August 7th, 2012

Well today started just as yesterday did, the clock woke me promptly at 5:15 am and I got dressed in my new biggest loser t-shirt, it was a red day, with my matching running shoes and I was off. 

Went to the gym for a free time gym hour.  Decided to work on my upper body as this is the weak part of my body.  Worked on several machines and therefore worked many muscles.

After the gym we had breakfast, today was gulten free pancakes, they were pretty good for gluten free pancakes but I might not be wondering how to make this recipe like that ones I will tell you about later.   All the recipes by the way will come home with me and I will be trying them out in Helen's test Kitchen. 

So the highlight for today comes after breakfast.  The name of todays challenge was TOC, not knowing what that was I was not feeling worried that I could not do it.   Well it was a TRAINER OBSTACLE CHALLENGE and it was tough.....but I made it tougher.....We had to walk/run around the track where there were 5 different stations.  As you got to each one you had to do an exercies.  Jumping jacks, lunges, medicine balls.....all that was fine.  But then we go to Betty's hill.  Not a long distance and with couple medium hills we were challenged to go up, not once, not twice, but 5 times before we could continue on the course.  So to make it more challenging for one of each of the 4 times I decided to carry Betty herself on my back.  The first time I did it I thought I'd try and if I put my mind to it I could do it. That was true and I did it.  The 2nd time I thought well, maybe I can do it twice, and I was right again.  By the 3rd time it was a game and I wanted to continue to challenge myself.  By the fourth time I wanted to do it again after that but the time ran out.  Thanks Betty for your encouragement.

So after all that work we were not even half way done, snack was a great peanut butter (natural) and celery, remember eating that as a kid, who knew what a great combination it was.  I scurried off to the front desk to get my pool pass and was off to the pool for another wet and wonderful workout.

Lunch today was an awesome chicken breast on Greek Salad!  Even I can make that!!!!  Dinner last night was stuffed green peppers, did I mention that already, can't wait to make the Biggest Loser version of that at home. 

So after lunch we talked about intuitive eating.  What I mostly got from that is know what and how you are eating and I'm reminded of the fact that I eat way way to fast.......chew chew and don't forget to chew.

Table mates are good company as we swap stories and tips.  Tonight one of the Nutritionists ate with ups so we were able to drill her with questions.  Everyone is so incredible great here.

So couple more major classes to go, strength training and cardio intervals - both worked all parts of the body.  Cardio is and has always been my favorite.....but I am enjoying learning and participating in strength training. 

Speaking of strength, I'm running out of it right now.  So I will sign off and get back to you all tomorrow with another update.