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10 Commitments, 100 Discoveries: #2 – Boot Camp Tough
Hi, I’m a self proclaimed commitment-phobe. But, I’m also one that is working very hard to change. Honestly, it’s one of my toughest struggles. But, I am proud to say it is one that I am chipping away at slowly but surely. One day, when I tell my kids of my fear of commitment they will just laugh and say, “No way, not you!”
With the commitment, 1 Year, 10 Projects, 100 Discoveries, I’m working to show myself that commitments are like trains; it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on. Discoveries “#60-69″ are about commitments and plans. This post is part of that project. You can see all 10 commitments here and the entire project here. Focus on the plans, I sure am!
For over two years, I’ve been wanting to try Boot Camp. I remember back in college doing a similar program and it put me in the best shape of my life. I wanted to get back to that best shape. Alas, “living to work” and my worry of not being able to keep up, got in the way; until the Groupon was delivered to my inbox 
A coupon for 85% off and a new way of living opened up the doors to make the commitment.
With everything, there were a few obstacles – the class was 15 miles away, my travel schedule a bit crazy, including a month long excursion through Europe and a change to my work/daily schedule would have to be made to accommodate. Nevertheless, I’m proud to say I did it! On March 15, I completed my first full month of Boot Camp without missing a single day. I’ve even made the commitment to continue for another month and am into my second week (I took a month off for Europe).
The outcome? Doing things I’ve never done before Besides making some fabulous newfound friends, I dominated flag football, scaled some mountains (literally) and am slowly but surely getting back into “real” shape.
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