ROZZIE G

pre training

Dre asked me to be a part of a training to prepare for a fit contest. At first, I thought she was joking or had made a mistake. When I realized she wasn't , I became nervous just thinking about the possibility of it. I have really been trying to change my health and my body. I have always admired those people who looked fit. I thought about how hard the people train in the Biggest Loser but knew I could never go to the ranch. I remember when Dre was training for the fit contest. It was nothing nice ! My thoughts vacillated between "what if I can do this" and "will my body hold up thru this?" Though I know this is going to be really hard, what an awesome goal for me to reach! I will be 50 in September and a different healthier body would be a great present to myself!

Day 1 2/3/10

I was a bit nervous because I didn't know what to expect. I had to take before photos and get measured and weighed. How is that for trauma! Then the fun began. Dana and I were the only ones there. We worked out to P90X. It was hard but not a real killer. I made it thru.

2/4/10

I went to the pool this evening. I really wasn't up to it but I went. there was a guy fully clothed in the pool area just sitting in there . I was like should I leave? but I stayed and did my routine. I stayed about 45mins. it felt good to have kept my word to myself

2/5/10

There were 4 of us tonight. During the work out my knee started hurting. I kept telling myself to keep going. it's not my endurance I worry about during this but whether or not my joints will hold up. I've got the will just got to keep my body on board! I had 2 cookies before I went to bed. It felt kind of guilty though.

2/6/10

Are you kidding me! This is day 6 of working out! I met a friend at the gym and took a kickboxing class. I had forgotten just how uncoordinated I really am. The class was packed and the instructor was kickin ass but we stayed. It was actually kind of fun. Am I really doing this!

2/7/10

today is Sunday. when I woke up I was like "do I have to work out?" No, today get a break. I am a bit stiff and sore in places. Now my heel is trying to hurt!. I will give myself a break today and start next week.

2/8/10

What the f8*k! She had us running outside tonight! Its cold as hell! Major attitude. I was concerned about my knee. I slowly jogged and I made it there and back. My attitude aside, I am noticing a difference in my endurance. I didnt feel quite like I wanted to die!

2/9/10

I was partnered today with Jennifer. I had lighter kettlebells then she did. After I saw her use the heavier ones I tried it and found I could indeed use the heavier ones. After kettlebells , I came home and did the snow. Though I had the snow blower,just pulling the cord took alot out of me!

2/10/10

Man I am sore this morning! Wondering how I will make it thru the workout this evening. Can I keep this up?!

Well i made it thru tonight! For some reason after I got home I felt like I should cry. I didnt but I thought about it. Usually I do a lot before i go to bed. But tonight I just had dinner watched a bit of tv then climbed into bed. I had nothing left. And this is just day 3 this week!

2/11/10

My body is soooo stiff and sore. I want to stay in bed!. I will try a epsom salt bath before I go to work. I got i bit discouraged last night as Dre kept reminding us that she has been going easy on us so far. First of all there really is no going easy with her. I dont think she keeps in mind that a couple of us also see her other times during the week at boot camp! On a cumulative basis, for me, this aint easy! I have gone from 2 to 3 days a week to 6 days a week working out. My body is really trying to figure out what the hell is going on!

I managed to work out with the WII active tonight. It was different than my workout with Dre but I got it in.

2/12/10

Not quite as sore as yesteday. I start my photoshop class tonight. With working and some errands ,I am trying to see how I can fit a workout in.

Well, i made to the pool for a 30 minute work out before my class. I felt really proud of myself as i headed to the parking lot. I got it in and kept my commitment!

2/13/10

I got up early to make it to the kickboxing class I took last week at bally's. My friend could not go with me but i went anyway. When I go there, the instructor from last week was not there! Probably a good thning I did not know it before I came.

My thinking was all off too...as we waited for the class to begin this middle aged tall guy with gray hair comes in. I thought he was taking the class...no he was the sub! Im like oh my god. Then i thought about what people might think of me if I came to lead a class. I stayed. It was not as intense or had much boxing movement as before but it was okay. A lot of repetitive movement which started to bother my knees. i kept thinking just finish the class. Did i mention that during the class this woman comes in who is probably the size of one of my thighs!? I kept glancing at her bouncng and breezing thru the workout. i know. Hateration! Totally out of character for me!

2/14/10

No work out today! Yeah

2/15/10

Work, out to dinner, then back to work until close to 10pm. No work out today now i need to figure my make up schedule!

2/16/10

Kettlebell tonight....not too bad but I was tired. I am sore.