The Next Thing

I'm wrapping up the last 4 classes of boot camp.  I have mixed emotions about it.

I'm pretty ready for it to be over in many regards.  The number one being the hours.  It doesn't start til 7:30, so I don't usually get home until 9 or later 3 nights a week.  I'm not a big fan of that.  Everybody knows what a homebody I am.  Also not a fan of the fear and dread that leads up to many of the classes.  And don't even get me started on how much I'm not a fan of the Paleo diet thing.  Sheesh.

But, I really do like the idea of doing some kind of formatted work-out in a class because it has forced me to go and participate.  I never was a fan of the exercise classes before, but mostly because I am always, always, ALWAYS out of sync and feel like a moron.  But since I feel like a moron much of the time, I'm trying to just embrace that and focus on the fact that at least I will be a thinner, healthier moron.  ;)

Here are some of the things I'm considering as next options, in no particular order.

1.  Yoga - this link is for a hot yoga studio which is nearby and running a special right now for 10 classes.  While I've always wanted to try yoga, I'm a little nervous about being a first-timer at it with the hot twist.  So, not sure.  The special is $29 for 10 classes though, so it's pretty enticing.

2.  Strippercize - Many of you know that I did this years ago with some friends.  Studio Rio was much smaller then and offered an intro class on a "routine."  It was a pretty good workout and definitely helped in the sparks department, if you know what I mean.  They offer pole classes (yes, you read that right and yes, it is that kind of pole) and then other workout classes with a sexy twist.  One of my friends' daughters is a member and adores it.  The least expensive option here is going to be about $120 for 10 classes.  After that, just like a gym, there are varying degrees of commitment.

3.  Cross Fit - the boot camp is done with cross fit techniques but a lot more yelling.  At the compound, you go in for prescribed session times and do the workout of the day (WOD) which someone is there to coach you through if needed.  This price is going to vary depending on the level of commitment.  The longer you sign up, the cheaper the price.

4.  Either going back to my gym or joining another gym.  I've been thinking a lot about joining the YMCA again.  They offer all kinds of classes, plus all of the benefits of a traditional gym.  Plus, unlike my current gym they have a pool so I can go back to my original plan of learning how to swim and t hen swimming as a form of exercise.  This is the plan that I tend to lean the most towards.  One of the things that I keeps me dragging my feet is the quitting my old gym and all of the ordeal that's going to go along with that.  I'm not sure how much of a hassle it is going to be and really don't want to deal with it.  But, frankly, it's just not a great fit for me anymore.  The biggest downside of joining the Y is that if I wanted to go back to doing an early morning workout it would involve a lot more commitment because it isn't close enough to my house to run back and forth -- I'd have to get ready there.  Which means I would probably go after work rather than before, thus getting back to my complaint about taking time away from just being at home...

These are my top 4 options currently.  I'm still a bit on the fence with what to do, but I am really afraid to lose the momentum when boot camp is over.

Whatever the next exercise thing is, my plan has been to couple that with a return to Weight Watchers.  While my lack of running skill will likely be the death of my dream to try a tri before I'm 40, I would still like to get down to a minimum of my last WW total, which is about 30 pounds less than where I am now.  I have more to go than that to be considered in a healthy range, but as a jumping off point I'd like to get back there and then maintain for a while.

That's all for now...  Gotta go work up the nerve to go to boot camp tonight.

hugs,

Heather