July Bootcamp 2011: Balancing Fitness, Focus and Fun

FITNESS

1. 20 walks (5 per week avg) I walked 12 times.
2. 20 stretching sessions (after my walks) I stretched about 10 times.
3. 15 weight sessions (3 per week avg) I did only 3 weight sessions…oh well!
4. 4 yoga sessions (1 per week avg)Three classes.
5. 360 Push-ups (90 per week)About 180…weak effort, I know!
6. 600 Sit-ups/Crunches (150 per week)About 300.

FOCUS
I don’t even really want to talk about eating healthy…it’s not been very successful. But…I have had good times drinking lots, eating yummy snacks, and socializing with family and friends. I suppose this takes me to FUN!

FUN

1. Visit with lots of family LOTS of family time. Seen most of my relatives, including some I haven’t seen in a couple of years. Lots of fun playing cards, chatting, sitting around campfires etc. AWESOME!
2. Read 10 books Hey, I excelled here…read 13 in July!
3. Make a trip to Kingston to catch up with an old friend This didn’t happen, although I did get together with a friend I haven’t seen in almost 18 years!
4. Dates with my hubby—at least 4 Only one, although we are going out today.
5. “Quality Time” with my hubby—at least 3-4 Twice!

43 THINGS BEFORE I TURN 43 LIST

1. Go golfing Saving this for August!
2. Try kayaking I got out with my hubby…quite fun!
3. Organize the shed at the cottage Done!
4. Re-do my childhood scrapbooks Didn’t get any scrapbooking done.
5. I bought some sexy undies.

just not on the computer very much as we don’t have internet at the cottage. I’m still working away at my goals…FITNESS is going okay, FOCUS on diet is not going so great, having FUN is working out supremo, 43 THINGS list is not too bad. I’ll do a final tally at the end of the month.

Glad to hear lots of others are sticking with their goals. Awesome to read!

A couple days late…oh well! Getting into some healthy habits and enjoying life at the cottage!

FITNESSGetting into some good habits this summer.

-5 walks
-5 stretching sessions
-60 push-ups
-120 crunches
-1 yoga class

FOCUSThe temptations of ice cream, chicken and wedge fries and alcohol have been challenging!

-tracking food is tough
-tried to make decent choices
-weighed in on Friday…down .7. Whew!

FUNGetting moved into our cottage, reading, campfires…what’s not to love!

-6 books read
-had a great visit with my sister, my brother and his family, and my cousin
-lots of hammock time!
-played washer box and bocci ball

43 THINGS BEFORE I TURN 43 LISTStarting on some goals.

-bought some sexy undies, which is on my list (hubby helped pick them out!)

Since I’m over at my parents’ cottage (where there is internet!) I figured I would touch base with my goals…

FITNESSSo far so good… Been at the cottage for 3 days and have tried to get right on the healthy summer plan. Still need to start doing some weights.

-3 walks so far…two have been 30 minutes and one was 20
-2 stretching sessions
-30 push-ups
-60 crunches

FOCUSGetting back on track, although the temptations of ice cream and alcohol have been challenging!

-tracked food
-tried to make decent choices
-getting back into the WW groove in preparation for a weigh-in on Friday!

FUNGetting moved into our cottage, reading, campfires…what’s not to love!

-have read 3 books already
-my sister arrives today for a week-long visit and will be telling my daughters that she is pregnant with twins (after 5 years of infertility)...CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THEIR FACES! Soooo much fun!
-my brother and his family arrive back at the cottage tonight…more cousin fun for my girlies!

43 THINGS BEFORE I TURN 43 LISTNothing else yet. Too hot to clean out the shed (above 30 degrees) or to do much else.

FITNESS

Not a particularly successful week. I’ve been all over the place with the family and had a lot of social time…fitness hasn’t been a priority! Not a great excuse, I know, but I’m planning to really get moving once I’m at the cottage.

-Only 2 walks so far…it’s been a busy week.
-30 push-ups this week.
-50 crunches this week.

FOCUS

I have not focused on weight this week and I’m okay with that!

FUN

LOTS of fun this week! The zoo with my hubby’s family (a memorial trip to commemorate his late sister and mom). Great Wolf Lodge with my brother’s family and our family. Celebrating Canada Day with 3 different sets of friends. A very fun and busy week!

43 THINGS BEFORE I TURN 43 LIST

I did get a manicure, which is on my list. Nothing else yet.

My July starts off with a busy first week…lots of social gatherings, time away at Great Wolf Lodge with the kiddies, and getting organized around home. I’m heading to the cottage on July 8th so I will not be on line as much all summer, but I am setting myself some goals that I will try very hard to stay focused on this summer. Here they are:

FITNESS

These are lofty goals, but they will be my main focus during July, as I’m off work. I’m going to try and do this first thing in the morning so I don’t get a chance to avoid it!

1. 20 walks (5 per week avg)
2. 20 stretching sessions (after my walks)
3. 15 weight sessions (3 per week avg)
4. 4 yoga sessions (1 per week avg)
5. 360 Push-ups (90 per week)
6. 600 Sit-ups/Crunches (150 per week)

FOCUS

Focus to me involves making a conscious effort, which is my big issue with weight-loss. I need to make it a priority in July.

1. Weigh-in 3-4 times at WW and attend meetings
2. Track food (even if I don’t do the points, I at least need to be held accountable for what goes in my mouth)
3. Lose 5 lbs
4. Lots of water
5. Lots of fruit and veggies
6. Minimal fried foods, fastfood, and sugar

FUN

FUN will not be difficult for me at the cottage! The challenge will be balance between fun and my other goals.

1. Visit with lots of family
2. Read 10 books
3. Make a trip to Kingston to catch up with an old friend
4. Dates with my hubby—at least 4
5. “Quality Time” with my hubby—at least 3-4

43 THINGS BEFORE I TURN 43 LIST

This is a list from one of my other goals. I have lots of items that I want to “knock off” this list, so I’ve been adding it to my bootcamp goals.

1. Go golfing
2. Try kayaking
3. Organize the shed at the cottage
4. Re-do my childhood scrapbooks

Let’s balance FITNESS, FOCUS and FUN this summer! Come and join me for this bootcamp…send me a message if you’d like a team invite!

My goals will be set soon…