Update on my 31-day challenge to myself. 6 days in. Let's see, how am I doing?
Pretty good I think.
I haven't had any alcohol since Friday, July 31. And this includes going to two JLP meetings this week (tonight will be my third). Huge WOO-HOO!
I started boot camp on Monday, August 3 at the Rose Bowl Aquatics center with a lot of calisthetics (arm circles, push ups, different sit-ups) then we went to the baseball field and did drills. Reminded me a lot of gym class. . I love Jai and Madison my instructors. The big draw back from day 1 is that I have a weird rash from the grass (insecticide?) on parts of my legs. I haven't worn shorts since.
By Tuesday, I couldn't raise my arms over my head. And I walked, albeit slowly, to a meeting at JLP's headquarters from my apartment (it's about 3.5 blocks). :)
Wednesday morning saw more boot camp at 6:45am. I just tell you that so you can see how early I am rising - definitely bags packed the night before. First sprints for 15 minutes with 1-minute planks in between - both side and neutral. Then we had our own weighted balls and threw them various ways (all controlled). We did a bunch of side twists and crunches with the balls. Then a bunch of push-ups with the balls. And planks (without balls). Shuffled back and forth in a circle. Did some pop-ups and running in place (think football players). This is where I thought I was going to puke (but didn't). A bunch of different stretches, etc.
Last night was rough because of boot camp in the morning. However, I'm determined!
Although I didn't get out of bed today (Thursday) before 7am like I planned, I still left British Boy in bed (why is it during the week he always wants to sleep past 7am, but on weekends he's up at 5:30am). And made it to the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and in the pool by 7:30am.
Freestyle laps, kicking, and a little breast stroke. I really do love to swim. It felt nice to get in the water and stretch out. The Rose Bowl Aquatics facility is absolutely fantastic. I love both the long course and short course pools. People are generally friendly. The little old ladies are a hoot. And today...
I FOUND THE JACUZZI!
I think this jacuzzi is the best kept secret around. I have not felt jets this powerful in a very long time! You know when you're petting a dog and you find that sweet spot, their leg shakes. Yeah - that was me today when the jet found a particular spot in my low back/ass area. SO AWESOME!
One little old lady warned me about the jacuzzi when I was singing about it in the locker room (figueratively, not literally). She said, Dontcha know - it's a suit wrecker with the chemicals. At this point I don't care. It felt too good.
This weekend will be an alcohol test with a wedding, Santa Barbara Fiesta, and birthday party.
Next week will continue with boot camp mornings and hopefully an evening walk or two with friends.
Cheers!
