Billy Blank Boot Camp Beginner

vdavis_89
vdavis_89 Posts: 334
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Sooo I tried to do this DVD first thing this morning and I got all jazzed and didnt do it... Ive never been a fan of workout DVDs at all... not sure why I just don't like it at all. Later in the day I went to the gym and tried to walk for a while, and then I had to stop because my shins started hurting (I get bad shin splints when running) so I am assuming I over did it. So I got home and started the DVD ... I actually got into it and then it started hurting like a ...well you know what it hurt like... I got pretty far with breaks when it hurt too much and started doing the ab stuff and that's when it happened..... I HAD A MELTDOWN :( I LAID ON THE FLOOR ON MY BACK AND JUST CRIED AND CRIED. I am so ashamed of myself for getting this out of shape. I give myself kudos for taking these steps in the right direction but this was a big wake up call. :(

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  • em1976
    em1976 Posts: 119 Member
    I do some workout dvds,when I start a super hard one(Chain smoker)I work on say 10 mins,if I make the 10 min mark for the first week im chuffed.If its agony on me then ill try to do it for 10 mins for the first 2 weeks.From there I literally progress through the dvd.

    Please dont give up!!You cant expect to go in,do the whole thing like they do:)Its ok to push yourself but its hard to ask your body to do something it isnt ready for:)

    Little bits,boost yourself,my mantra when I hit a super painful area is "i can do it',i have to say it over and over in my head,sometimes out loud but it gets me there.Baby steps.

    Hugs.
  • Lucianna_D
    Lucianna_D Posts: 84 Member
    I thinki we are all like this in so many ways.. Motivation has to come from within.. The Boot Camp is pretty tough I use to do this workout.. Try working out for 15 minutes a day... Don't be so hard on yourself you are one step closer than you were yesterday... Just keep pushing forward..
  • NancyAnne1960
    NancyAnne1960 Posts: 500 Member
    Hang in there!!! You are doing great!!! Just starting it, is the first step. Low impact for a while, and you will work up to speed!!! Keep going!!! Good for you!!
  • mishamae
    mishamae Posts: 307 Member
    You're doing so well, don't give up! You may not think you have, but you've taken a big step which is getting yourself in the gym, and working out to Billy's workout dvd. You've already made the decision that you want to be a healthier, happier person :smile: Shin splints are painful, i've been there too :( Maybe you can try to modify some of the moves, definitely take breaks, do only the first 10 minutes..You can do this girl! :flowerforyou:
  • LORELLI
    LORELLI Posts: 24
    Girrrrl, the end of the 1st week with my trainer I had a breakdown too. Not only is it an emotional journey but your hormones are also readjusting to this new, healthy way of life, it's a fact. So keep it up, it does get easier! As far as the shin splints, do you have good shoes? Shoes are super important, I had problems with that as well the first few weeks of my exercise program & it had to do with my shoes. If you have a place where you can have a professional look at how you walk and fit you in the best pair. Usually a running shoe store, and it's really no more expensive than buying Nike or New Balance at the mall. Hope that helps!
  • bwilcox30
    bwilcox30 Posts: 30 Member
    Remember what I said....only do what you can and you will work your way up. My ten minute video almost killed me yesterday too but I will do it again because I have to and I want to. Hang in there kiddo we are all here to support you.
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