Addicted to Boot Camp Fitness

Don't Eat Too Much!

2011-11-24T08:31:00.005-07:00

What a bummer to miss boot camp! :)

Blue Team Tanks

2011-11-21T10:11:00.001-07:00

I know! I know! The BLUE TEAM tanks are SO awesome...that's why I just had to show you. I'm pretty sure the BLUE TEAM will WIN this 8 week boot camp challenge. Everyone is working so hard. Keep it up ladies!

Go BLUE TEAM!

Just Saying...

2011-11-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

GO BLUE TEAM!!!

Working Out

2011-11-12T12:12:00.001-07:00

Just another day at Body Envy Fitness. Sweet hair.

And by the way...GO BLUE TEAM!!!

Happy Halloween - Mark Style!

2011-10-31T10:47:00.000-07:00

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Mark!!!

Another 8 Week Challenge!!

2011-10-22T11:31:00.009-07:00

All because of this girl...Delia, I'm participating in this boot camp challenge! Thanks for pushing me girl!! :)

Arm Day

2011-10-13T13:19:00.027-07:00

I love boot camp because I get to workout with lots of happy BC peeps.

DB Push Press

Alison looking good with those weights!

I love action shots! JM, Lisa, & MT whipping those ropes!

Whew those ropes are heavy even for 30 seconds. (Especially when you have Mark as a trainer!)

Speaking of Mark...there he is, explaining how we're supposed to do it!!

As I'm warming up...I look over and notice that LV's extra long ponytail is no where to be found. She donated her hair to locks of love. Awww, LOVE it LV!!!!

BC

2011-09-17T13:11:00.001-07:00

I havent't seen KG & LV in forever it seems. (AND Veach & Witt! ;) The old 9 am crew. Just another reason why I love BC...ladies like these!

Oh and can't forget about boot camp trainer Mark & cute tiny HL!

20, 40, 60, 80, 100

2011-08-24T15:09:00.003-07:00

Mark demo-ing a russian twist. Good form!

Squats, squats, and more squats. You can't go to boot camp and not expect to do some squats.

Yep, more squats.

Happy Birthday Lindsay!! You gotta love coming to boot camp when it's your birthday, BECAUSE at least you get to burn off massive amounts of calories so you can go and have a 'cheat' meal. Darcy & Lindsay worked hard today!! :)

A Recap of the CHALLENGE!

2011-08-09T11:23:00.001-07:00

The CHALLENGE Part 2

2011-08-06T11:53:00.001-07:00

Boot Camp Challenge Part 2 - I'll be honest, I was not looking forward to repeating this again, especially in the heat! But I'm glad I finished it out and now it's over. Here we are right before it started...

I'm SO proud of V-Matt - She did awesome, and killed her old times!! Woot! Woot! It's awesome to see women working out so hard.

Go Meg!!! I partnered up with the Kuginator...she rocks, and she inspired me to push it a little more.

Oh...the burpees. Gotta love'em.

Almost done! We both beat our times by a few. So there was improvement, I was afraid there wasn't going to be any for me!! I'm hoping to do better at the next bootcamp challenge. Maybe I won't leave my motivation up in Seattle! To see Part 1 of the boot camp challenge, CLICK HERE.

It's Monday!

2011-08-01T08:01:00.001-07:00

Monday's at boot camp = lots of heavy weights, and it's all about arms. I was struggling through this workout, my shoulders were done. I could hardly lift the 25 DB.

Gotta love the V sit...whew! - Hey, there's Kristin's shoes!!! :)

I'm glad to be back at boot camp!

Sweat City!

2011-07-27T12:41:00.000-07:00

Susan & I after conditioning day at boot camp - WHEW...it was a sweaty one. Well they all are these days! I can't wait for cooler weather.

A Quick Update

2011-07-19T11:58:00.002-07:00

There's 3 weeks left in the bootcamp challenge! Yikes. (I think I've been on vacation from the challenge as well starting when I went on vacation to Seattle.) Yep, nutrition is my biggest struggle. The working out part is easy. This pic reminds me that if you need any fitness help, Mark is the light at the end of the tunnel!

The Challenge in Action

2011-06-23T08:33:00.001-07:00

A 'flip' of Eric flipping during the 8 week boot camp challenge. I can't wait to see what the video looks like all put together after the challenge.

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In other news...I will be on vacation until July 3rd. What will I do without boot camp for that long?! Especially not seeing all my boot camp peeps!

CHALLENGE Part 1

2011-06-18T14:57:00.001-07:00

Let the boot camp challenge begin! Here we all are waiting in line to get our progress papers.

Waiting to get started...there were about 90 ladies or so.

This was a kodak moment....aww, Player & Susan have known each other forever and were reunited at boot camp during this challenge. Love it.

Official boot camp business :)

Oh yeah...we're ready for this challenge, bring it on BEBC!

Alyssa and I ~ love this girl. (She taught me how to eat sushi ;)

Susie Mac - I haven't seen her in forever!! She worked it today...awesome.

VMatt & KMac ~ This girl just might love Starbucks a smidge more than me...which would be rare. I love this girl and I'm SO proud of her for doing this 8 week challenge!! Work it girl!

Cory demo-ing a few of the exercises...

Meg & Jeanne ~ these girls kicked some serious butt!!

Eric explaining all the rules...

Ready Set Go!

Here's the first round under way - I went in the second wave. Go Meg, look at her hops!

For a second I thought I didnt' get a pic of Mark....but here he is harassing Susie Mac :)

Woods, Susan, & VMatt waiting for the second round...here we go girls!!!

Work out #1 6 minutes

- 20 cone jumps,

10 sit-ups, &

5 push-ups (hands off the ground)

Work out #2 - no pics

3 Minutes

10 Dumbbell Squat Presses (15lb pairs)

5 Burpees

Work out #3 - no pics

100 Jump Rope

50 Walking Lunges

Run (Wall and Back)

50 Dumbbell Swings (15lb single)

100 Jump Rope

Challenge Day 5 - Leg Day

2011-06-17T09:00:00.001-07:00

Ohhhh, so this is what I look like when Mark always says, 'Eyes up KMac!' If you didn't know, my new knick name is 'eyes up'...it used to be 'hips down.'

This 2nd round of exercises was brutal!! 3/4 squats, DB split lunges, and RDL's. (Mark are you trying to get out of my picture?! lol)

Did you know?? Mark does personal training. This is Rosie, and she's doing fabulous getting her butt kicked with Mark :)

The fitness portion of the boot camp 8 week challenge is TOMORROW!!! How exciting...more to come.

Day 3 Challenge - Leg Day

2011-06-14T07:47:00.002-07:00

Just a quick snap shot of the 6:30 am boot camp....oh if they knew what they were in for. Single leg TRX Squats - I'm always sore after those babies.

If you don't have a personal trainer like Mark, then you're missing out! He cracks me up...and was on my case today. I'll thank you later for it Mark :)

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So I survived the 'FAST DAY' yesterday - barely. (I did a double day which the e-mail said not to do double days on fast days - oops.) I had dinner -Chicken & Broccoli- at 5:02 pm. I think I've already lost at least 2-3 pounds and haven't even got my assesments yet!

Getting measued tomorrow @ 9:00 am

Let the Challenge Begin!

2011-06-13T08:35:00.001-07:00

Time for another boot camp challenge! Here's a little bit about the challenge and what it entails:

-Starts Monday, June 13th

-Ends Monday, August 8th

Requirements...

Assessment and before photos completed by Wednesday June 15th. - Working on it!
I couldn't get measured Saturday so I still need to do that!

Fitness

Next Saturday, June 18th at 10:30am. There will be 3 different workouts.

Nutrition

This will be a huge challenge for me since I struggle with this part. The working out is easy, it's the everyday nutrition that I could be so much better on!

Scoring will be divided into 3 categories....

~ Before/After photos
~ Body fat lost
~ Fitness improvement

I will have won coming out leaner and stronger!! I'm hoping all my boot camp peeps can help each other stay motivated!

Challenge?! Bring it on! The 5:30 am-ers are ready...

...so are the 6:30 am-ers! We tried to be serious but it didn't work, Mark made us laugh :)

Cardio X 2

2011-06-08T09:14:00.002-07:00

Wow, today was tough for me! Getting up at 3:30 am...then doing double boot camp at 5:30 & 6:30 am is exhausting, but it's good stuff! You gotta love the burpees...oh and lets not forget the jump ropes.

The static in & outs about did me in the 2nd time around.

Squat thrusts with a touchback...

There's Susan...she was using 1 weight but Cory encouraged her to use 2. Way to go Susan!! ;) You did it!

Lindsay & Mary cooling down...see ya next time girls! After doing a double today, I am officially tired. I think it's a day of relaxing by the pool for me.

Cooling Down

2011-06-06T08:12:00.001-07:00

Fun Friday

2011-06-03T08:12:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Cory!

2011-06-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

What a great arm day at boot camp this morning, I love the partner stuff. It's fun! It also happens to be Cory's birthday today. Well, good thing I had my camera, I just had to get a pic.

Hope you have a fun birthday Cory!

It Was Her First Time...

2011-05-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

...at BEBC. Susan (in the pink) did a great job on her first day, we worked on 'upper body' and she definitely lifted some heavy weights! You'll be sore :) Go Susan! She also knew Kristine (in the green) it's a small world at boot camp.

We did TRX curls & rows.

Look who I saw going into the 6:30 am, Shannon!!! Aww, love this girl but I never get to see her or the 9 am crew very much anymore. This is another reason why I love boot camp, because I get to meet a lot of awesome women there!

The New Sign & TRX's

2011-05-06T14:42:00.001-07:00

I'm loving the new sign at boot camp, it's big & bold. I also needed to get some pic's of someone doing TRXtraining for twitter purposes. Thanks Mark for always being so willing to help me out with fun stuff!

I'm not sure I could get that high...

I would love to see ANY girl try these...one arm pull-ups. My goal is to do one regular pull-up!! I better start to get lean then., I've gained 10 pounds since last October. Speaking of, I need to get measured.

Fitness Trainers: Grant, Eric, & Mark - Cory was m.i.a.

Back to Boot Camp

2011-05-02T13:39:00.008-07:00

After being out of town it's nice to be back and get back into boot camp. I can only imagine the calories I consumed over this past weekend. I need a major boot camp over haul!

I leave for a weekend and come back to new toys. These bands crack me up, thank goodness Mark was there to show me how to do them - correctly.

Oh wow...these wheels are crazy. It sure works everything, especially the core. How I wish I had this demo on video.

2011-04-22T13:40:00.002-07:00

Wow, today was hard at bootcamp, but it was good & sweaty. Leg day.

Eyes up...yep.

Thanks for the cool pic Cory! (& Alyssa :)

I Like Boot Camp Because...

2011-04-20T10:56:00.002-07:00

First of all, you never know what to expect or who's going to be there. If that isn't a boredom buster then I don't know what is. With boot camp there's always an element of surprise, and you never get the same workout twice. If you've never tried Body Envy Boot Camp, you should! I'm just saying, you will NEVER be bored, and you'll love it.

I'm wondering when all the ladies will be doing these, Mark?? Hmmm....and if it will be for timed rounds. Next, what I'd like to see is ALL the personal trainers in a pull-up contest. Who do you think would win?

Pat's Run 2011

2011-04-16T10:43:00.003-07:00

Pat's Run was great again this year. Boot camp has sure helped me get in shape to be able to run. The last 2 Pat's Runs I've had to walk (those darn hills.) This year my goal was to not walk. Ok, I stopped for less than 10 seconds to tie my shoe, but other than that, even if it was slow I kept going. 4.2 miles in 39 minutes...maybe next year I can beat that time??

9:00 am Leg Day

2011-04-15T17:39:00.001-07:00

Leg day @ boot camp...I took it 'easy' since Pat's Run was the next day.

Burpees.

You just never know what to expect - that's why bootcamp is so much fun! :)

The New Location & New Trainer

2011-04-13T20:28:00.006-07:00

This past Monday bootcamp moved to it's new location. It's pretty much like Dobson but on steroids. It'slonger and wider which means more room for lots of BEBC peeps. Monday was packed! Wow...

There have been some HARD workouts this week, but then again they always are challenging.

Out with the old medicine balls to make room for some new stuff. I was able to take one home (yay) so I can practice my squats, maybe.

Aww, three of the boot camp trainers all there at 5:30 am to give us a beat down. ~ I think this was on leg day which 2 days later I am still sore from. And Cory (on the right) is the newest fitness trainer at Body Envy Fitness. He might look young but he's had over 8 years experience, and he came highly recommended by Mark, so you KNOW he's going to be good for BEBC.

Last Day @ the Gilbert Location - and Last Pit Jump!

2011-04-08T09:55:00.002-07:00

I wonder if anyone will miss these mats?? Hmmmm my guess is - no. Unless Eric surprises us by bringing them to the new bootcamp location.

That means last call for all mat squat jumps, JJ's, & high knees. So long squishy mats.

ONE LAST JUMP in the PIT

Ok one more time for a quick jump in the pit!

Go Pat! She did it...weeeeeeee!

Lauren & Michelle did an awesome jump but I didn't get the action shot. Wait lets go back - redo!!! Come on KB, hop in!

I think we're all going to miss this place even though it was dirty and what not but we all love the bouncy floor.

Good-bye bouncy floor.

Alyssa rocking a hand stand before we left.

Jumping in the Pit

2011-04-04T08:46:00.003-07:00

This might be our last week of boot camp at the Gilbert location, so I had to get one last jump in the pit. Ginger went with me :)

I Need New Shoes...Again.

2011-03-31T09:44:00.002-07:00

It was a great 'arm' day at boot camp this morning. Thursday's are my favorite! So I'm having a shoe dilema. The shoes I'm wearing are so old but they are much better for jogging. The blue ones I love but they are so flat. I've felt like I've had plantar fasciitis or something. The best pair right now for boot camp are the black ones. Hmmmmm.

Sunrise 5:30 am

2011-03-29T10:07:00.002-07:00

Static squats after a good leg day at boot camp. I am so bummed I missed yesterday but I can go everyday for the rest of this week so that's good. I NEED to get back on track with my nutrition plan. Strawberry/banana smoothies with a scoop of protein powder seems to be calling my name after camp...so I need to make sure I have that planned out in advance.

*The countdown is on!! BEBC will be moving to it's new location hopefully next Monday. How exciting! More to come on that.

(I remember when boot camp was under the stars and when the sun came out we all got to see the sunrise. It's that time again. It's getting brighter earlier and it's finally getting warmer!)

Weekend Workout

2011-03-26T10:57:00.005-07:00

With having a family and kids in sports I just can't go to bootcamp on Saturday's. As with everything in life, there needs to be a balance. I try and do something though, like go for a jog. This morning my oldest daughter came with. Here we are stretching...

Um, yeah....no. I am too old to 'stretch' like this anymore.

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The bootcamp weekend workout is:

Let's see who's up for a challenge. This one will separate the women from the girls. You are a woman, right :-) Then get after this challenge and post here by Sunday that you completed it. We want to see how many of you think you're "Woman Enough" to get it done.

Weekend Challenge: 250 Burpees & 250 Squats

~ In this case, I'm probably a girl. I'll think about trying it though.

Friday 'Leg' Day

2011-03-18T10:27:00.000-07:00

What good workouts lately at boot camp. Well, they're always good but the past 2 weeks have been hard for sure. To see changes that's what you've got to do...step it up! Boot camp delivers on that. Just saying, today's 45 second rounds seemed to last forever, especially squating with a pair of 25 DB's. I thought I was going to die. I'm already looking forward to next weeks workouts.

Arm Day with a 25 DB

2011-03-17T10:37:00.008-07:00

Arm day was good today at bootcamp...whew I thought it was hard with a 25 pound weight! But I made it through, and I love working the abs at the end. That's what I really need to work on. I love these ladies, and I saw Carol today as she was heading to the 10:00 am class :) Oh and I have to give props to Jodi - actually I should call her 'Slim' because she has been working so hard...and girl it is paying off!!

I Hit the Snooze Button and Went to the 9:00 am

2011-03-11T13:51:00.003-07:00

Looks like official boot camp business to me. Especially with all 3 personal trainers at the same location!

The boot camp 'fellas.'

Is it me or has it been really hard this week?! Tough work-outs for sure but I LOVE them. Boot camp is ALWAYS fun, especially my cool downs with Maddy. She's really good at stretching & looking cute.

Arm Day X 2

2011-03-03T11:33:00.002-07:00

I thought today was HARD. Whew - my arms are done for the day. All I know is that I need a lot of protein for my muscles right about now!

This exercise is called: 'Wall Sit with a Weight.'

Just saying: Boot Camp is really fun! ~ And I LOVE all these ladies too, they make it fun and encouraging, we help motivate each other. Oh yeah, Mark too!

Leg Day @ Boot Camp

2011-03-01T15:49:00.001-07:00

Wow, my arms are SO sore after yesterday's arm day workout. I think it was all those push-ups on the boxes and burps with the balls. Today was a hard leg day, but hey, that's what an awesome boot camp does - deliver the best workouts ever! We did sprints at the end which is always fun, and a lot of walking lunges...I'll be sore tomorrow I'm sure!

Gotta Love Scissor Kicks

2011-02-28T16:23:00.000-07:00

Nothing like some good ab work at bootcamp...which I need really bad!

Double Arm Day @ Bootcamp

2011-02-24T11:39:00.002-07:00

Oh I'm tired after today. I had to do a double since I missed 2 days of boot camp this week, and Thursday's are a good day to go twice. Today was a bunch of single arm stuff. I used a 20 at 5:30 this morning and then a 25 at 9:00 am. Whew...now I'm tired!

Mark did a demo with a 70 pound DB of what a snatch and pull looks like...um, I don't think I could even lift a 70 pound'er. Hmmmm.

The cool down is always good. I love to stretch at the end, it's good for the mind too.

We LOVE Bootcamp...

2011-02-18T16:12:00.001-07:00

...because it's soooooooooooooooo much fun!

So I'm thinking next time...we'll have to do some squats. I'll definitely have to bring my flip for that!

I Like Thursday's

2011-02-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

You gotta love Thursday's @ bootcamp - arm day. It's the best day (for me) to do a double day, especially when it's timed rounds.

From this view...now I know what they mean when they say, 'flatten out.' I resemble a tee-pee!

Single arm stuff is hard when you have a heavy weight...

How NOT to do a push-up

Don't lay on the ground, (I didn't think I was but...) or Mark will correct you! See the picture below, here he comes.

I think the sprints are fun, all these women rock!

Thanks Maddy for taking all the cool pic's! ;)

Warming Up @ the 9:00 am

2011-02-15T12:22:00.000-07:00

Thank goodness for days when I need to sleep in and catch a later session of boot camp! I just love the 9:00 am, it's a great time and it's just fun.

It's freezing in there at the start but after a good warm-up round it heats up fast. Today was leg day, it was hard - I bet since lots of women had a 'cheat' day yesterday with it being Valentine's day :) I might have consumed some chocolate...

If you ever want to feel...

2011-02-11T16:28:00.001-07:00

...sore from working out, try a leg day - twice at bootcamp. It will feel as if you're a 'newbie' who is starting over like the first time you went to bootcamp. I think I'll need a wheel chair in the morning. After the second round...I had some chocolate milk and an apple afterwards for some quick sugar and carbs. YUM.

Leg Day x 2

2011-02-08T15:58:00.000-07:00

Now I know why I bring my camera with me, for moments like this. Aww, how cute. During warm-ups (leg swings) they were all holding onto each other for balance. How cute!!!

No action shots today, but I did get Jodi & Lindsay stretching... :) They are so cute too.

The cool down is always good. I can officially say I'm exhausted from doing this workout twice. My legs are going to be SO sore tonight/tomorrow/rest of the week.

London's Run 10k

2011-01-30T12:16:00.001-07:00

My boot camp friend Alicia & I did the 10 k @ London's Run. To read more about it: CLICK HERE. But just so you know, Alicia is speedy and waited for me at the finish line! ;)

I entered a $5.00 raffle for these ear buds...and won! They are valued around $60.00 - NICE!

Look Who I Saw Going to the 10:00 am :)

2011-01-28T18:31:00.000-07:00

Oh the legs are going to be sore after that which probably isn't going to be good for my run tomorow, but oh well. Maddy snuck in a picture at the end of boot camp. When I was leaving...look who I saw!

Gina & Alicia!!! Gina used to be a 5:30 am-er...who now goes to (I think) the 6:30 pm camp who happened to be going to the 10:00 am, right after me finishing the 9:00 am. Alicia usually goes to the 5:30 am too, but ended up going to the 10:00 am which funnily enough, since she went...and we saw each other...we are doing the 10k at London's Run TOMORROW. I am not a distance runner so we'll see how it goes.

Arm Day x 2

2011-01-27T14:15:00.000-07:00

What a day to pick to do a double at boot camp. Tons of single arm stuff...and a LOT of plank up & downs and jump squats. By the way, if anyone needs a personal trainer, then Mark is who you want!

Can you just hear him?! 'Like this...'

Like I said, LOTS of jump squats.

It's always good to end a session of boot camp with some good ab work. That's what I need!

Cardio @ the 4:00 pm

2011-01-26T18:26:00.000-07:00

I didn't go to boot camp at all yesterday, and felt sluggish today. It's amazing how different your attitude can be when you are not 'mentally' with it. Anyways, it was cardio day...Jodi did a double, wow, because I thought that was hard. I was dying at the end since there were a lot of jump ropes, surrender squats, and JJ's.

The work out was called, 'caught in the act.' -photo by: Mia - take one.

take 2 -

Future boot campers :)

Some Encouraging Words...

2011-01-21T13:04:00.000-07:00

Leg days @ boot camp are always hard. Lets just say lots of jump ropes and some heavy weights. I mostly used the 25's today - which is new for me - and for the last round I tried the 'dirty 30's' - HEAVY stuff! But I did it.

I just wanted to give a little shout out to Jodi...keep up the good work Jodi!! She has been doing awesome on her goals of losing 5 pounds a month...she has lost 4 so far this month and has a week to go. She was a little bummed this morning because she wanted to have lost 5 already. Hello?? 4 pounds is great!! You can do it Jodi, I know you will!

I also am SURE that she will reach her goal next month too. Just stay positive and keep up your workouts and clean eating!! You can do it! :)

Arm Day X 2

2011-01-20T11:05:00.000-07:00

Getting ready to warm-up for another arm day at bootcamp, I like Thursday's...it's a good double day. (Leg days are horrible for a double day - I couldn't walk normal for a week after doing a leg day twice!)

TRX & Ropes - I'm not a fan of the ropes, but they look cool. Those babies are heavy.

Way to go Rebecca!

Sit-ups and more sit-ups...which is exactly what I need, an ab makeover. I thought today's workout at boot camp was really good. I was really happy the second time around there weren't any bear crawls or traveling burpees like at 5:30 am.

Leg Day @ the 9 (again!)

2011-01-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

Oh it's so nice to sleep in...as in not get up for boot camp at 5:30 am which is one of the reasons I like going to the 9. It seems to make my day go by faster which is also nice. Here we are at another leg day...leg days are hard!

Once again, Mark showing us what proper form looks like.

Susie Mak has awesome form...(I was trying to sneak a pic of her :)

Gotta love the static squats...feel the burn! ~ And we all did.

I'm looking at Mary, 'is it almost over?!'

Just when you think you're done with squats for the day...he pulls out the surrender squats.

Lindsay doing high knees - and fast!

This is another reason why I like coming to boot camp @ 9:00 am, the boot camp peeps there! It really is a great crowd of women who come ready to work really hard...because Mark makes us :)

If you were wondering how serious boot camp is, the only use for a 10 pound weight is for a door stopper. Seriously.

Warming Up @ the 9:00 am

2011-01-14T12:36:00.000-07:00

It's important to stretch and warm-up at boot camp to have a really good workout, as well as cooling down after.

Hey, it's Grant & Mark.

JJ's

Here's Rebecca & Shannon warming up. You'll notice that Shannon likes to perform her own warm-ups ;)

For arm circles she's jogging back and forth...

...and then there's the high knee walk. Well, she is athletic so it's ok. She played basketball for ASU! She did this awesome side step lunge with the ball and lifted it like she was going to shoot a basket...it was so cool! (Next time, I have to get a video.)

Speaking of balls, during the workout we did over head ball lunges. Whew. Then side lunges with the ball.

The workout was rough. 90 second rounds at the beginning, down to 60/45/30. My legs are already sore!

Kids Fitness

Madison & Rafe did the cool down stretching with us.

I'm not exactly sure what this pose is, but they are so stinkin' cute.

Childs pose...

Downward facing dog - oh how cute. I think ER and I should run the kids portion of boot camp since we already have naturals :)

Way to go ladies...it was a rough leg day with 90 second rounds!

Hey I saw Frazier coming to the 10:00 am boot camp, one of these days we'll actually go to the same camp :)

Arm Day X-2

2011-01-13T10:44:00.000-07:00

Susie Mak, Rebecca, Lindsay, Jodi, D-Mob, ER, Me, & Mary - rocked the 9 am boot camp.
(Seriously, what am I doing?!?!) I was feeling a little tired after the 5:30 am @ Gilbert, but wanted to see all these lovely ladies @ the 9 am. Ok, Mark too.

Mark, I need a picture of you for my blog - don't be shy.

Seriously, I need a picture of you for the side bar where the other trainers are, so I guess this will have to do.

Stretching...

Mark talking nutrition, and almonds. You can only have 6 almonds in one serving, did you know that??

My view from a downward facing dog position.

This is Jodi - she has never been measured before, but there's always a first time for everything. She got measured today!!! Way to go Jodi, I am SO proud of you.

She's getting serious...and taking her fitness to the next level. Girl...Imma be asking how you're doing, and what you're eating!! ;)

I LOVE boot camp. I think Melinda is on to something with this towel...

Gotta Love Leg Day

2011-01-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

I hit the 9 am again for leg day. Look who I saw!!! Mary...who I haven't seen in forever. I LOVE Mary. If you don't know Mary, then you should get to know her, she's awesome - and she really pushes herself at every boot camp session she goes too.

TRX single leg squat...wait, how do you do it? Mark!! Show us how to do it. Ohh, nice form :)

Upgrading Weights

2011-01-10T13:46:00.000-07:00

I hit boot camp at 9 am today. I was using the 20 lb. weight...then Mark asked, 'what weight are you using?' I said, '20...want to get me a 25?' So when I came back to my mat there was a 30 lber. Um, yeah...I could NOT do tricep anything with that bad boy. However, ER used the dirty 30 for curls...attaway ER! I think I'll have to work up to the 30's :)

Smurfs

2011-01-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

These are my just for fun new shoes. I call them my smurfs. Over the holiday season I have gained weight. Not just some weight, but pounds of fat. Ugh. No wonder my jeans were feeling tight! I need to step it up at boot camp and blast away some serious calories and really start watching what I eat. ( I have a weird love for twizzlers and avacados.) For my weekend workout - I jogged 3.14 miles. I need to also do some serious ab work!

Leg Day - x2

2011-01-04T21:27:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I did a double on leg day. Sore isn't even the right word...but it feels good to be sore in the New Year. Look who's back to bootcamp...ER!!! (hiding in the back :)

Back in the Day...

2010-12-24T07:32:00.001-07:00

We used to do bootcamp outside at T-Weed park! Those were the days...even if it was freezing out, we would still be out there working out. The location has since changed to an inside facility. Today is Christmas eve and there are no regular bootcamp sessions today but a few of us (die hards!) met at 6:00 am outside at the park, just like the old days.

Warming up...

Meyers, Terrill, JBG, Martin, Wurden, & Hernandez...

How did we ever do bootcamp in the freezing cold?! It was fun, and a good way to start my Christmas eve day.

Birthday Pic :)

2010-12-16T13:25:00.002-07:00

A few of my bootcamp peeps...I had to get a picture, after all, it's my birthday. I think we all look pretty hot for 5:30 am!

She's Back...

2010-12-03T19:29:00.000-07:00

Oh yeah, Remy is back to boot camp! After about 3 months off, and a few injuries later (& PT)...she's getting her bootcamp groove back.

This is Mark, one of the newer trainers at Body Envy Fitness. I didn't know what I was doing, so I had to get a pic of him in action demonstrating a TRX side lunge, like a curtsey. (I think all the trainers like the idea of us 'curtseying' at them :) Oh by the way, nice form Mark.

Future boot campers: Mia & Madison. They hung out and watched a movie, and Mia danced (of course) to the fabulous boot camp tunes.

FREE week of Bootcamp!

2010-11-05T07:01:00.000-07:00

Everybody loves something free...especially FREE bootcamp! This week we get to invite friends to score a free week of some awesome workouts.

Kelley (previous challenge winner!) brought her mom Donna. Seriously, how cute are they? She did GREAT.

I've been wanting my friend Karin to try boot camp forever...and finally she came this morning, yay! Way to go Karin!!!

Gotta love the wall sits...on 'leg' day.

Miss Mary snapped a pic of me doing step -ups...ok so my form isn't the greatest here. But it was a fun morning in boot camp. All the newbies did awesome!

And the Winner is....

2010-10-21T06:43:00.002-07:00

...Kelley Merwin!!!!!

Kelley did some amazing things in only 2 short months. She...

~ Dropped 17lbs

~ Lost 5.3% body fat

~ #1 Fitness Improvement (averaging a 54% improvement)

Hello?!!! Awesome job Kelley!! AND she was on fire this morning in the 'arm' day workout. Way to go Merwin, keep it up!!

A post workout pic - um, yeah we're sweaty...and tired. But it's all worth it!

Challenge Results

2010-10-16T20:59:00.001-07:00

Another bootcamp fitness challenge has come and gone. Measurements, fitness, and before and after pictures. Gulp.

Then 8/4/10 -Now 10/8/10

tri 10mm - 9mm

arm 9 1/2" - 9 1/4"

hip 10mm - 9mm

waist 29" - 27 3/4"

thigh 18mm - 16mm

leg 17" - 16 1/2"

wt 133 - 125

total 38mm - 34mm

bf% 16.7% - 14.3%.. yeah baby!!! I was just hoping for around 15%. DONE!

Fitness Then 8/5/10 - Now 10/9/10

Step-up 47 - 47

Sit-up 38R - 24B….Ugh. I'm a dork.

OH press 56 - 47…remind me to never do a challenge on an 'arm' day.

Shuttle 48 - 41 This is what I wanted to improve on the most. Oh yeah.

Before & After Pic's...

8/5/2010 - 10/9/10

Wow...I can't believe I lost 8 pounds. Crazy!!! I love bootcamp! I slacked off at the end, but I'm happy that I came out of the challenge lighter and leaner. I can't wear that bathing suit bottom anymore, it falls off! Yay.

My challenge to myself: I said if I did a good job, then I would wear a bikini in San Diego on our family vacation. (Keep in mind I have never done this in public before!!! Eeeekkkk...)

Ok I'm still hiding...but I did it. Let me get my camo bootcamp shorts.

That's better.

I Went Jogging on Vacation...

2010-10-16T13:50:00.000-07:00

...but I always ended up at Starbucks :)

Bringing a Guest to Bootcamp!

2010-09-24T15:39:00.000-07:00

I brought a visitor from out of town to boot camp with me to the 9 am session @ Dobson. Of course, it was Friday - which means...leg day. - Personally, I think Friday's are the hardest days. Kirsten did amazing! It was fun...well, maybe 'fun' isn't the exact word to use since it was brutal during the time, but it was...fun.

To top it off, it was partner day at bootcamp. I love those days!

Way to go Kirsten, good thing we brought extra water!

Grant + 50 Squat Thrusts

2010-08-31T17:04:00.002-07:00

Last Thursday on the way to boot camp, Grant's tire blew out on the freeway. Thank goodness he was ok...but that meant all the ladies who attend the Gilbert boot camp had to go to Dobson at 5:30 am. I was too late to make it over there so I ended up just going home. However, another boot camper (Alyssa!) reminded Grant that for being late...he had to bust out 50 squat thrusts. So he did! Of course I had my camera ready. I can't believe he did them in 90 seconds. Thanks for showing us how it's done Grant! I'm thinking hips down a little more...just a little ;)

He always has a smile on his face at boot camp...even when he's telling you something you're doing wrong. We all heart Grant. (Just a side note: I thought it was full burpees...just saying.)

Challenge measurements

2010-08-12T13:22:00.001-07:00

8/4/10 - NOW

arm 9 1/2"

tricep 10mm

waist 29 1/2"

hip 10mm

leg 17 "

thigh 17mm

wt 133

bf% 16.3 - Finally! I've been waiting for this percentage to go down forever. You know what the key is? An awesome nutrition plan! I'm convinced now nutrition is the BIGGEST key to seeing your body change, for the better. It definitely is 99% of the whole process, and the hardest to stick with, but when you actually make it a goal...the reward is great.

7/12/10 - Then

arm 10"

tricep 11mm

waist 30 1/2"

hip 13mm

leg 17 1/4"

thigh 17mm

wt 136

bf% 17.9

The new bootcamp challenge started on Aug. 2nd...I got measured on Aug. 4th. Of course I'm always excited when I lose weight, but I kind of wish I weighed a little more this time! Oh well. Maybe, just maybe I will get down to hmmmm...125-ish, where I was before I had kids. We'll just have to wait and see in October when the challenge ends.

Another Challenge - Bring it on!

2010-08-07T13:06:00.002-07:00

Here we go with another bootcamp challenge. Bring it on ladies! Everyone that came out did a GREAT job. Just showing up is half the battle, let alone finishing it through. The challenge is about 10 weeks, August 2nd - October 9th. That is a lot of time to really see some body changes, especially with proper nutrition!

This challenge consists of:
- Before & after pictures (yikes!)
Improvement on these exercises: timed for 90 seconds
-step-ups (I did 47)
-sit-ups - holding a 5 pound ball (36?)
-overhead shoulder press (56)
-shuttle run / back peddle (48 sec.)
Here we are just about ready to start.

Step-ups, Go...for 90 seconds. Meg counted for me, Ginger counted for Janna.

Everyone working hard...

THAT was tiring! Deep breaths...

Counting for Meg...the Kuginator!

Writing down our times...

Onto the Sit-ups!

Seriously, are we doing this? This was hard for me during the last challenge. This was probably my worst 'event.' I need to work on these FOR SURE!

Go Meg!!! She is so cute...look at her hair, she always looks adorable!

Shoulder press

This picture cracks me up...my face looks like, please tell me we are almost done?!?!?!

Ginger & Meg...work it girls!

Getting ready for the next round...

Shuttle Run / Back Peddle

First wave of runners...only 6 ladies at a time.

I had to watch a few before I could work up the nerve to do it.

Go Frazier, AK, Player, & Jeanne!!! Everyone did awesome. We'll see who can beat their own times in October. (Secretly, I think GINGER is going to win it! Yeah baby!!! - Bring it on girl!)

*A new wager between Donelle and I...whoever does the most shoulder presses buys the other gal coffee!! * (Donelle rocked and did 50! I did 56...we'll see!)

July Measurements

2010-07-19T12:01:00.002-07:00

7/12/10 - Now

arm 10"
tricep 11 mm
waist 30 1/2 "
hip 13 mm
leg 17 1/4 "
thigh 17 mm
wt 136
bf 17.9%

5/13/10 - Then
arm 9 1/2"
tricep 11 mm
waist 31 1/2"
hip 14 mm
leg 17 1/2"
thigh 15 mm
wt 141
bf 17.9%

Fitness Challenge Part 2

2010-07-10T09:57:00.001-07:00

Round 2 of the challenge - a month later. I was surprised at how many women didn't show up, but most likely due to vacations since it is summer time. For example: AK is in Hawaii right now...sigh. So we all went in the first round, and didn't have counters. We also switched after we each did 10 reps of whatever exercise...for 50 total.

I didn't get many pic's...hopefully Grant can send me some from his flip.

My goal: of trying to lose 9 pounds didn't pan out how I would have liked it, but I did lose 3...actually I know lost more the first 2 weeks, but what I have learned is that if you are not with it mentally...then forget it. Unexpected illnesses in the family and not planning out meals will surely get you in the end. And Erin was there when I got on the scale and it said 4 pounds lighter!! But then when I re-did it and it was only 3...boo. However, I am going to keep going until I do reach my goal.

Exercise wise we did pretty good...even with the switching after 10 reps. The burpees about killed me, but thankfully that's over with!!!

We'll see how we did soon!

SPY video of Body Envy Boot Camp for Women - Chandler, Arizona

2010-06-23T10:26:00.002-07:00

Hiking Camelback Mt.

2010-06-20T20:29:00.000-07:00

Some boot camp gals put together a hiking trip...up Camelback Mt. in Scottsdale. It was up at 3:37 am to meet everyone at the Dobson location by 4:15 am, then caravan over to be at the trail by 5:00 am. Whew, that was early but at least we got a parking spot, and it's hot out.

So this was my first time, and I about died just going up the steps at the very begining. Here's Ginger, me, and T-Smith...

The sunrise was amazing...not quite at the top yet.

Gulp, are you kidding me?! This was basically how the hike/climb was. Intense stuff, I thought it was cardio and leg day all in one, thank goodness all those step-ups and spidermans came in handy!!

AK, T-Smith, J-Dubs, Ginger, me, Remy, and Lisa ~ we did it!! It was so worth the view on the top. I can't wait for the next boot camp field trip!

Fitness Challenge Part 1

2010-06-12T09:58:00.001-07:00

Getting ready for the challenge...

Deep breaths...this is where I got really nervous. How cool to see a lot of ladies come out for the boot camp fitness challenge.

Eric & Grant were walking around taking pic's and video...oh dear. This was the first heat of women...Go Gilbert girls...T-Baker and her partner M-Wood! I counted their reps, good form ladies!

EVENT # 1

J-Dubs started us off with the 20 pound ball and step-ups. Total: 50 - we split it and each did 25 reps.

I felt sick after these...almost passed out.

A group shot...

50 push-ups, lift your hands at the bottom...we split them up.

Yeah, these I need to work on!

500 ropes!!!

50 walking lunges...we split them and each did 25 reps.

50 ball sit-ups...but after 12 minutes was up, I didn't finish my 25. I think I had 9 to go...

Look who showed up to support her fellow boot campers...AK, in her scrubs and all!!! She is so bummed that she couldn't do the challenge, but hey, she is going to Hawaii, so... that would be ok with me!!! ;)

EVENT # 2

Getting ready...

25 pound weight - swings...

This is my worst weak spot...I could only do 10 at a time, and I think I only did 20 total...thanks J-Dubs for picking up my slack! I was dying...and why would these make my rib cage hurt?!?!

Clean and press with the 20 pounder...yowzers!

What am I looking at?!?!

Burpees...are the worst!

I'm pretty sure I'm asking how many more of these do I have to do...cause I'm hurting at this point!!

We were done after these...thank goodness!!!!

All the Gilbert Ladies...all the Gilbert Ladies (to the tune of All the Single Ladies!!! ;) Everyone did an awesome job, just showing up and participating is awesome...so it will be interesting to see in a month how we all improve, and hopefully beat our times, and lets not forget the free shirt...SWEET! ~ Thanks to JBG & T-Baker for taking pic's!!!

Let the challenge begin!

2010-06-07T21:18:00.001-07:00

I know, this exercise equipment looks similar to torture devices, but these TRX's are really fun to use. I really don't like those ropes though...those are heavy!

T-Smith is down 7 pounds & I am down 2 pounds. Normally I would be ecstatic about this...but I'd rather it be during the challenge, not before. That's ok...I'm happy with it.

Let the fitness challenge begin!

So today was day one, I weighed in at 139...(yikes, can't believe I'm posting this!) I was 141.

My workout today consisted of:

-2 mile run: in 17:31 minutes @ 7:30 am

- A little ab and leg workout at 1:00 pm

- 4:00 pm boot camp - arm day.

Whew...I'm tired now!

My meal plan today was really good...so if I keep that up, I just may reach my goal of losing 10 pounds. Actually, I may re-think that and put it to 8 or 9 pounds...that's more realistic, until July 10th. If you look in the picture above, I have a lot to lose in the MID section. I took a before pic, so if I'm brave, I'll post it with the after if there's a difference - maybe.

Zumba

2010-05-23T19:11:00.000-07:00

My sweet friend Stef took me to Zumba on Sunday afternoon using her guest pass to the gym. Oh how fun was that? I think I laughed the whole time, I for sure had a perma smile on my face. Before the hour Zumba class we did a warm-up on the treadmill...I jogged for a mile and half. If you haven't tried Zumba, you need to!! It's so much fun, and the music is loud and great!

Action!

2010-05-22T10:38:00.000-07:00

Another fun Saturday morning of boot camp at 8:00 am. I'm cracking up though because I'm supposed to be doing walk-outs like T-Smith, instead I'm doing twisting sit-ups, however I do need more of the sit-ups than the walk-outs!

Saturday Boot Camp

2010-05-15T11:59:00.000-07:00

The usual group of ladies hit bootcamp at 8:00 am this morning...yeah, we're all die hards. Someday we'll be doing the crossfit games, right AK?!?! :) This is T-Smith getting her measurements this morning...you look a little worried T-Smith which is EXACTLY the way how I looked last week. Girl, you are doing so aweosme...no worries! For me it's the eating plan... but I thought I was doing much better. Hmmmm.

This is the newly decorated waiting room...love it! You can SO tell it wasn't designed by Eric or Grant. If we look a little sweaty, it's because we just worked it out on the bootcamp floor!

May Measurements

2010-05-13T16:29:00.001-07:00

Now - 5/8/10

arm 9 1/2"

tricep 11mm

waist 31 1/2" - weird...it says I'm bigger but I feel smaller there. boo.

hip 14 mm

leg 17 1/2"

thigh 15 mm

bf% 17.9%

wt 141

Then - 2/13/10

arm 9 1/2"

tricep 11 mm

waist 27 1/4"

hip 14 mm

leg 17 1/2"

thigh 20 mm

bf% 19.4

wt 144

Hmmm...last couple of measurements have been a no go. I was measured at the Gym and it said I was 10 pounds heavier. Different scales are not good. I'll be going over to Dobson to be measured from now on, the scale over there is way better. I'm eating way better these days, but still...

Happy birthday AK & T-Smith!

2010-04-28T06:46:00.001-07:00

J-Dubs ~ and happy birthday to Terri & Andrea! ~ Remy, and the jolly purple giant @ bootcamp...after a tough conditioning day, WE...

...jumped in the pit. Actually only the birthday girls ended up in the pit. Janna and Remy faked it...he he!

Janna did a flip...

Terri & Andrea with our personal trainer Eric. Now get a good look everyone, this is one of the only times you'll actually see him smile!!

Weekend Workouts

2010-04-24T09:51:00.001-07:00

I haven't done any bootcamp weekend workout's in so long but summer is pretty much here, so I need to step it up. This morning I did...

'Cowabunga' - 5 rounds as fast as possible.

40 high knees

5 push-ups

40 Jumping Jacks

5 burpees

40 scissors

5 spidermans

Total time: 9:59

Pats Run 2010

2010-04-17T14:22:00.001-07:00

This was our 2nd year of doing Pats Run... 4.2 miles around Tempe and ending in the ASU stadium.

This year we signed up as a group for:

BODY ENVY BOOT CAMP - 'Hotties & Husbands'

Time for a photo session!

Go Team Envy!

My partner J-Dubs...really her name is Janna, and she's the reason I started going to boot camp.

T-Smith! (Terri) and I saw each other last year at Pats Run...I need to find that pic!

Ah yeah...

The Kuginator!!! This is Meg, she's super cute and sporty...love her, but I don't get to see her at boot camp often since we go to different locations.

The start time was delayed 20 minutes...not fun...especially when you have a 9 am soccer game and 10 am cheer camp to get to. The race started at 7:21 am...

T-Smith I love this pic of you!

Waiting in Corral 4...

(Look at the guy behind us...lol.)

Finally...set your Ipod's...GO!!!!

Here's the back of Kent and Janna, I never saw them again after that.

Oh the hills...almost to the 2 mile marker I thought, OMGosh...I have to get back over there to the stadium. I did have to walk a little bit...and tie my shoe.

Sweet relief!!! Almost done...going into the stadium.

Whew...I made it. I did better than last year shaving off about 10 minutes and had a 10:28 pace per mile. I don't know how you runners do it, I thought I was going to die but it was awesome and I'm SO glad I did it.

Leg Warmer Wednesday

2010-04-07T06:49:00.000-07:00

It's official...Wednesday at bootcamp is leg warmer day! What can I say ~ J-Dubs, T-Smith & I love bootcamp! (Measurements this Sat. eeeekkk!)

March Measurements & Marti!

2010-03-16T20:42:00.001-07:00

Measurements again...oh my. I peeked at the scale and I'm down 3 pounds...THANK GOODNESS! Thanks Grant, and as I can see in this picture, I really need to work the stomach area. Good grief. When I get the measurements, I'll post them.

Marti - PLAYER!

Introducing Marti, yep that's right...her last name is Player. I met Marti at bootcamp when I wore a very cool Nike black long sleeved shirt, that says soccer on the front...and on the back in big letters it says PLAYER. Hello?! Don't you think she should absolutely have that shirt?! Well I do. But there's a challenge...I had her pick a goal and if she rocks it, like I know she will, then she gets the PLAYER shirt. Oh yeah!!!
...So here's the goal:
Marti is looking to lose 15 pounds by Mother's Day - May 9th.

Work it girl...I know you can do it!!! ~ The Challenge Is On!!

Double Arm Day

2010-02-22T19:40:00.000-07:00

Gotta love reverse planks for a minute...especially on your second bootcamp workout of the day. It was hard...and for some reason I couldn't stop laughing...I think because it was hard.

Janna always keeps me entertained...this was an attempt to do the spit thingy and then suck it back up...lol.

Boot Camp on the Beach!

2010-02-22T09:44:00.000-07:00

Yep, that's right...even when I'm away at the beach for the weekend...I had to do some form of bootcamp! This is the view I had during my 'bootcamp' session.

We went jogging for 30 minutes...down on the trail and then back on the beach.

Lunges on the sand and then more running = sore legs.

My butt is lookin a little big...

Push-ups are always fun, I tried.

Matt worked out with me too...he could have passed as a Navy Seal :)

Measurements

2010-02-17T16:17:00.001-07:00

2/13/10 NOW

arm 9 1/2 "
tricep 11 mm
waist 27 1/4"
hip 16 mm
leg 17 1/2 "
thigh 20 mm
wt 144 - (yikes!)
total 48 mm
bf% 19.4 - boo!

So...ahem. I am major bummed about a few things...BUT I know I absolutely need to revamp my eating. Why is this so hard?! Anyways, I'll be working on that this next month.

Conditioning Day

2010-02-10T18:08:00.000-07:00

I like Wednesday's at bootcamp...it's conditioning day. It was so good this morning, that J-Dubs and I went again to the 4:00 pm. Woot-woot! (I like the floor at the gym better!)

Back to a double day!

2010-01-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

After a good Monday morning workout out at 5:30 am...J-Dubs & I hit the 4:00 pm as well. What a day to pick a double. We'll just say, this morning was jumping pull-ups, and this afternoon was...ball toss against the wall? - Does that sound easy, cause it's not.

Does this look like we had fun? Um, it wasn't at the time...but now that I'm home, I think it was fun. Sweaty, that's what it was. Can't wait for another workout bright and early!

Saturday Workouts

2010-01-23T09:43:00.001-07:00

Good morning ladies...welcome to boot camp! What a greeting...it's so nice to be greeted with a friendly smile. :)

Ok so no 'action' shots today...BUT I did get an action shot of Janna reciting the Shane Company commercial. Hilarious. I must say I prefer the ipod to the radio...you can't really workout to commercials.

Measurements

2010-01-16T13:48:00.001-07:00

I can't even look at the scale...but I peeked and my weight is the same as the last time I got measured. It's just a number anyways, what I really want to see is the bf%. Oh please let it be different...when I get the #'s I'll post it.

1/16/10 - NOWtricep 11mm
arm 9 1/2
hip 16mm
waist 27
thigh 19mm
leg 17
wt 142
bf% 19.1%

12/12/09 - THEN

arm 9 ¼”
tricep 11mm
waist 27”
hip 15mm
leg 16 ½”
thigh 17mm
wt 142
bf% 17.9%

My conclusion: boo for bf%! Hmmmm...either I need to be re-measured or step it up a FEW notches. Maybe both. Ok so maybe stepping it up. At least I feel better this week. (sick last week.)

Did you know...?

2010-01-13T14:21:00.000-07:00

...that Body Envy Boot Camp has a blog? Here's the link: www.bodyenvybootcamp.blogspot.com

5:30 am & 5:15 pm...

2010-01-11T15:14:00.000-07:00

5:30 am - @ the Gym

K-Mac, J-Dubs, T-Smith, ER, & AK...worked up a sweat! This is a reunion...all of us girls did bootcamp together way back over two years ago when it was still at the school. We all stood in the same spot under the ramada. We're still going strong after two years...because we are addicted to bootcamp! Once you start, you can't stop.

5:15 pm - (yes same day!)

Back for more...gotta love feeling the burn in the arms. Ahhh, the 'static' dip. That was hard. I'll say it again, I love timed rounds! They are one of my favorites because you just do it. Yes, I am exhausted after a double day, but it's good stuff. Back at it bright and early for some leg action.

Times 2 again

2010-01-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

After already doing 'arm day' at 5:30 am (@ the Gym) Janna decided since there was no Friday workout that she would go Thursday afternoon to the Pecos location. I was (am) pretty tired after doing a double workout on Monday, but what the heck. Why not??? Arm day times 2 - gotta love it! We love bootcamp!

My downfall...

2010-01-06T13:24:00.001-07:00

...is my nutrition for sure. Or should I say, lack there of? I mean, I TRY and eat well, I do great in the mornings for sure, and usually ok at lunch. But dinner is usually some type of pasta or rice dish...or mexican and Friday nights are pizza nights. Sigh...how can a girl have a strange love for mexican food?! If there was nothing left in the world to eat but mexican, that would be so ideal for me. Avacado's are THEE best...and lets not forget about chips and salsa, a must have. Well, no wonder my stomach is still not the way it should be!!

Yep, you see that tasty mexican dish?? It was good. No, I didn't eat both burritos, if you were wondering. My husband and I always split it...and I usually only eat half, but after this mornings 'conditioning' workout I was starving. Beans and rice = protein...and chicken. Now if Eric or Grant saw this, I can hear it now...'don't eat the tortilla.' - I had a little of it...but I gave most of it to Madison. Ahhh, it was good. But like I said, I struggle with the eating part. Hey at least there was...(read below!)

Times 2

2010-01-04T21:48:00.000-07:00

Working out at the 6:30 pm class with Erika, (who didn't want to be in the pic! - but the towel on the left is hers...proof that she was there!) It was deja vu...I did the same workout bright and early at 5:30 am. Oh funny, I wore the exact same thing too...eww. Is it TMI that I didn't bother to take a shower?? Lets just say I love timed rounds because you just go until he (Grant) says stop. No thinking required. It looks like it's just me, but there were about 25 or so gals there...not bad. It was harder this time through since it was workout #2 in 1 day. Next workout...bright and early at 5:30 am!! About 7 hours from now...I'll be needing some toothpicks to keep my eyes open!

My new toy...

2010-01-01T14:04:00.000-07:00

I must have been good this year because Santa brought me what I really wanted...(ok besides a new camera-maybe next year if I'm good.) The nike + running chip you put in your shoe to track your distance, calories etc. and some new shoes...finally! For new year's day I had to give it a try...it is SO cool. There's a special spot to put the chip in the sole of your shoe, but really you don't need the special shoe - a friend slit a place for it in the tounge of his shoe and it works just fine. So go out and get one and try it!!!

I want to see some major improvements this year and set some goals.
Here are a few GOALS I have:
-To look good for our anniversary in February
-To do MUCH better and not have a cold during Pat's Run in April
-To be able to jog without stopping for a good few miles - I am NOT a distance runner
-Win (or come close to winning) a bootcamp challenge :)
I've noticed that if you don't set some goals, you are more likely to become less motivated. So make sure you set some goals of your own.

Warming up...

My test run was 2.12 miles...in 30 minutes. I didn't have a nike account yet so it didn't load properly. Then I did a weekend workout and it worked...but I didn't 'jog' so the numbers are all wrong. Anyways, I figured it out and it will be more accurate next time. If you want to see my nike page...click here. Onto my weekend workout!

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Friday….“So You Think You Can” - Bootcamp weekend workout-

...is this thing on? I tired to track my calories, but the chip is really for jogging.
10 Rounds starting with all exercises performed for 2 repetitions the first round, 4 the following round, then 6, 8, 10…..up to 20’s.

Push-ups...I am so bad at these, that's another goal to work on - especially when your partner is J-Dubs and she can mow thru them faster than anyone!

Sit-ups...oh yeah, lot's of these!

Touchbacks

Reverse Crunches

Spidermans

Prisoner Jump Squats - yikes.

My total time was 25:01 - whew, that was hard. Remind me to jog 2 miles AFTER the workout not before!