Bootcamp - End of Sequence 1 Results :)

Weight: 144.2 (-1.6lb)

Chest: 35.5 (-2")

Waist: 30 (-1")

Navel: 36 (-2")

Muffin Top: 39 (-1")

Hip: 39.5 (-1.5")

Hip Pocket: 24.25 (-1.75")

Thigh: 22.75 (-0.75")

Arm: 10 (-1")

Calf: 13.75 (-0.25")

TOTAL WEIGHT: 1.6lb

TOTAL INCHES: 11 1/4 inches

I am one happy camper!

Although I haven't seen much of loss in weight, I think that is going to come in the next 20 days, because I'm building muscle which burns fat, right?

The places I've really noticed change are the ones I haven't measured - my shoulders and upper abs; around my neck and décolletage.

I'm actually really happy with these results and inspired to keep at it!

Bootcamp Day 10. - Eeeekk!

Mat: 40 reps

Cardio: 30 mins Tae Bo

I was ALMOST going to have another day off today but pulled my gear on and took the opportunity during naptime. Yesterday, I felt awful. The cub caught four hours worth of Zs during the afternoon - enough for a workout - and I really wasn't prepared. All the time I used the excuse that I was quite tired, and expected her to wake up soon. And four hours passed. And I sat on my ass just waiting.

While there's nothing more frustrating than an interrupted workouts, for sure, a broken up one has got to be better than no workout. These thoughts obviously run on the same programme as my "I've eaten a jellybean, so I may as well eat the whole effin' bag, pizza, chips, ten bags of cookies and a tub of ice cream" rationale.

Anyway, I just got on with the damn thing today, with a hint of sadness to see this sequence pass, and curious excitement of the torture that lies in store for me tomorrow.

With the setbacks, I'm looking at a June 15th end date, if all goes to plan over the next 20 days, of course. I really don't want to let it push on any further, so am going to try my best to curb those 'all or nothing' voices. I also really need to up my water intake and STOP those everyday sugar cravings.

*off to research sugar weaning...*

DAY OFF!

Aww shucks, the cub had a bad night and I was exhausted - truly, truly exhausted - and spent the day catching up on sleep. I feel bad, but really shouldn't as I knew this would happen from time to time. I just don't want it to happen too much and keep that 30-day end-date pushing further and further away. I'll be on bootcamp forever at this rate!

Bootcamp Day 9. Loving it!

Mat: 40 reps

Cardio: 30 mins Tae Bo

I absolutely owned the workout today - about time too! Matwork was challenging but quite doable, and the Tae Bo was, as usual, fun and high intensity. I keep worrying that I'm not doing enough cardio for the amount of blubber I have to burn, but I really am not in any shape to be taking on very much more. I however do need to get some other form of cardio to gradually move on to. I'm really liking the idea of Turbo Jam or, even better, Turbo Fire. It looks awesome!

It's expensive, at $120 or something, but you get 10 discs of workouts and other goodies. I'd have to do this during the day or my neighbours downstairs would hate me. Oh, wait, they already do - then fuck it!

One day left of this safe sequence, and then I'm in the hot fire again. I actually can't wait!

Bootcamp Day 8. I Have Ab Lines!

Finally, something that tells me I'm getting somewhere. Today I found ab lines when I flexed. Sure, they're covered in a little fat jacket, but they're there at least. It's the motivation I needed to keep going with the cardio EVERY DAY. I will melt that fat and let you little abs shine!

Mat: 35 reps - and it killed me, how come?!

Cardio: 30 mins Tae Bo - I'm going to need to add something on the end of this very soon

I've been reading a lot about Turbo Jam/Fire and am really excited about trying it (when I have the money to spend on yet another workout DVD!). I've not given up on DC, I just don't have the time to commit to learning the routines whilst on BC. I just need a quick sweat on.

So, it's day nine tomorrow. With only two more days on this sequence, I really should try and get my reps up to 40, at least. I was all up for pushing it today, but for some reason I was totally pooped. Ah heck, tomorrow is another day. Looking through sequence two, I know it's going to whoop my ass good and proper. I guess that's when I'll start to really see results. I honestly can't wait.

I really don't think I've lost that much weight or even inches, but my clothes definitely feel different. I tried on some trousers and a shirt that I couldn't wear not four weeks ago, and they fit great. Even my benchmark trousers that are one of my goals to get back into fit ok. I probably wouldn't wear them out right now, they are tight with a bit of squidge out the top, but I COULD do them up!

Here's hoping the cub sleeps well so I get BRING IT tomorrow!

Bootcamp Day 7. Part II - Getting Serious

Oh, such a glorious workout today!

Mat: 35 reps

Cardio: 30 mins Tae Bo and dripping in fairy dust!

I absolutely loved it this morning and honestly wonder why it's so hard to take that first step in the morning - the lazy girl in my head is so persuasive! I so wish we could bottle this feeling, it fades all too quickly.

Foodage was good today too, although I had a rather large portion of the aubergine lasagne. It is totally yum.

Last night in bed, I was pondering on this whole regime and wondering whether I'll stick it out or see any results. Somehow, when faced with something difficult, my mind tends to let in this kind of negativity. I think that it's just not going to happen for me; there's no way I can change, that I'm stuck with all my bad bits and habits for life. What a loser!

With fitness, there is no 'luck', no shortcuts, just persistence, courage, and a lot of hard work. Quit wallowing and bitching about it and get your groove on, woman!

Bootcamp. A partial Day 7.

Last night my daughter woke every hour and I ended up sleeping on the couch with her to allow my husband and neighbours some sleep. Consequently, there was no workout today. I ate healthily all day until evening, when I indulged in some pretty nice cakeage, and TOM finally arrived, so hopefully my mood and cravings will get better from here on. I had the hanger proper today (hunger+anger).

So, I'm not really counting this as Day 7. I'm hoping the cub will sleep better tonight and allow me a workout tomorrow morning. If I'm not able to fit it in in the morning, I rarely get a chance later on.

Off to get some much-needed rest and hope she stays asleep too.