This morning, the alarm went off and I hit that snooze button and rolled over. This time, I actually fell back asleep, though. 9 minutes? It felt like 9 seconds!!! But after that, I did get up, get myself ready and headed out the door.
We started with a little bit of stretching then we were off. We made our way through Downtown GR with many stops along our run. We did dips, lunging up and running backwards on the Indian Mounds (which is REALLY challenging when you're not quite awake yet, I might add), steps, squat jumps (like these about as much as Star Jumps), push-ups, and a few other exercises before sprinting up-hill by Devos place then running back to the park. I'm still struggling with running and I can't say it's getting easier but I'm at least getting use to it.
I'm really enjoying the fact that Rob switches it up every day and that we don't ever know what's coming next. The anticipation of what's ahead helps keep my energy and attitude up. I think not knowing until it's time to start the next task allows me no time to dread it.
We finished with a little bit of Core work and then I had my physical stats done.
That was, well, humbling, to say the least. We measured flexibility, inches, weight and percentage of body fat. I have known where I am on the scale for some time now so that was no surprise. But waiting to have someone squeeze and measure the fat content on your thighs, tummy and arms, well lets just say, there were visions of farmers checking out the "healthiness of the livestock" going through my head. I know that wasn't the intent and it wasn't presented that way at all, still, I can't help the thoughts that run through my mind so I might as well share them. I don't really know where I'm at in terms of percentage of fat because Rob hasn't explained that yet or loaded it into the website but I'm pretty sure if I were one of those animals, I might be Sunday dinner.
Anyway, all in all, I'm having a great, challenging time and enjoying the way I feel. Daily, I'm choosing to make better, healthier food choices and spending less time doing things that are not beneficial to me.
I AM ready for this day and I AM excited for tomorrow!!!
About Me
- wendy
- This blog will be used to track my experiences as I attend the Grand Rapids Boot Camp Monday-Friday for the next 4 weeks. I hope that it will give encouragement to anyone who needs it. My life has been filled with many weight ups-and-downs. When I'm experiencing an "Up" as I am now, I feel many emotions. Guilt, depression, anxiety, fear, physical pain, inadequesy, shame, anger, and sadness are a few that come to mind. I know in my head that my weight does not define who I am. But I also know that when I feel these feelings in my heart, I go into a self-destructing, sabotaging mode. I am doing this boot camp because I am not at a point in my life yet that I can create the physical "temple" that I believe God has designed for me on my own. I need accountability and this class can provide me that. So, I'm asking for your prayers for me on this journey. Thank-you! Here I go!!!!!
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