I did it!!!! I finished three weeks of intense-up-every-morning-at-5 am-being-physically-active boot camp! In addition, I learned a lot about myself in the two weeks of PRE boot camp prep work and during the three weeks of boot camp. To recap my goals: I wanted to lose 1-2 lbs per week, get more sleep, manage stress better, and making healthier food choices. I am very proud to say I did two of the three very well (manage stress and make healthier food choices) and the other two not as well (didn't lose 1-2 lbs per week and didn't get more sleep). I will say that I do feel better overall. Today I am celebrating that I have more energy despite not getting more sleep. All in all, I lost one pound but everyone says I look better, more toned....oh well.
Speaking of celebrating ... AISD, in collaboration with Planned Parenthood of Central Texas and LifeWorks, has been awarded a $2.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Adolescent Health, for the prevention of teenage pregnancy. This five-year grant will focus on middle and high school students through the implementation of evidence-based curriculum, a focus on positive youth development strategies, including parent involvement activities, service learning projects, and individual mentoring for students in need of additional support.
This weekend I will plan out my next plan of attack for continuing my efforts to get healthier. I don't think I'll do another boot camp, though.
