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...
View ArticleAmy’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...
View ArticleBoot 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!...
View ArticleJust 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...
View ArticleIt’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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleBoot 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,...
View ArticleSnack 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...
View ArticleSore. 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...
View ArticleNo 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...
View ArticleFifteen 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)...
View ArticleI 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,...
View ArticleMy 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...
View ArticlePaleo: 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....
View ArticleChanging 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...
View ArticleWhy 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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