March 2014 Challenge - Squats

I bet you thought I forgot about the challenge, but I didn't! This month the challenge is squats, which if you're one of Michael Watkins' clients this would be great to incorporate with his "Booty Boot Camp" that kicks off next week March 8th! You can contact him for details. Click here to go directly to the Fitness Together Downtown Facebook page or here for the Fitness Together Jenks/Riverside Facebook page for information. Have fun! :)

MARCH 2014 - SQUAT CHALLENGE
DAY	# OF SQUATS	DAY	# OF SQUATS
1	30	17	130
2	35	18	135
3	40	19	140
4	REST	20	REST
5	50	21	150
6	55	22	155
7	60	23	160
8	REST	24	REST
9	70	25	170
10	75	26	175
11	80	27	180
12	REST	28	REST
13	100	29	185
14	105	30	190
15	110	31	200
16	REST	YOU'RE DONE!!!!

Weigh-in Update - Set Goals

As I mentioned before, I have a goal to lose 5 pounds in 2 weeks. I weighed in today after the first week and I was down 3.8 pounds! That means I only have to lose 1.2 pounds next week to meet my next goal! My total weight loss now is exactly 129 pounds! I put in a lot of hard work this week, but it was really worth it! Keith never once eased up on me, and I greatly appreciate that. Now I'm excited for Michael to get back so we can finish off this goal and then set a new one!

Are You Stuck In Your Comfort Zone?

One of things that's great about having a personal trainer is they are constantly pushing you outside of your comfort zone. For me personally, getting outside of my comfort zone can be difficult, especially if it involves unexpected change.

This week I knew Michael would be out of town and Keith would be training me during my private sessions, so I thought (and the keywords are "I THOUGHT") I was mentally and physically prepared for what he had planned, but I was completely unprepared! Michael and the other trainers push me just as hard, but each trainer is hard in their own way. Monday was my first session with Keith this week, and I walked in their confident it wouldn't be that bad. But, I think he had a point to prove, and he definitely did that! I thought I was going to throw up, and was near tears several times. Then Wednesday, even though I was better prepared, he really pushed me hard with the squats and once again I didn't think I was going to make it through the workout without throwing up. I'm really sore from the two workouts with Keith this week, and still have one more which will be tomorrow.

As I'm reflecting on the past week not having Michael, who is a big part of my comfort zone, I started to think about what all I've accomplished the past three years each time I allowed myself to get out of that comfort zone. As I've mentioned before, I have a goal to lose 5 pounds in two weeks. This Saturday I'll weigh-in and see what I've been able to do within the first week after setting this goal. Don't get me wrong, Michael is constantly pushing me hard and forcing me outside of that comfort zone; but, I think Keith is shoving me outside my comfort zone because he knows what it will take to help me meet my goal. This is one of many examples of why I love the trainers at Fitness Together, they will always give their all to make sure you are successful in your health and fitness journey! If you feel you need that extra push (or shove) to get out of your comfort zone, then I encourage you to contact Michael Watkins or Keith Jacobs at Fitness Together Jenks/Riverside or Fitness Together Downtown and they will be more than happy to help you out with that! Tell them Shui sent you! :)