Last Week

Hard to believe we've made it eight weeks. Last night we had our final assessment—push-up's, sit-up's, bicep curls, planks, side planks, speed squats and our run. Plus, we had our final weight and measurements.  I won't reveal my final measurements yet—but I was happy. Not thrilled but happy. But I know I'm not there yet because I've only been able to give 50%—I still need to add the food aspect (25%) and home exercise (25%) .... but I feel stronger and motivated. I was also upset last night because I hurt my back on Sunday and I know I didn't do my best. I know I could have done better. Now I just need to get stronger for next session.

Encouragement

Hey Janelle, I just wanted to send you a quick note to say I think you are doing awesome.  I notice how hard you are working in class.  Every class.  I know you aren't where you want to be *yet*, but I know you'll get there. Have a great weekend.... Kristin

I Still Have That Arm Flab

Week 7

So, today Beata asked what is the one thing we can change over the next 7 days that will make the biggest impact and will bring us closer to our goals? When I responded I was feeling pretty blahh. Today was a hard day. I had a bad headache, it was hot, and Willa was being very TWO. The twins had their four month check-up which was fine but just a lot to juggle. (Plus, two babies getting their shots is just a whole lot of tears.) So, I had said: I am ACTUALLY going to do all my extra workouts and come tomorrow and Saturday! 


And now, I still stand behind that. 


So, if I do a video tomorrow, a workout tomorrow night, a video on Thursday, workout Thursday night, video on Friday and workout Saturday morning ... that will be amazing. (And make up for the small fries I had today.) I just don't want to push myself to hard where I'm exhausted at class. 

100

Not sure if that was the actual temperature or just what it felt like. Whatever it was—it was hot. A night I would have stayed in. But I didn't want to disappoint myself or my fellow moms. So, armed with two water jugs I made it through the traveling circuit. I ran a little, sweated a lot and made it through red-faced. Hard to believe next week is the last week. I'm feeling strong. Even if I don't lose pounds, I feel good. I like myself when I exercise. I'm a more relaxed mom and partner. I feel strong.

Week Seven

Starts tonight. I'm still not being good about the food thing and the working out at home thing. What can I do to make it better? I actually thought about going for a run the other night. (Something I never ever thought I would want to do.) But it was so hot that it didn't happen. The truth is my kids are getting in the way of my progress. But how long can I use them as an excuse?

I Ran

In between our traveling workout tonight ... I ran. I don't run. But I ran. I probably haven't run in I don't know—EVER. And I ran.