Day 42-Last Official Day of Boot Camp

Sorry that I have not written in a few days as this has been a tough week both emotionally and physically. As you can imagine when you have alot of people together for an intense period of time it can be difficult. All I can do is hope that I have learned more about myself and that this will help me in the future.

The trainers: Doug, Ryan, and Anny really pushed me this week. It was nice to have a little competition with them ( of course there was a handicap to even the playing field)as it pushed me to some higher levels.

I realize that I knew the right things to do and that even though I have now been given some new tools by Lea (nutritionalist) and the trainers I need to address the mental and emotional issues. Ths past week I had an extra session with Haleh (therapist) and realize that this is just as important a tool as food has always been my crutch.

So as I prepare to return home I need to make sure that I use all the tools that I have been given and address all three component: Excercise, diet, and emotional stability.

On a positive note when I checked in here at core fitness I weighed 307 pounds. I will be weighing in tomorrow morning and get my final measurements but I also had a physical evaluation. Upon my arrival we were asked to do as many push-ups and crunches we could do in one minute and we were timed in 1/4 mile. Below are my changes:

Activity Arrival Departure
Push-ups 1 minute 11 regular 22 on my knees 37 regular
Crunches 1 minute 28 68
1/4 mile 4:38 3:23

As you can see I had some improvement. I also have developed a passion for bike riding and would like to start and play tennis. Hopefully I will get back to racquet ball. I am excited and scared at the same time.

I will post my final measurements tomorrow. I truely thank everyone for their support as I have started this journey. Since I know that it is a journey I will try to post periodic updates of my progress from home.

Thank you all.

IK