Yesterday started the kick off of the Fit Mixer bootcamp. You’ll have to excuse me as this is only the beginning of my talking about it. The bootcamp goes on for 12 weeks and while I don’t plan to talk about it everyday, I do plan to check-in regularly. This is for me as much as it is for you. While this round is all filled, you may be inspired to join their next round. Or maybe you’ll just be interested in jump-starting a new workout regime. Whatever may happen, I’m still going to talk about it.
What I really want to talk to about today is my initial reaction. The day 1 workout was actually more of a “test” – something we’ll do a few times over the course of the bootcamp to check in with our fitness levels. This is definitely a way to see improvement so I’m looking forward to seeing what I can do. But dang it kicked my butt. Maybe it was because we started with the ever-so-butt-kicking-burpee. Maybe it was the fact that I took a puff of my inhaler 2 minutes before starting (smart move…). Or maybe it was just because it was difficult and supposed to be. It’s only the beginning but I guess my body didn’t expect to get kicked so hard so early.
The other challenge is something I’m really not used to – calorie counting. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m utilizing the bootcamp by having a new plan to re-invigorate some of my workouts and toning. It’s not about losing weight. But this bootcamp is really an all or nothing. I paid for it. I’m going to get the most out of it.
Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE these books!
The great thing is that they don’t say “eat this, don’t eat that” but rather give you a set calorie, protein, carb, fat amount per day. Then you eat what you like fitting within those parameters. Or at least try your best. Then, you’re able to learn where you need to make more adjustments. By lunch time yesterday I already knew what I needed – more protein. But it’s challenging to actually stop and think about what I’m eating. I already eat well but I’ve never counted anything, I’ve just eaten mindfully. This is going to be a challenge.
Photo courtesy of Janetha
Besides already getting my butt kicked, I want to say how I much I LOVE the FitMixer team. They were all super friendly and amazing when I met them at Blend and I can already feel their support in this bootcamp. We also start each day with some motivation and a nutritional tip. This isn’t just about getting us in shape, but improving our lives and overall well being.
Cheers to the journey!
The Fitmixer team is really supportive and I love how active the participants are. Everyone seems extremely motivated and friendly.
I am excited to see how the 12 weeks go for myself AND all 49 others 🙂
Same here! I’m looking forward to the call tomorrow night!
The fit test kicked my behind also. I was a mess doing the hover dips. I love the shakes, they have great flavor. So glad were all doing this together!
Two things: My butt was so super kicked that I actually looked forward to the wall sit portion of that test. My knees lock up when I do roundhouse kicks, so I did as many as I could do in 30 seconds and doubled it and subtracted 10 (totally cheating, but it’s that or my knees break).
I kind of wish I had gotten vanilla. And 2 things of protein instead of the slim. I’m not a huge meal replacement shake person. I like to eat food.
I thought the wall sit was gonna be a breeze. That is until I sat and my calves started shaking 45 seconds in and I could hardly hold it for another 15 seconds ..
We are in this together girl!!!! I am having a little trouble hitting my calorie marks at lunch and the mid morning snack, I rarely ever eat mid morning snacks so it is hard! I missed it today. woops!
All you can do is do the BEST that YOU can do!
Happy Tuesday!
Yes try the oats tomorrow!