Regina’s goals for the Challenge!
A Little Wrench in the plans…
So my first blog entry was predominately focused on reminiscing about all of my fun attempts throughout the years at producing a more fit me. I believe I referenced something to the effect of: maybe this time will be different! Maybe I’ll be less focused on weight loss and more focused on positive results; quality over quantity, letting go of all of those grossly unrealistic expectations. Well, here’s where honesty comes in. I TOTALLY still had unrealistic expectations. 3 days per week of personal training, unlimited fitness classes combined with my already reasonably regimented running and cycling schedule. I was THRILLED. Kimo had told me that I had WON THE JACKPOT!! How could I not be the epitome of physical health, a superhuman woman if you will, after this fantastic 12 week challenge?!
The little wrench…
Day 1 of fitness challenge 8 a.m. – Dr. says to me: “you should probably stay off of that ankle for a few weeks.” Gasp. What is that you say, doctor? For some reason explaining that her request was unreasonable because I was starting a 12 week fitness challenge that day didn’t quite resonate with her. Instead, she seemed a bit more concerned about my obsessive weekly exercise regime and thought I needed to ahem, tone it down for awhile. Unrealistic expectations round 163 = deflated. L A deflated Regina (metaphorically of course, because a little deflation otherwise might not be such a bad thing). 
Pity parties never last too long in my book, however. On to the next! The next goal, that is. It won’t be how many miles I log in the running shoes over the next few weeks, how many fitness classes I pack in (sorry Kimo), or how many long walks and bike rides around Downtown (although hopefully those can return soon). It’s all about improving muscle definition, flexibility and making some healthier choices. As part of our challenge we’re required to identify 2 short term and 1 long term goals. Of course, as a lovable Type A over-achiever, I thought I’d throw in an extra one for good measure. Although note to my trainer, Regina, let’s just forget about that conversation we had about my giving up sweets for 12 weeks. It hasn’t been working for Lent and apparently doesn’t work when I proclaim it to you either. I may or may not have had a shamrock shake about 3 hours after that conversation took place…
Goodbye little wrench, hello new goals…
Short term goal 1: Bench press on lateral pully weight machine thingy at a 5 (not 5 lbs, I can bench press more than that – just to clarify) J
Short term goal 2: Hold plank for 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Short term goal 3: Work out every muscle group every week and track all of my workouts to build a fitness workout guide
Long term goal: Track calories everyday (even on those days when I know I’ve fallen waaay off the wagon, it’s like telling on myself)
