Oy my aching…
Posted on October 13, 2009
Did I ever mention I had joined a ‘bootcamp’ fitness group? I would look back through my posts but I don’t tag anything and I’m waay to lazy to look. Well I did, a few months ago. Wal and I had been thinking about getting a personal trainer. You know to get me off my fat ass but I just could not justify the cost so I started looking at what was out there. I happened upon British Military Fitness and was intrigued. Actually I was PETRIFIED but intrigued. So I signed up for the free class and prayed I wouldn’t die. I didn’t die. In fact I loved it. During my first class they had us to some ground work so fast that all I managed to do was writhe around on the ground looking the a large animal in distress. I was cheered on and just kept at it, my goal after all was not to faint. I didn’t faint. I got home and laughed my fool head off while explaining the horribly embarrassing things I did to myself.
It’s outside in the rain, in the cold, in the wet, in the mucky grass. With blue skies and bright sun– in any kind of weather. I’ve squished snails and have narrowly missed dog poo while doing a press up. I participated in an obstacle course that I thought was going to kill me. Really, truly, KILL ME DEAD. There were medicine balls to carry over your head, tires to lug across a field and camo netting to crawl under. It was brutal but after it was done I think we all wanted to climb to the highest hill and beat our chests. I don’t know how much (if any) weight I have lost, I haven’t weighed myself, but my clothes feel better on. I think my tummy isn’t as poofy outie but that could be wishful thinking. Whatever, I’m just pleased that I’m sticking with it. I never in a million years would have thought I would be out running around in the rain in the DARK. There is one instructor James who I think is a sadist but I love him. Whenever he takes our group I know I’m in for one hell of a work out. When he doesn’t take our group I feel a twinge of disappointment.
I love that although I am one of the most unfit people there no one ever makes me feel bad. If anything they cheer you on and hold back until you catch up to them. The atmosphere and attitude is just fantastic. We’re all there together and we’re all there for the same reason– to get fit. I think this one is going to stick. I’ve been going since the end of August and I love it. So watch this space…
Oh and here’s one of Squidge, because posts are just better with a photo.
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good for you! they have them here but nothing ‘officer and gentlemen’ about it like yours..(in the elements and all) .. air conditioned gym I hear.. My friend goes and has noticed the inches coming off so I’m sure it is well worth the money.. Yay You!
Can’t believe you have been going so long! Its fantastic you have stuck at it..it will be paying off for sure!!! Well done.
Good for you! Really pleased you’ve found something you enjoy.
Photo is lovely.
that’s great — it sounds like you’ll be in fabulous shape before you know it!
I’ve been “thinking” about signing up for one of these boot camp malarkeys for a while now! Maybe now is the time … before the Xmas hols and all! Gorgeous photo!
Do it! Do it! Do it! You won’t regret it!