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
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