My last day

I can't believe that camp is over. I did it! I was so excited when week 4 hit, and then the last day was another great (hard) workout. But not being in camp now is such a strange feeling. I miss it, and I plan to do another one soon. There is a lot to reflect on, but there are a few things I think are important to share with you. Always challenge yourself. Life is full of making decisions. When you do something out of your comfort zone and commit to it, you are able to discipline your mind for the next challenge, the unanticipated one. As others have said, there is a point when you're not just working out to be skinny. It's deeper than that. You're working out to be fit and to be strong. When you see an "older" person, who is healthy and mobile, it brings you joy to know that that person did what was necessary to be able to enjoy the richer, wiser parts of their life. That doesn't mean that I am not happy that my c-section childbirth pudge is nearly gone. Also, when you go and tell your friends about the camp, make sure to include that fact that you do what you can. Instructors are motivators, and though this is a military-style boot camp, you are not a Navy Seal. You're just going to learn what an up-down is. But really, this gave me comfort. I always knew that if I really couldn't do it, no one was forcing me to do it. Workouts are definately modified if you have a physical limitation that warrants it. But I knew I could, so I pushed myself to do my best (along with my motivator). My husband, who has been in the fitness industry for years, has always said during his classes a certain phrase: "Enjoy the burn." Now that sounds crazy. What's to enjoy about it? But it made us laugh through the pain. I hope that all your boot camp experiences are enjoyable in a sense. Mine certainly was. Until we meet again . . . Ashley S