Three Month Update on #MyBootcamp — What the Doctor Said [on the blog]
It’s been three months. Three months of MyBootcamp with Grant Hill. Three months of primal eating. Three months of Yoga, Spinning and Pilates. Three months of discipline, dedication and hard work with one goal in mind — to return to my doctor after three months and hear better news than I did in April.
Why I did this –
- A trip to my doctor brought news of high blood pressure (borderline medication); high cholesterol (the bad kind); over a healthy weight (minimum 10 lb. loss required); and something I never shared for fear it would be more fatal — an inflamed liver
- I was losing my natural ability to multi-task and remain focused while still achieving my desired results across the multiple projects I was working on
- It was becoming increasingly difficult to get up and get my day started as my nights were restless and sleep was limited
What I did –
- Worked out twice a week with Grant Hill of MyBootcamp with less focus on cardio and more attention to sculpting the entire body with tools such as TRX Suspension Training and Rip Trainer, a fire hose, sledge hammer, and a 60 lb. tire
- After the first month I added in a weekly spinning class and either pilates or yoga to keep my body challenged
- Read books like Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson and Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes re-educating myself and challenging what conventional wisdom tells us about what we should eat
- Treats are certainly allowed but for the most part I eliminated grains — wheat, oats, barley, rice, corn, flax, etc. — and avoided processed foods, anything with sugar
- Incorporated Berry Green blended with Organic Vanilla Soy milk and fresh berries to ensure my nutrient needs were met
What I didn’t do –
- Give up my wine — this wasn’t a suicide mission
- Count calories — I ate every time I was hungry
- Excessive cardio — focus was on strength training with occasional bursts of cardio
- Avoid egg yolks and red meat as you are usually advised when watching cholesterol — I ate more that I did previously
What did I get after three months?
- Dropped 20 lbs.
- Lower blood pressure eliminating the need for medication
- Lower bad cholesterol, back in the safe zone
- …and my liver returned to normal.
So after three months I achieved everything I set out to do and maybe a little more. I sleep better, I think better, I feel better. We can do anything we set our minds to by eliminating the barriers we imagine. Challenge the norms, challenge what you think you know, challenge yourself. I’m no expert, but I am a living example.
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