October 21, 2011 - Biggest Loser Inspired Experiment

Hello All!

On Monday I plan to attend 4 Indy Boot Camps classes and accomplish 2 additional hours of exercise in one day. This goal is inspired by watching "The Biggest Loser." It appears on that show that the contestants exercise for 6 hours a day. Why not try it to see if I can do it, too!  Sheesh...can't be much harder than doing a half marathon. Right?  RIGHT?!?!?!

I haven't been inspired to write for the blog as much lately so maybe this experiment will also put some ideas for hysterical posts in my head.  Here are the specifics of the goal:

• Attend the 6:00AM, 9:15AM, 5:00PM, and 6:15PM classes
• Burn at least 650 calories per class
• In the afternoon, walk for 60 minutes, swim for 60 minutes, and hop in the jacuzzi at the gym to loosen the muscles
• Smile instead of cry when I want to quit

Worst case scenario?  I cause bodily harm to Tabata Tod if I even here ONCE in a disapproving tone; "Come on, Kristi!"  Maybe I should wear my "bite me" socks to set the tone for the day.

On Tuesday I will provide an update of how I did!

Take Care,
Kristi

P.S. No one tell PT Bruiser. She doesn't always approve of my experiments.

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October 4, 2011 - Annie Oakley - As Inspiration

All,

I have been really down on myself lately. I am struggling with that balance between exercising and eating right. I have a hard time balancing both. Obviously, since I gained 10 pounds this past year. However, I am exercising! Exercising hard at that!!!

So...I tried many things this year. All were traps into the "get this weight off as quickly as possible." All were failed experiments, of course. None of the get weight off quick schemes work long term. We all think that it will for us. We think to ourselves that we will take the weight off and our lives will change forever. That is a bunch of BS!! I KNEW this, but I tried anyway. *smack on head*

Over the weekend I had an inspirational moment. Growing up I thought I was Annie Oakley. I had all the paraphernalia that makes a good markswoman. I WAS Annie Oakley. My sister and I traveled around Darke County Ohio and visited the historical sites of Annie Oakley on Saturday. During that time I came across a famous quote by my childhood hero herself.

“Aim at a high mark and you will hit it. No, not the first time, not the second time and maybe not the third. But keep on aiming and keep on shooting for only practice will make you perfect. Finally you’ll hit the bull’s-eye of success.”

So maybe I am not perfect, but there is one thing that I am doing. I keep at it. I keep trying.What Annie said is true. Eventually, I will be successful.

For me to be successful it is back to the beginning. Back to what worked. Quit trying to change up the system. Eat right (use dietary exchanges). Exercise (boot camp and walking/swimming). Practice truly does make perfect.

Thanks Annie for being my adulthood hero, too.

Til Next Time,
Kristi
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September 6, 2011 - Video Blog 2

Hello All,

I have been promising this video for MONTHS. In fact, all of the footage is from March and April of this year.  Honestly, the biggest trouble is that I do not have a decent video editing software. Suggestions are strongly encouraged!

Well, since I had such trouble I was not able to add text to the video. It is a compilation of footage. In the video you will see that I have progressed in my fitness abilities.  I also have a grand finale.

Other than myself in the blog you will see some fellow boot campers, Tabata Tod, and Baby Immy.

As a reminder, let's start with my first video blog.



And presenting the second...



Once I find a decent video editing software I will be doing more VLOGs. HOPEFULLY!

Til Next Time,
Kristi
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September 4, 2011 - Try and Try Again

Hi All,

Well, after much reflection, and looking at my own blogs, I decided that I have to go back to those things that truly helped me lose weight in the first place in order to take the rest of this weight off my body.

Right now, I have the exercise bit down perfectly!  I exercise all the time. I just am not eating right. So, I recently purchased a Groupon for Slim and Fit.

I started at Slim and Fit this week. The counselor there took my weight, body measurements, etc. We then discussed how the program works. Honestly. the program works similar to when I attended the weight loss clinic. 

However, I am not 100% there because of the program. I am there for accountability. I eat right when I knew someone is going to look at my food logs.

For the next 12 weeks I will be going to Slim and Fit to see how this program works for me.  Check out the web site at http://www.slimandfit.com.

However, something is bothering me about going to Slim and Fit. I am concerned that for the rest of my life, in order to keep weight off and/or lose weight. I will always have to attend some type of program. I have a friend (that is full of crap sometimes) that hints around that at some point we need to take accountability and do it on our own. I oftentimes agree with this person, but end up beating myself up over the idea that I struggle to live healthy.

This morning I woke up and said to myself; "What a load of crap my friend speaks!" While I agree that I must gather the skills and confidence to to live physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy on my own. I will NEVER do this without a support system. Currently, the professionals are the best support system that I have.

So, while I am attending Slim and Fit I will continue to rely on my support system ,which includes all of you, but I will also strengthen my posse. For without a group of friends trying, living, and succeeding to live healthy I am destined to fail.

Later,
Me

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