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While I don't LOVE getting up at 5:20 a.m. to go work out, I do love the feeling of accomplishment and strength that I've been getting from participating in a "Boot Camp".  Our trainer is Laura – she's a certified trainer for Lifetime Fitness, but does this for us on the side.  Starting this week we're doing 3 times a week instead of 2 – and that was my idea (what was I thinking?).

I have been frustrated with my lack of motivation and diligence in the exercise department for the last 10 years.  The truth is that I really do enjoy it.  But I haven't done anything worth speaking of in 10 years and 3 pregnancies.  That makes for one very out of shape body.

This morning we had "testing" and I am proud to announce that I can hold a "plank" for 2 minutes and 30 seconds (on April 9th I could barely do a minute, last month was 2 minutes).  I can do 18 full sit-ups in 30 seconds.  I can do 26 consistent push-ups (one knee down) – this is a BIG weak area for me.  And today I decreased my mile run to 9 minutes and 10 seconds (from 10 minutes and 5 seconds a month ago).

These are NOT impressive numbers for most.  But for me it shows great strides.  I haven't missed a single session (although I will have to next week for Girls Camp).  And I am so pleased to finally feel like I enjoy exercising again.

Next goal – a 5k (run the whole thing).