new boot-campers. Goals for the second session: Lose 10 lbs., build endurance, run without stopping so much, and bring the body fat down, down, down.


Week Five with Yardie: Trading the monkey on my back for Jillian!
Winding it down! I'm still enjoying the program and motivated by my results. We weighed in Saturday, and I FINALLY got the monkey off my back and lost another 2 lbs. It's coming off very, very slowly, but I try not to think of the numbers and focus on the way my clothes fit.

Saturday's session was actually pretty fun. One exercise involved carrying each other on our backs! Now, I haven't carried anyone on my back except my almost 3-year old nephew in quite a while. And guess who I had to carry? One of the trainers, Jillian! Jillian came out to work out with us that day, and she has a great body and attitude to boot! But Jillian is very solid and has muscle--I was a little concerned when I asked, "Jillian, how much do you weigh???" She replied, "135." Okaaay. Well, one thing that has continually improved each week is my stance on trying to do my best, so I took it in stride and she hopped on my back and off we went down the field and back! That was the fun part. The not-so fun part was the five laps (or was it six??) we had to run at the end. AND it started raining. Ugggh. My stance was wavering. Made it through and that's that. Let's finish this thing strong.
---raschelle

End of my 6 weeks

I have completed my six weeks with Yardie Fitness and I am so proud that I was able to make it through. I completed my fitness test Friday, since I was going to be out of town for the week. From 6 weeks ago I could not do one push up or a sit up, far less run up a hill. My results showed an improvement in my time and ability to do push ups and sit ups.
The added bonus was I have achieved the most weight loss in these first 6 weeks with Yardie Fitness than I have in all my efforts on my own. Wow, support from my fellow team mates, my instructors and determination helped me loose 23lbs. I am happy. The lessons I have learned are vital to my journey to a healthier happier me. Thank you Yardie Fitness for this opportunity. I can't wait for my next 6 weeks.

Week 5... He noticed!

The other day it was raining as me and my boyfriend were on our way to the grocery store. We had to park quite a distance from the store. I hopped out the car and bolted into the store as not to get drenched in the process. What seemed like forever had gone by when my boyfriend joins me in the store. He had this look on his face like he'd just seen a superhero. LMBO. He said, "I've never seen you move that fast. I must say, that Yardie has done great things". Since then he has been preaching the Yardie program to anyone who will listen as if he was in the program. That to me is the highest praise coming from someone who is a gym rat and has fitness on the brain 24/7. He notices the changes and applauds the dedication... and that's both a motivation and an inspiration to me.