This week, my body is feeling stronger. I feel more and more comfortable in boot camp every week. I am still sore after class, but I feel like my recovery time has gotten better. I have been wearing my heart rate monitor during class every day and I have used it to try to push myself harder. My heart rate does not get as high as it used to in the beginning, so I have to push harder to keep it higher during class. It has really helped to keep me motivated.
I am really beginning to learn my body's hunger signals. I am a lot more aware of when I am eating because I am actually hungry, or just because of boredom and other emotions. Paying attention to these signals has helped me to stay away from mindless eating. This week has been a lot better then last when it comes to thinking through my food choices.
My Oh Yeah moment this week was when I met with my personal trainer at the gym. He had me do chest presses. Usually, I would have probably just grabbed the 10 lb weights for these and thought it was enough. He handed me 20 lb weights. My first thought was "I hope I can do this", but as soon as I started, I realized that 20 lbs was not too much. It really made me realize how much strength that i have gained throughout this Journey! It feels great to be able to push myself harder then I ever would have before!
My goal for this week will again be planning for the weekend. I did an OK job of this last week, but I feel like I need to do it again to make sure I am successful this coming weekend. I also have noticed that when I workout more on the weekend, I eat less and make better decisions. I think part of my plan for this week will be going to the Worx on Sunday, and probably Weight Watchers and Body Jam on Saturday! My other goal for this week is to work on becoming better at planks! I strongly dislike planks, but when my trainer told me he can hold a plank for 17 minutes, it made me think...why can't I do that? I don't know if I will ever make it that long (I get bored easily), but I would like to get more comfortable holding a plank. I plan to plank for 1 minute every morning...I figure it is a good starting point!
Last week, my goals were to plan for the weekend, and to find a motivating quote or story every day. I have found a lot of quotes that motivate me! They are all posted on my Pinterest! I have also created a board that has "incentive clothes". I figure it is a good way to look at what I want without having to go out and buy it!
As for inspiration, everyone at the Worx is great! Flo has been great, yelling at me to keep going through every class! Tamika has also helped me a lot. She told me that I keep her motivated during class. Knowing that really helps me to stay motivated to keep going! My sis keeps me motivated during class, too...and always kicks my butt during sunday workouts! I couldn't have gotten this far without all of you. I am so glad to be making the most of this opportunity. Maia, you have been a great motivator, too! You always know what to say to help us keep going!
I am so proud to be part of such a great team. We have come this far, and I feel better then I have in a long time. I can't wait to see where the Journey will take me next!
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