Monday June 6, 10pm
Unfortunately last week I was unable to attend boot camp. My finally measurements were, I weigh 140 and 31% body fat. The reason for these results is because I didn't make it to boot camp as much as I wanted because of work and school, but that should not be an excuse....I know. For this second project boot camp wasn't my main focus. My main focus was to work on my descriptive and E-prime writing skills. Which I did work on more. I am a little disappointed however, at the fact that I could have possibly tried harder to explain things than use visuals...? But I guess the visuals did help. And the other thing I'm a little disappointed at is I really need to work more on E-Prime. I'm sorry Lawless, but wow....E-prime IS difficult. What I did accomplish was that without thinking, most the time I would write my blog posts in E-Prime. So I guess I did accomplish my project. I am happy with my work because It was a huge confidence boost to post my weight and body fat. However, I learned a lot from this experience and class. I learned new writing techniques that I will not forget, I boosted my confidence AND I taught myself, self motivation for the future! =)
Today without any reminder and having no desire to go to boot camp, I went on a 3.5 mile run. I haven't ran since 5 months ago and it was amazing! The sun finally came out, sweat trickled down my face while my skin felt nice and warm against the sun's rays. The air also smelt fresh and almost like sea salt. It reminded me of summer and how its HERE BABY! SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE!!! My summer goal is to continue to work out and get prepared for college!
Monday, June 6, 2011
BC2 Journal Entry 12 for week 4
Friday June 3, 1pm,
Wow, what a crazy past three days. I have had nothing to do but watch fourth and fifth graders run around like crazy. Did you know that in Elementry school there is a lot of drama!? I sure did not and the drama was insane! Luckily the kids kept me on my toes and I was able to get a few good run in's while chasing some kids down. Unfortunately I did not make boot camp, however, I went on a peaceful hr walk. Like I mentioned in one of my past blog posts, if people want to see a difference and to become healthier all you really need to do is exericse for at least 30 minutes of your day whether its walking to the mail box or walking up and down the stairs. For me, I walked outside and it was a gorgeous day out. I had the opportunity to feel the run on my skin and in Oregon, thats rare. Even though I hardly made it to boot camp this week, I still stayed a little active here and there and that is the important thing.
Wow, what a crazy past three days. I have had nothing to do but watch fourth and fifth graders run around like crazy. Did you know that in Elementry school there is a lot of drama!? I sure did not and the drama was insane! Luckily the kids kept me on my toes and I was able to get a few good run in's while chasing some kids down. Unfortunately I did not make boot camp, however, I went on a peaceful hr walk. Like I mentioned in one of my past blog posts, if people want to see a difference and to become healthier all you really need to do is exericse for at least 30 minutes of your day whether its walking to the mail box or walking up and down the stairs. For me, I walked outside and it was a gorgeous day out. I had the opportunity to feel the run on my skin and in Oregon, thats rare. Even though I hardly made it to boot camp this week, I still stayed a little active here and there and that is the important thing.
BC2 Journal Entry 11 for week 4
Tuesday May 31, 5:15pm,
So I absolutly have no time to go to boot camp. I have to be packed by tonight because tomorrow I am leaving to go be a counselor at an Elemntry Outdoor School Camp until friday. I have done better, however with my eating habits because I know that I havent exercised yet so its making me paranoid. Hopefully these little kids will keep me running so much that I will have gotten my exerices that I need for the week! =)
While in boot camp however, here was another one of my favorite exercises, the Static Crunch.
This exercise works your abdominals and your arms because of when you hold up the weight. It seems easy but dont be fooled by the image. It can be a bit of a challenge when you hold a 20 pund weight over youe head while trying to balance on your butt.
So I absolutly have no time to go to boot camp. I have to be packed by tonight because tomorrow I am leaving to go be a counselor at an Elemntry Outdoor School Camp until friday. I have done better, however with my eating habits because I know that I havent exercised yet so its making me paranoid. Hopefully these little kids will keep me running so much that I will have gotten my exerices that I need for the week! =)
While in boot camp however, here was another one of my favorite exercises, the Static Crunch.
This exercise works your abdominals and your arms because of when you hold up the weight. It seems easy but dont be fooled by the image. It can be a bit of a challenge when you hold a 20 pund weight over youe head while trying to balance on your butt.
BC2 Journal Entry 10 for week 4
Monday May 30 1pm,
I had a great weekend with my family! I had to work full time all last week and had the opportunity to take friday off and go camping. I felt so releaved to have had a break from the "reality". My family and I went to Fort Stevens camp ground in Astoria. We did not get home until today around 11 am. I am so excited to go to boot camp because last week i hardly went! Ugh, unfortunately I forgot that Memorial Day is a national day and no one works. Apparently boot camp is closed as well! Great! Its ok, I went running once this weekend, I bet I can go tomorrow.
I had a great weekend with my family! I had to work full time all last week and had the opportunity to take friday off and go camping. I felt so releaved to have had a break from the "reality". My family and I went to Fort Stevens camp ground in Astoria. We did not get home until today around 11 am. I am so excited to go to boot camp because last week i hardly went! Ugh, unfortunately I forgot that Memorial Day is a national day and no one works. Apparently boot camp is closed as well! Great! Its ok, I went running once this weekend, I bet I can go tomorrow.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
BC2 Journal entry 9 for week 3
Tuesday May 24, 8pm
This week my goal is to go every day to boot camp this week. So far I am two for two and loving it! I am really glad I started this boot camp. It not only has kept me motivated, it has also pushed me to focus on healthier habits. Since I am incorperating it with Literature class, I have also learned to use writting techniques more frequently. I am really hoping that I will remember to use these techniques in college and hope to learn more.
In today's society, it really breaks my heart when I see over weight people driving or walking (hardly able to walk). I am not trying to offend anyone I just want you/everyone to know that exercising should be a BIG part in our every day lives. Through my experience I have learned healthier habits, I cant stay on a couch for more than an hour and I am staying fit. I really hope someday everyone will realize exercise IS important. Even if you go up and down your stairs for 30 minutes straight, it at least go you off the couch or away from the junk food.
My advice to everyone is to everyday, do some exercise or activity that gets you OFF the couch & away from the junk food, for at least 30 minutes everyday. Surprisingly it will make/show a difference.
This week my goal is to go every day to boot camp this week. So far I am two for two and loving it! I am really glad I started this boot camp. It not only has kept me motivated, it has also pushed me to focus on healthier habits. Since I am incorperating it with Literature class, I have also learned to use writting techniques more frequently. I am really hoping that I will remember to use these techniques in college and hope to learn more.
In today's society, it really breaks my heart when I see over weight people driving or walking (hardly able to walk). I am not trying to offend anyone I just want you/everyone to know that exercising should be a BIG part in our every day lives. Through my experience I have learned healthier habits, I cant stay on a couch for more than an hour and I am staying fit. I really hope someday everyone will realize exercise IS important. Even if you go up and down your stairs for 30 minutes straight, it at least go you off the couch or away from the junk food.
My advice to everyone is to everyday, do some exercise or activity that gets you OFF the couch & away from the junk food, for at least 30 minutes everyday. Surprisingly it will make/show a difference.
BC2 Journal entry 8 for week 3
Monday May 23, 8pm
Yes! My ankle feels a lot better. I took the liberty of relaxing my legs most the weekend to insure I would be better by Monday boot camp. I have been going to 8pm boot camp lately because I have been working later shifts. I also love later boot camp because there are always less people. Mondays we focus a lot on weights and ab workouts. One of my favorite exercises this day is the Dumbbell Tricep Extension.
When I used to swim I loved to work on my arms. Now that I'm not swimming I can honestly say that I feel my swimming muscles disappear. It makes me sad but it also makes me want to work harder to make sure I keep some muscle on me. Tricep Extension not only works your triceps, but if you pull your arms father down over your head, you also feel a stretch in your chest. All exercises can be dangerous especially this one but if you are careful and work hard enough you can do it.
Yes! My ankle feels a lot better. I took the liberty of relaxing my legs most the weekend to insure I would be better by Monday boot camp. I have been going to 8pm boot camp lately because I have been working later shifts. I also love later boot camp because there are always less people. Mondays we focus a lot on weights and ab workouts. One of my favorite exercises this day is the Dumbbell Tricep Extension.
When I used to swim I loved to work on my arms. Now that I'm not swimming I can honestly say that I feel my swimming muscles disappear. It makes me sad but it also makes me want to work harder to make sure I keep some muscle on me. Tricep Extension not only works your triceps, but if you pull your arms father down over your head, you also feel a stretch in your chest. All exercises can be dangerous especially this one but if you are careful and work hard enough you can do it.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
BC2 Journal entry 7 for week 2
Friday May 20, 10pm
So I mentioned on Wednesday that I had accidentally sprained my ankle. Well Thursday I did not go to boot camp because I was in a lot of pain and today I did not go. I was so mad at myself that I made one little mistake (accident) and put me in a lot of pain. I also am mad because I m unable to go to boot camp. My plan is too continue to ice, heat, stretch and take pain medication to ensure that my ankle gets better by Monday's boot camp.
I did not mention that I learned a new exercise on Wednesday that I loved. Its called Box Jumps
This picture shows a more advanced box jump than what I did in boot camp on Wednesday. this picture at least gives an idea as to what the exercise looks like. There is actually a square about the picture size, marked by tape and four smaller boxes inside marked by tape. You have to face one direction and jump to the squares to your left in a circle, still facing one direction. Box Jumps really works your gluts, thighs, quads and even abdomen. It can be difficult to do toward the end of the class but it takes a lot of effort to accomplish this exercise in the time frame.
So I mentioned on Wednesday that I had accidentally sprained my ankle. Well Thursday I did not go to boot camp because I was in a lot of pain and today I did not go. I was so mad at myself that I made one little mistake (accident) and put me in a lot of pain. I also am mad because I m unable to go to boot camp. My plan is too continue to ice, heat, stretch and take pain medication to ensure that my ankle gets better by Monday's boot camp.
I did not mention that I learned a new exercise on Wednesday that I loved. Its called Box Jumps
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This picture shows a more advanced box jump than what I did in boot camp on Wednesday. this picture at least gives an idea as to what the exercise looks like. There is actually a square about the picture size, marked by tape and four smaller boxes inside marked by tape. You have to face one direction and jump to the squares to your left in a circle, still facing one direction. Box Jumps really works your gluts, thighs, quads and even abdomen. It can be difficult to do toward the end of the class but it takes a lot of effort to accomplish this exercise in the time frame.
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