Just checking in

Sorry I haven't blogged a lot lately. Between work, dating, a weekly Spanish class and boot camp, I've been busy. Even my DVRs (yes, I have one in the living room and one in the bedroom) have been feeling neglected lately. Both are near capacity.

Today marked three weeks since I started the six-week boot camp challenge. The weigh-in part didn't go well -- I gained a half pound. But the measurements part went much better. I've lost a half inch around my chest, a half inch around my waist, a inch around hips and a half inch around my thigh. For those who don't like math, that's 2.5 inches total, which I feel good about.

When I started the boot camp challenge, my goal was to build muscle and to tone up the flabby areas (at least a little bit). The number on the scale isn't nearly as important to me as it used to be. Four years into this journey, I've realized that how I feel is most important. And boot camp is definitely helping in that area.

Despite the aches and pains right after, I'm feeling healthier and stronger and I have more energy. So, for now, I'm going to try not to let the number on the scale bother me. This is the most strenuous exercise I've done in my life. I'm proud of myself for trying and that's enough for now.

A day of rest

After Thursday's crying incident after boot camp, I decided that I had to jump right back in or I might quit. So I went to the Friday afternoon class, which meant three days in a row of boot camp. Friday went much better mentally ... but physically I had to take more breaks. I figure doing something is better than doing nothing, but now I need a break.

I had hoped to go to class this morning, but my aching arches and a strained quad muscle have made me decide that I need a day of rest. I'm proud of myself for going three days in a row and I want to stick with it for the long haul. Overdoing it and really injuring myself would only deter me. So I'm going to take it easy today.

Boot camp is closed on Sundays, but I'm already planning to at least take a walk or do something physical so I won't have taken two days off. Then it's back to class Monday afternoon. I've worked hard during the first three days of the six-week challenge. I think I'll reward myself with a little shopping this morning and then wine this afternoon.

BTW, It's been two months since I made a goal of fitting into a skirt I bought more than a year ago. There's been no progress. I can still barely get it zipped. I have two months to reach my goal. Sure hope boot camp helps.