I wasn’t sure about Best Body Bootcamp. I wasn’t sure at all. Sure, the $25 dollars sounded appealing but would I do it? Strangely, I have found it to be less of a chore and more of something I have WANTED to do.
To everyone, I am that fitness lover who really never needs that push. Sure, it is true. But my real problem comes with plans. I hate having a training plan. I would rather go with the flow and just do what I feel like. For so long that has been just running high mileages. I do love that and always have wanted to run. But I started to get an itch to get faster, get stronger, build that core so that my running could be maybe a bit more than just running. Signing up for three races in a four week span was one way to kick my own butt.
Best Body Bootcamp made me realize one thing, I can do strength. And boy have I found that desire to actually lift. My biggest struggle right now is time to lift and run. But still I have done it. (pats self on the back – we all need to recognize our own achievements right?) So this week’s theme song came straight to mind. I may be going through a lot of junk right now, have a pretty hectic schedule and get lost in my thoughts but that doesn’t mean I stop.
How did I do last week?
Goal 1: Stretch – SUCCESS! And yet again my legs are happier than ever. I need to remember this oh amazing feeling.
Goal 2: Complain less – EHHHHH So I don’t know about this. What I did notice though was that my week kind of went ok despite my long 12 hour days. I am shocked by this, maybe an attitude adjustment does make a difference? Who would of thunk.
This week I am putting down even more good intentions.
Goal 1: No self bashing. Oh this one is a big doozy for me, I worry about actually achieving it. My goal is to at least track of it. I feel like knowledge can help you overcome bad habits so every time I self bash, a penny goes in the jar. I did create a jar and I did cash in a $1 to get pennies. I am for real on this one.
Goal 2: Take back me time. I don’t know where I lost this but I did. Sure my runs are me time but I mean outside of that. A time where there is no computer, no phone, no nothing. I am going to try to do this at least twice this next week. Lofty but again really needed. (I hope that it doesn’t involve licking squirrels…)
This week will not be forgiving. Four long days yet again and a lot of let’s say stressful meetings. Hang in there, I know I will be. With five extra harnesses and all.
Question: What is one goal for this week?
I’m so happy to hear your loving BBB. I’ve thought about signing up, but didn’t really for the same reasons you said before. It’s great to hear you’re enjoying it so much!
Hey, any progress you make with goals are good ones! Even if they weren’t perfect.
Hope the days won’t be too stressful for you this week!
I am surprised I am liking it as much as I am, I really did think I would not be such a big fan but I have enjoyed the workouts a ton.
Oh I dunno… a little bit of squirrel licking might do us all some good. I think it’s great that you’re enjoying BBB so much, although how you manage to fit in running, lifting, working, and blogging is still a mystery to me. Mad skills, right there. My goals for this week are nothing lofty. I’ve been putting together a new recipe for a little while now, and really need to stop putting it off and get my butt in the kitchen to test it out. Lofty aspirations
OOhh I can’t wait to see how the recipe goes. I think I fit it in because it isn’t like hours of either, like 15-20 max of lifting which is manageable and what i like
You are so strong girl – it is not easy to lift and run high mileages! Not many others can do it!
My goal for the week is to finish up my big project so that I’ll be free for the next 3 days… Gotta stop procrastinating!
Good luck on that project, I will be rooting for you!
Well done for BBB so far, I’m really tempted to do next round! Everyone keeps raving about how good it is and I need a little push to get me off the cross trainer (where I can peacefully read my magazines) and roads (where I can run with only my Garmin for company) and into the weights area! Good goals for next week, mine are to get more of a work life balance (ha!) and try and fit in two sessions of CrossFit!
You should try it if you know you want to do more strength training, it really pushed me out of my comfort zone which I needed when it came to weights
These are spirit fingers, hahah too good. Love the goals, you can do it! That SNL photo from the doll hands skit is my absolute fav, absolutely hilarious. I hope you are enjoying boot camp, way to go!
I love that skit too, not many people know of it!
I think I will just continue to steal your goals, sorry not sorry.
Do it!
Good luck on your new goals! I reeaally need to start stretching more, especially before and after my runs. I’m not doing BBBC this time, but I still might make stretching a goal for me this week!
Stretching has made such a difference for me, I would be one tight mess if I didn’t
Glad to hear you love BBB–and lifting! It’s it great to hit the weight room and throw some dumbbells around?
Totally, who knew I would ever say that?
I’m so glad you finally stretched, I was waiting for the day! it always feels sooo good afterwards.
I know, i need to stick with it
Pleasepleaseplease tell me you actually gave yourself a pat on the back. Becuase if you did, v for victory right there. And considering the week you went through, there was definitely less complaining. A little more freaking out, definitely more recognizing that you have a tendency to self-defeat, and an amazing willingness to do what’s best for you. That being said, you’re not pussy-footing around with your goals this week. Just realize that both of those take a heckuva lot longer than a week to achieve, so don’t you dare beat yourself up for not doing all that well on week 1 of making them a conscious focus (however — I want to see a picture of your jar next Sunday, okay?), and I really hope that you carry them forwards and make them a focus for the next little while. Because the more you practice the easier and more comfortable they get.
Good job, lady. Proud of your actions, but most proud that you’re proud of you.
I will set up this jar and send a picture to you. it needs to be done because you are right, stepping on my own foot is only one more person to drag me down
Glad you’re enjoying it. I think it’s really empowering to feel strong and fit! Plus, strength training will really help your running (not that it needs it!) and everyday activities. I can always judge strength by how many grocery bags I can carry from the garage in 1 trip
Exactly, i want to see how it helps my races coming up
Awesome goals! I really need to stretch. I haven’t been to yoga in 2 weeks or done any sort of stretching and it’s biting me in the butt right now- MY. HAMSTRINGS. With your work schedule I’d say some me time is definitely in order!
oh gosh yoga is always that reminder that I am tight as ever
Glad you are enjoying the boot camp, strength training is really awesome and definitely helps with the running too. Good luck with the penny jar1
It really really does, I need to keep reminding myself that
I love that you’re jumping on the lifting bandwagon! And that BBB is going well, I’ve heard that it’s a great program.
And I love the penny jar! That’s actually a great idea to break the habit.
I hope it works, we will see.
I like that you’re enjoy BBB. It shows that it’s possible for people who hate strength training to actually switch it up. And the pennies are such a good idea. Growing up we had a “potty mouth” jar and that worked to some degree but this is a great way for you to realize where your thoughts are coming from and then change them.
‘change them’ oh look at that…. sorry had to. I have noticed some pros in my running which is why I really dig it
Im so glad your enjoying bootcamp ! I been stretching to everyday after my workout even the trainer said to me “your still here?” one day and im like it’s my goal to stretch even for 5 minutes after ! Each time I didnt wanna stretch I thought of you and how it was a goal and did it, score. I had a few tough days with my own bashing thoughts I am def making a jar with you !! I need it after this week! Goodluck with it !
I love that! I really think that is a manageable way to put it. Way to go on that one. Oh man oh man, that makes me one happy camper.
I fully support your goals this week- self love and disconnecting from your surroundings are two biggies that SHOULD definitely happen… They’re both so refreshing! And I love your penny jar idea. The idea of getting something back in return is always motivational. Although, I’d need a lot of pennies to get me a pair of gloves from PRR
True life, why is everything so expensive? I think talking to you and molly yesterday really did wonders for me.
I’m with you – biggest challenge is finding the time to run. So my goal for this week is to find time to run at least three times. This snow keeps derailing my training for the DC 1/2 marathon, but I SHOULD at least find a treadmill or something!
That is tough, I mean weather can really change up plans. Do what you can but know it is still early in training if you do miss some.
Here’s to no self-bashing!!!!
Im going to also try a month of bootcamp in april. You got me excited!
I know it is going to be a tough one. I can’t wait to hear about your bootcamp!
I have just very recently started strength training and I love it! Bootcamp sounds like so much fun!
You should try it, it is really something that is not too over the top to fit into life. That is why I like about it.
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I need to do more strength shit!! This bootcamp is everywhere. Awesome job!! I am obsessed with those Kristen Wiig skits with the baby hands..HAHA.
i adore that skit, probably one of my favorites hands down. bootcamp kicked me into gear, made me less afraid of the gym I avoided like the plague
i’d say you achieved your goals!
close, very close. let’s hope this week is as positive
This makes me very happy for you, lovely. I think you have some awesome goals for the week, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you can achieve both, especially that me time. One of my goals for the week is rest…need to keep making that a priority or my head will be funky again and that’s never a fun time for anyone ha
i hope you achieve that one as well, self care is a tough one to overcome no matter what form it is in.
Oh my goodness. Alex, I’m exactly the same way. I can’t handle having the pressure of following a plan. It’s why I tried and failed at running a half marathon 3 times before I actually did it.
Plans are tough to follow for me, I am such a go with the flow type of person but I am working on it
It is awesome that you have enjoyed weights so much. Great for your running and just everyday functioning. I swear I have noticed the benefits from weights more in terms of opening jars and picking stuff up then fitness! Haha!
Hope this is a good week for you!
Exactly, weight training does so much for your everyday fitness as well as running.
I ALWAYS love your goals! And I really need to set myself a goal of stretching!
I notice a huge difference when I stretch which is why I set it for that a lot
I’m so impressed you’ve still been maintaining your high mileage weeks while doing Tina’s program! These sound like great goals- especially the one about no self-bashing…you got this!
Let’s hope, I have to admit my jar is quite full for just starting this weekend.
take back me time is so hard! but I did it this weekend. esp since it’s Chinese New Year weekend we just didn’t do much but relaxed. haven’t had one of that in so long. you’ll love it. and feel more refreshed!
it really does feel refreshing and I think we all deserve it once and a while.
glad you decided to get it!
I love love LOVE the two goals you set for yourself this week. Ones I definitely need to work on myself! I find that the LESS busy I am, the more I bash on myself…I guess it makes sense in a way, there’s less for me to think about so I think about myself and don’t like it. I think yeah this may not be one you’ll kick in a week (self bashing is such an incredibly ingrained habit…), but at least giving yourself a way to make yourself more aware of it…HUGE start. Funny you got so addicted to lifting after hating it so long – that’s awesome!
I bet when you are less busy the habit just hits hard, I know keeping busy is almost a counter productive coping tool. i need to learn to sit with those emotions more – you kind of had that forced on you but you will be so much stronger after wards from it
Alex, I just want to tell you how proud I am of you sticking w/ this program. I remember just a couple months ago when we talked about doing the everyday plank challenge, and you weren’t able to stick with it. I’m so happy that you’ve incorporated strength training back into your fitness. I just know you are becoming a better runner because of it. Keep it up girl!
I know, i am pretty pumped I have actually stuck with this and do see changes in my running which is always a plus
I have seen several mentions of this bootcamp and you have inspired me to actually check it out. I’m not much of a training plan follower either but it may just be the push I need to start weight training again
You should try it, I never thought I would do it but I am so glad i signed up. I may do next round too!
So proud of you for sticking to the program! I journal a lot and try to from an outside perspective sometimes. It can be difficult but being honest with myself was a focus last year and really helped me grow and become more in tune with myself. Enjoy the boot camp, sounds fun! Love and shine Courtstar
I really like that you do that, having this little weekly check in really keeps me accountable and learning through this process