Getting Stronger
I seem to be able to do a lot more physically. The training included run/walks, cardio intervals, spinning and kick boxing. The combination of all of these, seems to have heightened my endurance. I was able to do the required hovers in the spin class, and did not have to take as many breaks in the kick boxing. I also am not feeling as much pain in my lower legs when I am run/walking.
The free weights and machines are about the same. I am focusing on making sure that I have good form, and taking my time to work the muscles right. I have a lot more confidence when I am walking up to the weight area now too.
In The Closet
There have been numerous victories coming from my closet. The clothes I normally wear are feeling and looking better. I am able to fit into clothes that I bought, but had some lumps that I did not like. But I think the best feeling is this pair of purple striped pajama bottoms. I bought these shortly after I had Eliza. They fit ok, but a bit snug. Over the last five years, they have been becoming more and more and more snug, until it was to uncomfortable to wear them. I can now not only wear them, they are fitting better than they did when I first got them. Now that feels nice, like jammi bottoms should.
The Scales
Stupid scales. Why do we do this to ourselves? The torture of the up and downs of a woman's body weight are such a mind game. But of course, I have been playing it, and it is not all bad to see some results. I have lost 10 lbs since the end of June.
To date I have lost 35 lbs! This is in a course of about 4 months, which is incredible results in my book.
The Heart of The Matter
There are still many moments when I eat a handful of chocolate chips. Or eat subway when I should be cooking at home. Or the cheeseburger, or various other "cheats" that I know I should not be doing. I am learning that I can not allow myself to beat myself up over these cheats. At the same time, it is not OK, for me to abuse grace, and tell myself it is exceptable. Does this sound confusing to the rest of you? Well it does to me too, so I am just trying to trust in Christ, that he is teaching me to do right.
I know that there are other areas in my life that he is healing as well. Other issues of life that I was not always able to deal with, because I have a rather tender heart, I am now able to begin to address.
Being still is also a work of art that I have been working on. I must say, I have had some victorious moments as a result of acting on this gracious advice.
Overall, I feel that it was time, money and sweat well spent. I plan to continue to do as Diane, Dendra, Cathy and Marci have shown me. These are some awesome woman who dedicated a lot of time to me and my bootcamp teammates. I thank them all and look forward to ongoing relationships with each of them.
I am attaching a picture of a week of working out that I will be doing. You can see it better by clicking on the image itself. I think it is a good idea to have it written out in advance so that you know exactly what you are going to do, and know exactly how much time you will need to do it. Just FYI...
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