OBC has helped me accomplish a lot, but I'm asking you to PUSH me!!!

I can't tell you how many times I've told people how much I LOVE OBC! If it weren't for the committment and dedication of our instructors there is no way I could have accomplished all that I have accomplished so far.

When I started bootcamp back in August I was hooked and knew that I wanted to continue it as long as I could. However, in the second month I had a calf injury which put me out of commission for 4 months. During that 4 months I got so discouraged that I started stuffing my face. Within 3 months I had packed on 15 pounds and all of the hard work that I had put in OBC during August had totally gone down the drain. When I got on the scales in December, I weighed 185 pounds (I normally weigh about 140)!!!! The thought that I weighed as much as my husband made me wanna hurl!!!!

At this point I still couldn't trust my calf to hold up and I had developed some tendonitis in my ankle. Every time I did a little physical activity my ankle would swell which only delayed the healing process. Finally I got some therapy on my ankle and started working out again at the gym 3 days a week. I was able to shed 10 pounds in those two months, but it just wasn't the same as OBC. Finally in March I was able to start back with OBC. I have been back for two months and have lost a total of 30 pounds since December!!!

I'm starting back in May for the third month and I find myself at a plateau. I've been stuck with the weight loss and I was a little disappointed in my mile time when I did the PT test on Friday. With all this said, I am asking the instructors to push me harder than they ever have. I'm giving you permission to yell at me and hold me accountable whenever you think I'm not pushing hard enough. I grew up as the youngest with 4 older brothers. Since they did a great job at toughening me up, I'm used to members of the male species being tough with me. I don't need someone to worry about whether or not my feelings will get hurt or that I might feel embarrassed if someone calls me out. As a matter of fact a little embarrassment might help motivate me. I need to lose at least 5 more pounds before May 28, my son's high school graduation, so in order to help everyone hold me accountable, I have decided to post my goals on the blog: Lose 5-10 pounds by May 28, Have perfect attendence in May, and run a mile in 9.5 minutes. I need all of you to help me get there!!!!