I cant believe it has been one week!!

This week has really gone by fast! This morning we had the stop sign hike. I dont think I really explained the hike on MOnday because I was too tired. Every Sat and Monday we do a timed stop sign hike. It is about 4.5 miles mostly uphill in the mountains. The last 1.5 miles is all uphill..pretty steep. One of the trainers said the last 1.5 miles is like walking on a treadmill at an 11 incline. Everyone tries to increase their time. THere is also a "mini stop sign" that is about 3 miles up. Last monday I made it to the mini stop sign and about 1/2 way down. I didnt want to attempt the big hill...I was sucking wind big time! I made it half way down for a total of 4.5 miles...not too bad. THe altitude killed me. THis time my calfs were really tight (which I was told was due to dehydration and no electolytes). I thought...shoot I wont even make it to the mini stop sign today....I was sooo frustrated. Well I made it to the mini and all the way back down. I even jogged on parts of the inclines! I was moving as fast as my little short legs could take me! I walked 6 miles! 1.5 more than last time! I was happy! Alot of the people here run up it. I am not able to do that....yet! I have 6 more stop sign hikes before I leave. It will be interesting to see what I do it in! After that we had a circuit class! We had tacos for lunch and carrot soup! It was yummy! Some of us girls took a field trip to a local art place and shopped...nothing exciting! Now...we have down time until dinner, graduation for people leaving and karaoke! TOmorrow is just relax day. I have to do laundry! Oh...for breakfast we had a fruit parfait. You can weigh in everyweek here if you want....but they only measure you when you arrive and leave. I think I will weigh in next week. My clothes are getting loose in the back of my legs....Cant wait to see my results in 4 weeks. I will be conditioned to work out....thats for sure! I miss everyone and cant wait to see you guys...3 more weeks! I am sorry I am not posting pictures. Not taking very many. I will take more next week. Jim can help me post them next week! Again...thank you for reading my blog. I appreciate all the support. It really does help. When I get sad....i read the comments and it makes me happy! Have a great weekend! Dominate the Day!

TGIF

Fridays are not too bad around here! We had an egg sandwich with turkey bacon and fruit for breakfast. We went on our hike. I only did around 4 miles today....my calfs were so tight I could barely walk. Then my back started hurting. As soon as they felt better, the hike time was about over. There was a girl in our group that fell during her hike and the ambulance had to come get her...she broke her ankle!! Thank goodness she was planning on going home this weeked anyway! After hike we had stretch class..everyone loves this class! For lunch we had sloppy joes (at least thats what they called it) and broccoli/potato soup. It was yummy! After lunch all the people staying at least another week gathered to talk about their accomplishments for the week. There was one lady that had been told her right side would be temporarily paralized and she could never raise her arm above her head......this week in class...she did!!! She never knew she could do it! I told them mine was, that I didnt go home when I wanted to and that I did EVERY CLASS! I can really do this. Then we did circuit..then we did cardio disco jam. That was fun...it was disco dancing to 70's music...we followed it with pool. For dinner we had salmon burgers...i tried it but didnt like it..so had a veggie burger. Had my massage and now time for bed! Jim isnt coming down tomorrow...too much bad weather! He will bring Madison and come see me next weekend. Jeff doesnt want to see me until I come home..he wants to see my results at the end of my stay. I told him I wont be skinny...but I will be on my way there!! This weekend might go shopping with some girls here...they have little outings you can go on. Sat nite they have karaoke and other stuff. Not much on Sunday. I will blog on Monday! Hopefully week 2 goes by fast too! I really miss my family and dogs and friends!! If I think too much about it, I will get very sad and want to go home. I try to concentrate on one class at a time...one week at a time. Thanks again for all your great comments! It keeps me motivated! Everytime I get a chance between classes...I come to my room and read your comments! Thanks for reading my blog! Remember to Dominate the Day!

Almost Friday!!!

WOW...didnt think I could be more tired tonight! What a day!! Walked for our usually hike.. 2 1/2 hrs...came back and did a pool class. It was beautiful today, we were in the pool with beautiful blue skies and snow capped mountains in the background. It was great! After pool we had Treading class, then pool again and "ball class" where you work with the fitness balls. That one sucked! Breakfast today was some oatmeal and fruit, lunch was turkey sandwich and mushroom soup..yes..I ate mushroom soup. Dinner was stuffed bell peppers and dessert was vanilla pie made with tofu! YUMMY! No lecture after class so I got up to my room early. My roommate is already asleep...I will soon follow. It is getting better with time. Everyone knows everyone by name..you get to know everyones story. Today I was sad, tired and missing home! People around here says that happens towards the end of week one. My knee is hurting tonight so I had to ice it. I talk to the family on a regular basis, in fact I call Maddie on my hike to tell her to have a great day. Jim has been very busy with homework, dinner, sports! I have had sooo many supportive emails, comments on my blog, text msgs, facebook postings! I read everyone..just dont always get a chance to respond. Your messages help get me through the day! I know some of you are having trouble posting comments on my blog....it helps knowing your reading it! I need to start taking more pictures. Oh..they are having a little jewelry show in the lobby and I was too tired to go! Can you believe that! Thanks again for all the support! You guys are amazing! I am so excited that you guys read my blog! Have a good evening all of you and talk to you tomorrow! Remember: Dominate the day! a quote from my good friend Greg Gibson...that little saying has helped me a ton this week!

Day 3 done!!!

Wow...cannot believe it is already Thursday tomoorow! I woke up this morning and thought....there is no way my body is going to do anything today! I went to open gym at 6:30 and worked out for 30 mins...after breakfast (food is excellent..I even bought the chef's cook books if anyone wants any recipes) after breakfast we went on our hike...cant believe I had the energy. Then circuit...then pool...then kickboxing and lastly...mountain class! Each class is about 45 mins except for the hike is 2 1/2 hrs. I am sooo tired tonight! We had a lecture after dinner and everyone was falling asleep! The family seems to be doing ok without me. I am just glad Madison isnt sad. She is looking forward to visiting me in a couple of weeks. Jeffrey keeps telling me not to stress..because when you stress, you dont lose as much weight. I have received soo many emails, posts and text messages from friends giving me support! That helps me sooo much when I want to give up! The staff here is amazing! I totally recommend this program to anyone! Oh...for all you biggest loser fans....Suzy from BL is here....she was on a few seasons ago (before I watched it) she ended up marrying a man that was on at the same time. I think her won the whole thing. Her name is Suzy Hoover and her husband is Matt Hoover. She is very nice! THanks for reading my posts! SOrry if there is any mistakes in this post...I am very tired. Talk to you guys tomorrow night!

Day 2 done!!

Well....I did it!! Day 2 was good! Did a 6 mile hike in the mountains...looked a petrogliphs (sp?)..it was beautiful. It was a lot up hill and in rocks...never thought I would do that! It felt sooo good. Everyone is highing 5ing you and the guides are awesome. Came back and had stretch class that was awesome. Then went to total toning class...lots of arms/shoulders and abs.. oh..and lots of squats. that was a killer. Next was pool...then cardio intervals...that was where you keep uping your incline or speed (i was on the treadmill) and then do intervals of sprinting! Yes..I ran on a treadmill. Breakfast was a raspberry and pineapple smoothie..lunch was an italian tomato sandwich and squash soup...dinner was baked penne and choc covered strawberries for dessert! Everything was awesome! I took pics of dinner ....too tired to post. I am doing better thanks to all the support from my friends and family...one of my other bff's Michelle Moore has been praying for me..keep praying ...it is helping! I am really glad Jim would not let me come home. I am so lucky to have such an amazing husband! My kids have been sooo supportive. Maddie told me "McCulloch's are not quiters" Dont remember if I blogged that last night...if I did I am sorry...very tired. Suzy...I am so ready for you spin class when I get back! Thank you everyone. Jim is coming to see me on Sat...I am very excited. 2nd weekend he is coming back and bringing kids...3 rd weekend my friend michele fish is bring maddie and her daughter and hopefully my neice. Oh..my neice told me my sister read my blog and said she was proud of me!!! That made me cry! I dont think she has ever said that! I love her for that! Well...I am going to bed...6am I am going to open gym before the hike. I will take pics of the hike.
Goodnight and thanks for lisening! It is getting easier (the family part) Oh...Suzy...tell Corey thanks for the test message...made my day!

First day done!

Lets see where to start. Jim and the kids dropped me off on Sunday around 2 pm. Around 6pm...I had called him to turn around and pick me up. Madison was sobbing when I left. I thought...what the heck did I just do. I begged Jim to pick me up and he said NO! Even Jeff said no and Maddie said they were fine. TOday was crazy! Went on a hike in the mountains..walked 4.5 miles in the mountains. The altitude killed me! After walking the 4.5 miles...went to mountain class which is 45 mins of being on a cardio machine and every 3 mins up your speed or incline...it was killer...after that we had 45 mins in the pool..very good workout, except...it is outside and it is around 40 degrees!! After that went to circuit training where every 4 mins you change machines and finished up with step and barf..oops I mean step and pump!! I did it!! Cant believe I finished it! I slipped getting into the pool...so I am icing my foot right now. I still am very home sick! I told Jim I would complete 2 weeks and come back with him for 2 more. He wont have it! I have to stay the 4 weeks. Michele Fish, one of my bff's just called me and gave me a huge pep talk. I am ready to stay and get fit! Jim will be visiting me every weekend though! I never thought it would be so hard to be away from the family. I will blog tomorrow...I am very tired tonight. I hope these 4 weeks go by fast. Thanks for following my blog...I appreciate all the support....Oh...food is good...not great. I think my nerves were getting to me...I couldnt eat much...sure that will change. Goodnight

The Family

One day left

I am sitting in my hotel room in Vegas anticipating tomorrow! I am so nervous! It was very emotional for me to leave my family. They all told me they would be fine without me. It helps to have great friends that are filling in as "mom" for me! I check in to the Fitness Ridge tomorrow around 3pm. I will try to blog tomorrow and let everyone know how it is. Hopefully I will be able to add pictures. I really appreciate everyones support. Couldnt do it without the support! Goodnight!