Monthly Archives: February 2011

From Kristen: I so agree with John’s post below on the importance of support systems. If I didn’t have my husband, friends and family to cheer me on, I don’t think I could do this. This week, for instance, my friend hosted a girls’ day at her house, and we all brought pictures over to scrapbook. Typically, we’d have pizza and chips to snack on, but she was so sweet and made sure every snack was something I could eat, and offered to prepare me something special in addition. Love her!

From John: Halfway through week four, and workouts are getting tougher!  Ran out of gas on Tuesday, but made it through boot camp on Wednesday.  Getting a great deal of support from a number of people, and that has really had a great effect on me.  This has been a tough two week stretch with everything going on outside of the workouts.  Thanks to my family for continuing their great attitude.

From Kristen: I can’t believe three weeks have already passed! And I can’t believe I’ve gone three weeks without pasta or pizza! I met my dad for lunch today and I haven’t seen him in a couple of weeks. He said he could tell from across the restaurant that I’ve lost weight, so that made me very happy! The scale’s not moving quite as fast as I’d like, but I can tell in the mirror and by how I feel that this is working, and I’m so excited about it.

From Bob: I just can’t believe almost 3 weeks have passed since we started! I am starting to see a “thinner” Bob. This has been the hardest thing I have ever done, no question about it! It is amazing how much I have learned in such a short time. The people who support me in this journey mean everything to me! My trainer Josh sure knows what he’s doing!! I appreciate his time each and every session that I’m with him. My approach is “one day at a time”. Before we know it we’ll be at the final weigh-in!! Everyone, keep up the great work!!!!!!

From Kristen: Lots of squats, weights and jump rope during today’s workout with Michelle! Who knew jumping rope was such an awesome workout? It’s tough, but feels great. And I know this will sound pathetic, but I was SO PROUD because I was able to run the full half-mile at the beginning of the workout. I hate running with a passion and I’ve never been able to run for more than a couple of minutes. This time, I made it (in six minutes) and could have gone longer. It felt amazing! I just have to keep it up and ramp up the pace so I’m ready for my 5K in April!

From John: Thanks to all my friends and family who have sent kind words of encouragement after today’s article in the Daily Herald.  I am going to work my hardest to make this experience successful and the change lasting.

Thanks to Ryan at Push Fitness for stepping in for a few sessions while Wade was away.  Learned some really awesome stuff, and got to box for the first time.  Didn’t know that could be such a workout!

Congratulations to Wade, my trainer, on his engagement!  Looking forward to having him back – just hope he doesn’t want to take out any wedding-planning frustrations on me!

From Dee: Tomorrow at 0600, I am going to my first boot camp. I am ready for this; my mind is ready, will my body be ready … lol.

From John: Two weeks down and 10 to go. The change in diet has not been too bad so far, although I am really missing pizza! Wade has been making me work incredibly hard, although he took some time off to get engaged. Thanks to Ryan for filling in a few days. Moving on to week 3…

From Gerry: After my workout this morning, Tony sent me an encouraging text.  A sore hip and knee had limited my ability and left me thinking I was losing ground. His words made a world of difference and reminded me of the bigger picture.

From Gerry: What can I say about boot camp? It was ugly. I, the quivering lump in the back of the room, was a less than stellar camper. But I’ll be back again this week. It’s got to get better! The bar is really low, nowhere to go but up.