Finding humor in the process...

I think this illustration is hilarious. 

We've all been there. 

Out of shape, desperately trying to find ways to get back in shape. 

Then we find a workout to try... 

This is me when I try to do push-ups. It's a pretty funny sight to see. 

We have to find humor in the process of the pain...

Boot Camp Day 2: BUTT DAY

Day 2 was completely different than Day 1...

We stood on yoga mats the entire time, and did about 6 different variations of squats and lunges. It sounds so simple, perhaps even easy.... but oh no no no.... it was anything BUTT. (I'm such a dork!)

We did do a warm up run to get the blood pumping – then we straight into major squat moves. Not long after, I was sweating like a farm animal and crying for the simple ability to stand on both legs. I swear we balanced on one leg doing each exercise for about 10 minutes at a time... or at least that's what it felt like.

All whining aside, I'm loving this class. My legs feel like noodles and I love that feeling.
I think the best part about it is, because each class is so strenuous,
I am making sure I eat better and drink lots and lots of water.... 

{my sweaty self and my beloved H20 post workout)

this is a big deal people....

Day 2: Complete

:)

A reminder...

because i'm not training to become an olympian.

i just want to be a better me... one step at a time.

so far, so good.

:)

Boot Camp Day 1: Complete

Day 1 of boot camp is done.

I'm pretty spent, but I actually feel really good at the same time. The camaraderie of being in a group setting definitely motivates me, especially being 1 of 2 girls in a group of 20. It's very motivating to keep up with the boys... and I think I did a decent job on the first day.

Day 1 was an assessment workout - to see where we are at the beginning:

1/4 mi lap around the park – my time: 2:19 min
1 minute of push-ups – my count: 10 regular push-ups, 19 knee push-ups
1 minute of crunches – my count: 45 crunches
1 minute of shuffling back and forth (basketball style) between two cones – 23 reps

then...

3 minutes of pushing a balance ball across the field. Holy heck that was hard!!
3 minutes of running in a square around cones. forward, sideways, backwards, sideways. It sounds easy, but it was rough.
3 minutes of running while someone pulls you in the other direction with a rope around your waist.

then, a warm down of stretching and basic yoga.

As I said before, I am spent... but somehow my energy is slowly regaining.

I feel good, and I like that.

Day 1: Successful.

BOOT CAMP Day 1

This weekend was a complete setback. I'm a wee bit disappointed in my complete lack of exercise this weekend... Especially saturday since I usually swim or go for a hike. Instead I worked on my tan. I had that "Monday I'll start everything" attitude...

...But now it is Monday, and today, on this lovely Monday, I start body boot camp.

this boot camp was offered as a lunch break option at my work, and since I was already in the routine of working out on my lunch break, I figured this might be a more efficient solution to getting a great workout.

I work out better when someone else is telling me what to do.

I work out better when there are people around me because my pride won't let me give up in front of a crowd.

I'm hoping that knowing I am going to be doing an hour of strenuous activity is going to help my eating habits during the week.

speaking of healthy food, my current obsession is:

starbucks protein box.... boiled egg, apple, grapes, peanut butter, cheese... can it get any better?

it's easily made at home, which i plan to start doing, and it's got all the good stuff you need in the morning. i love this thing for breakfast!!

anyways, I am excited and a little bit nervous about this boot camp... 

but I'll report back this afternoon.

Let's see how this goes.

So I went for a run yesterday. I didn't plan to run far, maybe just a mile. I haven't been running much this year, and I am trying to change that. I used to run a lot. Like, 2 to 3 miles a day. Sometimes more. I am still amazed at how dedicated I was with it.... I must get back there again, because right now I feel like this pretty much sums me up:

HAHAHAHAHA

I did run 2 miles instead of 1 yesterday. That's a pretty good start.... Boy am I feeling it in my legs today. What a painfully great feeling it is too. 

look-alike

For a long time now many people have told me I look like Adele.

Family. Friends. Strangers. They all see it.... 

and I sort of do too, with the exception of our chins... and while I am sure it was always meant to be a compliment, I used to find myself not terribly flattered. Don't get me wrong, she's an amazing woman with talent coming out of her ears... it just took me a while to realize that it was indeed a huge compliment. 

Just because she's not a bean pole doesn't mean it's not a compliment.

Anyways, after seeing Rasha's post I finally decided to post these photos so you can see for yourself.

What do you think? Do I really look like her?