It's been a fun few days, so I haven't had a chance to post! The BEST part of all has been the weigh in this morning. I'm down 6.4 pounds for this week which is HUGE. I worked my ass off and I can't wait to really push it this week. I'm officially down 41 pounds. I'm just so amazed. A good friend told me today that I need to be strong and that I can push it for next week. I know I can. My overall goal is to be down 50 pounds before school starts. That will sooo amaze the kids! I know it's amazing the hell out of me right now. I feel so great right now. I have never had energy like this.
I've learned that I can deal with anything that is put in my path. I can run on the treadmill... and yesterday I finally tried the dreaded Jacobs Ladder yesterday during Cardio Circuit. I did it for 1 min 30 seconds. Now I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but I was told by my trainer that most people only make it for 20 seconds on their first try. My goal by the end of the week is to hit it for at least 5 mins. I know I can do it!
Yesterday was a pretty good day. I didn't end up doing the hike because my knee was a bit sore... I was an idiot and whacked it on the table, so I thought I would stay back in the Cardio classes. I started the morning off by 15 mins on the treadmill, which I ran about 5 of them and then I had Kickboxing. I LOVE it! I worked so hard in the class. It's just such a great release for me, just like football used to be when I played for The Crush! From there it was all about Cardio Circuit and Ursula worked us hard! Then we had a pool class with Cameron. He had us try some, well... strange things like balancing the weights under our knees while lifting other weights.... honestly... we didn't work too hard in that. Most of us just floated and then played a few games with the ball!
We tried to nap... but you know how that goes for me. I can't relax... so I texted with Jenn most of the time! :) From there, Rob and I hung out by the pool and just talked. He's so easy to talk to, that it's great. We shared fun stories of the past.
Later on in the night we headed to the movies to go out for an adventure. We went to go see Cowboys and Aliens... SAVE YOUR MONEY! It was ok... Well... it was honestly kinda stupid. But we all had a great time!
When we got up it was time for my weigh in.. and you all know how that went! Breakfast - we had an omelet bar which rocked and we got our bag lunches for the day - PBJ, apples, cucs, string cheese and an apple! We grabbed that and headed to the outlets! Lana, Michelle, Rob and I went. It was a great trip! We got there for 10 am when the outlets opened and left around 3 ish! A great time was had by all! Michelle and Lana hardcore shopped and Rob and I went all around the 3 separate plazas. We truly walked the whole thing! It was great. We had so much fun just hanging out! He got some great suits, which, if I do say so myself, he looked pretty hot in! And we found him a great Armani watch for an unbelievable price! We did a ton of laughing which is always good and really just got know each other better! I really value his friendship. He is one of a kind and pretty special! And yes, he looks like he should be in the Soprano's! He does that face with every suit he tried on! Priceless!
When we came back, we started to see some of the newbies arrive for this week. I can't believe I've been here for over a week already. It's crazy to see the transformation, not only in my body, but in my mind. I have spent a lot time working on me... and I really like it!Here's a group shot of Michelle, Rob and I after shopping today
Then we hung out in our favorite spot by the pool just relaxing before dinner. It was really starting to hit all of us that Rob was leaving. He has been such a huge part of our group this week. He's been our motivator when we needed a kick in the ass... he's been the comic relief when we really needed to laugh - through the gun show - I don't think I will be able to picture any class without him flexing! So we asked him to grace us with the presence of the gun show and his single handed push ups... a good time was had by all!
Tonight was even more special because I had the chance to meet my amazing roommate Kim's family. They came to visit her today! I told her husband how excited I was that she could stay with us and got to talk to her kids who are great too! Before they left, I took her husband aside and thanked him again because not only is he helping her, by letting her stay another week, but it's helping me too. I could not imagine another person to have as a roommate! I love you Kim!
Dinner for first nights is great. We all go around and introduce ourselves and give advice. It's a fun time... but in the middle... it was time to say goodbye. Robs car arrived and we went into the lobby for our final good byes. Honestly... this was a lot harder than I ever thought it was going to be. I didn't realize how much I've depended on him for strength... but again... he told me to be strong and that I can do it... and to watch over the girls... and that he'll check in with us throughout the week making sure we're ok. We took a few final pictures and gave our last hugs goodbye... I did my best to hold back the tears. Rob - I'm truly going to miss you - but I know you're only a phone call, txt or Skype away... until next time! :)That's the thing here, you don't have to be afraid to show how you feel here... everyone is here to pick you back up and make you even stronger... Michelle & the Kim's - I can't thank you all enough. I love you! This place turns you into something more than just friends... you are connected in something deeper. I know that I will forever have a special place in my heart for those that meet here. God... seeing Josh leave last night and Rob tonight... Next week is going to suck when it's time to leave... I don't know how I am actually going to be able to leave all of these great friends.
I also got to talk to Mom & Dad tonight! That is always fun! I love how Dad was telling me to drink water... hmmm... I seem to remember that being some elses' issue! Hmmm... Funny! The night ended with the hot tub and talking to first weeks. It's going to be a great week! I can do it... and I'm gonna kick ass!
And thanks to Dan for our AWESOME talk tonight! I could not imagine my life without you! And Facetime is sooo much fun!
Love you all! Thanks for your constant support!
Stephanie
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