I used to maintain a blog on here. Alright, I lie! I tried to maintain a blog but I got lazy. Anyway, here is another attempt. I have deleted all of my old posts to start with a clean slate.
Today is the first day of an intense work out regiment I have put myself on for the next five weeks. It consist primarily of Boot Camp by Rugged Strength in Fort Tryon Park in New York City and Bikram Yoga at Bikram yoga NYC Midtown Studio.
First off, I did not think Boot Camp was going to be easy. If I wanted a walk in the park, I could have done it on any day without paying. Nevertheless, at some point during today's workout, I had the same thought I get somewhere around forty-five minutes into a Bikram class: WHAT THE FUCK AM I DOING TO MYSELF?
I did push myself to complete the session, even though I was dizzy and couldn't tell if the bugs flying around were stars or actual insects. Once I set my mind to not give up, things began to clear up and I just said "even if I only do a couple of each set, at least I'm trying." This is where my time with Bikram has taught my a valuable lesson: seeing something through. Too often when I have felt something too difficult, especially with working out, I'd just walk away. Well, anyone who has ever done a Bikram class knows, a lot of it is about staying in a 104 degree room with 40% humidity for 90 minutes (it is often hotter). Even if you end up sitting on your mat for half of the class, you never leave that room. (I will post more about what Bikram Yoga is when I do class tomorrow.) So, I applied that lesson to today's Boot Camp session, even if I only did three push ups, at least I know I tried.
That having all been said, I also had another thought, it may take me the full prepaid 20 sessions to do a full session properly, but I made this commitment, so I will do my best to see it through. When it was all finally over, I felt completely drained. I basically crawled to the subway and went home. Luckily, it is only one stop away (I was laughing at myself for having the thought that I should just walk to boot camp, ha! fuck. that. nonsense.)
Once I got home, I passed out for about an hour from being so drained. I woke up with all of my energy restored and proud that at least I got through one session. That is not to say I don't feel it. I can tell that the bulk of my energy this morning went to the first part of the session, as that seemed to be primarily legs and my legs hurt like crazy.
I'm both afraid and excited to finish out this week. I had a nice chat with my wonderful fiance as I was getting ready for work about not pushing myself too hard and burning out after a week. I cannot imagine what I'll be like next week or in three weeks or at the end of it. I'm not allowing myself to think in terms of "if I get to the end;" I'm only allowing myself to think in terms of "when I get to the end..."
Some quick background:
Three sessions a week of Boot Camp (Monday Thursday and Saturday)
Two-three sessions a week of Bikram yoga (Tuesday or Wednesday, Friday and/or Sunday)
Food - No meat during Monday-Friday. Meat substitutes are, however, allowed and encouraged! Low-carb (this is probably going to be hardest one for me). Lunches should consist primarily of vegetarian and/or vegan foods.
Song of the day: Hardcore Masif - Love the Way You Lie (Technikore Remix)
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