Bootcamp Body: Week 2

Ok, I know I haven't posted in a while...mainly because there hasn't been anyting post.  I told you last week that I started going to Bootcamp at Bishop Park, which is a fitness bootcamp.  The first class really made me question how much I wanted this...I hurt so bad by Thursday that I couldn't even walk (and didn't go to class that day).  All in all, week 1 was a total flop for me.

I decided to try again this week.  I went to class yesterday morning.  Marietta did a great work out with us.  We ran alot.  Also, we did crunches and a lot of routines to work our upper body.  I made it through the hour, not easily, but I made it.  I really enjoyed the fact that Marietta changed up the routines, so it looks to me that we will be working on lots of body parts, which will really help bust me into shape.

I tried to eat well yesterday and this morning (what's the point in all this working out if I'm just going to ruin it by eating junk food all day).  I've been drinking water and taking ibuprofen. I stretched last night and this morning.  So far, I feel okay.  I'm still walking anyway.  I can feel all the muscles that we worked out, but it's not the pain I felt last week.

If you are wanting to get into shape, check out your local options.  If you're like me and are not a self motivated person (at least when it comes to working out), there are lots of great options out there.  If you want more information on Bootcamp at Bishop Park, check out their facebook page.  There you can find a flier about class options, nutrition information, and other great information!  I will be back at class on Thursday to try again.  I look forward to telling you the end results (hopefully they are great)!

Bootcamp Body: Day 1

This is not how I looked or felt, but I googled fitness bootcamp
and came across all these images of happy people!  Maybe this
is how I am supposed to look at the end of the program!

We spend so much time talking about losing weight...I told you all before, I am not motivated to get up off my rump and do anything.  I really want to get in shape before my cruise in November, even better would be in time for bikini season this year, but I'm just not a self starter!  I participated in contest to win a FREE month of fitness bootcamp with Bootcamp at Bishop Park.  Ireally wanted to bust my booty into shape! Even though I did not win, Marietta was kind enough to give me a free month!  I'm really a try it before you buy it kind of gal, and I know I'm not motivated enough to work out on my own...so I'm really excited about this!

I had my first work out yesterday morning.  My class is at 5:15am (I am so not an early bird, but this was important to me).  So, I hopped out of bed (crawled slowly is more like it) at 4:15.   I got dressed and headed out the door.  I stopped at the gas station for a super nutritious breakfast.  I figured a Nutrigrain bar would beat out a donut (although a donut sounded really good) and I went with a super healthy Sunny D (I don't drink OJ and I really wanted a coke).  The only problem with this was I ate 5 minutes before class started (huge mistake).

When I got to class, our instructor measured me (yes you will get to see these numbers at the end) and it was time to go.  We started off with a nice jog around the ball courts (which I only made it around 1x running and half jogged/walked the second time).  The started the main event.  We did several work out combinations including push ups, sit ups, running, lifting weights, etc...  Since this is a work out schedule that is paid for I will not tell you the exact details of Bootcamp at Bishop Park,  but I will say it was very intense!  We worked out for an hour straight...I did stop three times to throw up (thanks to only giving myself 5 minutes to digest my food). 

By the end of the hour, I was sweaty, tired, and embarrassed.  I am signed up for the regular class, not the beginner class (definitely suggest the beginner class for lazy bones like myself).  I will say no one laughed at me and I was not the only one struggling, but still I was embarrassed.  Our instructor, Marietta, is super nice.  I was afraid we would have a drill seargent type instructor (which I was very nervous about), but she encouraged us to set a goal and push a little bit further past that goal. 

I have to say, I am very proud of myself for completing the first course.  Last night, I crashed hard when I went to sleep.  I really don't think I moved a muscle all night...but when I woke up this morning, I felt as though I had been hit by a truck!  I feel muscles in my body that I had no idea were there.  When I cough, my stomach hurts.  My job involves me having to go up and down stairs a few times a day...and my body screams with each step.  But, I'm not going to give up!  I figure by the end of this month, I will really be on a roll to where I need to go. 

Check out Bootcamp at Bishop Park for more information on Marietta's workout programs and class schedules.  If you aren't a self motivated person (like me)...then this is a great opportunity for you to get started.  If you aren't local, check out your town for information like this.  I know Bryant and Little Rock have several different fitness bootcamps going on all year long.