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!!!