Healthy Eating - April 15, 2008
We had a brief discussion on nutrition after today's workout. It's clear we are all having our ups and downs as we try to stay on the healthy track. It's good to hear that I'm not the only one struggling with some of these issues, and it helps to understand the pitfalls others have hit do I can watch out for those, too. I'm starting to see how important the group dynamic is. We learn from each other and draw on each other for strength. I'm lucky to be part of this amazing group.
Healthy Eating - February 29th, 2008
We all met at the Prudential Shaw’s and toured the store. As we hit each department Jennifer would point our some examples of good food choices and bad food choices, explaining the reasons for each. Leanne and Rachel also had lots of input about things they liked or disliked. It seems every time we meet as a group, I learn more about eating healthier. The challenge is to keep finding new things to try, and the team has been an incredible help in doing that.
Healthy Eating - January 25th, 2008
"My meeting with Jennifer to discuss my diet was very enlightening. Jennifer made it clear she wasn’t out to starve us, but to help us make better, healthier decisions about food.
She helped me set some realistic daily, weekly and overall goals. She made some wonderful suggestions on how to keep foods I like in my diet.
I left the meeting very confident I can stay with the program and work toward my weight and health goals."
Fitness - April 15, 2008
Another great workout with Jennifer at the helm. This one was really tough on my legs. They felt like lead from about half-way into the workout. As is usually the case, though, I felt really good after the workout. Leanne and Rachel are awesome. They have accomplished so much and they inspire me to try and keep up.
Fitness - April 10, 2008
It was rough getting back with Peter after missing two workouts. I had tried to work out on my own, but I just can't push myself as hard as Peter can. He warned us this workout would be a tough one, and it was. We did some new and different exercises and lot of running. My lack of coordination really showed today. I'm sore all over.
Fitness - April 1, 2008
It was great having the whole team together. Even peter and Jennifer were both there today and Lauren from the Herald came, too. Did a lot of running today and my shins held up pretty well. I was exhausted by the end, though. We also had the weigh-in for April today. I did better than I expected so it eased the pain a little from the workout.
Fitness - March 27, 2008
Peter was back and it was like we didn't miss a beat. He pushed us with the resistance straps until we couldn't do any more. He had us doing all sorts of different things, including some new abdominal exercises I had a lot of trouble with. He sure knows how to work every part of your body. (The shins are killing me today).
Fitness - March 25, 2008
Jennifer did a great job as usual filling in for Peter. There was no let-up as she kept us moving from start to finish. Running uphill backwards is a killer. I can definitely feel progress, as the workouts are becoming more intense.
Fitness - March 20, 2008
Today's workout was really intense. We missed Leanne but we worked our tails off. We did some new exercises along with running and dogsleds. I think having a reporter and photographer there from the Herald brought out the best in us. I was REALLY, REALLY sore after this one.
Fitness - March 18, 2008
It was great having Leanne back with us today. It's so much better when the whole team is together. Peter couldn't make it, but Jennifer kept us moving and motivated. She really mixed things up well, from running to tricep dips and all kinds of other exercises. Great job!
Fitness - March 6th, 2008
It seemed cold out at the start of this workout, but by 30 seconds in, I wasn’t cold anymore. We did a full loop around Boston Common for our warm-up (some running, some walking). We did some different exercises, but worked our legs quite a bit and my shins were killing me again. We did workout a little by ourselves after Peter left, and Rachel and Leanne both looked comfortable in the taskmaster role. I guess this is a good start to learning how to motivate ourselves when we no longer have a trainer to lean on.
Fitness - February 28th, 2008
This time Jennifer couldn’t make the workout, but Peter kept us running. It’s great to see that we’re making progress. We all can run better and further than a few weeks ago. Again, the running and the exercises we did today really aggravated my shins. I was in lots of pain by the end of the workout. I hope I can get them healed by next week’s workouts.
Work Out - February 26th, 2008
Peter wasn’t able to attend this workout, but Jennifer did an admirable job filling in as our motivator. We did lots of running and leg exercises. My legs felt like lead and my shins were paining me. I had trouble making it up the stairs when I got back to work.
Fitness - February 12th, 2008
Group workout/Boston Common 2/12/08- We had another great workout with Peter today. He really is creative so we were doing different exercises than in previous workouts, and working different muscles. I did a little better with the running and jogging today than last time. I think the walking I’m doing for cardio is really helping me. Rachel and Leanne were both great today. Jennifer and Ryan, too. Everyone is so supportive it helps a lot. I’m feeling so much better physically and also feeling better about myself. Even though the workouts are tough, I’m starting to really look forward to them (scary).
Fitness - January 31st, 2008
"Our first group workout with Peter was a lot tougher than I expected.
Silly me. I thought we would ease into the program.
NOT!!
I ran out of wind and ran out of energy. I felt like I couldn’t go any further.
I really felt how out of shape I am.
Strangely enough, at the same time, I felt a sense of accomplishment and could tell that Peter was going to make sure he pushed us enough to get the maximum benefit of the program.
I know I have to give my best effort if I want to meet my goals."