Drum Roll...... So my stats upon leaving camp were: 12 pounds and 10 inches lost, in 12 days. Woo Hoo!
I came home last Saturday and have had a great week at home. Back to the grind at work, but it felt good! I also started working out with my trainer, Paul Rogers on Monday, Wednesday and then today he kicked it into high gear! (yes I am SORE) and of course Cardio daily!
I am preparing to return to camp on Monday morning for one more Core Fitness Week! I will update the blog daily while I am there. I must say, my frame of mind (and body) is a little different going into it this time. I am ready! and feel like I will be able to give it 150% percent.
Planning to enjoy a nice weekend with my hubby and the Tobester!
Have a great weekend and I'll be back starting Monday!
Lisa
Friday, February 18, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
2/11 - DAY 12
Today is Friday, the day before I GO HOME!!!! The weather here just plain sucks! It's overcast and 50 degrees and first on our schedule is.... Beach Boot and Swimming. Okay, common now.
SIDE NOTE: When getting dressed this morning, I pulled out a jacket that I purchased before I left to come here. Then, it wouldn't close in the front, and when zipped, it was obviously TOO SMALL. Well.... Today it fits perfect and maybe a little bit big in places. Very motivating and it made me SMILE :-)
We headed across town to St. Pete, to the swimming facility on the beach where we swim. Trainers today were Doug and Heather. We started walking "somewhere", and then found out, they canceled Beach Boot, and we took a nice brisk "Walk in the Park". 3.5 MILES. This was a big for me. When I arrived on DAY 1, we walked to Cardio Tennis which was 1.5 miles and almost died. I was LAST and really didn't think I was going to make it. And only 11 days later, I walked double the amount, briskly, and it was easy. I couldn't believe it.
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TODAY:
ONE MORE DAY: Tomorrow I get weighed in and measured at 7AM. I am not sure how I feel about this. A little anxious and definitely curious. I can see and feel the changes, but I am not going to dwell on the numbers, they will come. I have already accomplished more than I ever expected here. It doesn't matter if the number is the same, I feel STRONG, MOTIVATED and ready to work toward the goals I have set for myself.
RICHIE: I love you and thank you so much for being unconditionally accepting, and supportive during this time. I don't think this would have ever happened, without you standing behind me and telling me "I CAN DO ANYTHING". Somewhere along the way, I forgot that, but You were right! "I Gotta Feelin" Lisa Z. is right around the corner and I PROMISE this is going to change OUR life together!
MOM & DAD: Thank you for making me. Your support through this has given me more than you know. Mom, I know you were worried about me, but worry no more. I am headed in the right direction and hopefully, I'm gonna do everything I can to get this Insulin thing under control. I love you both very much!
METROPOLIS STAFF: Thank you for pulling my slack. I know my time was limited during these last 2 weeks, but I thank you all for grabbing hold and making it all happen in my absence. This makes me feel good and I am very proud of you all, and can't wait to get back to work on Monday!
FRIENDS: THANK YOU!!! All of the encouragement here on the Blog and Facebook has been the fire under my A$$. It helped me push through, when I just didn't think I was going to make it. For those of you I do business with. I thank you for your patience. I hope my absence didn't wreak too much havoc for you and your deadlines :-)
Well that's it for tonight. I leave here tomorrow around 11AM and probably won't be blogging for the next few days. I will post my stats after I get them and will try and keep updated over the next week, and then I am back here starting the 21st.
I just realized that I never included anywhere in the blog where I am at. You can check it out here:
CORE FITNESS SOLUTIONS: http://www.corefitnesssolution.com/
Night and God Bless!
SIDE NOTE: When getting dressed this morning, I pulled out a jacket that I purchased before I left to come here. Then, it wouldn't close in the front, and when zipped, it was obviously TOO SMALL. Well.... Today it fits perfect and maybe a little bit big in places. Very motivating and it made me SMILE :-)
We headed across town to St. Pete, to the swimming facility on the beach where we swim. Trainers today were Doug and Heather. We started walking "somewhere", and then found out, they canceled Beach Boot, and we took a nice brisk "Walk in the Park". 3.5 MILES. This was a big for me. When I arrived on DAY 1, we walked to Cardio Tennis which was 1.5 miles and almost died. I was LAST and really didn't think I was going to make it. And only 11 days later, I walked double the amount, briskly, and it was easy. I couldn't believe it.
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TODAY:
- 3.5 Mile Brisk Walk
- 30 Minute Ab Session - Instead of Swimming
- 75 Minutes of Hooping:
- Ok this was a blast. Hula Hoop Exercise Program. I LOVE IT and am thinking about bringing it to Orlando, for one of our weekly classes at Metro Movement & Aerial Arts. You can check it out at: www.behoopful.com.
- 45 Minute Personal Training with Doug - It was a GREAT SESSION. I have video that I will upload once I get it.
ONE MORE DAY: Tomorrow I get weighed in and measured at 7AM. I am not sure how I feel about this. A little anxious and definitely curious. I can see and feel the changes, but I am not going to dwell on the numbers, they will come. I have already accomplished more than I ever expected here. It doesn't matter if the number is the same, I feel STRONG, MOTIVATED and ready to work toward the goals I have set for myself.
RICHIE: I love you and thank you so much for being unconditionally accepting, and supportive during this time. I don't think this would have ever happened, without you standing behind me and telling me "I CAN DO ANYTHING". Somewhere along the way, I forgot that, but You were right! "I Gotta Feelin" Lisa Z. is right around the corner and I PROMISE this is going to change OUR life together!
MOM & DAD: Thank you for making me. Your support through this has given me more than you know. Mom, I know you were worried about me, but worry no more. I am headed in the right direction and hopefully, I'm gonna do everything I can to get this Insulin thing under control. I love you both very much!
METROPOLIS STAFF: Thank you for pulling my slack. I know my time was limited during these last 2 weeks, but I thank you all for grabbing hold and making it all happen in my absence. This makes me feel good and I am very proud of you all, and can't wait to get back to work on Monday!
FRIENDS: THANK YOU!!! All of the encouragement here on the Blog and Facebook has been the fire under my A$$. It helped me push through, when I just didn't think I was going to make it. For those of you I do business with. I thank you for your patience. I hope my absence didn't wreak too much havoc for you and your deadlines :-)
Well that's it for tonight. I leave here tomorrow around 11AM and probably won't be blogging for the next few days. I will post my stats after I get them and will try and keep updated over the next week, and then I am back here starting the 21st.
I just realized that I never included anywhere in the blog where I am at. You can check it out here:
CORE FITNESS SOLUTIONS: http://www.corefitnesssolution.com/
Night and God Bless!
2/10 - DAY 11
So today started kinda slow. Thursdays are late days, so we don't get started until around 8:30AM. Feeling a little blue and definitely ready to go home. My knee is hurting pretty bad today, probably the funky weather we got going on.
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TODAY:
45 Minutes of Cardio
45 MORE Minutes of Carido
45 Minute Personal Training Session
75 Minutes of Cardio/Strength/Ab Circuits - Whew!!!
I missed Cardio Tennis tonight because my knee is really swollen. Icing it now...
So here I am , 2 days and counting, till I go home. I can't express what a change this has made for me. I truly believed I would not be able to do this and now I have proven to myself that I could. This is MAJOR for me, and honestly for everyone that I have seen go through it with me. No more excuses, no more hiding behind it. If I can do this, I can do anything! It has changed me, inside and out
More tomorrow......
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TODAY:
45 Minutes of Cardio
45 MORE Minutes of Carido
45 Minute Personal Training Session
75 Minutes of Cardio/Strength/Ab Circuits - Whew!!!
I missed Cardio Tennis tonight because my knee is really swollen. Icing it now...
So here I am , 2 days and counting, till I go home. I can't express what a change this has made for me. I truly believed I would not be able to do this and now I have proven to myself that I could. This is MAJOR for me, and honestly for everyone that I have seen go through it with me. No more excuses, no more hiding behind it. If I can do this, I can do anything! It has changed me, inside and out
More tomorrow......
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
2/9 - DAY 10
Here we go... they kinda psyched us out today, and due to weather our schedule shifted a bit. Feeling better everyday, my right knee is still defunked, but hopefully when I get home I can get it checked out before I come back. Oh yeah, I know, I'm insane... I am coming home on Saturday, 2/12 and then back to Fit Camp, for only one week this time, on 2/21. That will make 4 hard weeks of working out, and I should see some positive results. I am already noticing some changes, inside and out, and that makes me smile.
In an attempt to NOT have that horrible 1st week again when I come back to camp, I have asked a friend of ours, Paul Rogers, to be my personal trainer. He will work with me while I'm home and then when I get back, until I reach my goal. I'm so excited and ready to be pushed hard and he's the man to do it! It's going to take some discipline on my part, eeeekkkk! But after these two weeks, I know I can do it.
Today was a great day!
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TODAY:
* 90 Minute Boot Camp Circuit Training
* 60 Minute Core/Cardio Class
* 45 MORE Minutes of Cardio
* 45 Minute Personal Training Session with Doug! It was AWESOME!!! Arms & Abs
That's it... another long day, and the body is feeling a bit worn, looks like a nice hot bath is in order. Christy (& Danny) gave me some awesome bath herbs and I'm feelin' it!
Protein Shake before bed, and then it's off to La-la land where, when I awake, I only have 2 more days till I get to go home and see my family.
ZZzzZZZZZZzzzzZZZZzzzzz!
In an attempt to NOT have that horrible 1st week again when I come back to camp, I have asked a friend of ours, Paul Rogers, to be my personal trainer. He will work with me while I'm home and then when I get back, until I reach my goal. I'm so excited and ready to be pushed hard and he's the man to do it! It's going to take some discipline on my part, eeeekkkk! But after these two weeks, I know I can do it.
Today was a great day!
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TODAY:
* 90 Minute Boot Camp Circuit Training
* 60 Minute Core/Cardio Class
* 45 MORE Minutes of Cardio
* 45 Minute Personal Training Session with Doug! It was AWESOME!!! Arms & Abs
That's it... another long day, and the body is feeling a bit worn, looks like a nice hot bath is in order. Christy (& Danny) gave me some awesome bath herbs and I'm feelin' it!
Protein Shake before bed, and then it's off to La-la land where, when I awake, I only have 2 more days till I get to go home and see my family.
ZZzzZZZZZZzzzzZZZZzzzzz!
2/8 - DAY 9
I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 4 days a counting.....
Today was a great day! My body (and mind) are "Getting" it. Still a little sore, but it's to be expected, I guess. Tuesday's we get to go out to dinner so the day is a little light.
What we accomplished today:
* 1 hour and 45 minutes of Cardio - between bike and elliptical.
* Another 45 minute Session of Cardio
* 1 hour and 15 minutes of Yoga
* 45 Minute Personal Training Session - Upper Body
(I will never complain again about an hour long workout!)
We went out to a nice restaurant, and I was SOOOOOOOO happy, I finally got that Ahi Tuna I have been longing for. Kinda felt like I was back in the "Real World" for a moment.
All in all, a great day!
Night Night!
Today was a great day! My body (and mind) are "Getting" it. Still a little sore, but it's to be expected, I guess. Tuesday's we get to go out to dinner so the day is a little light.
What we accomplished today:
* 1 hour and 45 minutes of Cardio - between bike and elliptical.
* Another 45 minute Session of Cardio
* 1 hour and 15 minutes of Yoga
* 45 Minute Personal Training Session - Upper Body
(I will never complain again about an hour long workout!)
We went out to a nice restaurant, and I was SOOOOOOOO happy, I finally got that Ahi Tuna I have been longing for. Kinda felt like I was back in the "Real World" for a moment.
All in all, a great day!
Night Night!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
2/7 - DAY 8
Sorry for not posting earlier. It was a full day of Cardio, Circuits, Yoga and did I mention more Cardio?
I have been asked a few times why I chose to do something so extreme, so I thought I would share a little of "why" I am here. ..
Besides the fact of my weight issue, since I was turning 46 (1/13/11), I decided I wanted to get more insight on what I have to look forward to in the years ahead. Knowing the "Pause" is right around the corner, I chose to see an endocrinologist to get all my blood work done. THE RESULTS.... horrifying. Good Cholesterol - Bad, Bad Cholesterol - Bad, Triglycerides - Bad, and the list goes on. Then, came the worst news. The doc told me there was some concern with my insulin test (not blood sugar), he said I was borderline diabetic and needed to be put on medicine for it. Well... that was just not an option. I know how that goes. My mother found out she was diabetic in her early 40's and has been giving herself multiple shots per day, ever since. I just didn't want to put my body through that, and with her (and Richie's) consult and concern, I decided to try and do this the natural way. I asked the doc, if I would die without the pills, and of course he said no, and I requested he give me 6 months to diet and exercise and see if I could get this under control naturally. He agreed, and here I am. Of course, there were other options of how to lose weight quickly, but I am looking for something more than weight loss, I want to feel good again. Feel strong, agile, and healthy, so with my extremist personality, I chose to come to a Fitness Camp. Believe me, on Day 3, I was wondering "what the hell was I thinking", but I knew if I could push through it, this would be a life changing experience. That's the story in a nutshell. I have set goals and given myself a year to accomplish them, I figure - investing 1 year, for a chance at adding a few additional on the back-end, is completely worth it. Richie and I got together later in life, so I want to do everything I can to live longer so we can enjoy those lost years on the back-end. I anticipate this change will only make every aspect in my life better and I am so excited at seeing, doing and experiencing life, in a healthier body!
Again, thank you for all the encouragement, it means more than you know. And those who are praying for me, THANK YOU! I have been doing alot of that on my own, and know for sure, that He is listening and guiding me through this, for without his strength, I am not sure I could do this on my own.
Till tomorrow.......
I have been asked a few times why I chose to do something so extreme, so I thought I would share a little of "why" I am here. ..
Besides the fact of my weight issue, since I was turning 46 (1/13/11), I decided I wanted to get more insight on what I have to look forward to in the years ahead. Knowing the "Pause" is right around the corner, I chose to see an endocrinologist to get all my blood work done. THE RESULTS.... horrifying. Good Cholesterol - Bad, Bad Cholesterol - Bad, Triglycerides - Bad, and the list goes on. Then, came the worst news. The doc told me there was some concern with my insulin test (not blood sugar), he said I was borderline diabetic and needed to be put on medicine for it. Well... that was just not an option. I know how that goes. My mother found out she was diabetic in her early 40's and has been giving herself multiple shots per day, ever since. I just didn't want to put my body through that, and with her (and Richie's) consult and concern, I decided to try and do this the natural way. I asked the doc, if I would die without the pills, and of course he said no, and I requested he give me 6 months to diet and exercise and see if I could get this under control naturally. He agreed, and here I am. Of course, there were other options of how to lose weight quickly, but I am looking for something more than weight loss, I want to feel good again. Feel strong, agile, and healthy, so with my extremist personality, I chose to come to a Fitness Camp. Believe me, on Day 3, I was wondering "what the hell was I thinking", but I knew if I could push through it, this would be a life changing experience. That's the story in a nutshell. I have set goals and given myself a year to accomplish them, I figure - investing 1 year, for a chance at adding a few additional on the back-end, is completely worth it. Richie and I got together later in life, so I want to do everything I can to live longer so we can enjoy those lost years on the back-end. I anticipate this change will only make every aspect in my life better and I am so excited at seeing, doing and experiencing life, in a healthier body!
Again, thank you for all the encouragement, it means more than you know. And those who are praying for me, THANK YOU! I have been doing alot of that on my own, and know for sure, that He is listening and guiding me through this, for without his strength, I am not sure I could do this on my own.
Till tomorrow.......
2/6 - DAY 7
Whew! A day off! Richie surprised me and came over with Toby. We laid in bed all day, watched the Superbowl (with no junk food) and just relaxed the old bones (and everything else in between). It was a Great Day!
Mentally preparing for week 2, which starts tomorrow. I am in a much better place than earlier this week. Thanks for all the prayers and kind wishes! You can't know how encouraging it is.
WEEK 2 - Here I come!
Mentally preparing for week 2, which starts tomorrow. I am in a much better place than earlier this week. Thanks for all the prayers and kind wishes! You can't know how encouraging it is.
WEEK 2 - Here I come!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
2/5 - DAY 6
Today was a great day. Started with 90 minutes of Cardio, straight into a 60 minute Group Circuit Training Class. Then headed to a 90 minute Yoga Stretch Class, which was heaven after such a hard week.
Today's blog will be short.... Richie came over with Toby for a surprise visit. You can't even know how happy I am right now :-) Definitely going to help get me through the next week!
We have tomorrow off, and it's going to be really weird.... Superbowl Sunday and no "junk" food. Poor Richie, he's gonna have to suck it up and eat healthy!
More to come tomorrow.......
Today's blog will be short.... Richie came over with Toby for a surprise visit. You can't even know how happy I am right now :-) Definitely going to help get me through the next week!
We have tomorrow off, and it's going to be really weird.... Superbowl Sunday and no "junk" food. Poor Richie, he's gonna have to suck it up and eat healthy!
More to come tomorrow.......
Friday, February 4, 2011
2/4 - DAY FIVE
Woke up this morning and am feeling even better, with the exception of my swollen/stiff knee. Gonna do as much as I can....
7:30AM - We drove to another facility on the beach for our morning workout. Did a Boot Camp Workout in the Park, then headed to the Pool. I don't know how many laps we swam, but it was great on the knee.
10:30AM - We all took our lunches with us, so we had a picnic lunch in the park. When we got back to our place, there was a package waiting for me. That made me smile. Thank you Christy and Danny for the flowers and my sweet new teddy bear. That will give me something to hold on to, in Toby's absence :-)
11:45AM - A class focusing on the "CORE". Ouch, this one hurt. It was abs and all abs.
1PM - Had a cooking class, cooked healthy "Chicken Parmigiana. Everyone got to eat, I opted to give mine to Doug, my trainer, since I was headed down to a Personal Training Session, and didn't want to throw it all up.
2:30PM - Personal Training w/ Doug - UPPER BODY today! Giving the knee a break.
3:30PM - Supposed to have another massage but canceled since I had one yesterday. Need a little time to go through emails and such.
I can't believe how different I feel today. I would have never thought that a body could recover so quickly from such trauma. And YES, that's what it felt like. I am still a little sore, but it's a "GOOD" sore and each day, I am feeling stronger. I'm not gonna lie! I am still having a hard time emotionally. I can't put into words how much I miss my husband. We have never been away from each other this long, and I never want to be away from him again, if I can help it. Going through something like this brings so many different emotions to the surface. Some that are easy to deal with and others that just plain SUCK! But knowing that each day I am doing something to make me a better me, for me, for him and for our business, is helping me get through it. Day 6, here I come......
7:30AM - We drove to another facility on the beach for our morning workout. Did a Boot Camp Workout in the Park, then headed to the Pool. I don't know how many laps we swam, but it was great on the knee.
10:30AM - We all took our lunches with us, so we had a picnic lunch in the park. When we got back to our place, there was a package waiting for me. That made me smile. Thank you Christy and Danny for the flowers and my sweet new teddy bear. That will give me something to hold on to, in Toby's absence :-)
11:45AM - A class focusing on the "CORE". Ouch, this one hurt. It was abs and all abs.
1PM - Had a cooking class, cooked healthy "Chicken Parmigiana. Everyone got to eat, I opted to give mine to Doug, my trainer, since I was headed down to a Personal Training Session, and didn't want to throw it all up.
2:30PM - Personal Training w/ Doug - UPPER BODY today! Giving the knee a break.
3:30PM - Supposed to have another massage but canceled since I had one yesterday. Need a little time to go through emails and such.
I can't believe how different I feel today. I would have never thought that a body could recover so quickly from such trauma. And YES, that's what it felt like. I am still a little sore, but it's a "GOOD" sore and each day, I am feeling stronger. I'm not gonna lie! I am still having a hard time emotionally. I can't put into words how much I miss my husband. We have never been away from each other this long, and I never want to be away from him again, if I can help it. Going through something like this brings so many different emotions to the surface. Some that are easy to deal with and others that just plain SUCK! But knowing that each day I am doing something to make me a better me, for me, for him and for our business, is helping me get through it. Day 6, here I come......
2/3 - DAY FOUR
Saying "Yesterday was a hard day", is an understatement. I went to bed knowing that I would NEVER be able to get out of the bed, but somehow, it happened. The soreness was still there, but everything was different. They let us sleep in today, which I think is part of their plan. They know what we are putting our bodies and minds through, and know Day 3, is usually the "Make it or Break it" day. If you wake up and keep going on Day 4, I guess you Made it through. I did, barely! I can't even tell you the difference I feel. Still sore, but something has definitely changed, in both mind and body!
9:30AM - Had a Nutrition Class, it was very informative. Then headed directly to the beach and hiked a few miles.
1:30PM - Personal Training w/ Doug - Full Body today. Did some really cool stuff. Straight into Cardio.
3:00PM - A Greatly needed Massage!
6PM-8PM - Cardio Tennis. Ooops! I tweaked my bad knee, which was a concern from the very beginning. Iced it, but it's getting stiff. Why????
9:30AM - Had a Nutrition Class, it was very informative. Then headed directly to the beach and hiked a few miles.
1:30PM - Personal Training w/ Doug - Full Body today. Did some really cool stuff. Straight into Cardio.
3:00PM - A Greatly needed Massage!
6PM-8PM - Cardio Tennis. Ooops! I tweaked my bad knee, which was a concern from the very beginning. Iced it, but it's getting stiff. Why????
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
2/2 - DAY THREE
7AM - Up early and off to the Beach. The weather is very overcast and windy, so this should be fun!
9AM - Back and "De-Sanding" myself. It was an experience and let's say the Sand has made it's way to all the areas you don't want it :-) Taking a short break then off to Kick Boxing Class with Doug. This should be fun!!! (1271 Calories Burned and 4522 Steps)
11:30AM - So Kickboxing was great! It was tough, and I am really not sure how I got through it. It was the "3 L's" as Doug calls us. Liz, Louise and Me. We are all newbies, but we hung in there. When I left I felt like I had absolutely nothing else to give, I then realized I had Personal Training with Cheryl. So 15 minutes and off I went. She has been very interested in my ankles and dancer turnout, from the moment she first saw me. We worked on balance today and about 30 minutes into it, Sugar plummeted, turned white, got clammy, so I took one of my insulin tablets (thanks mom) and all was better within 10 minutes. I pushed through to the end. Not sure how, but we made it. THEN....
I went back to my room and had my first tearful meltdown. I hurt so bad, I feel sick to my stomach, I can't eat, I miss my husband, I miss my dog, I miss my Metropolis family, I miss my NORMAL DAY. Oh yeah, and Did I mention.... I HURT SO FREAKIN' BAD!!!! I called Richie and he talked me through it. It amazes me how much the human body can withstand. What we are doing here is not normal, and you would think your body would just give out, but it doesn't. Somehow, it just keeps going. So I must do the same on the inside. There is a reason I chose to come here, I knew it wasn't going to be easy, and I am being told, as the body gets used to it, the easier it becomes and the harder you can push it. I will wait patiently for that time to come.
12PM: Met with the Nutritionist, Gay. She was amazing!!!
1:15PM: Back down to Gym for 30 more minutes of Cardio. This is it for me today. Wednesday's here are literally "HUMP DAY". We are all humped over and moving as fast as our sore bodies will move us, which is not so fast.
2PM: Met with the Life Coach, Haleh. She was amazing and I look forward to talking to her more.
3:30PM: Headed to Pubix to pick up a few things. There is NO salt, condiments, etc allowed, so I wanted to pick up some of the things we can use, LIKE.... Mrs. Dash, Rice Wine and Balsamic vinegar, and I got some of the naturally sweetened Crystal Light, so I could change up the water thing throughout the day.
4:30PM: Took my first Epsom Salt Bath along with 4 Advil, put on my 'night nights" and prepped dinner, which was awesome! Haven't really had an appetite so it was nice that I could eat a meal.
7:00PM - We were told the importance of eating all of our food each day, so I was able to eat my missed lunch for today. Nice Ceasar Salad with Grilled Salmon. Then I laid my tires sore a$$ down. Got to talk to Richie again, which made me smile :-) I can't believe how much I miss him.
7:30PM: Laying down for the night. More to come tomorrow..... God I hope I can get out of the bed.
9AM - Back and "De-Sanding" myself. It was an experience and let's say the Sand has made it's way to all the areas you don't want it :-) Taking a short break then off to Kick Boxing Class with Doug. This should be fun!!! (1271 Calories Burned and 4522 Steps)
11:30AM - So Kickboxing was great! It was tough, and I am really not sure how I got through it. It was the "3 L's" as Doug calls us. Liz, Louise and Me. We are all newbies, but we hung in there. When I left I felt like I had absolutely nothing else to give, I then realized I had Personal Training with Cheryl. So 15 minutes and off I went. She has been very interested in my ankles and dancer turnout, from the moment she first saw me. We worked on balance today and about 30 minutes into it, Sugar plummeted, turned white, got clammy, so I took one of my insulin tablets (thanks mom) and all was better within 10 minutes. I pushed through to the end. Not sure how, but we made it. THEN....
I went back to my room and had my first tearful meltdown. I hurt so bad, I feel sick to my stomach, I can't eat, I miss my husband, I miss my dog, I miss my Metropolis family, I miss my NORMAL DAY. Oh yeah, and Did I mention.... I HURT SO FREAKIN' BAD!!!! I called Richie and he talked me through it. It amazes me how much the human body can withstand. What we are doing here is not normal, and you would think your body would just give out, but it doesn't. Somehow, it just keeps going. So I must do the same on the inside. There is a reason I chose to come here, I knew it wasn't going to be easy, and I am being told, as the body gets used to it, the easier it becomes and the harder you can push it. I will wait patiently for that time to come.
12PM: Met with the Nutritionist, Gay. She was amazing!!!
1:15PM: Back down to Gym for 30 more minutes of Cardio. This is it for me today. Wednesday's here are literally "HUMP DAY". We are all humped over and moving as fast as our sore bodies will move us, which is not so fast.
2PM: Met with the Life Coach, Haleh. She was amazing and I look forward to talking to her more.
3:30PM: Headed to Pubix to pick up a few things. There is NO salt, condiments, etc allowed, so I wanted to pick up some of the things we can use, LIKE.... Mrs. Dash, Rice Wine and Balsamic vinegar, and I got some of the naturally sweetened Crystal Light, so I could change up the water thing throughout the day.
4:30PM: Took my first Epsom Salt Bath along with 4 Advil, put on my 'night nights" and prepped dinner, which was awesome! Haven't really had an appetite so it was nice that I could eat a meal.
7:00PM - We were told the importance of eating all of our food each day, so I was able to eat my missed lunch for today. Nice Ceasar Salad with Grilled Salmon. Then I laid my tires sore a$$ down. Got to talk to Richie again, which made me smile :-) I can't believe how much I miss him.
7:30PM: Laying down for the night. More to come tomorrow..... God I hope I can get out of the bed.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
2/1 - DAY TWO
Day begins at 7AM, French Toast for breakfast, and it was awesome! By 8:15 we are headed to the park which is a 1.5 mile walk for our Cardio Tennis Drills session. Wow, is all I can say. I think I moved more in that 90 minutes than I have in a whole year. I haven't done Suicides since High School. At 10:45AM, I checked my bodybugg and I have already burned 1675 calories and walked 8900 steps. That's more than 4 of my "Normal" days at 2000 steps. Supposed to be eating lunch now, but have ABSOLUTELY no appetite! A beautiful salad in the fridge, but the nausea is too bad.
11AM-11:45AM - Had my FIRST personal Training Session with Doug. It was intense, let's just say I got to know a medicine ball really well. It was a great circuit training session that included, Medicine Ball, Squats, Pushups, Situps, dumbell curls, shoulder raises, treadmill and rows. I have absolutely no idea how many times I went through the circuit, but I am GLAD THAT IS OVER!! (TOTAL of: 2016 Calories Burned and 10,400 steps) so far.
11:45PM-12:15PM - Taking a short break, trying to eat again, but NO GO, so I am drinking a Protein Shake instead. Heading to Cardio and then straight to Yoga, which will be a first for me. Keep the prayers coming.....
2:00PM - Made it through Cardio and I am no longer a Yoga virgin. It was amazing. Waiting now for my "in condo" massage, then I have a little down time till we go out to dinner tonight. Still no appetite, and I'm seeing an Epsom Salt Bath in my very near future.
4PM - Just finished up with the most amazing and muchly needed full body massage. "God, please let that take away some of the pain." I have had a headache since lunch time, not sure if it's a "no food" or "no caffeine" headache, but it hurts. They are taking us out to dinner tonight to see if we can make good food choices when dining out? Hmmm..... Don't think there is going to be any "Pio Pio" and sneaking to the bar for a shot (of Crown), is probably be out too, so I guess I must be good and follow the program :-) More to come.....
7PM: Ate at a great restaurant called the "Snapper". Ordered Blackened Scallops, Grilled Asparagus and Spinach. Really miss my Garlic Salt, but dinner was awesome!
8:30PM: Really missing Richie (and Toby). I know he's working hard, but I would love to tell him goodnight and how much I miss and Love him. Going to bed soon, feeling REALLY sore and I have an earlier morning tomorrow with a Beach Boot Camp. From some of the others who have been here for a while, it's gonna kick my a$$. Ugh! Here we come, Day 3.
END OF DAY STATS: 3314 calories burned and 12,717 steps.
11AM-11:45AM - Had my FIRST personal Training Session with Doug. It was intense, let's just say I got to know a medicine ball really well. It was a great circuit training session that included, Medicine Ball, Squats, Pushups, Situps, dumbell curls, shoulder raises, treadmill and rows. I have absolutely no idea how many times I went through the circuit, but I am GLAD THAT IS OVER!! (TOTAL of: 2016 Calories Burned and 10,400 steps) so far.
11:45PM-12:15PM - Taking a short break, trying to eat again, but NO GO, so I am drinking a Protein Shake instead. Heading to Cardio and then straight to Yoga, which will be a first for me. Keep the prayers coming.....
2:00PM - Made it through Cardio and I am no longer a Yoga virgin. It was amazing. Waiting now for my "in condo" massage, then I have a little down time till we go out to dinner tonight. Still no appetite, and I'm seeing an Epsom Salt Bath in my very near future.
4PM - Just finished up with the most amazing and muchly needed full body massage. "God, please let that take away some of the pain." I have had a headache since lunch time, not sure if it's a "no food" or "no caffeine" headache, but it hurts. They are taking us out to dinner tonight to see if we can make good food choices when dining out? Hmmm..... Don't think there is going to be any "Pio Pio" and sneaking to the bar for a shot (of Crown), is probably be out too, so I guess I must be good and follow the program :-) More to come.....
7PM: Ate at a great restaurant called the "Snapper". Ordered Blackened Scallops, Grilled Asparagus and Spinach. Really miss my Garlic Salt, but dinner was awesome!
8:30PM: Really missing Richie (and Toby). I know he's working hard, but I would love to tell him goodnight and how much I miss and Love him. Going to bed soon, feeling REALLY sore and I have an earlier morning tomorrow with a Beach Boot Camp. From some of the others who have been here for a while, it's gonna kick my a$$. Ugh! Here we come, Day 3.
END OF DAY STATS: 3314 calories burned and 12,717 steps.
1/31 - DAY ONE
So today went quick and swift. I arrived around 11AM. I had time to throw my bags in my room, trade my flip flops for tennis shoes and headed down 3 flights of stairs to the gym for my ASSESSMENT. Rule #1: You cannot take the elevator, Always Stairs, All day long. Took all measurements and went through a short workout to see "HOW" out of shape I am. :-( Had a few minutes to catch my breath before a Cardio Session and then a Stretch Class. It was a great first day, already a little sore. Have an early start tomorrow, and a very FULL day. Here we go......
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