Day 1

It's 7:30PM. Apparently I made it through Day One and what a day it's been!

It started at 5:00AM when I woke a bit startled by my surroundings, which then grew into a full blown panic attack when I remembered where I was and why. I wanted more than anything to bail. First of all, it was still dark outside, secondly it was raining--hard, and thirdly, I knew a big bowl of Cherrios and 2 slices of toast with butter & strawberry jam (my breakfast of champions) was NOT in my immediate future. Anyway, I stumbled into the bathroom, figuring that would be a good place to regroup. There I was met head-on with a mirrored reflection of myself in my new PJ's. The sight was as scary as using Katie's bathroom at work. I mean who really needs to see a full body reflection of themselves taking a tinkle. Long story short, I got my mojo back!!!

The first class was 6:00AM yogalates. I was there at 5:50AM because here early is on time and on time is late. The instructor Brooke sounded like she was from Fargo (don't cha know).
For 45+ minutes, I just heard Frances McDormand's character instructing my to do what seemed impossible due to my opposing adipose tissue (aka. a big FAT belly).

During the hike, the Eagles took off running. I was not amongst them. But, nor was I a Turtle. Let's say I was a Koala (not names the folks here give, but my own interpretation).  I was the best of the Koala's. That is for the first 3.5 miles. Thanks to higher elevations and blisters, I ran out of steam, the other Koalas passed me and I found myself hiking with the lead Turtles. Those $16 frictionless socks did nothing to help. Tomorrow I plan to use duct tape on all the prone spots and use my regular socks. Yes, THEY recommended the duct tape, which is waaaaay cheaper than $16. Why didn't they just say that in the first place. All in all, we hiked 6+ miles. We were drenched from sweat and rain. Supposedly, we burned 1000 calories--give or take.

Lunch was fabulous: tortilla soup and a salad of mixed greens with pecans, blueberries and strawberry vinegarette. Hopefully, I can talk Russ into learning how to make the soup.

I rocked in Core Training--on that big exercise ball. You know the one. Plus, I held my plank twice the required time.
I was totally lame in H2O Intervals. I was the only one who managed to swim laps while remaining in the same place. I did NOT get my heart rate up by treading water with my hands on my head because I kept sinking to the bottom. I thought fat was supposed to float. I did get extra points for making a big splash. And the Blue Team was recognized for having perfect attendance. Go Blue Team!!!!!
I plan to skip H2O tomorrow and do a second Circuit or Core class.

I can't believe how much energy I still have on just 1,200 calories. I will go to bed early anyway, as recommended. We were told if you don't hurt, then you aren't doing it right. I did alot of things right because I really, really hurt. Tomorrow I have a massage scheduled. (Yes, it's extra $$. I hope he is as good as I am.)
I wish it would stop raining. THEY say it has not rained this much in Utah in the last 14 years+.
It is suppose to rain all week.
I like the red dirt.