Entry FeedTomorrow morning, 6 AM, I start 4 weeks of Best Body Bootcamp.
I signed up hoping that this is the kick in the pants that I need to get back into my regular workout routine. I've heard great things from friends who have tired it. But I am still worried.
Tomorrow morning I have to step on a scale to be weighed and have my body fat measured, I will have measurement taken and perform a "fit test" to find my fitness starting point. Then, for the next four weeks, I will go Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 am to a bootcamp.
I've always wanted to try one of these "Bootcamp" programs, but I really didn't want to wake up at the crack of dawn, drag my butt somewhere to be yelled at. Apparently, Best Body welcomes people of all fitness levels (I qualify!) to "have fun in a great social setting while working towards your Best Body." Sounds perfect.
Lately I've been slightly obsessed with shows like X-Weighted and Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp. Except in my case, let's be honest, it would have to be "Last 15 Pounds Bootcamp." After Daughter I was in great shape - I ran a half marathon and was svelt. It really helped that she nursed until she was 23 months and I was running 5 times a week. Somehow, I've never managed to find that same intensity with my workouts, yet my meals reflect an activity level that I just haven't achieved...
For the past two weeks, I have been walking and eating very well in an attempt to lose a few of my summer pounds (BBQs, Ice cream, Fudge, etc.) before stepping on the scale. I am down two pounds! Two weeks of work for two pounds! It really wasn't worth it. Last week I had a dream about peanut butter ice cream and pizza.
Can't wait to see how the next four weeks go with this workout. OK, so I am a little scared. And frankly, I am just tired thinking about waking up at 5:30 am 12 times in the next month. But it will be worth it! Tonight, I step into my work-out outfit for a picture and tomorrow morning are measurements. Won't report the success (fingers crossed!) until after the last session. Extreme bravery / results and I will even post the pictures. Deal?