sore Sunday

on Monday, I started an 8-week bootcamp style workout regime and it's kicking. my. ass.

I've fallen off a bit lately and when I did at-home workouts, I probably wasn't pushing myself enough.  the cooler weather's got me craving comforting (read: fatty) foods.  it gets dark earlier.  all these things add up to less motivation.  so when I learned about Better Body Bootcamp via another blog, I was intrigued.  and when I read that it was a whopping $25 and it was stuff I could do at home with minimal equipment, any remaining excuses were invalid.  I signed up, ordered some weights, and got ready to get moving.

I thought I was in pretty good shape.   this week taught me otherwise.  in that 'get off your ass and get back to where you thought you already were, then surpass it' kind of way.

so what am I doing?  the general structure is three days of full-body weights + interval training, and two or three days of cardio + planks.  and it's kicking my ass so far.  there's an included aspect of accountability that I've been in search of, too: a facebook page on which fellow bootcampers keep each other motivated and muster up a little friendly competitions, a weekly check in with trainer Tina, and some really cool drawings.

what I'm really liking about this plan so far is that success isn't based on a number or the mirror's reflection.  it's based on strength and fitness and feeling good, which is infinitely more important.  I'm looking forward to feeling strong and healthy instead of slothlike and guilty as we get into the holidays and cold weather.  I'm noticing that I'm craving veggies like whoa, which is probably a good thing.  today's a rest day, so you best believe that I'm taking full advantage.