Sarge's No Excuses Boot Camp #6

[Cheshirecat]

Happy Birthday Sarge! Win the big one!!

I did my first workout using New Rules for Lifting. At first I was like, oh this will be okay--not too hard at all...but then by the end, oh yeah. This book will help get me into shape.

I then headed outside and did speed drills. Whew. That was tiring. (basically intervals. Ran my little butt off as fast as I could for 30 seconds, cooled down with a slow run, then repeat).

I have to go get dinner going now, it's Taco Tuesday here at mi casa.

[pokeycactus]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARGE!!!!!!!

Cheshire - I'm planning on incorporating the New Rules into my routines in July (Biggest Loser bootcamp will be over then). I'm excited to give that a go as well - I skimmed the book, but haven't done any serious reading of it yet.

K3 - Hope your first day at work went well!!!

Holy crap you guys. I am dragging serious BUTT-er after my first boxing session this morning. I am exhausted and already feeling sore. I was shocked at how badly that session kicked my BUTT-er, since I really thought that I'm fairly in shape, no matter how overweight. I run, swim, zumba, bike, and elliptical all the time, but boxing is out of this world exercise. I'm looking forward to getting better at it. The trainer offered to give me an eating plan as well to optimize weight loss, and so hey! I'll take it!

Sarge - there was some spazzy boxing...my trainer said, "Really PUNCH this one - like you mean it!" and so I threw my weight behind it...and the bag swung...my glove glanced off of it...and down I went. The trainer was hilarious though, got down and did the ol' one-two-three-she's OUT!!!! slapping of the mat

[celrae]

3.75 Miles today
2nd day No Wine.

[girlfromstelle]

celrae: Wine is a cruel mistress. Good job resisting!

Finally bit the bullet and decided to do some kettle bells. Jillian Michaels kicked my @$$ in the best possible way. I'm gonna be feeling the burn tomorrow. I also did some research and discovered that being officially out of the "overweight" category would require me to be under 145 pounds. So I changed my goal to 140. What's ten more pounds?

Rachel: Boxing is an INCREDIBLY intense workout. In my years of doing martial arts, the hardest thing was always throwing punches over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over... Enjoy the aching limbs!

I also noticed that we are currently at the same weight and have the same goal weight. Would you be up for some friendly competition? We could make it a race to 140. I could use the extra boost, and it sounds like it will take a bit of extra to keep up with you

Let me know!

[Resolute]

So here i am, nice to see everyone plugging away, Working hard on exiting the funk, weather has cleared off today and right now it's sunny out, suns preparing to set though, crosses fingers for tomorrow and the next few days.

Did 6.2 miles walk and 6.2 miles on the bike today bringing me to 31 miles the last 3 days, if i had of ate properly it might have been good but alas that's not the case.

Need to dig deep now, try and see some headway ending this week out, sorry i'm not more talkative, just trying to keep it together lately, hoping to be more centered soon and back to participating more.

[pokeycactus]

Girlfromstelle - you're on!!!! I'm always up for more motivation!

Reso - happy to see you posting

Celrae - good job on your wine free days! I've been doing the "Booze Free Til Friday" challenges with Sarge, and I'm still ready to crack by Wednesday! Only the promise of 5pm on Fridays pulls me through.

MadamB - I'm dying and it's only day one! I have day two of "Operation BUTT-er Meltin'" tomorrow with the Biggest Loser bootcamp. If the weight doesn't come off with all this exercise, I may be flinging myself off a building

[JayTee]

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Nice! Gauntlet thrown and accepted. This one makes the pledge board for sure and we shall ALL be watching.

Girlfrom vs. Pokey... Woman-o e Woman-o! First one to 140 lbs.!



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[MadamButterfly]

Hey, just a quickie before bed. As some of you may know I work in a nursing home, well I don't work in the nursing home part, but I work in Memory care, assisted living and independent living. Well tonight I worked at independent living and there is a fella, nickname Cully and he has a piece of wood that's been sanded and is very pretty outside his apt. This piece of word says: Cully's thought of the day. Today it read:

You are a very unique and special individual. Just like everyone else!

Think about it . . . I had to laugh . . . toooo funny

Pokey: I have to go here . . . QUOTE: Sarge - there was some spazzy boxing...my trainer said, "Really PUNCH this one - like you mean it!" and so I threw my weight behind it...and the bag swung...my glove glanced off of it...and down I went. The trainer was hilarious though, got down and did the ol' one-two-three-she's OUT!!!! slapping of the mat . . . I had to laugh, sorry I couldn't help myself and all I could think was: Can you say "BALLET CLASS" I think I'll start calling you GRACE
Hang in there girl, YOU CAN DO THE DOUBLE DUTY, besides now the gauntlet has been thrown by Girlfrom and you're gonna need all the BUTT-ER MELTIN' YOU CAN GET!!!

Reso: So glad the sun came out for you today, even if it was at the end of the day and that it will return tomorrow

Looks like everyone is meltin BUTT-er and I'm tired. I have 5-year-old patrol in the AM and must get a little shut eye before I get up and face the "MACHINE" (treadmill) and then the rugrat

Sweet Dreams Everyone

[chickadee32]

Quick post first, in case Sarge is still around...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARGE!

I hope you've had a spectacular day, and you're having a FANTASTIC time in Vegas!!!!

[chickadee32]

Rainbow: Thank you I'm really glad we've been seeing you around again! How is life going lately?

Sarge: LOL, I'll work on my 10 things list and see what I can do. It sounds like you're having such a blast on your trip - I'm so glad to hear it!

MadamB: Just because you can't wear those tight pants in public today, doesn't mean you won't be able to wear them in public in another few weeks! Maybe you could offer to do some kid duty next winter, and take advantage of the treadmill? Seems like a reasonable trade...

Live Laugh Love: Sorry you're so sick! Nice job though managing your food intake - that's definitely a big step! I hope you're feeling better soon.

girlfromstelle: That's one of the songs I added to my workout playlist! I really like it. But didn't get to listen to it tonight, as my iphone has been acting wonky and crapped out during my workout this evening. If you have any other songs to recommend by them, please send them my way!

dcapulet: Nice workout! I hope the 30 day shred is fun

celrae: I was looking at their tour schedule yesterday, and was disappointed to see that they're not coming anywhere near DC this summer! The closest is Philly, which I'd consider, but I'll be away on vacation that week. I hope I can catch them sometime though - they seem like they'd be great live. I'm glad your assessment went so well today!

K3LL3Y: I hope your first day at the new job went well!

Cheshire: Can you give me a sense of what the first NROL workout is like in terms of sets, reps and pounds for different exercises? I'm just kind of curious. How long did the workout take?

pokey: Sounds exhausting, but it seems like you had fun! How many days per week are you doing this class again? And is this the short (few weeks) or long class?

Resolute: SO glad it was a sunny day for you. My fingers will be crossed along with yours for good weather the rest of this week.


The scale was finally down a bit this morning, so that means I'm no longer up from last Monday. Relieved! I think part of the water retention must be hormonal, as it just doesn't make much sense to me otherwise. Anyway, today's calories were on-target as usual, and I got to the gym for a short-ish workout tonight - 2 miles on the treadmill. Tomorrow is my brother-in-law's birthday and he requested we go to Cheesecake Factory - not known for their low-cal menu items - and so I'm going to check out the menu ahead of time and find something reasonable to eat. Edit: OK, so I'm still pretty low on my calories today (about 300 under) and I was planning to find something more to eat before bed, but after looking at just how unreasonable pretty much every item on the Cheesecake Factory menu actually is, I think I'm going to save those extra calories for tomorrow. I ate pretty balanced today, so I should be ok.

Hope everyone has a great first day of June.

[kneed2lose]

Hope im not too late....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARGE!!!!!!!

Now for a quickie... I didnt get to the gym today, but im going tomorrow morning for sure! Thanks for the motivation....its like you guys know me so well already!! An hour a day is better than nothing. '

LiveLaughLove: Sorry your feeling sick! Coughs are horrible! I dont mean to get gross and personal, but is it a productive cough? or a dry cough? If its productive you might have post nasal drip from a cold, try taking an anti-mucolytic agent and lots of cough drops and water!!

Cheshire: Have you ever tried the Jackie Warner videos for strength training? I did her video and never felt so sore in my life!!!

Pokey: You are HILARIOUS! Im so glad you are enjoying those classes and meltin that BUTT-er!!

Reso: Keep your head up and if you ever need to vent about anything going on...you know you have allll of here to support you!

Madam: LOL i loved Cullys quote of the day...so cute

Chickadee: Glad to see the scale is back on your side! It can be frustrating when hormones take over! Yummm Cheesecake! Well I think they actually have a weight management section on their menu that has low cal food!

Hope everyone has a great week!

[MadamButterfly]

Ok, early post before kid duty;

My 10 x 10's so far this week

1. 10 extra crunches (4 kinds for 40 extra)
2. 10 push-ups
3. 10 - 10 oz of H2O
4. Parked 10 spaces from the last parked car (OK, so it was 9, but I was at the end of the parking lot)
5. 10 extra seconds running on my 2nd 10 minute run (Week 6, Day 2 was two 10 minute runs)
6. 10 dips on 10 different stairs (I'm feeling it this AM)
7. 10 minutes of stretching after my runs (legs are feeling much happier)
8. 10 extra minutes of biking on Monday
9.
10.

Ok, will be thinking of two more 10's while I attempt to tackle the treadmill this AM . . .

OK, off to kid duty . . . oh and I thought I worked today, but I'm off so I will be pantsless after a trip to the garden and until roomie comes home

Oh I almost forgot . . .

HAPPY, HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!

Pokey, Have fun at Boot Camp

[rainbowsmiles]

good morning everyone. happy quickie hump day!! (just for you madam haha)
yeah sir sarge is coming home soon!!!

MISSION 10 X 10 COMPLETE SiR!!!

[CourtneyDaisey]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARGE!!!!!!

I hope you're enjoying your trip!!!! I've never been to Vegas but would love to check it out sometime! It seems like it would be fun!

GOOD MORNING PLATOON!!!!
Looks like everyone is doing very well! I am aiming to head for the office gym during my lunch break today and get in an extra 10 minutes on the treadmill. Granted, I am going to look silly being on a treadmill in an ankle length skirt and black flats but I am going anyway!

Have an awesome day and kick some butt-er!!!!!

[CourtneyDaisey]

Originally Posted by MadamButterfly

Oh I almost forgot . . .

HAPPY, HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!

I am having flashbacks to previous threads now from this! LOL!!!! Love it!!!!!