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OK, I thought I was doing OK, but this last week I felt the pain. Diane has added some new stuff – like squats – and OMG – my legs. But I have raised my heavy weight to 5 lbs and my light weight to 4 lbs. I am doing it. I even think I may have lost some inches – yeah!

So, how do I say no to all the goodies floating around this time of year – and yes – they are sugar plums floating through the air – don’t they float for you?

The first thing I think before I put that goodie into my mouth is, “Is it worth it?” If it isn’t worth it – I don’t pick it up. But say I first think, “Yup, worth it!” and then find it doesn’t taste as good as I thought it would. Easy! I don’t eat the rest of it. I throw it out -

and then pick out something that tastes better! Have a good and tasty one!

You might wonder why as a coach am I writing about Boomer Boot Camp. It is really very simple. I coach myself to go and workout – it is not something that I get all excited and can’t wait to do. I have to tell myself all the wonderful things about working out. I coach myself into remembering how good I will feel in not only my body, but about myself once I follow through and go to the gym.

And when I am there and working out it is not like I am all “yippee” inside. I check the clock every once in awhile to see how much torture time is left before I can go home, shower, and relax. I am not one of those who exercises and gets high on adrenalin – I am more the lazy butt who wants it to be over with.

But, I am getting stronger. I am still sore – no doubt about it – but I am sore in a healthy way rather than that sore and tired feeling when I haven’t moved around enough and been sitting in front of the computer for too long. And I am remembering how very flexible I am – well in my legs – the arms not so much – but it feels good to move those areas again. I am determined that my fingers will once again touch when I reach behind my back. From the last post you read that I ended up a huge negative there.

So, this is why I am including BBC in my blog – it is to let my readers know that you are not alone when you moan and groan when it comes to putting on the tennis shoes or bathing suit or snow shoes and getting some exercise. Some part of our reptilian brain would rather curl up and sleep – but together we can support each other to get out and move. One great way to support yourself is to include rewards. When you get home – no do reward yourself with a chocolate chip cookie – but maybe with a warm shower and a look in the mirror that says, “you did it!”

Well I have made it through 8 weeks. I have to admit I have missed a few sessions here and there. I do feel a bit stronger, but my right should and elbow have been aching. I think it started when I went to the 5 pound weights. You may recall I started with 3 pound weights.

Anyway, today we did our “Fitness Testing.” I didn’t do too bad.

Chair Stands (This is when you sit and stand, sit and stand over and over for 30 seconds with your arms crossed over your chest.) I did 19 which for my age is in the 85%.

Arm Curls (Using a 5 lb weight you do as many arm curls as possible in 30 seconds.) I did 21 again in the 85%

2 Minute Step Test (this one they marked where the middle of our leg is between the hip bone (difficult to find) and knee. They then put blue tape on the wall and for 2 minutes you march getting your knees above the blue line.) I did 121 (only count one knee) and was in the 90% – yeah!!!!!

Chair Sit and Reach (This is sitting in a chair, stretching one leg out and bending over and touching your toes or beyond). I went 6 inches beyond my toes which was considered really good – but was only the 85%. I could of gone further!!!!

Back Stretch (Where you bend your elbow and reach behind your back and the other bent under and try to touch your fingers.) Yikes! I have some tiiiight shoulders. I was -4.5 inches for a 15%.

8 Foot Up and Go (Sitting get up – run around a barrel – sit down). I did it in 3.34 seconds for a 95%.

So, all in all – not too bad. And if I get someone to scratch my back, it will be great!

OK, I am now finished with week 3 and I can see why Dave’s comment means so much – work out buddy or at least someone to keep me for sabotaging myself. So, I don’t believe in confession, but I am keeping myself and my followers honest – so I have to admit, I did not go on Tuesday. Why? Well, I was tired – really tired and feeling like I was getting sick. So, instead of BBC I ended up taking a 2 hour nap.
On top of this I have missed 3 weeks of my yoga class.
My head falls in shame.
But – I did go to BBC today and my ass was tired. OMG, she works us so hard. I mean the class starts out boom with moving around in a circle. Then the weights, bands, ball, push-ups – yikes! The good news for this week is not only did I make it to class tonight, but I also went up in weights. My heavy weight was a four pounder and I believe next time I am going to a five pounder.

So, where did you self – sabotage this week? Any place?

Oh my God! My poor aching body! I don’t think there is a spot left that isn’t sore.

I have now gone only 3 times – once last week and two times this week.

Sunday I had gone for a 7 mile bike ride around Hillsboro. Now for those who know me – you need to know I stayed on my bike. I set out with the intention I would stay on my bike and not fall off. I almost only fell twice – but stayed on. I felt great. That was Sunday.

Tuesday was back to bootcamp and I felt OK. Today, I ache!!! But this is a good thing – right – it means I am working some areas (upper left thigh and hip)that haven’t been worked in a while. When I was working out myself – I guess I missed certain areas that my dear instructor is finding!

So weights! I have graduated to my heavy weight and medium weight as 3 pounds – hey no laughing – I started with 2 pound weights. Next week I am going to 4 pounds for heavy, 3 for med and 2 for light. I am slowly moving up. You wouldn’t want me to hurt myself, would you.
So, comments – where have you pushed yourself this week? Hummm?????