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When the opportunity arose to take a complimentary month long bootcamp with Total Results Training, I knew I couldn’t pass it up.

I needed some accountability. I needed someone to show me what I should be doing.

And this came at the perfect time.

I am really out of shape. Like, REALLY. My weight has yo-yo’ed the last five years from very low to very high. Right now, I’m at the higher side of that, but that’s going to change. It has to change.

Monday was really hard. I did terribly, was nauseous because I hadn’t worked out that hard in ages and it was 90whatever degrees out. Tuesday, I was so sore that I could barely walk. Getting in and out of my car was rough and sitting down and getting back up was so painful I didn’t want to move because I knew how much it hurt to do. Wednesday, I woke up on only a few hours of sleep and almost didn’t go to my second class. I hurt and was exhausted, but I dragged myself up and went anyway. Class was better Wednesday. Thursday, I wasn’t as sore and Friday was tough again.

Every day I could feel exactly what muscles I worked out that day and the day before. Even if I was incredibly achy and super tired, I still felt good. I felt good knowing I shut up and actually did something about it. I really have no right to complain about how unhappy I am with my body if I’m not going to do anything change it.

So, I’m doing something about it.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, you can find me sweating it out at the park. Well, at least for the next three weeks. I’m excited about it and looking forward to classes now. I’m ready to get in shape, change my body and feel better about myself.

I even treated myself to a brand new yoga mat for class as a small reward for making it through one full week.

Of course in true Jamie fashion, I had to convince myself not to spend more money on the yoga mat with pretty designs. I’m pretty sure a solid yoga mat will work me out just as well.

(Or it will at least until I find a really, really cute one.)

Ryan, my coach, isn’t yelly and mean like the kind you would assume goes hand in hand with a bootcamp. He’s patient and encouraging but still firm. Not scary in the slightest and doesn’t make me want to cry. Except when he asks us to go over to the big steps.

(Hate the big steps, Ryan. HAAAATE.)

(Probably because I have no balance and almost fall on my face every 3 seconds.)

Total Results Training also offers bootcamps at different days and times at four Chicago parks. There really is a time and a place for everyone so no excuses.

Chicago, come work it out with me!

23 Comments so far

I’m not athletically inclined. And that’s the most polite way to put it. I have a hard time with my belly dancing class, I think boot camp might actually kill me. It’s awesome that it’s working for you!

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Congrats on your hard work paying off! Keep at it! Love the yoga mat!

I start a similar thing August 2. I’m scared as shit, but I’m excited after reading this. Proud of you, lady.

You go, lady!

Aaahh, I know I’m totally gonna die when I start this weekend (had to move to Saturdays, thanks to my super lame commute). But I’m excited too. It’ll totally be worth it in the end!

This makes me wish I lived in Chicago so that I could come workout with you. Also, mad props for getting up and going back after day 1. I know that feeling!

kick ass!
I just started P90X 2 weeks ago, had a minor setback due to a toe injury, but back on the train.
I’m still sore in new areas but feeling stronger every day!

you are amazing! boot camp is probably the most awesome thing i’ve ever done for myself. it’s super addicting because you can actually SEE your progress as everything gets easier. it’s fantastic and so are you my love.

Jamie Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 12:46 pm

@rachel, do you know how happy your comments make me? I seriously can’t wait to see you in NYC.

Love you, Rach!

Go Jamie go!! I always want to buy new workout clothes and accessories when I start something new and have to remind myself all the old stuff will work just fine haha

Good Luck!! I just recently started working out and the first week is by far the worst!! I wanted to quit like 10 times and I felt awful. But the next week wasn’t half as bad, and now I’m starting to actually look forward to working out!!! Hope you do to!!

get it girl! did i mention i live in a four floor walk up in NYC? get ready!

“and cher, my buns? they don’t feel nothin’ like steel.”

Jamie Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 12:43 pm

@caroline, cool. Let’s discuss how I’m going to have a heart attack in your stairwell. This way you’re prepared.

you rock. I woukd have given up!

Sounds tough! They offer a few of these back home in Sydney that I might look into before the wedding – it can’t hurt!

So proud of you girl! Keep at it you can do it <3

I went through a bootcamp once. It was insane. 6:30 am, three times a week. I literally almost passed out on the first day. But dude, go you! You’ll definitely see results.

You go girl!!!

Yeah! Keep on going! I wish I had the time to commit to a similar type of training. I have to fit in morning workouts and nighttime yoga classes!

I used to go to a bootcamp and it was the best thing I’ve ever done. I was in the BEST shape of my life. I guess I should consider going back to that…

Awesome! Keep up the hard work! I’ve been in a work out slump lately. I went from running every day to a bike ride once a week. Thanks for inspiring me to get back to it!

Maybe it’s because I have an unwavering faith in you, but I’m going “psssh, you got this.”

Ironic, my coworker has been doing bootcamp for a few months now and my bosses just stepped up and started it too! If only you lived in Vegas! I would totally start.

But you’re completely right, it doesn’t make sense to complain about something if you’re not doing anything to fix it right? Props to you for making a change girl!<3

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