In January, Mike found deal on a fitness boot camp. I was hesitant at first with a whole lot of excuses. "I don't like working out in front of people." " I don't want to spend money on something I'm not even sure I will follow through with." "Ugh...SIX in the morning?! No thanks." The same old stuff. Well, I went to the website and couldn't believe the reviews I was reading. People were literally shrinking! And the trainer. Oh wow. She is such is inspiration. So with a lot of excitement and a whole lot more FEAR, I signed up. The next week went something like this. "I'm so excited, I'm going to be one of those people on the website raving about my unbelievable results!"..."I have made a HUGE mistake..." Regardless, on the first day of camp, I rolled out of bed, and made my way to my first class. It was hard, and at times I felt like I was literally about to die. I did all of the easier modifications to every workout that had one. I hadn't worked out like that in at least 3 years, and boy did I feel it. For the next few weeks, I could barely walk. And my butt hurt SO BAD. By the end of camp, I was finishing the cardio bursts, doing push-ups the right way, lifting more than I ever have(which isn't much but it's progress), saying NO to food I never say no to, which was a huge challenge for me, and eating healthier than I EVER have. The meal plan. SO great. I love it! Obviously I still crave chips, ice cream, and cookies, but this just satisfying enough that it's easy to mange the cravings without giving in. Although, I have struggled the past few weeks...cravings are getting the best of me. I have lost 12 pounds and I'm at pre-Ethan weight! I can't believe it. Now, I just need to not reward myself with FOOD every time I lose an L.B. Bad, bad Cynthia. Check out her
facebook page and
website. She does a lot more with clients than just the boot camp. You won't be disappointed. And no, I'm not being paid to say all of this. Lindsey and her program have literally changed my life for the better and I couldn't be more grateful.
I wanted to share one of the fabulous recipes Lindsey has shared on her FB. It is fantastic.
Cafe Rio type Salad
shredded romaine lettuce
lime
grilled meat, shredded(I use chicken, but a lean cut of steak or pork tenderloin would be good)
lime juice
S&P
avocado
plain greek yogurt
pico di gallo:
-tomatoes
-onion
-cilntro
-lime juice
-S&P
-Mix the pico together and let sit.
-Shred romaine lettuce on plate. Sprinkle with lime juice and salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
-Top with meat, avocado, pico, greek yogurt and ENJOY!!
