Another Monday- Bootcamp was ok… we did a lot of running which I HATE- I was literally circling the track thinking, “why did I pay all that money for this class to have him tell me to run around the track for 1/2 the class?? I could do this on my own!” BUT, the truth is I wouldn’t do it on my own, so it’s good I’m there! Our theme for Boot Camp this week is motivation. Dr. Drill asked us to write (on our little BC chat page) what motivates us. I know others have posted about this in the past & challenged us to think/write about it too, but at that point, I pretty much thought short term- “need to not embarrass myself at Jenalyn’s wedding”. So, I thought about it a little deeper this morning.. This is what I posted:
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What is my motivation you ask Dr. Drill??
I’d have to say there are multiple factors- for short term (drills, running, endurance, etc.) I’d definitely say it’s competition/ sibling rivalry!! 
D (I’m sure any of you who know me are absolutely SHOCKED!! LOL) That’s what keeps me running or holding my feet up in pre-load or whatever. Don’t worry- it’s healthy- despite the attitude we give each other, it’s all in love & good fun (right guys??) D
Longterm, big picture- I want my body back!! I had 3 pregnancies, 3 babies in 4 years. Don’t get me wrong, the toll that took on my body was well worth having my sweethearts & I’d do it over again without a second thought even if I’d have to work ten times as hard to get back in shape. I’d be willing to sacrifice anything- even my health for my children- thankfully I don’t have to! I want to set a good example for them. I want them to learn to be active, to enjoy healthy foods in a balanced diet & I want them to pass that on to my grandkids. I want to be a motivation & encouragement to my husband so that he can lose weight & be healthy. I want to act & feel young well into old age. I plan to be on a volleyball court for as long as God allows my body to be out there!! (Anyone know Will Lapp?) (anyone play v-ball looking for an A level setter??) D Anyway… as I get off topic.. I’m sure there are other things that motivate me- more selfish things- wanting to look good, wanting to BE confident, not just portraying it… It’s coming- I see such a huge difference in my performance from last BC until now! I can’t wait to see even more results from this BC to the next one!! You reap what you sow!! D
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I think it’s really good to contemplate what motivates you & to keep it in your head at all times. The more I think about it, the more determination & self control I have to stay OP, to resist those “evil” foods we love or to wake up at an insane hour to work out. So, maybe you’re new here or like me, didn’t answer or fully think it through the last time someone asked this question, maybe things have changed & you now have new reasons to keep going… What motivates YOU??
Menu below- notice -1 FP (forgot I had coffee (w/ sugar) last night
| Daily Point Target | 22 | |||||
| Food | Points | Count | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup Cheerios(2) 2 strawberries (0) 1/4 C skim milk(.5) | 2.5 | 19.5 | ||||
| coffee w/ sugar | 1 | 18.5 | ||||
| small piece of leftover stromboli | 6 | 12.5 | ||||
| Homemade LF fettuchini alfredo sauce (5), fet. noodles (4) 2 BS ckn strips (2) zuchini & broccoli (0) | 11 | 1.5 | ||||
| small handfull of chocolate chips | 2 | -.5 FP | ||||
| Totals | ||||||
| Day 1 in Week – Weekly Points Remaining: 31 | ||||||
| 10 oz. Water √ | ||||||
| Workout GOAL: 3 BCS, 3 Arm Workouts & 3- 60 Minute Walks | ||||||
| Arm Workouts | 60 Minute Walks | Boot Camp Sessions√ | ||||
