Week 3:) Mission Summary

This week started off with my aunt coming over to visit, but she didn’t pack as heavy as she did last month. So, I’m in full workout mode!
I was able to start this workout week off with my favorite class at the gym Bootcamp Conditioning! I have never had ass sweat before, but I like it! Pretty much drenched after this class, socks included and I LOVE IT! Everything aches, but I feel good at the same time. I’ve been very outgoing with my little workout people, making conversation, exchanging numbers or email and it’s been proving itself to go well thus far(keep you posted), because the ladies will ask if you are coming out or see you soon and because I had car issues a few girls offered to come get me. Of course, I declined, because I have backup boo… P90x. Not 1 little monkey will stop my show!!! I’m on a mission! I told you last week the instructor is a maniac. The class is super packed, it’s a wonderful workout. This week she had a lot of jumping jacks, squats, lunges and sprints as well as curls, press and core workouts. She was really good with keeping the heart rate up(almost died). While in the class I actually enjoy her as an instructor, she’s engaged, she works out with you and she actually motivates you while working out. Her music is the BOMB! She had a lot of old school rap. Salt N Pepa, MC Lyte, Hammer and she mixed it up with house music (LOVE), a little rock and new hip hop and ended it on some nice relaxing jazz! The girl knows what she’s doing. Great teacher and I will stalk each one of her classes!!
Tuesday: Bootcamp Conditioning!!! Let me start off by saying the thought of taking this class had me HYPED! However, it was taught by a different teacher. He had the class set up in 4 stations, yoga mats, steppers, weights and empty floor space. There were a variety of exercises: squats, lunges, leg raises, leg lifts, shoulder press, crunches (different variations) running and other things I don’t know the names of right off the back. I will say he was indeed a teacher, I felt like the class was a beginner class. The class was challenging at times, but I didn’t feel like it was a full on workout for me. I don’t think I will be going back to that class. I had a ton of energy after the class, that I got home cooked for the family, gave baths, cleaned house, showered, pulled out clothes for the next day, packed backpacks, made lunches than went to bed! I want to be challenged!!!! So much so, that after the class there is a little boost of energy and I can make my husband do the rest that was just mentioned!
Wednesday: My Company has a companywide initiative to lose weight, move more and live healthy. We have personal trainers come in twice a week to train with employees, Weight Watchers at work; all floors have a glass staircase on each floor to engage you into walking up and down the steps to work with colleagues. We have a wellness committee. This committee has organizations come in to engage you in living healthier. This is such a great perk as I am on my journey changing my lifestyle. Today, we walked with the CEO, this month we are walking in the American Heart Association downtown Detroit and there are some people who will not be participating. So, the CEO of our company had a 3 mile walk schedule for any who wanted to participate. Our turnout was ok (35 people), the weather was freaking amazing (77 degrees) and I was so glad I had my walking shoes. I went to the Bodyworks plus Abs class this evening. I will say this class was intense, with lunges, squats and weights. The class is more of a strength training class. My butt was hurting so bad and all of those Ab exercises were hard. I am taking into account that my stomach is my biggest problem area. It’s hard to do a lot of the exercises; it doesn’t stop me from trying it and doing at least half of what the instructor is asking. I’ve decided that I will use 10lb weights starting next week(using 7.5lbs) while lifting and working out. I like that the teacher was fun, dancing and enjoying herself. Her music was nice, she played my girl Adele and I couldn’t believe the hour was up quickly.
Saturday: Aqua Fit Class-the teacher was older and it wasn’t much of a workout for me. I didn’t get into anything else, because my daughter is in cheerleading and gymnastics on Saturday mornings, too busy!
I sabotaged myself Saturday afternoon, I had 3 slices of pizza I’m only human, will not beat myself up.
Foods that I am loving right now:
Edamame
chickpeas
Lentils
Black beans
Tofu
Bamboo shoots
Salmon
All green leafy things
Chocolate Nut Brownie Luna Bar 180 calories(my chocolate “candy” fix)

Goals for this week: 6 workouts!!!!