Today's hike was at Nicholas Flats (Malibu Springs portion) and it would have been great -- if we could see through the fog!! It was completely foggy the whole time. Today in general was a gloomy, cold day . . . yes, I know it's been beautiful in PA this week. But it's probably best it's yucky here because otherwise I'd want to be out lounging by the pool rather than working my butt off inside a gym!! Here are some pics from today . . ..
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| Here's the van that we travel in every morning to the hike sites |
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Check out that fog!!
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| The ocean is supposedly what we're looking at : ) We called it the 'Nothing' all day -- Neverending Story flashback :) |
This afternoon was actually a 'lighter' afternoon if you can believe it!! We started out with cardio circuit in the gym, then went on to Disco Dancing class -- boy was that hilarious!! But . . . good lesson for me was that I can get my heart rate up to the rate it needs to be to burn max calories in a dancing class -- Zumba here I come!!! Then we ended up playing water volleyball in the pool for our last class. For dinner we had this yummy meatball sandwich and a chocolate parfait. During dinner, the chiropractor on campus, Dr. Ray did a little spiel and then introduced a guest to demonstrate the muscles of the body since he said his powerpoint slide didn't do it justice. I got all excited when he said his guest's name was Jerome and from the picture I could see I totally almost had a heart attack thinking it was Jerome Bettis . . .no luck . . . .it was a pro body builder named Jerome -- but trust me, he wasn't bad to look at!!!!
Then I had my free nutritional session. The great thing about this place is that everyone is really supportive. They give out their emails and the life coach today even gave out her cell phone number and they tell us to contact them anytime we need help or have a question. The nutritionist is even going to email me some hints and personalized menus based upon our discussion today!
After that session, it was time for my mani/pedi!! Check out these nails!!
After coming out of my mani/pedi, there was a familiar face in the dining hall that I couldn't quite place. Turns out to be Ramon from the Biggest Loser season 12! Rumor has it that he and his girlfriend Jessica (also from BL 12) are going to be heading up the Niagara resort!! Very cool! He looks amazing, so he is obviously keeping it off!
So here's my insight for today -- I obviously knew that I was going to be experiencing healing while on this journey, but what I didn't account for was healing that I wasn't even aware of. Each night I have had some CRAZY dreams. A lot of them involving ex boyfriends -- which has been interesting. I think that even my brain is trying to heal me emotionally while I'm asleep -- trying to work through emotions and feelings that sometimes lead to me want to eat for comfort. I thought that was very interesting. I did have a brief emotional break down this afternoon -- not really sure why. Just was upset about something (nothing major) and felt myself just about lose it for really no reason. BUT . . . . instead of what my normal emotion would probably be (eating if it was available) I handled it properly by deep breathing, crying to release my emotions, and then taking a nap!!!! :) A success in my book!!
Well -- the week is almost over, and to be honest, I'm ready to come home. I miss my family, friends, and cat :( and my body is SORE!!! but I'm also nervous simply because I now have all of the tools I need to succeed -- it's just up to me!!
Catch you all tomorrow! Happy Saint Patty's Day!!!
Cyndi :)
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