Mommy of Many™ Goes to Boot Camp-Session 2/Week 2/Day 4
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Abs and Core
That was the theme of today’s Kraze Boot Camp workout. Though my rear end and legs are still demanding attention from yesterday’s class! OUCH!
I’m finding it difficult to write about today’s class because I’m preoccupied with my itchy eyes, throat, back and arms. Aaron had us run over to a grassy area, form a large circle, get down on the grass and do all the abs and core exercises right on the grass. Uh…I’m allergic! I’ve taken meds to combat the effects of the grass on my eyes and throat since I was a small child. But who am I to say anything?! One of the top rules of Boot Camp is, “no complaining”. So there you go! I hope I can show up for tomorrow’s 6am class Claritin Clear!
After an abs workout, I always feel cheated. I worked hard, got all sweaty, breathed hard and can feel all those muscles feeling nice and tight…UNDER THE FLAB. It just seems unfair that to the everyday, naked eye, my stomach just looks like any ol’ stomach, because underneath it feels so good!
Notebook update-As I’ve mentioned, we’ve been asked to keep track of our daily foods by writing down all that we consume. This has been a good thing…really! But it’s a chore and a lot of head work;
Me-”Sure, I’ll make Mexican Lasagna for all of you guys! Yep, invite everyone you’d like, over to eat.”
My Brain-”GREAT! What am I supposed to do?! I feed so many people each night and I have to make meals that are inexpensive, good and go far enough that whomever walks through the door can be fed. Mexican Lasagna definitely fits all that criteria but I need to serve it with tortilla chips and guac if it’s going to fill everyone. There ARE black beans, fresh tomatoes, fresh onions, avocados and cheese involved, but there’s also, flour tortillas, refried beans (but the vegetarian kind, so there’s no animal fats involved) and corn. I feel stuck between cooking a certain way that fits my budget and feeds the masses and eating in a way that I don’t wince when I write it down!”
So there you have it. Yep, I’ve been writing everything down and I’ve gotten lots of helpful tips without being chastised, but I still feel very sensitive about the whole thing.
Tomorrow is the end of this week. 2 more weeks to go in this session. I know I’m stronger. I know I have better endurance and I know I need to be conscience about what I eat. Joining Boot Camp and taking on the challenge of going daily and working the best I can each day IS paying off in better habits, a better attitude and a leaner, healthier me. I just have to find a good balance for the whole meal issue.
It’s never too late to come out and give a class a try! I’d love to see you! Message Aaron and let him know you’d like to see what all the hype is about. Be a part of the Fastest Growing Outdoor Boot Camp in San Diego!
Friday, August 6th 2010 at 12:14 am |
Great Job!!! Honestly, the Mexican meal sounds completely fine. It actually sounds like something I’d whip up! Cheese, flour tortillas- if you just have a small serving of that & load up on the beans, fresh veggies & even a generous helping of guacamole since it’s healthy fat, you’re fine. You’re body needs fat to get the benefits of and absorb the nutrients in vegetables. Olive oil, avocado, nut butter, fish are all very healthy. Don’t cut all the fats out. I did that for awhile when I was dancing, and eventually my body craved it so badly I went WAY overboard. It took sometime to get a balance back where my body didn’t think I was going to deprive it. If you deprive your body, it will fight you back. Unwanted weight tends to be the result of too much saturated fats and high sugar foods more than from foods rich in healthy fats. Plus, the fact that you’re building muscle with the exercise program & resistance training means you’re increasing your metabolism & burning calories even when you’re not exercising. Don’t worry too much about the meals; I’d just start out by trying not to eat the obvious junk/ sugary stuff, and not being too concerned about the actual ingredients in a healthy dish. However, I am not a professional as is Aaron, but as a dancer, I dealt with all this food & exercise stuff for a long time.
Friday, August 6th 2010 at 12:15 am |
“No complaining”. Haha! That’s the 1st rule I have for the boys when we’re doing school. My 2nd rule being “Stay on task.”