Boot Camp "Commitment or Be Committed"

I must be tired!!! I began writing my blog and posted it after I finished the title. I experience my very first ever BOOT CAMP. I am officially not a boot camp virgin. I have Mr. Chris Bass to thank for that. I have to admit I was hesitant at first, in fact I didn't sleep well the night before. I was suppose to go last wednesday but due to torrential rainfalls it was cancelled. At the time I felt a sigh of relief, this was certainly an Act of God. I now know that boot camp will "rev up the weight loss."

The entire experience was a positive one. Chris was professional and I truly felt in good hands. I'll tell you a few things that put me at ease:

*Chris asked all the important questions about my health prior to going.

*He asked if I had any physical limitations. *He also wanted to know what my exercise program was presently, easy "I don't have one."

*Chris also wanted to know what my goals were. Were they attainable and were they practical.

*Chris made me aware of what the boot camp "Better Bodies in Training" would entail. He was straight forward and very forthcoming with all the details of what to expect.

I realize now that there are three keys things to success with a good boot camp: GOALS, ROUTINE and MOTIVATION. When you see an example like Chris who walks to walk, it's easy to get motivated. He's not the aggressive militant type, thank the Lord for that. He is more listen closely and I will teach you the way type. He never yelled yet he was heard. He didn't crack jokes yet the participants laughed at times. I think I had a good laugh at myself. There were times throughout the hour that I thought "it looked easier than it was."

I felt proud at the end of the session and a little shaky. I guess I should make this official and commit instead of being committed.

I COMMIT TO GOING 4 TIMES PER WEEK TO BOOT CAMP AND WATCHING WHAT I EAT. There you have it I said it, it's in black and white now and I am committed.

The last and final thing that I need is your support. I need vindication that I am doing the right thing. I need a pat on the back and words of encouragement.

Friends Make the World Go Round.

Love Rosy

Boot Camp "Commitment or Be Committed"

Too Boot Camp or Not to Boot Camp

Rev it up!!!!!

I have officially lost 13 pounds, two more pounds and I will break through the 200 pound barrier. To some it may not sound like much, to me it is a triumph. I keep telling myself to "embrace the struggle." That is why I feel I need to "rev it up." BOOT CAMP, boot camp it doesn't matter how I say those words it still brings out the emotion of fear in me. The reason why I am speaking about a boot camp is that I recently met a gentleman Chris Bass who happens to run one. You can check out his website on www.betterbodiesintraining.net. He has a 45 day weight loss challenge. He is giving me the opportunity to trail a session at his boot camp tomorrow at 6:00am. I have no idea what to expect, is it going to be a killer session? Will I feel embarrassed? I am sure I will be awakening dormant muscles. That spells SORE. It will surely be challenging. I am breaking the cycle that I have been living way too long and throwing a rench into it all. As in the words of my Mom "I'm shaking things up."

A friend of mine stopped by the house today and has been generous enough to give John and I a gift certificate for a dance class. We are going to redeem it this friday!!!!!!!! Can you believe it.

I have definitely been doing a lot of soul searching, thinking about regrets I may have in life. Some of them can't be change like a certain person I married why to young to know better. I have to look at that experience positively as a learning and growing one. Since I've been in LA I have been confused about what to do professionally. I have a very close friend Rhosael who pointed out to me that I need to decide what my path is in order to move forward. I have always volunteered, first when I was 10 years old at Providence Villa for 5 years. Then I went onto Hospice in my 20's and in my 30's after my children were born I was lucky enough to participate in the hockey organization Unionville Minor Hockey Association. So the thought crossed my mind, I have dedicated so much of my life to care giving why not make it my life's work.

Looking Within,

Rosy