Day 9 - Still going strong

Hey All,

Ok... so today has been another busy day, but it was a great one!  We started off with Stretch with Terri at 6 am.  Nothing beats her stretch class.  It's such a great way to get ready for the day.  Columbus Ladies - We should totally start our school days with this!  I'm so willing to lead it for all of us!  Terri has given us a copy of the class!

From there we hit breakfast.  When we looked at the menu - it was just not going to cut it - a muffin... umm... no!  So it was our favorite - Eggs & Toast!  We found out our hikes and were off light a shot of lightening!  It was actually pretty chilly outside today.  I was psyched with where we were going - Paramount Studios Hike!  Part of it was actually the set of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.  While we were there today, they were filming an episode of the Mentalist.  The start of the hike was very overcast, cloudy, and kinda foggy all at the same time.  It was great because we were able to do the tough part without it being too warm.

I love that while on the hike today, I stayed in either 3rd or 4th place.  Our pace was great!  We were all so focused, we hardly talked.  We just went!  The tunes took me to new heights today!  Dee - There was even some Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch today!  It was definiatly random - from Single Ladies and Glee to Bon Jovi to Bruce Spingsteen... I hit it all!  LOVED IT!  Amy was actually laughing at me part of the time because for those of you who know me well, you know I can't sit still - well I can't walk still either.  I'm always moving to the beat in my head... or well... dancing while I'm hiking!  I'm glad I could make her smile!  While we were walking, we came across a random patch of stones that we swear Coltur, another guide, must have been there either earlier that day or yesterday!  We all laughed so hard!

At the end of the hike, I had to ask Sean to do us a favor.  We needed to see the Gun Show since Rob isn't with us this week.  Sean laughed when he heard about it.  He was sooo embarrassed!  It was hysterical!  But then he finally got into it!  FYI Muscles - No one can do the gun show like you!  He doesn't have the same look as you!  No one can top you!  This was Sean's first and last time, he is leaving tomorrow for vacation!  Come to find out, he was one of those body builders that competed when he graduated high school.

I came back feeling great and I was off to my second stretch class with Terri.  I love having stretch after a hike.  You just totally loosen up for the rest of the day.  After that, I had my private session with Ursula.  God this woman is AMAZING!  I don't know who I sweat more with - her or Tonya?  It's a toss up!  I did all four punches and different combinations.  We worked my core.  I LOVE MY CORE!  And then we worked on the kicks!  It was just such an awesome feeling!  I really want to get into boxing back at home.  I really think it's something I will truly enjoy!

From there, I had the BEST lunch.  It sounds plain... but we had a turkey sandwich, which was DEVINE!  I didn't care for the soup today - way too sweet for my taste.  So I just added salad and a banana!  From there I had time to stop and ice my knees.  Thank GOD!  They were killing me!  The extra class is great... but it is taking a toll on my knees.  I'm making sure I'm doing the Alieve a few times a day too.

After my break, I went to John's Total Body Workout.  Oh my God!  John just loves to beat you up!  We worked weights like crazy!  But he makes it kinda fun and a bit dancy too!  Next I had Cam in the pool - which is always fun!  It's Cam's Fun Pool Workout!  He's just crazy and makes us do insane things, like balancing our knees on a noodle and having to move around the entire pool without falling off... or his crazy McHammer Time in our circle!  I know my arms are sooo going to hate me tomorrow for that!  I was exhausted at the end of the day, so I just stayed in the pool - and had John!  Again, nothing with John is ever easy.  He squeezes every last ounce of power you have in your body!  Don't get me wrong, I love it, but the last class of the day is always hard!

I couldn't wait to go home and shower for dinner.  By the time I got out of the pool, it was actually pretty chilly out.  I wore my CT Crush pants and a tank top to dinner.  I can't believe how big they are.  It's truly amazing how your body just changes shape.  I've really noticed a difference this week.  The girls all have too.  It's just such a great feeling to see how well our hard work is paying off.

After dinner it was great!  I got to talk to the family on Skype!  I think they really got a kick out of it!  I know I did!  It's great to see people when you are talking with them!  Then after a bit of getting Muscles hooked up with Skype and online - we were finally able to talk to him!  It was so great to see him.  He's always in our thoughts!  It was fun to see his place and just see his smile.  It is one of those smiles that can light up the room.  I loved catching up and hopefully we can all keep in touch like this!

Well ya'll it's about that time!  I'm exhausted and need to get some sleep so Tonya can kick my butt again tomorrow!  Have a good night!