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!!!!