The Final Workout!!

Today is a really sad day for me.  I will admit that I am naturally a very emotional person, I blame that on being the baby of the first bunch of kids in my family.  LOL Anyone that knows me well, knows exactally what I mean when I say that. The MOOsers did their final workout today as the MOOSers, I know that we are all going to continue on our journey and will cross each others paths often. 
I have worked out so hard this week, which is the reason that some blogs have been missed, sorry to those that may read daily.  I have been pushing myself extra hard since it is the last week, Lynn too that crazy bitch did three workouts yesterday.  THREE!!!! That is crazy, but shows her determination, and for that I am so grateful.  We all worked out so hard today but I managed to pull through and get "top performer" of the day.  This was a huge honor for me, and it was really funny when Mary was talking about the top performer and said that "this person might swear a lot" and Bill pointed to me and said "it's you it's going to be you", LOL.  After our workout, I tried really hard to not be emotional BUT well that didn't happen.  Everyone has been such a wonderful support for each other, and the Boot-campers are a huge support for me.  Giving me the push when I needed it and encouraging me along the way.  There are a few Boot-campers and former Moosers that have really helped me through out this experience so I would really like to say "thank you" to them, Lisa, Shannon, Jule, Alicia and Holly.  You have all encouraged me to push through and work through the pain and for that I will be forever grateful.
Monday is the finale and I hope that you will all be listening.  We are getting there at 6:30 so turn on the radio and listen to MOO 92.
Thanks for the support.
Enjoy!!!

The Final Countdown!!!

There comes a point when all good things must come to an end, today it was our last MOOser cardio day and even though not all could make it, we had three Boot-campers their to cheer us on.  I know that I gave it my all this morning and I am very proud of the numbers that I had on the board.  I have come a long way in these twelve weeks and I don't hesitate to share that with anyone.  We have all worked so hard, and come so far that I agree with Shannon "we are all winners", despite the outcome on Monday. 
Since I missed the workout yesterday, I also worked out tonight.  OMG, I was so tired to begin the workout, and then to see three single legged items on the board - I could have just laid on the floor and died.  One thing that I am very proud of is the fact that I did all of my push-ups on my hands - no knees.  This was a huge accomplishment for me, as I usually give in to the pain and put my damn knees down.  I also lasted the whole time with planks, we did them six times and I lasted - thought I was going to puke but made it through like a true champ.  Then there was something new on the board..... Ben brought some new shit to the table and OMFG I struggled with that BUT I did not give up, I did try really hard.  I can only say that if I see those god damn things in the morning I really might cry.  I have had an emotional week this week and was another great reason for me to go workout - let out some steam and stress.  I hope to wake up tomorrow morning rested and refreshed and ready to start the day - AT BOOT CAMP of course.  We get to train the trainer for ten minutes, for some people ten minutes doesn't seem like a long time BUT to us MOOSers we know how long ten minutes can be... so I guess we will see how that turns out.
Enjoy!!!

Three more workouts!!!

OMG I can't even believe it, really.  There was a time when I felt like "are we done yet", but now I have to face reality again and face the food challenges that I struggled with before.  I have honestly learned so many different things in these last twelve weeks, that there is no way my body would allow me to eat that shit again.  I may puke.  That would be a good thing, if I were to possibly fall off the wagon, but that is not going to happen so there will be no worries.  lol
I had to miss this mornings workout since I had to drive to Burlington for a ONE hour meeting, after sitting in traffic for 45 minutes at five corners I was glad that the meeting was two hours instead of one.  My patience has never been, um normal.  I have NONE, I can say that I am more patient now that I have two kids but still there is pretty much none.  I ended my day with a very nice walk around Newport and a few little things at home to make sure that I had done something.  Since my workout lasted an hour longer then I was expecting, I missed the noon workout with Mary @ CCV, which I am really sorry about.  I was planning on getting all of these extras in this week and it is just not going my way.
Tomorrow is the LAST Cardio day, I am looking forward to it since I want to work my ass off these few days. 
Enjoy!!!

Can I get a HELL YEAH!!

With today being the second to last cardio day, I can say that we kicked ass.  Shannon of course kept me motivated and pushed me to get as many burpees as I possibly could.  She still kicked my ass, but I about dropped dead on the floor.  Since it is the last week, I am planning on doing a few extra workouts.  Not at bootcamp, since my schedule does not work out that way, but with Mary (our Cardio Coach) well or ass kicker if you will. lol Since she teaches different classes through out the week I am able to get into a couple of them.  I of course have still been eating right and drinking water, and as we all know water drinking makes you pee more so I can say that I am exercising at work as well - since you have to go down a flight of stairs to get to the bathroom. LOL I do try to run sometimes just to make it more of a workout.
Working at a bank, which is located right NEAR TIM & DOUGS, well this is challenging.  None of my co-workers have gone for an ice cream yet this summer, I like to think that it is one way that they can support me, but I can not say this much for our VALUED customers.  THREE of them came in with an ice cream today, three, and one of them knows that I can not allow that shit right now, and maybe not ever I do not want to fall of the wagon.  So he showed support by licking that damn ice cream right in front of me - the funny thing is that it really didn't bother me as much as I thought it would.  I guess it is one of those situations that I am determined to push myself through this change and I just don't want the damn ice cream.
Oh well, I guess that is pretty much it for now.
Enjoy!!!

The last Monday!

Today was the last Monday of MOOsers' Boot-camp, it is a biter sweet feeling knowing that the end is near.  I will be happy when this experience is done, but sad at the same time.  I have missed getting up with my kids in the mornings - since this was always our snuggle time, but feel as though I have accomplished so much as well.  I know that each of us has sacrificed "something" by doing the Biggest MOOser's but I also feel that we have gained so much.  Today's workout was killer, and at times I struggled.  You know this is the last week, our last chance to win big and loose lots.  It sucks to feel like I struggled, but I also know how much "stress" I have been under as well.  All I can say is everyday that I can workout this week I will be treating like it is the "LAST CHANCE" because I am in it to win and and so is my partner.  Lynn is just awesome, she did the workout this morning and then did Zumba at noon.  I was suppose to do another workout tonight, but after speaking with my husband and hearing about the different things that were going on here at home - Home was where I was needed, I can workout at home too, I just feel like with someone pushing me I push harder.  I plan on making some extra workouts this week, it just was not in the cards for today. 
Enjoy!!!

Just one week left!!

So I totally did not blog yesterday??? What was I thinking? Anyways, today was kick ass, hard core I can't even move I'm so sore.  LOL That rhymed, just in case you hadn't noticed.  So, I have completed the Warp Speed diet and now I am back to making sure that the meals I eat are supportive.  I can say that I have done well so far and look forward to keeping it up.  The diet, though sometimes challenging, was not that bad.  There are a few days where "next time" I would have to go through and really prepare it a little differently but overall, it was just a lot of foods that either I am not used to eating or you know chicken.  I remember at the beginning of this twelve week program how I really did not know how I would make it without KETCHUP, really I eat ketchup on everything but one accomplishment is that I have not eaten any of this ketchup in eleven weeks.  I went from eating it everyday to not at all, and I have done really well with that.  Just another reason to brag I guess, I have so been bragging to everyone about my New pants.  Really, I am so proud of my accomplishments that I want to share.  I do not expect everyone to want to hear about my accomplishments, but all I can say is too bad. LOL When my twelve weeks are over, I know that I will not brag as much because I will be working to keep my new figure, I do not expect everyone to say "Wow, Andrea that is awesome" I just want people to know.  Customers at the bank are always asking how I am doing with the boot camp and I tell them honestly, I also have told them the food I have been eating lately and some of them are completely grossed out. It is really funny to see their reactions, I think that is why I tell them.  Anyways, tomorrow is the last day of week 11 and I know that all of us MOOsers will be pushing it extra hard this week.  Good Luck everyone, I hope that no matter who wins we can all continue to support each other with gaining more results.
Enjoy!!!

Size 12

When I began this competition I was a size 18, for any woman out there that has been that size you realize that it is not a size 22 but you also know how hard it is to find the cute clothes at the store.  I always felt that I was wearing clothing that was too "old" for me, because that is what fit.  Yesterday, I went to Old Navy to buy a new pair of pants for a job interview and I was daring and tried the size 12 and I seriously almost cried.  I can honestly say that this was one moment that I was truly proud of myself.  I have only had a few moments in my life that I can say that I was proud of myself and so I took a picture of myself in the mirror and sent it to one of my bestest friends.  I needed to share the moment with someone that has encouraged me to keep this up, and that I knew would be so proud of me.  As I left the dressing room, I had a feeling of pure happiness, I had reached the goal that I had set for myself for the twelve week mark and I am so excited to push it further.  I need to show myself that with working hard and pushing through I can truly be the woman that I want.  I was so proud of myself for buying the size 12's that I could have bought more, but I talked myself out of doing that because MY TWELVE WEEKS are not done yet and I am not going to settle.  I have a wonderful support group and I can't thank my people enough for assisting me with this, I have been truly blessed and I will be forever grateful to the people that have helped me through this.  I have had the hardest eleven weeks, missing my kids - having them grab my legs and cry "don't go mommy" I have had tears and been through an emotional roller coaster but this is truly a life changing opportunity and has been one of the best experiences of my life. 
Enjoy!!!

Missin Cardio

So since I had a meeting in Burlington, I missed out on today's Cardio.  Well, lets be honest - I didn't miss it but you know it is helping me reach my goals so I am not complaining.  Lynn also missed today, she woke up this morning and was not feeling well at all, so she stayed home.  I went to my meeting, knowing full well before I left here this morning that it was going to be a challenge.  You see, when I go to these meetings they ALWAYS feed us lunch - and it is not ever anything that is on my diet plan, so today I was really excited that they did not get us pizza.  They do that sometimes, and it sucks because that pizza smells soooo yummy but I would have had to say no thanks.  They brought in sandwiches and wraps, which is still not on the diet but MUCH better for you then the pizza, so for that I was grateful.  You see, Lynn's household is sick, but so is my daughter and since she woke up at 2:00 am with an upset belly, and then made her way into my bed with me at 5:00 because daddy was a sleep on the couch.  I did not roll out of bed until 6:30 and had not a bit of extra time before leaving my house at 7:00.  Since Mia is sick, she stayed home with daddy so I had to bring Landyn to daycare and did a dump and run (as we call it) and got right on the road.  So basically, LIFE HAPPENED to me today and I was so not prepared.  I did have a wrap at lunch, and I will confess that they had the most amazing looking chocolate chip cookies I ever saw, I was foaming at the mouth because I wanted one sooooo damn bad...... HOWEVER when I got to the box where the cookies were those chocolate chip ones were all gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  UNFORTUNATELY they had other kinds.  I ATE A COOKIE and I still feel like shit, emotionally I feel like shit, my belly feels like SHIT and god I know I can't take it back but I really want everyone to know I FEEL LIKE SHIT.  The first person that I called when I left my meeting was LYNN, to be honest with her about what I had done.  She was not mad, she was very understanding which was good for me - but then I felt bad about all of those times I called her when I knew that she had company just to make sure that she was not taking any part in the shitty eating.  God the guilt could kill me, this is bad..
I have to end on that note, because I want to make sure that I get a workout in before I go to bed. 
Enjoy!!!

Week 11 begins

As week 11 begins, I think all of us MOOsers realize it is crunch time.  We all pushed through today's workout, and kicked ass.  Ben thought that I was worthy of the boot-camper of the day reward.  I did too.... I pushed myself today and when I thought I couldn't do anymore of the 3 second hold push ups, I was telling myself (out loud) get up Andrea, fucken get up.  Then I opened my eyes, and Ben was standing right there.... I wonder if he heard me.  He then pushed me and helped me get through the last of them.  It was really funny when I had to jump up on the platform thing.  Looking from a distance, I thought that it would be easy, but when it came right down to it OMFG mentally it was scary.  I pushed through, and made it, but I was so scared.  I really had to make myself jump each time, and collect my self before I did.  Weird.... oh well, I made it and it wasn't a milk crate so for that I am grateful.
Warp Speed is done for me on Thursday, and then I will be making sure to keep up with my calories and water without having it written down. LOL Wish me luck on that one. 
Enjoy!!!

Just about dead!!!

With starting today's workout I was seriously still sore from the week, so all I can say for today is that I am just about dead.  I am glad that I pushed so hard today and feel like that may be why I am not as sore as yesterday, but I am so tired today. 
I had a great workout and finisher today, gave it my all and pushed through A LOT OF PAIN.  Never gave up, and seriously during the finisher when we did burpees and squats I would lie to myself and think I was having fun to make it through.  LOL It must have worked because I pushed through like a champ, but laid on the floor when I was done to die - unfortunately I did not die I got up and drove my ass to work.  At work I used my brain which has now completely exhausted my entire body so I am thinking NAP TIME.  But, I am deciding to blog because I have remembered to do that now, and later I will be crying as my daughter gets her hair cut.  This is a long story but another reason for complete exhaustion for today. 
Enjoy!!!

Am I dying???

I don't know what has caused the big pain in my ass and thighs this week, because we have done so much with using those muscles.  GOSH DANG, I am in some pain today.  I think my co-worker Michelle was probably really sick of hearing about how badly my ass hurt today.  Don't really know though cause she didn't complain, she just giggled when I would say it.  I, however, didn't think it was funny.  I will say that I did have some really nice compliments today, being on the drive thru where I work people can not see your whole body, but damn I thought that it was so funny how many people noticed my hair was permed. LOL It has seriously been permed for quite some time now, longer then the time I have been at bootcamp.  In all honesty, today my hair was just a little crazy and sorta poofy so maybe it just stood out to them.  I did get some really nice words of encouragement from the customers and even one of them said that since I was making this change in my life, he has started to work out at IROC because I have motivated him.  Really that was one of the nicest things, that is one of the things I was hoping to accomplish with doing the MOOSers, motivating others to make life changing decisions.  This made my day.  So thank you to all of the followers that help to encourage myself and others around you to make themselves Happy and Healthy. 
I only have a few more days of the Warp Speed diet, and can see changes since I have started that.  I can say that I have not always enjoyed the meals, but it is great to not feel like I need to eat the same food all of the time - just because I know that it is safe.  So for that I thank this diet, changing it up a bit. 
Anyways, that is just about it for today, so I will catch you all up tomorrow.
Enjoy!!!

Holy Shit Again!!!

I am soooo exhausted from this mornings workout.  But I feel so good, weird I know but damn I can't wait for my body to adjust to the new way of doing things.. I love that we change it up, I just wish that my body understood that it was to benefit it, damn body - it has a mind of it's own sometimes.  But like Mary said, you tell your body "yes" even when it is saying "no".  Well, my body was screaming "NO" to me but I just about fell on the floor showing it who was the boss.  LOL And I am not kidding, I really almost fell, but managed to stay on my feet.  Water for some reason has been my downfall lately, I really don't know why, I was doing so well with it.  But when I have been at work lately, I just have not been making the time to walk out back and get water.  What the hell is wrong with me, I make the time to get up and eat before a workout, I make the time to get my ass kicked six days a week, I make the time for Met. Makeover class, and Zumba and my family - but I can't walk my ass out back and get some damn water???? I don't know the more I sit here and think about it, I am just getting mad at the lazy choice that I make.  What ever - I can't dwell on that, I will try harder because I have no choice, it's not like my water bottle will magically fill up when I take the last sip. 
Okay, enough about that.  Today's workout was killer - these days of 30:20 are hard core.  We did Battleropes, Kneel to Stands, Switch Jumps (lunges - kind of) and shuffle burpees.  OMG First of all, when you see this things written on the board, it is not too intimidating but when you start to think about it and your like "DUDE, I am doing that for 30 seconds and then really like no break" I get scared.  But I do tell myself - "it's not that bad" so that I don't like freak out.  I felt the burn today, and I made my legs do what I wanted them to do.  Thanks to Shannon and Mary for pushing me that extra 30 seconds today, I needed to be pushed so that I could beat a number.  With their help and Lynn and Laurie cheering me on, I DID IT.  I went from 16 Kneel to Stands up to 19 Baby.  That is just kick ass. 
Enjoy!!!

LMAO A MUST READ!!!

Just for the record, what I am about to say it a true story.
Yesterday one of the MOOsers asked if anyone else was experiencing issues with going number two.  The diet we are on can make you have some issues.  So since that was discussed yesterday, it was brought up again today.  During our warm up we were talking about "poop" and who is having troubles with that area? LOL Now we are all adults so this conversation was of course completely professional..... Yeah right, we got to talking about how butts are sore from being constipated and how for others it went the other way.  LOL I just love it, Ben moved down to the other end of the room where the conversation must have been boring... lol Anyways, I felt that this was BLOG worthy and that no one else would blog about it, so here it is.  At our workouts we talk about POOP, and well other things too but today that is what I will think about and share. 
The workout today, yeah that kicked ass.  I felt that I did really well today, and Lynn too.  We had a man in our group today, so of course I was not slacking, I did not want to look like a wimp.  I think Ben did that on purpose, that pushes me.  And of course Ben will say that he didn't but I don't think I will believe him, now if I had heard Eye of the Tiger I would have been like what the hell, now I got to kick ass.  I feel that today I pushed and even though JOEL DID NOT come with me, I pushed like I would have if he did.  WIMP!!! He doesn't read my blogs so if he confronts me on this calling him a wimp, I will have to wonder who told him. LOL
Just kidding, I would tell him to his face.
Enjoy!!!

Drink MORE WATER!!!

So today I have finally gotten back on track with drinking enough water.  I just hope to keep it up, I have been struggling with this lately.  Sad, but true.  With our cardio days being 8 rounds and shorter rest, we really need to be stepping it up.  For some reason, I REALLY SUCKED today.  I don't know why I had that pain in my side, but damn it I was pissed at myself for not just pushing through.  I will have to make up for it tomorrow.  I feel as though there is always something that holds me back, and I really hate that feeling.  Sometimes I can honestly talk myself out of it and others I let that feeling defeat me.  I only have like two and a half weeks left, it is really time to not let that shit get to me.  With that said, I just want to let you all know that I appreciate your words of encouragement and I hope that we will make you proud. 
Tomorrow is the day that Joel should go with me..... but I guess we will see in the morning.  My guess is "no" but he could surprise me.  That would be nice.
Enjoy!!!

And SO Week 10 Begins!!

Here it is Monday night, and the first day of week ten.  Damn, today just about killed me.  You know when you look at the board hoping and praying for an easy day that, that you are probably doomed.  That was me today, DOOMED.  I made it through, and really today there were moments that I thought I wouldn't make it.  The step-ups with weights, I really thought I was going to fall over.  What the hell was going on?? Anyways, that is about enough of the shitty part today like every other day Lynn kicked ass.  Seriously, we were doing the same workout - but if you watched us you would have been thinking "what the hell is Andrea doing?" Lynn pushed through and I really think she was the first person done.  She kicked ass, every time I looked at her I was wondering where the hell my energy was? She was always like two exercises in front of me.  OMG she just killed it today, and that is awesome.  The funniest part was when we got done the list, we had to do more exercises for the time that was left.  For the last minute I did a plank, I HATE planks, but have decided that I hate my Mia and Landyn leftovers even more.  The plank can help me with that area. LOL I guess I shouldn't have done that because then right after we did planks as a group.  What was I thinking???? Ben also had us do wall squats, and was ever so polite to hand me a weight.  THANKS BEN, I really wanted the weight but didn't want to look like a show off.  LOL I am so just kidding. 
Well, Joel has said that he really might come with me this week..... I guess we will have to wait and see. 
Enjoy!!!

Nine Down THREE TO GO!!!!

It is officially the end of week nine, and we only have three weeks left.  It is hard to believe but these have been the fastest nine weeks ever... Lynn and I showed up to our workout this morning wearing our TEAM MACHADO BROCHU shirts that I ordered.  LOL I am just a little corny like that, I would say that it is because I am a mother of two young kids, but that would be a lie - I am always like that. LOL  Since this week started out shitty for me, I will say that I felt I ended on a high note.  Stepping it up, using heavier weights and pushing through.  I did find that while I was choosing the heavier weights the squat press was sooooo hard.  I had originally picked 25 pound dumb-bells but the second time I did it I used two 20 pounders, I do not look at that as having been defeated, I realized that I could NOT even lift them up the second time so you know in order to get a workout in I had to make some changes. 
Lynn was with me this morning, still in a lot of pain but in all honesty I don't know of any other woman that would have pushed through like she did.  I can not even believe the amount of pain she was in and still giving it her all.  She ROCKS.  
Today is day 17 on the Warp Speed diet, I have just sent Joel to the store to pick up some things that I need for next week.  I made him a VERY SPECIFIC list, we will see how he does.  I did not feel up to venturing out to the PRICE CHOPPER so I have left my fate in his hands. Please let him get everything on the list with no substitutions.  I have noticed some change in myself being on this diet, but I will say that there are so many things that I do miss.  I will not say that I will never do Warp Speed again, I think that I am happier being 90% good instead of 100%.  I don't know, I think it is because I don't have the option to have a cheat meal.  Sounds weird but hey at least I am honest.  By having the option, I am able to make the better choice without having to think about it.
Oh well, that seems to be about it for today.
Enjoy!!!

Week 9 out of the way

With one more workout to complete week nine, it is just about done.  It has been one hell of a week for me, but I am going to end it on a good note.  I have been pushing myself, but still felt as though I was holding back.  Today, Lynn would have called me a machine - well at least on the ropes.  Ben had us doing some pretty "freaky" shit, and it hurt like hell, but I kicked ass on the ropes today.  Unfortunately, it's Friday so I do leave early to attend weekly meetings for work - with that said I did miss out on the Kettlebell swings and rows, and well lets face it what ever little gift Ben gave at the end.  You know the "finisher", lol.  I don't know if there was one, but all I can say is that there most likely was and I am sure that there were some Burpees in the mix - as there always is.
Lynn was not able to attend today, but she will return tomorrow.  She called me this morning to let me know and I said "good thing you called, I probably would have trash talked you at the workout".  I probably would have, you know "tough love". 
Ben did an update on MOO today, and I always find it wonderful to hear how he feels we are doing.  It is great to hear that he thinks we are doing well, and for me it gives me a big push to push myself harder.  We don't have a lot of time left with this, and there is no room for slack assing.  We all work hard, and honestly we all show determination.  It is going to be hard work, but my goal is to kick ass everyday until the end - and well lets face it even longer.
During the beginning of our Metabolism Make over we have to set goals for ourselves, I look at these goals often as a reminder of what I want to accomplish during this twelve weeks and all I can say is MAN do I have determination.  There are a couple of things that I won't know until the end if I have actually met the goal I set or not but as far as where I wanted to be with weight selections I am right on target.  As far as the pant size that I wanted to be by this time, I am smaller then I was expecting.  This is honestly a great feeling and a wonderful achievement for me, and yeah if you want you can take it as bragging.  I will admit that since I have lost inches in my thighs, I am able to wear smaller pants the I was expecting I always thought that the problem was my gut, but as it turns out my big ass thighs were a BIG part of the problem - who knew? LOL I do not know what the goals Lynn had for herself are - so I can't tell you where she is at and how much further she needs to go, but I will say this...... Lynn has done an amazing job, she has given it her all and is so dedicated to this program.  She is an amazing person, she is a mother, wife, student, and full time worker and she has managed to make this a priority for herself.  She deserves the recognition for that.  She is one of the most amazing people that I know, and for that I have been truly blessed. 
Next week - BRING A FRIEND - any takers???
Enjoy!!!

Cardio Changes

Today, Mary and Ben changed our cardio day a little bit.  We now do 30:20, which means 30 seconds of work and a 20 second break, and we now get to do eight rounds.  Lets just say that I was not completely ready for this, I pushed through and ended up a little dizzy so I went to get fresh air for a minute.  Damn it, that just pissed me off.  I came back in determined to finish it up and finish strong. 
I am excited to hear what Ben has to say for an update on Friday - I am hoping that he will say good things, but I guess we will see. 
Not much to add for today, just that we all worked hard and pushed ourselves through the workout.  Everyone kicked ass.
Enjoy!!!

Mia Stinks

So Miss Mia joined us at boot camp today.  At one point Lynn asked me "is that you?" and then I could smell it, I looked at Mia and said did you fart?  LOL She said yes, I did.  My god, she was so stinky.  That was my motivation today, the faster we got done the faster we could get away from Mia.  LMAO Mia has been told that she can not come with mommy to work out anymore, since she always needs to go to the bathroom and distract me.  Not a great idea.  I can't even believe that this smell could come from my little girl. 
Now about the workout... It was a killer day today.  Lynn of course was my partner, just incase you didn't know that.  We did work out hard, and of course we did the roll the dice - when you get a three it is Ben's choice, this is never a good thing but we managed to roll threes like each time.  OMG that sucked.  Anyways, it was a great workout and I do feel that I gave 100% it would have been 110% if I didn't have to take Mia to the potty a couple of times.
Enjoy!!!

Back in Action

So today I was back in action, well almost.  Since I now fear the whole passing out situation, I did work out but felt that I did hold myself back today.  I did have Mary pushing me along and Lynn kicking my ass so I tried to not slack too much.  Of course Mary was there telling me that I didn't have the highest number, so that did push me a little more.  I can't even tell you how I ended up this morning but I can tell you that I tried.  I did not give up and I pushed through all six rounds, and today I ate much better than yesterday.  I felt so sick all day yesterday, and I am hoping that with another good night of sleep tomorrow I will be giving it 110%.  Well, lets just be honest, I AM GOING TO GIVE 110% regardless of what happens.  We don't have a lot of time left, so there will be NO slacking.  It is crunch time, baby and time for Lynn and I to show everyone what we are made of.  I will not settle for second, third or fourth place.  I will push myself and Lynn as hard as we can go.  We will fight until the end, so everyone just needs to push us and fight with us.  Everyone has been so supportive these last eight plus weeks, we just need a little more. 
Thanks for all of the support!!!
Enjoy!!!

Thank you Community!!!

So here is a blog for Lynn, she has an account with Orlex on the Derby Road.  She went there this morning and as she was walking in she noticed a box of Chocolate Bars for sale on the counter, must be one of the ladies kids was selling for a fund raiser.  Well, the two ladies behind the counter saw Lynn coming in and one of them threw the box of chocolate bars on the floor and replaced them with her own healthy snack and said "this is what we have for snack today".  Lynn started to giggle since she new the other lady was a fellow Boot-Camper and this was how they were showing their support for her to succeed.  The fellow Boot-Camper offered Lynn some almonds, which of the three healthy snacks was probably the only one that was on Lynn's menu for today. LOL
Just wanted to share on Lynn's behalf.
Enjoy!!!

Missing Out because of Passing out

So this morning I was up at 5:00, had all my food prepared so that it wouldn't take me long to get ready for my workout.  I cooked and then felt that feeling of passing out.  I know this feeling because it does tend to happen to me on occasion. I HATE THAT FEELING.  So I laid down on the cold floor and yelled to Joel, he assisted me to the couch where I stayed for two hours with the puke bucket - just in case.  I could not go to the workout this morning because I did not feel okay to get behind the wheel.  For those of you that know me well, you know that this does happen to me and that I did, before kids, have like every test run to see what was going on.  Well, the doctors told me that everything was "NORMAL", again for those that know me well, you know that I am not normal, in fact I am anything but. LOL So I decided to take the day off today but I am hoping that by staying home and relaxing I can get over this feeling and move on.  I hate when it happens because it affects my entire life.  I hate to think of what would happen if I were to pass out driving down the road or something, I just take it one day at a time and can only hope for the best. 
Sorry to Lynn for missing out - I know that you kicked ass even though I wasn't there, but I really enjoy being there to workout with you. 
I usually end my blog with Enjoy, but for today I hope that you don't enjoy as I did not enjoy passing out. 
See you soon!!! (this is a better way to end for today.)

OMG!!

So I know that I have complained in the past about all of the burpees that we do, but today we did "wipers" and the other one. I can't even think of what it is called - but I will never ever forget them.  I hate them, I would much rather do burpees.  But you know, I don't get to pick the exercises for the day.  Thank you to Mary for kicking our butts this morning, my legs are killing me.  But it is for the change that I want, so when I say thank you I really do mean it.  Having a day like today, after having a strength day yesterday was not so good for me.  I was so exhausted before we even started todays workout.  But I know that I need to stay focused and work it out.  The funny part is - I have been eating so much raw onion lately that I do wonder if I smell like onions.  I swear I do, but no one has complained to me yet so I guess it can't be that bad.  LOL
Lynn worked really hard today.  She pushed it, and at one point got caught by Mary holding the wall.  That was not such a good idea, so she didn't try that again.  I was going to tell her, but I was too focused on what I was doing that had I spoken with her I would have lost all focus. 
Oh well, Mary got her back on track and she did not do it again. lol
Monday starts week 9 for us, and I can't wait.  I am looking forward to giving every workout all that I have and bring it every day.
Enjoy!!!

8th Friday

So here it is the 8th Friday of the MOOsers, I really listened to Ben today when he said to up the weights.  I felt I pushed and gave it my all and for that I will pat myself on the back.  Lynn too kicked ass, using heavier weights and pushing through the 30 seconds of work.  In all honesty, when Ben says "five more seconds" those are the longest five seconds of my day.  I feel great now, not full of energy, but good as in not sore (yet).  I know it is coming, The pain will be here when I rise in the morning, but I will have the motivation to get up and do it all over again. 
So I am not sure what everyone else has been doing, as far as weighing themselves. But I did get on the scale the other day and I had lost 8 pounds since the six week point so I have to say that this diet must be working for me. I know that Lynn got on the scale too, basically out of wonder and she too had a nice weight loss.  I wont tell how much because she didn't tell me I could - but it was great.  We should all be very proud of her and her accomplishments, she is doing wonderful. 
Tomorrow is the last day of week eight, not sure at all what kind of work out to expect - but I look forward to working out with all the MOOsers.
Enjoy!!!

St. Patties Day

So today was a cardio day, which was changed up a little.  It was nice to have a change even though we still work hard and sweat.  I have to say that Shannon is my biggest pusher, she sets the pace for me and gets those high numbers and I fight to keep up with her.  It just about kills me, but even if I get close I am happy with my accomplishments.  She knows that I push to have the highest number in each event, so she pushes the bar and kicks my ass.  Thank you for that Shannon, not that I slack when you are not there but damn I am a competitive person and it is great to have someone push me to my limits. 
I was expecting to be really sore today, since I did Zumba last night but I felt great.  I think that by doing the Zumba it has actually helped me, I slept great and woke up this morning and my legs did not hurt!!!! They have been sore for a few days. 
So this is my reminder to everyone to wear GREEN today, as it is St. Patties Day.
Enjoy!!!

Vegas Day

Well not really Vegas but Deck of Cards for today.  That was what Ben wrote on the board this morning, and that was the very first workout we did as moosers.  I can say that my team has come a long way, the first time we did this workout we did not get through the whole deck of cards.  Today, we got through the deck and had to start the deck again.  YAHOO!!! That my friends shows progress.  I was hoping that Ben got me grabbing Lynn's ass on video today, he kept telling her to squeeze her butt so I went over and did just that. LOL
Something new for today, I attended Zumba with Lynn and her friend April, Mary was teaching of course and I had SO MUCH FUN!!! It was a great workout and I look forward to doing it again next week.  After Zumba we were off to Shaws for a little shopping, then I got home put the food away and prepared my meals for the next two days.  I am thinking that I need to do them on Sunday - but I really can not find the time, it is just crazy.  Anyways - so here it is 9:10 and I am just sitting down to Blog, while my eggs are boiling.  It is like my days run right into each other and I can't believe that we really don't have much time left.  I hope that my MOOser family will remain close after this competition, despite who wins.  I really think that we are all very supportive of each other and I enjoy their company.  We have so much fun, because we are just a great group of people. lol
That is about it for today, got to check my eggs so that I can go to bed.
Enjoy!!!

HOT DAMN!!!

All I can say is "HOT DAMN" my thighs hurt today, and so did my belly after putting all of that broccoli in it. LOL I thought I was dying, I was laying on the floor at work in the fetal position and one of my managers came around the corner and just started laughing.  I would have laughed too, but I was dying.  I will say that I had a great day when it came to food, but unfortunately my body is NOT use to the amounts just yet and I am really glad that there is not BROCCOLI on the menu for tomorrow.  Not complaining, just waiting for my body to adjust to the servings I have been giving it.  I am feeling much better now, and I did eat my afternoon snack even though I really didn't feel like it.  I tried Spaghetti squash tonight for the first time ever, and Mia was so excited about it, shoving it in by the fist fulls, then all of a sudden - she was done with that and she didn't like it anymore. lol I ate almost my full serving, it wasn't bad but not something I see us eating a lot of in the future.  My husband didn't even try it. (he was too scared. lol)
I had a great workout this morning, had to leave early because the schedule got a little screwed up at work.  I needed to be there for 8 so I left at 7, now this would have been one of those days that Ben should have a shower, then I would have been able to stay for the entire workout. Thanks Ben. Just kidding - I really laugh out loud when I write all this stuff. I laugh even harder when I call someone right after I am done and read it to them.  My god, I am just too funny. And YES I really think I am.

Enjoy!!!

Week 8 begins

Today was the first day of week eight, where Ben started a new session with the rest of his Boot-campers.  Since they had a week off, one would think he would start light .... um no, they all got a big welcome back kick in the ass.  All I can say is Ben never lets us slack, pushes us to our limits and then makes us give a little more.  He does not want us to fail, so he pushes us and it always seems like he pushes me when I think I am going to die - but for some reason I manage to survive another day. LOL
Lynn and I got some words from Ben about how the hell we are suppose to eat all the food on our diet, it really seems like a lot but he says that we need to give it a few days.  I did find that today went so much better for me, and now that I have Strawberry Protein Powder and not just chocolate I can change it up a bit. LOL I do find it scary when I look ahead because I have never been a fish eater, I have had it once on this diet and will have it again another day this week, but then we will introduce a new fish.  OMG that is scary for me, the best part is my kids are experiencing all of these new foods as well, and they loved the fish the other night, tonight they tried mushrooms - OMG you should have been here to see the face my son gave us, it was priceless, he ate the mushrooms but it took some "MMMMMM Yummy" from mommy. Mia - my child that only eats Mac N Cheese and hot dogs- well it is safe to say that she did NOT eat what we did tonight, she didn't even give it a chance.  (that sounds like someone I use to know..... ME)
I know that Lynn has not enjoyed the strawberry powder so I am thinking that the chocolate will do her some good.  She is working hard at getting in the right amount of foods and sticking to the meal plans, but she has admitted that it is hard, you know real life happens and you can't always eat when you should but she is making it work and for that I applaud her.  She is such a great partner, and helps me push myself through the pain and when we have to try and beat our partner she sets the bar high.  KICKING ASS
So to end this post all I can say it "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURIE" hope that you had a kick ass day.
Enjoy!!!

Week 7 done

So with week seven done and out of the way, I am still working hard at home.  I started the 28 day warp speed yesterday, and though yesterday was a hard day I felt so much better with it today.  I am going to have to figure out what to do to make it work, but that may be harder then it sounds. Mia was a great support today at snack time, she saw that I was eating a hard boiled egg (white) and she had one too.  She is just too cute, but then of course she had the veggie sticks that I had originally gotten for her.  Those are yummy too.  I tried Hummus for the first time today and my sister Lynn HATES Hummus, but I thought it wasn't bad.  We are all going to struggle with different parts of Warp Speed, but I know that we will all make it work, we are all willing to do what it takes to get to our goals and win so this diet will help with that. 
Today's workout was great, Lynn showed up just a little late but Abby and I welcomed her to our group.  All three of us cheered each other on, and pushed through the work out.  It was great to work out with Abby, since it was the first time we had been able to work side by side with her since the beginning.  I am looking forward to the next time we get to workout with Abby and hopefully Rita too. Get that damn truck unstuck and get your butt to bootcamp. LOL
It was so FUNNY today when I said good morning to Bill and used our true words of Love and Affection with him, it was a very nice "F**k You" and for those that know us MOOSers - you know that it is a true sign of love and affection and when used at the right time a sign of jealousy (when Bill kicked ass at something the other day Lynn was like FU) it is really kind of funny, but in all honesty Lynn and I had a trucker for a father and well those terms were used often in our house. 
Enjoy!!!

Where have I been????

Sorry about not posting yet this week, been busy with work.  No excuse just the truth.  I have enjoyed two workouts with the MOOsers this week and got my butt kicked both days, I am however looking forward to my workout tomorrow. 
I have to say that I started the 28 day warp speed diet and OMFG, I think that is all I can say.  I appreciate all that Ben has done for me and I will never be able to thank him enough but I will also never forget these meals that I am eating. lol I did eat my fish tonight and was pleasantly surprised, but I have found out today that I DO NOT like red wine vinegar.  I am going to have to swap it out, I just can't do it.  All in all, I made it through the first day of the diet and since I looked ahead at tomorrows, I think it may go a little better for me.  Lynn will be starting hers tomorrow and I can't wait to see what she thinks of it, it is a change but the more I do it the more likely I will end up liking it. Or well at least getting it down - LOL. 
Lynn and I were on the radio yesterday morning, and since we were live Deveney did tell us not to swear, I really had to watch what I say since I have a bad mouth.  I did really good, but I swear that LYNN SAID BITCH.  I swear she did, it was too funny. 
That is about it for me today, check in with you all later.
Enjoy!!!

Six weeks down

With six weeks done, the competition is very close.  Lynn and I are in third place right now, but I think that anyone that saw me today will agree, I am a fighter and I am NOT willing to give up.  I can say that Mary KICKED OUR ASSES today.  Everyone that reads this blog MUST know what a burpee is, and well honestly you NEED to understand how much we all hate them.  We walked in this morning with ONLY 2 exercises on the board with a big 15:15 on top.  The first item of the day was.... yup burpees the second was a squat press.  These two items are hard and when you only get a 15 second break, you may think you are going to die.  I pushed through the first round counting my burpees - realizing that I am more likely to slack on those.  I got seven and thought that was good for 15 seconds.  But if you read my blog yesterday I stated that I was going to push myself harder and not allow myself to fail.  Each time burpees came, I MADE sure that I got seven, and I found that I could push and get 8 and then nine by the time we were done the workout I was able to get TEN burpees in 15 seconds.  HOLY SHIT!!! I don't care what anyone else thinks I think that is AMAZING.  And that right there is why Mary chose me as the boot-camper of the day.  I was so excited and so was my Mia, I picked a PINK dog tag because I knew that she would love it.  Mia was so cute, giving me hugs and screaming that she was so proud of me.  Just thinking about it now, it brings tears to my eyes.  My three year old was proud of ME, I am so honored by this.  I push myself every single day so that I can be more active with my kids and keep up with them.  Mia is just too cute, I love that she is proud of me and I hope to make her even more proud through out these next six weeks. 
I actually was able to wave and shout out to my fellow MOOsers from across the room today.  Can't say that I saw a lot of what they were doing, but I did manage to check them all out here and there.  I just looked at all of the before and after pictures and you ALL look so amazing.  I am glad to be a part of this competition and have support from each of you. 
Well, until Monday - this is it.
Enjoy!!!

Week 6 almost done!!!

So today was Freaky Fat Loss Friday and almost the end of week 6.  I can honestly say that I use to like Cardio days because it was kind of like a break, but I think that now Cardio days are so much harder, and the days like today are easier.. weird but true.  Anyways, it was honestly so GREAT to hear how everyone was doing so far.  Understanding that this is a competition, I do realize that each of our progress is crucial to us winning.  Since I was not satisfied with my results this week, I have become more determined then ever.  I am going to start Warp Speed and kick my own ass as hard as I can each and every single day.  Well, and since we all know that this year it depends on partners I guess I will have to start kicking Lynn's ass too.  But, I should be careful because if she kicked back she would probably lay me out.  LOL
I have been thinking lately how much I will miss working out six days a week when this competition is over.  I truly love working out, and even though I say things like "i just about died today", I feel so good when the workout is done and I am ready to officially start my day.  I know that Mary teaches Zumba a couple of times a week so I could fit that in my schedule and I would continue to workout like 2 or 3 times with Bootcamp.  OMG, really why am I even thinking about this right now.  I have plenty of time to figure this out when it is getting closer to the end of the MOOsers..
That is pretty much it, its all I got.
Hope to see you all at the Grand Opening tomorrow, I even have a date.  MY HUSBAND!!!! Yahoo! a date night (well afternoon)
Enjoy!!! as always.

FOR REAL????

Okay so for those of you that have not been reading my blog religiously today was the official measurement day for me.  Let me start by saying, it is not bad and any loss is great and I should celebrate that, BUT I was a little upset with my results.  I worked so hard these last six weeks and here is what I have done:
Lost 8.6 pounds
Calipers
Body Fat % : went from 33.5% to 30.5%
Bicep: went from 12 to 9
Tricep: went from 22 to 16
Back: went from 28 to 24
Hip: went from 19 to staying at 19
Totals: before 81 to 68 now
for those that don't know the things listed above are when Ben pinches the fat - LOL but for real that is what he does, he even has a special tool to use.  Pretty cool right?
Inches:
Hips: Before 43.25 after 42.5
Waist: Before 37.5 after 36.75
Thigh: Before 22.5 after 20.5
Upper Arm: Before 22 after 22 again - I can only say that my GUNS are huge, which is the only reason that this number did not change. 

So there it is the beginning and six week measurements, I know that it is not bad but since I had not lost as much weight as I was thinking I was looking to make it up in inches.  Oh well, it is what it is and I can't change it since it is officially in black and white..lol
We have officially lost another team in the MOOsers which sucks, I will miss both Maygan and Jenn everyday but look forward to seeing Jenn three times a week.  I hope to stay in touch with both of them, as I feel like we had gotten pretty close over these last six weeks.  I do realize that this is still a competition, and I plan on working my ass off to win but I feel like I have a whole new family with my MOOsers.  It is wonderful to hear everyone's results so far, and I know that we all give it our all and even some more every day.  I hope that everyone is content with their results this far and use them to push through the next six weeks. 
Enjoy!!!

Hump Day

So today is officially HUMP day, which I guess is not true in our case but hey, I have to have a title and I am running out. lol Todays workout was fantastic, Lynn got her pee out of the way before the work out started so she could kick ass throughout the whole thing.  Both Lynn and I talked at lunch about how when we used the one dumb-bell and did a squat press with it our left side was just dying.  I laughed as I said "did you see my whole arm shaking?" it was really just too funny.  Since Lynn had "pinky promised" her son that he would be to school a little early this morning, she headed out at like 10 after 7, you know right after we started the final ass kicking of the morning.  We all had partners and took turns doing five burpees but after each burpee you had to do a lateral hop, which just makes burpees suck even more then they already do.  If that is possible.  So with Lynn gone, BEN stepped in to help me out.  Now, the funny part is that when I know I can get a break after my five I push them out, I don't slack I want that break.  I couldn't even talk to tell Ben my five were done, I just waved my arm in the air so that he would know to start.  And of course because Ben was my partner I felt that I had to push even harder, when our six minutes was up I fell to the floor and I did not want to move EVER AGAIN. 
The funniest part of the day was when I was doing push-ups and well I will admit to taking a short (very short) rest and when I was finally done Lynn said "did you know that you have some black stuff on your forehead?"  I was like "great, now everyone knows I put my head down".  LOL If I had not been so tired I really would have laughed so hard on that one. 
So Lynn got her new measurements today and I will not share those with you all, if she wants to she can but I don't feel as though it is my place to do that.  I get my new measurements tomorrow before the Met. Makeover class so I will post because I am so excited to see where I am at. 
Anyways, Lynn does have the user name and password so you may be hearing from her at some point, I don't think that she is as funny as me but I guess you will have to be the judge. 
Another Cardio day tomorrow, can't wait to see what Mary has in store for us.....
Enjoy!!!

Cardio - NO Ben

So Ben was not with us this morning for our Cardio workout, but you always know that Ben is there in spirit.  Like he has said before, he has eyes everywhere, so basically we did not slack at all and I can say that for everyone that was there today.  Lynn was a few minutes late this morning, thanks to the Brochu drive way LOL, so I told everyone that we should harass her when she did show up, I felt kind of bad so before I continued I asked if everything was okay and since it was she asked me when I wanted her to take her pee brake.  LOL asking permission to pee, I did not allow her to miss the burpees.  The thing that I hate about a cardio day is that we now do six times at each station, I give it my all each round but I have not been able to beat my current number.  At the beginning Ben would say meet or beat and I know that I should be able to beat that damn number now but I have not yet.  Maybe it is the 30:30 that has me all messed up?? I don't know, I can only hope to progress quickly so that I don't dwell on the damn thing. 
Lisa mentioned that she noticed that my arms are getting toned from the last video that she watched.  I was excited to hear that, it was much need encouragement and it makes me feel great just knowing that my workout crew is noticing the differences in my body.  Thank you Lisa, I can honestly say that you have helped push me through my workouts, I watch you and push myself harder because you are a "Machine".  And Shannon is always there to push me and it is funny because she pushes me when I need that extra bit of encouragement.  It's like she can read my mind, or well maybe my body.  She gives me words of encouragement through-out every workout and that is greatly appreciated.  Lynn - well since I am pointing out some of my biggest helpers, you are obviously one of the biggest.  You show up everyday showing your commitment to this program and to ME, it is truly an honor to be your partner on this Journey and I am so glad that we have each other to lean on, I could NOT do this with out you.  I have to also thank everyone for sending me words of encouragment either through the blog, or facebook or even email.  I know that I will reach my goal by the end of this twelve weeks because of the wonderful support that I have had this whole time.  I am very excited about getting our measurments this week and hope to use that as a push to work even harder.  I can honestly say that my life is changing a little bit each day, and for that I will be forever grateful. 
So I will end it there for today, tomorrow we will see Ben again and he will be the one handing over the ass kicking - well I think if not then Mary will do it, she has no problem kicking my ass. LOL
Enjoy!!!

Week 6

So here it is the first day of week six and guess what, we worked our butts off again.  I had a little boy cheer leader with me today.  Landyn was up at 5:00 this morning and did not sleep well last night so I brought him with me to boot-camp today.  He was really good all by himself in Ben's office.  The dogs really liked him too, but in all honesty Ben's dogs LOVE everyone.  So today I felt as if I couldn't stay focused, that probably had something to do with my 19 month old sitting there with his arms up saying "mommy", but I did make him wait until I was finished before I gave in.  I do enjoy bringing my kids, but think that Landyn is just too little to sit there that long.  Anyways, tonight when I got home I was happy to see that my husband made a meal that I could really enjoy.  He made baked chicken with broccoli and french fries.  LOL I can't complain since I just did not eat any of the french fries, and that chicken was really yummy.  Like Mia has gotten use to hearing me say, "oh, mommy can't eat that, she is on a diet" she knew that I would not be eating the french fries.  She is too smart that kid, last night we went to have supper with my father-in-law since his wife is away.  We ordered pizza from Hoagies and then I went to the drive thru at Wendy's to get me a salad, and of course I have my own bottle of dressing in the car so that it is always on hand.  I did not eat any of that pizza, and in all honesty I was so proud of myself for following through and going to Wendy's for a salad since we got the pizza first.  We all enjoyed our meals and I received some very nice words of encouragement from my father-in-law and brother-in-law.  It is always nice to hear that people notice the changes that have already been made. 
Enjoy!!!

Happy Friday!!

Since it is Friday and the end of Week 5 we worked our butts off.  We did a strength day where we use heavier weights and do fewer reps.  I was thinking that I did so awesome this morning and that it wasn't really that bad, but then the pain came and came in places that have not hurt yet.  So weird.  It's like I am finding muscles that have not been used in years, and I guess I never really thought that they existed.  If you check out the MOOser's blog page you can see video of Lynn and I doing push-ups, now for some people these come easy so they may not think that what we accomplished was hard at all, but I would like to see them do what we did today and pump out a crap load of reps.
I got on the scale again today, basically just wondering.  I am the type of person that when I see the progress occasionally I can push myself through a lot more.  After having an emotional night last night, I worked hard today and felt great after the workout.  It was amazing that I was still able to show my co-workers what "PLANKS" were during our Friday Meeting, guess we didn't really stay on a topic that deals with banking.  Oh well it is always good to change it up. LOL
Michelle did not bring in donuts today, but did tell me how much her legs hurt.  I guess that from last nights work out my shins are the only thing that were hurting.  I told Michelle, I think that I have just gone numb when doing some things.  The rollers that we do at the beginning and the end of class use to hurt like hell, I don't even notice any sort of pain now, I find this just amazing since at my very first class, when we were done the rollers and the other warm up activities I was like "Now, that was a workout" LOL and then I got my first ass kicking by Ben.  Apparently, people enjoy the butt kicking since we all go back. 
Anyways, I know that Lynn does want to add to the blog so I will give her the information that she needs in order to do so.  Like I always say, Lynn kicked ass today and motivates me each day to work a little harder. 
Enjoy!!!

MY GOD

So today I had training in Burlington so I was not able to work out with the MOOsers, but I did manage to make it back for Met. Makeover and the 6:30 workout.  I feel like I tend to share probably more then people care to hear at these meetings, but sometimes I just need to get it off my chest and just pray that I feel better.  Sorry to anyone that thought that they were being my therapist tonight, but now that I have gotten it off my chest I can only hope to work through it on my own.  Sometimes just saying things out loud helps me, I don't know why that is just the way that it is. 
During tonight's workout my co-worker Michelle came as my friend.  I think that we will still be speaking tomorrow, but I did ask her not to bring donuts in the morning.  LOL We will see if she still likes me tomorrow, if I see them damn donuts I will know that she hates me.  I worked my ass off tonight and of course did something to my back so I used lighter weights to finish off the workout.  I don't really know what I do, but sometimes I move just right and I can feel the PAIN. 
I will be there again in the morning, which when I think about it is just crazy, I just got home from there and I will shower watch Grey's go to bed and get up to do it all over again.
During our Thursday night meetings we talk about a success, challenge and question.  Today I feel that I have had a couple of successes, First Ben knows what song to play (even if he says it is random) to make me push myself to the max and secondly I was able to buy two new pairs of jeans.  Now I know that I am a girl and girls should not share these details but I guess I am just not a proper girl. When I began working out with Ben shortly before the MOOsers started I weighed over 200 pounds and was wearing a size 18 pants, this is not something that I was ever proud of or admitted to people unless you were close to me but I am very proud of my new size 14 pants that I bought today and even though I have just a little more to go to have them fit the way I want, I bought them as a little push for myself.  I DESERVED THEM, I work my ass off six days a week and I am very proud to share that I notice the difference, I feel the difference and even though I will always have days when I get down, I know that I can get right back into it and leave that bad day in the past.  Sometimes I just need to hear someone else say that to make it okay - so Thank you Ben.  I know that I can't use that everyday, but for the days that I struggle it will help me get through. 
I watched the videos of the MOOsers workout this morning, and I see where Lynn pushed through the ropes and fought to keep up with Lisa and Shannon in the sprints.  You kick ass Lynn, wish I could have been there to push with you.
Have a great evening all,
Enjoy!!!

1/2 way through week 5

This morning marked the half way point for week number five, and I worked my ass off.  I did get on the scale this week, because I thought that this was the week for taking new measurements.  I am really excited that I have another whole week before that really happens. I was glad to see that the number had gone down, and I know that I have lost inches since my pants don't fit, I guess I was thinking that they were going to be a little lower, but hey they went down and that is awesome. 
I am not sure if Ben read my blog the other day about the "Eye of the Tiger" or not but he played that song again today - which made me push even harder throughout the work out.  Lynn and I were with Lisa and Hailey and I was just a little scared since they have been doing this longer then us, but we did our best and I think that by having them in our group made me push a bit more as well. 
Hey guess what - Lynn didn't pee or blow her nose during the burpees today. LOL I was harassing her about that the other day, but I don't think she reads the blog so she wont know that I told all of you either. lol Watch, this will be the ONE time she reads it just because. 
Lynn pushed hard again today, she is really pushing herself through each workout and has been doing such a great job.  I am very proud of her and everyone else should be as well.
I am going to miss tomorrows work out since I have another training in Burlington, but Joel said that he would assist me with doing a 30:30 day at home.  Although, if training lets out early, I may make it to the 6:30 class. 
So that is pretty much it for today, thanks for reading.
Enjoy!!!

New Cardio

So today was the first day of the New Cardio, I can honestly say I really thought that I was going to die today. lol But instead of bringing a friend I brought Mia and Mariah, who cheered me on along the way.  During the 30 second rest time, I think I was the only one that hit the floor each time and laid there for as long as I could.  I pushed through the pain today, I didn't beat my number each time but man I almost died trying.  Mia played well with Zach today, which is really good considering she is a drama queen, lol and I had Mariah there to keep things under control - thanks for that Mariah.  Mia was very upset when we left, she wanted to stay, then she wanted to go home.  I did too, but unfortunately I have this thing called a "job" which I had to go to today.  After watching today's video I realized that Lynn skipped out on Burpees - she was blowing her nose.  LOL So I had to do them by myself that round. 
So I can say that is just about it, not much to add for today.  I am not as sore as last week so I am glad about that. 
Enjoy!!!

Bring a Friend Week

So this was the beginning of "bring a friend" week and I actually got someone to come.  Thank you so much Karlene for attending and showing Lynn and I your support.  As I have said before I do hope that we are speaking tomorrow. 
Today was rough for me, since I have been so sore from last Wednesday I have had to push myself even harder these last few days to keep it up.  I know that it is hard, but I can see the difference in myself and that helps me to push harder.  Also, today it is just so funny that on days like today when I feel like I could give in to the sore muscles and the pain I hear a song that reminds me of my dad.  "Eye of the Tiger" - it reminds me of our truck rides to Tae Kwon Do when I was a kid, and that was a place that we gave it our all, all of the time.  No slacking, no breaks just kicking ass - so with a little push from that song I made it through another workout. 
Lynn kicked ass again today, she always does pushing through the pain.  She always has encouraging words for me throughout the workout and I always try to give her a shout out here and there to support her as well, although she may not hear me because I am usually just about dead on the floor. 
Karlene, being the ONLY person in my family to show us some support!!!! I commend you for coming and giving it your all.  You kicked butt and I really hope that you are not too sore today and the next few days that follow.  Love you for efforts in supporting us girls, and I appreciate the fact that you came and survived. 
Enjoy!!!

End of Four

Wow, the end of week four and god damn am I sore. LOL I really do think that I am just so funny with my little rhymes and stuff, but in all honesty I can barely move.  I fear that tomorrow morning I will not get out of bed, but you know with two kids you are not going to be able to stay there all day. 
Lynn kicked butt this morning, her boys were there to cheer her on and well so was I.  Amy taught today's class and she also came over to push us at different times.  It was so funny to see how many people we could fit in that room, we had so many today.  But that is awesome, so many people were there to cheer us all on when we needed it.  Today was also the first time Lynn and I were able to work out with Abbie and Rita, I told Abbie at the end that it was great to work out with them, but that I did not see them the whole time. lol Maybe next time I will yell to them from across the room. 
Basically all I can say is that I am really sore, the Ben Gay is not working nor are the ibprophen that I have taken.  Looks like I will have to relax the rest of the day because I can not even pick up my son, which makes no sense since just the other day I was squatting with 70 pounds, he weighs 26 pounds. Oh well, my husband is here to help me and I will not turn the help away at this point.
Talk later.
Enjoy!!!

Almost four down

So with four weeks almost out of the way, I feel wonderful a little sore but nothing I can't handle.  I can honestly say that my support group is wonderful, I hear lots of encouragement from family and others, it is just wonderful.  Today I wore my new jeans and felt really good about myself in them, which honestly coming from me is truly just amazing.  I can't wait until I have the ability to wear the size that is healthy for me.  I do realize that being a part of this "chance of a lifetime" may not make me a size 2, which in reality I don't want.  I want to be the healthy size which is where I have my goal set. 
Today, Lynn kicked ass - it is just great that we have each other to rely on for a push and she is always right there when I need her.  My family went to her home for a wonder fish meal tonight, where I had my first experience with fish.  Now, don't ask me what I ate because I really can't remember but the most amazing part of the evening was when Lynn put fish on my daughters plate and SHE ate it.  Just amazing.  When talking with Lynn she did say she was sore but again we were never expecting that this would be easy and painless, so Ben is living up to our expectations.  Well, he is in all honesty living up to and beyond the expectations. 
That is it for today, keeping it short and sweet. Time for a movie with my husband.
Enjoy!!!

really?

So being that it was Ben's birthday today, I was kind of thinking that there would be you know a little birthday surprise.  No surprises today, a cardio day and since my back hurt I was still a little worried that I would not be able to push like I normally do.  However, the first round I took it easy to make sure that nothing hurt too bad but gave it my all each round after that.  Lynn, she kicked my ass that first sprint and I was really motivated by that.  She did awesome, never giving up - that's my sister, a fighter until the end.  I like to pick a number during each round, for each of the four stations and try to beat the number that I chose, I made Lynn do the same thing today - even if it is one higher than the last round you are still pushing to get to that number and if you are like me.... I have to beat the number that I thought of.  Don't know why I do this, I was the one that set the damn goal in the first place but oh well it's just who I am.  Anyways, I felt much better after the workout today and I am not nearly as sore as last night, still tender in spots but that pain will be gone soon. 
On a very exciting note.... I get to wear my new jeans to work tomorrow, you remember the ones that are a size smaller.  And Lynn wore a new shirt today that fits her much better and I can so see the changes in her body, she may not see it but those changes are there and they are noticeable.
So with the end of week four almost here, it is really hard to believe that we have done so much to change.  I never thought I would be able to eat a salad for lunch and be content with that, or even eat five small meals a day but I am doing it and I can really feel the difference in myself.  I find that I want to drink water more often and I do not have to force it, it is now a natural reaction.  Weird..
So Ben I hope you had a wonderful birthday, and enjoy that Brownie Sundae thing and the 33 scratch tickets - even though you didn't have to come to the bank and cash in a big winner. LOL Next time.
Enjoy!!!

HOLY SHIT

Okay so really I didn't have time to blog yesterday but god damn today I am making the time.  So the workout started out like the norm, and quickly turned into a wonderful ass kicking.  I pushed myself so hard today and I can honestly say I am feeling it tonight. Holy shit. I didn't even realize until I read the MOOsers blog post that I was using 70 pounds for the box squats. 70 pounds, what am I crazy?? Thank god Ben was their to help me out with my crazy decision.  And when he wasn't there to help me out Lynn did not hesitate to assist me, push me, yell at me to keep going.  I will not lie, I often try to catch Lynn in my vision so that I can yell at her about something, today it was when she was working on the side planks - which I really don't think she cares for but anyways I said "you do that so gracefully you dancer".  Lynn was a dancer in high school and everything we do at Boot-camp she has such grace I swear.  When I see her doing parts of the warm up she looks like a dancer.  I laugh, but it is because she makes things look so easy, even though it is really kicking our ass. 
Anyways - my ambitious weights have really messed with me today.  I assume the weights because it makes sense.  I went to take my coat off at lunch and man oh man I can not even move right now.  I have some Ben Gay on my back and Ibprophen in my belly.  I am exhausted, but I will be there in the morning because I am not a quitter and they always say "no pain, no gain" and that is what I am going to do. GAIN - like Shannon Collins says in her MOO ad, I am going to gain my life back, and like Jule - I will gain more than I loose, I am thinking that if I am in this much pain tomorrow, I will have to push myself harder then today.  Oh well - Lynn - she thinks I am a machine, and that means the WORLD to me.  So with a big push I will get through another day.
Enjoy!!!

Valentine's Day

So today's workout was, well let's just say a downfall for me.  I have to tell some people "sorry" for today, in all honesty I was not giving up and I will not give up.  I was simply disappointed in myself because I could not do one sit-up.  I was telling my self to just get up once and I let myself down today, however Shannon, Lynn, Maygan and Jenn shouted words of encouragement to me which I really appreciate but in that moment I could not stop my emotions from coming.  I feel really bad that I let my emotions get the best of me today, and when I did that my emotions got the best of Lynn as well.  I pushed my hardest at everything on the board today and was completely exhausted when I was done.
Lynn, god she worked her ass off today and I am so proud of her for her accomplishments.  As Lynn and I talked today, we both thought that it was great that Ben worked out with us today.  Although, we both did talk about you know "Valentine's Day" and what we did, we have decided that we had our cheat meal today and we don't want to talk about it, but we will kill ourselves in the morning to make it right.  Well, if our bodies don't kill us first.
Ben went on MOO today to update everyone on the MOOsers and results so far, and I just want to Thank Ben because after having an emotional workout this morning, it was wonderful to hear him say such nice things about Lynn and I.  So with those nice things said, the emotions came again and then I had to explain to Mia why I was upset.  She informed me that everything was going to be okay, she is just so smart that one. lol
Anyways, Thanks to everyone for the support and the nice comments on my facebook status, it really means a lot.  A special Thanks to the Ladies that encouraged me this morning, I wish I could do more but I hope that you all know how appreciated it is.
Enjoy!!!!

First Saturday!!!

Today was the first Saturday that the MOOsers have worked out.  All I can say is that I am so sore from yesterdays workout that I really was thinking I wouldn't be able to work out today.  However, I brought my own little Cheer Leader along to motivate me.  My three year old daughter was chanting "go mommy go" from the doorway of Ben's office.  My nephews were also there, Isaiah (7) was always ready to get his mommy water when he saw she was taking a rest.  Owen (4), was always willing to keep his eye on Mia - those to together are usually trouble, but as long as they were in our view we were okay with that.  Having sore arms and legs to begin the day really sucks but I really think I have more energy now and I am not as sore.  How weird is that?? Saturdays, for those that know me, I have to be to work for 8:15 and not a minute late.  So lets just say that there was a drive thru day for me, no time for a shower oh well it is only four hours right.  I even managed to be asked if I were married today.  Like for real, that guy must not have noticed my hair wasn't brushed, I had on no make-up and I felt gross and sweaty.  I must look just "beautiful" in that state, maybe I should try it out other days of the week, NOT, just kidding, one day is gross enough. 
After chatting with Lynn today, she admitted to me that this last week was really hard.  She was exhausted before the week was even done, she pushed it and was able to attend boot-camp every day this week and that is awesome. 
Enjoy!!!

Friday, already???

So this morning I finally made my way into boot-camp, homework in hand.  Didn't want anyone to think I hadn't been working out at home so I brought my papers that Joel filled out to back me up.  Today, however was rough.  I really did almost die today, lifting heavy kettle-bells, and then squatting with one, and then seriously jump pull ups.  I think about what people would say and do if I were to fall flat on my face doing the jump pull ups, because I really feel like my hands are just going to fall off the bar.  I was also thinking, what if I dropped this 25 pound dumbbell on my freshly painted toe nails, well the obvious answer to that would be my damn toe nails would be black and blue and not a nice shade of purple.  Well, yeah there would be purple in there too. LOL Anyways, Since it is Friday it is the day that I have got to be out the door by 7:15 because I can not change my schedule, I ended up missing out on the burpees today "God" was just saving me at that point. 
Lynn kicked ass, she did mention that she has been really sore this week mostly in her arms.  We are both going to bring our kids to tomorrows workout.  My Mia is so excited to see mommy and Auntie Lynn work out, she really thinks it is great.  She really likes to see me in pain. lol
Well, since that was pretty much it for the day, I will catch you up to speed again tomorrow.
Enjoy!!!

Thursday, out again

So today I did attend the trip to Woodstock with my boss.  It was a very mind draining day and can honestly say that I looked more then once at the cookies and brownies on the snack table.  OH MY GOD, the brownies had frosting with like chocolate chips.  BUT..... I did not eat one, Tina was very good about seeing that I needed her to push me back to the table and basically stop drooling over someone else brownies. GROSS.... I did eat my salad and lunch meat and drank my water.  I guess I may think about those sweets a little too much these days, but hey if I am not eating it then I guess it is not hurting anything.  Last night I did a work out at home, with Joel watching the clock and you know "pushing" me.  I would like to do it again tonight, but I am really not sure what he is doing right now so I decided to blog first and work out after. 
Lynn called and left a message on my phone this morning, although it was a little broken up I think she said that Nedah attended this morning, which is really great. (sorry I missed you Nedah)  Lynn said that she worked out hard and felt good.  I will be back tomorrow, looking for Lynn to push my butt, since I have not been to boot-camp in what feels like forever. 
With that said, I best go do my workout before it is bedtime.
Enjoy!!!

Missing Out

So I missed out on the workout this morning, but received a phone call from Lynn to let me know what should be written in the blog.  She wants to give a big thanks to Ben and Mary for pushing her this morning.  She admitted to me that she was tired and needed the push.  I need to say that I am sorry to Lynn for not being their for her this morning, although in Lynn's words I am sure it was quiet there without me. LOL She also told me that Bill received Boot-camper of the day, which is awesome.  Lynn referred to him as a "MACHINE" today, way to go Bill, that is awesome.  I watched the video that was posted and can see that everyone gave it their all and I am missing being there to see you all in action.  I will be there Friday even if I think it will kill me, I will be there. 
Now I need to get some rest and call work to tell them that I will not be in.
Enjoy!!!

Knocking on Wood - doesn't work

So as we all know, I was suppose to tell you how hard it was to not eat the wonderful pastries in Woodstock.  Well here it is 2:15 in the afternoon and I am at home, never made it to Woodstock today.  My family has been sick since Christmas, not the same one all of the time but seriously I think we have had maybe one week where we were all able to go to work or daycare.  I have been knocking on wood since Christmas and I have been very fortunate to not be sick.  UNFORTUNATELY, that good luck I had has just ran out.  I was awake at 2:00 am and it was not good, I will spare you all the details as it is not pretty.  So today I stayed home and did not move from the couch until like 1:00pm.  I know that I am suppose to work out with Joel tonight but that is not looking good.  I may try it, and see how it goes but I can not promise anything.  I have officially broken the diet today, I have had banana and toast that is it.  That is what I call "safe" food for the way I feel.  I am guessing that I will not see my fellow MOOSers until Friday, which really sucks because I don't want to let my partner down.  I am hoping that my partners husband will take pity on me and make me some of that wonderful Chicken Soup that we had a couple of weeks ago.  Maybe, but I don't even think he knows this Blog exist. 
Anyways, I hope you are all feeling well, and really just don't knock on wood - it really doesn't work, everything catches up with you in time.
Enjoy!!!

Week 3

So to start the week out right, Ben kicked our ass.  I am beginning to think that I really should be doing burpees at home so that maybe one day I will enjoy them.  But then I come back to reality and say "what the hell was I thinking, burpees at home?" I must have died and gone to hell.  I know that I may say this often but I really could have died today.  Now I have to rely on my husband to push me like Ben, Mary, Lynn and my fellow MOOsers and boot-campers.  I will not be attending tomorrows class, or Thursdays because I have to travel to Woodstock for work.  Joel has said that he will assist me, but I do fear that he may not yell and really PUSH me.  Since he has been to boot-camp, which I have heard about quite often, then one would think that he could do it and do it well. 
Lynn worked her ass off today, she didn't give up nor did she stop.  She received boot-camper of the day, which I look at as a huge reward.  It shows that she pushed through the pain and never gave up.  We did a half-assed high five more than half way through, when she told me that she beat her highest score.  Now, don't ask me if it were burpees or not because I really can not remember.  She kicked ass, and for that she deserved the dog-tag. 
This week Lynn and I have to keep track of our food and write it all down, of course a week that I am traveling for work and all I can say is that they make the best pastries ever down in Woodstock, but I will bring my yogurt and strawberries to overcome that.  Not to mention that they ALWAYS serve cookies, and brownies after lunch.  But I will have my yogurt and strawberries, why?? Because that is what I will want and because I am one hundred percent committed to loosing weight and being healthy.  But trust me I will share with you all how hard this damn temptation is tomorrow.
I know that Lynn is doing really well with eating right and making the best choices, I fear that I always eat the same things because you know it is safe.
Anyways, that's all for now.
Enjoy!!!

Freaky Friday

So Friday's are called "Freaky Fridays", well I think it is more like "freaky fat loss Friday's" but anyways that is not the point.  The point is I guess that it just gives Ben and now Mary another reason to kick our asses.  So because I had to be to work early today I bailed at five after seven.  Everyone kicked ass today, that workout sucked, but we gave it our all.  My legs burned, and I thought for a minute I may die.  But... I heard a voice saying to me, "push it Andrea, don't stop", it was Mary, thanks for that.  I don't think my partner could see how badly I was struggling there for a bit.  That may be because she was working out in front of me and I was trying to check out her ass. LOL
On a more serious note, I have had many people interested in my work outs and noticing the difference in me as a whole.  My co-workers are great, very supportive and understanding.  They have allowed me to change my schedule to accommodate Boot-Camp, watched as I showed them what we have done that day, complimented me on the differences that they see.  It is truly wonderful, and I can't say how much I really appreciate it. 
Most importantly, my family has been sick seriously for like weeks.  The lovely sickness goes through the house from one to the next.  I have been very fortunate, and not been sick (knock on wood) but my husband has been sick and stayed home with our children so that I could work out.  So with that said, I would have to say that I can not force him to come try boot-camp as it is really his choice, but that he has to watch all of the MOOser videos without question.
Lynn.... Well I will have to talk with her so that I may update you all on her behalf.  I can say that I see a difference in her and think it is WONDERFUL.  I love that her husband and kids are assisting her by getting up really early, and cooking healthy meals.  Thanks Sally for taking the boys so early in the morning, I have enjoyed my mornings with my sister.  I can't say that I have a favorite sister, because I have four of them, but I can say that I was truly blessed with the sisters and brother that I was given.  Lynn and I both have a huge amount of support and our family is so proud that we have taken this step in our lives.  I may seem a little mushy but I really just want everyone to know how much it really means to Lynn and I.  The amount of support is just amazing. 
Enjoy!!

Thursday, Cardio

So Lynn made her comeback today, I was a little worried because 6:30 came and went.  A few minutes after I told everyone I was going to kick her ass, she walked in.  It was nice to see her back and push herself extremely hard today.  Of course, you have to push hard when you are working out with previous MOOsers.  I am still really sore today, but basically just my arms.  I know I know, you are all saying "suck it up, you signed up for this" and yes I am sucking it up, just wanted to share.  I have not talked with Lynn yet tonight, so I am not sure how she is feeling, but god damn she kept up with Lisa and did 7 sprints.  I am just a little jealous about that, I wish I could do seven.  But with some pushing from myself and others, I WILL get there.
So next week I will be missing my workout with the group on Tuesday and Thursday, and Ben and I have some workouts planned.  Would you be surprised to know that the first, THE FIRST thing on my list is Burpees.  Well I guess I should have seen that coming, but I still had high hopes. With the help of Joel, we will keep track of my rounds, I can only hope that he will push me hard if I start to slack off.  Of all the things we talked about Burpees is the only thing sticking in my head right now, how bad is that.
Anyways, tomorrow I am sure to wake up after Burpee nightmares and see that damn word written on the board.  So with that I leave you all with sore arms and thighs, and may your dreams be full of burpees.
Enjoy!!!

Holy Wednesday!!

So with Lynn still not 100%, she opted to stay home and get more rest today.  She has promised me that she will be there tomorrow and work her ass off to make up for the time lost.  I realized that when you are sick you are sick, but think it great that she wants to come in and work hard. Today Ben had Mary leading the class, which was great, not only was Mary pushing us but Ben was actually free to come and harass each of us on our own. LOL But I did not give up and I made it through.  Ben loves to make us do Burpees, and I have been told to get use to seeing them on the board because, they will ALWAYS be on the board.  Since my tailbone is still sore, I did the whole workout but can still feel it now.  When I get home I like to show my husband, Joel, what I have done during that days workout.  My kids love this, as I lay on the floor kicking my feet they like to jump on my belly.  That is not the ideal case, but hey they enjoy being a part of the work out too.  I have asked my husband to join my on the next Bring a Friend, BUT he has told me more than once "I have already done Boot-camp" So I went right to his MOM, asked if she would be willing to watch our kids so that he could come and check it out.  And would you believe that she said she would love to.... So now I just have to wait for bring a friend week, and not give him the option.  It would be really supportive if he would come, and I mean come only once and check it out.  You would think that I was asking him to sign up to attend everyday. LOL Oh well, I got my mother-in-law on board so we will see.
That's all for now,
Enjoy!!

Down and out

So this morning, what can I say? Lynn came even though she did not feel good, after only a few items on the board, she headed out because she couldn't keep her water down.  She has gotten rest today and is still not 100% so we are not to sure how tomorrow will go. 
I however managed to make it through the entire work out and in the last round beat three of my four events.  Sprints, they get me every time.  The hard part about it, is that I push so hard each time and I get 6.5 the first time and by the end I can push and push but the best I have gotten is 6.  I will not give up, I will get that last one if it kills me. 
Tomorrow there is suppose to be a lot of snow, but I am still hoping that the roads are not too bad because I enjoy my daily workouts.  Lynn may not make it, but I did promise to push her butt hard on Thursday, I am sure that she is really excited about that.  I mean, why not, having your little sister yell words of encouragement from across the room, with the occasional butt slap to make sure she is still awake. LOL
Anyways, my tailbone is hurting like well I don't even know, but I am thinking that I will take some of what ever we have, Tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen and call it a day.  Relax with my Gibbs, DiNozo, Abbie, Ziva and Probie and go to bed.
Enjoy!!!!

Monday 1-31-11

So this morning was our first official MOO interview, it went well and I referred to Lynn and I as "the Guay Girls" for those that have known us forever you know that our maiden name was Guay.  And for anyone looking for a great laugh, our father is BEN GUAY.  We did a great workout this morning and I really thought that Ben was going to be nice to us.  OMG The last two things that we did just about killed me and I am not even kidding.  Lynn and Shannon yelled to me to keep my feet up, and at lunch Lynn admitted that once I had my feet up hers fell to the floor.  It hurt like HELL, but we gave it our all and it was not quiet in the room everyone was grunting and making noise.  I wonder sometimes, if someone were walking by they must think that Ben is killing someone. 
All I can say is my lower back really hurts. 

Shopping in St. Jay!!!

So since Lynn and I could not attend the Derby shopping day on Saturday, we went with some other moosers and boot-campers to St. Jay.  It was very educating for me, as I do no like to go shopping and tend to have anxiety in shopping stores.  It was great to learn that the necessities are all right on the outside parts, and that I don't need to go down many aisles.  Ben was spoken to by some guy, so we had to stick together and stay close to not interrupt the other shoppers.  As we left Price Chopper, Lynn and I headed back up I 91 towards home, I let Lynn drive as she makes the drive often and I just hate driving.  Well, sometimes Lynn has what you would call a LEAD FOOT, we were about 1.5 miles from our exit when the police man pulled out after us.  Blue lights just a few minutes later.  Since we were in my car, I got out all of the required docs laughing the whole time, he came to the window and asked where the emergency was.  Lynn said "we are going home", he asked where we were coming from and Lynn said "Ben's Boot-Camp", the cop went to his car after telling us that we were doing 81 in a 65.  I was laughing and cracking jokes the whole time and Lynn said " I should have told him I was speeding because my sister was starving when we left Price Chopper and I have healthy food at home".  The guy comes back and we were completely stunned that he gave her only a warning, told us to slow down and have a good day.  We were both like "THANK YOU", and then headed back up to Irasburg.  I said that I didn't think Joel would let her drive my car anymore, and we just laughed because in all honesty Joel would not care but I was so putting it on him. LOL We made it home safely and had some fantastic homemade Chicken Soup. 
Enjoy!!

One down Eleven to go

With week one down, I feel I have learned a lot, been pushed a lot and slept well.  I have had to push myself a couple of days when I felt like I could do no more.  Today I had Shannon to push me, because she knew I could do more.  My sister and I split up for today so that the three experienced boot-campers could be with different groups, so Shannon pushed us.  But I did yell to Lynn a couple of times from across the room, I did not want her to think I wasn't watching. LOL I can honestly say that she is a trooper, and always willing to help me when I need some guidance. 
After having a nice meal with my sister and our families tonight, we talked briefly about the fact that we were more tired then sore.  I guess we just haven't made these early mornings a complete routine yet.  We will be attending the shopping day with the St. Jay crew as neither one of us can make it tomorrow, and I am really looking forward to this, I need to be a smart shopper.  I will be the one taking lots of notes. LOL
Looking forward to the next eleven weeks.

Day 4 was not a bore

So this morning was workout number four, this is what we call a cardio day.  Some may think that these days are easier but boy oh boy they are not.  Ben has us push ourselves until the very end, and I can honestly say that it is really hard for me to beat my last attempt, but I will.  Today was also the first day that I struggled with eating, it started first thing this morning which just set the tone for the day.  I made healthy decisions, but did not eat my usual five small meals.  I had a big lunch so I skipped out on my afternoon snack, simply because I was not hungry. Now here it is almost 8:00 at night and I am eating a chick pea salad that I made, which in all honesty is not bad.  But I think I may have over done it with the onions.   
We had our metabolism makeover meeting tonight, where the moosers got their first look at how those run, and can see that everyone that attends is very supportive. 
Tomorrow is the end of the first week and I can only say that I am feeling good and looking to reach my goals with the help of my partner, and well Ben of course.  This group of MOOsers are all really supportive and outgoing, and I can see where we will all be able to help each other. 
For future blogging I will add in thoughts from my partner Lynn, she is taking classes at Lyndon State so she may not have a lot of time to blog, so with her consent I will share her milestones and possibly share a funny story here and there.  She is my sister after all, so I think I am allowed. LOL
Enjoy!!