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Booting the Booty

In the midst of a bout of motivation (or weakness… I’m still not sure) I signed up for a beginners boot camp last night. We start on the 12th of March,and continue for 3 weeks.  Nice and simple at only...

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Amy’s First Boot Camp Session

First boot camp training session done and dusted. And I definitely feel like I thrashed worked my muscles in the 45 minutes we spent on the Wellington waterfront. It was dark at 6 o’clock this morning...

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Boot Camp – Experience So Far

We’ve had three boot camp sessions now, and we’re getting into the swing of things. It’s sweaty, it hurts, and I love it.  After the first session of fitness testing, we’ve moved on to the good stuff!...

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Just Peachy!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a monumental occasion – for two reasons: because I have this week’s meals more or less under control for the first time in, well, ever. And… because this is the first time...

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It’s Not You…

Dear Gym I like you.  A lot. Sometimes I feel we should take it to the next level, but I don’t think you’re cut out for that. Our little break over the last month or two actually went surprisingly...

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The Things We Do For Love

Oh, the things we do for love (and to rock a bikini)! Tomorrow has an early start – not only does boot camp start at 6am, but I’m planning to run/walk/zombie-shuffle my way there, across the other side...

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Boot Camp: Fitness Testing & Progress!

After a week’s break, the April boot camp sessions kicked off this morning. With more fitness testing! My very first session as testing too – I wrote about it here. And I’m glad I noted my results,...

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Snack Planking: a new kind of hell

Boot camp has been getting better and better – and I definitely feel it in between! There have been plenty of body weight exercises, more boxing, and suicide sprints. The latest ‘thing‘ seems to be...

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Sore. Sore. So Sore.

I am so sore. I do not feel sexy. I do, however, love endorphins. They make me feel sexy and on top of the world. Yesterday was our first group training session at Studio 41. I got my arse handed to me...

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No Pain No Gain

“No pain, no gain” they say. It gets harder before it gets easier. I think it takes 2 parts dedication, 1 part crazy to reach your goals. The trick is keeping the dedication in line. Keep those...

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Fifteen Flight Spiral of Pain (& Paleo Banana Bread)

Today I spent $40 on banana bread. WTF? This morning we woke to horrible stormy weather (because apparently earthquakes and local government elections aren’t enough for the poor souls in this country)...

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I Wish I Sweat Like A Man

I wish I was more prone to sweating like a really sweaty man. After spin this morning I made a similar comment to the Tall One, and I’ve been thinking about it over the 14 hours since. I do sticky,...

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My War Wounds

Today a smacked my face with a medicine ball. I am one of the clumsiest people I know. Balance and coordination are not my strengths. I stumble when standing upright at least once a day. Not always in...

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Paleo: Week Four – That’s a Wrap

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit’s the fiiiiiiiiinal cooooooooountdooooooooooooooowwwwn! Actually, today’s the last day of my Paleo challenge.  Four full weeks under the belt and so much learned....

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Changing Room Etiquette 101

Changing rooms are pretty awkward places sometimes.  For a place that’s so public, it’s still pretty private.  And when people don’t adhere to generally accepted social rules, things can get a little...

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Why I’m Not Going Back To Boot Camp (& Why It’s Not Quitting)

I’m not going back to boot camp, and I don’t see it as quitting at all. People I’ve told this too look at me, confused, and ask me why I’m giving up. I’m not giving up. Their judgement – while...

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