Mommy of Many™ Goes to Boot Camp-Day 4, the Last Day for This Week!

Day 4-DONE! Whoo Hoo! I’ve successfully made it through the 1st week of the 4-week Kraze Boot Camps program.

I’ve learned a thing or two about myself in the last few days-1) I’m more competitive than I thought. 2) I can do more that I’ve given myself credit for. 3) I’m more out-of-shape than I had even thought about. 4) Cardio kills…ME! Seriously, my stamina for jumping, running and such is pathetic. BUT, it got better, even in just these few days. And most remarkably-I’ve stopped drinking so much coffee! If you read this blog or keep up with me on Facebook, you KNOW I’m a HUGE coffee drinker. My routine has been to have 2 cups before I’m out the door in the morning and then have another by 10am and usually some iced coffee after noon. Since I’ve started Kraze Boot Camps, I’m down to 0, that’s right ZERO cups before I’m out the door and then 1 cup after I’m home. This wasn’t a goal or a conscience decision; it’s simply what my body wants. Wow!

Things I’ve decided that I like about Boot Camp-1) It’s early in the morn and that works well with my schedule. 2) It’s by the water and the breeze off the water is greatly appreciated! 3) Working out with lots of people at different fitness levels but not feeling challenged by the fact that I’m a beginner.

I have to give Aaron kudos for running an up-beat, positive program that allows for all fitness levels. He keeps a positive and encouraging tone throughout each workout. He also does a great job of keeping things mixed up so that we’re never bored. I wasn’t sure I was going to like that, since I REALLY like routine, but it’s turned out that it keeps the time moving along nicely.

So, Day 4 held some new things (as each day did)-running zig-zags up and down those scary, Rocky-inspired stairs. I was actually able to run up the 1st round and had NO black spots before my eyes. The other rounds were walked while Aaron cheerily encouraged us with phrases like, “come on ladies (the guys are included in this phrase), this is good for getting rid of those love-handles and muffin-tops (I keep encouraging him to include “baby-bellies” in his run-down. After all, there’s a mom or 2 in the crowd and you KNOW what we’re there to work off!)”. And don’t let me forget plank-punches WITH our hand-weights. Who knew 5lbs could weigh so much?!

There are 3 more weeks in this round and it’s not too late to come give it a try. Just this morning one of Kateri’s friends tried the class and decided to sign up. Let Aaron know you’re coming out to try the work out that’s kicking Mommy of Many’s behind and let’s do this thing! I’d love to run some scary stairs with you!

I’ll enjoy the next 3 days of “off” time and incorporate the kids into some walking and light jogging. But I’m actually looking forward to going back on Monday and seeing what I can do. Huh! I wouldn’t have expected that!

Until then, I’ll be here, enjoying the summer days and Doing the Dance of the Children~

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