Trifecta for Success: Attendance, Effort, Will-Power

I can tell already that I am going to love this two week blast. The hard-core workouts combined with my dedication to two weeks of focused healthy eating are going to be great. I am feeling very motivated and hope to keep up the positivity for at least two weeks. Small goals are easier to manage so I’m just focusing on these two weeks for now.

Last night’s workout was a killer way to get back to bootcamp mentality. The warm-up felt like a major cardio workout to me. The 90+ degree heat made sure that we were warmed up before we even started moving. Some running, jumping, butt-kicking, and high knees got my heart rate way up before the meat of the session even started.

Our focus was on upper body. The workout consisted of building blocks. A total of 5 moves built up on one another until we could barely move. Push-ups, overhead presses, tricep kickbacks, mountain climbers, and dips had me aching and sweating but still enthusiastic.

This morning kept the enthusiasm going. This time it was lower body. Lots of repetitions of some tricky moves. The group of women is fantastic. Everyone seemed to be pushing themselves and it really helped me to up my own efforts. Working out in a group environment with a motivating leader really is the best way for me to burn calories and build muscle. I couldn’t do it alone and I’m grateful for this great group of people to keep me going strong.

I am really amped up for a great two weeks. I can’t wait to see the changes and report them here.

Last night I was chatting with a fellow bootcamper who reads this blog. Together we noted that coming to bootcamp is one thing but pushing ourselves once we are there is just as important AND paying attention to the food we eat is pivotal. It sounds like I’m not the only one who struggles to maintain the trifecta – attendance, effort, will-power. It helps to know I’m not alone and also to know that these three things really are the keys to health and weight loss success.

In an email that Jen sent yesterday, she quoted Joseph Cambell. The quote is perfect for the start of a new camp session and perfect for my own personal re-commitment to healthy eating:

“We must be willing to give up the life we want in order to make room for the life that is waiting.”

The life that is waiting for me is one of health and strength and I’m on my journey to attain it.