Drums Alive

Ok, guys, I'm exhausted tonight. Jet lag creeped up on me and I got a few good workouts done today. I'm loving it here, it's everything I hoped for and more. The classes are very informative and help full. And the aerobics class I took this evening was a blast!!! More about that later but it was called 'Drums Alive'. The staff is amazing and helpful and the other guest are so nice. The people who have been here before are so helpful to us newbies. It's great to get their tips and advice.

I felt like I ate more than I do at home, but because it's such healthy food, my calorie count was awesome!

Here was today's schedule:

7am- Blood work and vitals. Everything looked good except that my blood pressure was slightly high. I'll work on that. They also took my weight and measurements. FUN. Not. Although it's good to have a starting point.

7:30 - Breakfast (350 cals, 5 grams fat - a fiber, a calcium protein and a fruit) and a 1 mile walk called a Thermal Walk. To get things burning and digested. We do this after each meal. If we have a class right away we walk as much as we can until we have to get into the next class.

8:45 - Health Habit Review - Got results from blood test and a general plan of what I should be concentrating on while here.

9:30 - Planning your fitness experience. Helpful information on how to become fit by combining aerobic exercise with strength training and flexibility

10:30 - 100 cal fat free snack

11:00 - Lecture and discussion on: Redefining our Body Image. I took a lot from this class. Also fun, we laughed a lot.

12pm - Lunch - BBQ chicken Salad and a bowl of soup (squash, I think) and thermal walk

1:00 - Into to fitness - checked out how to work all the machines.

2:00 - Skills session - Body Image - again, a great class that teaches us to accept ourselves and move past our negative feelings.

3:30 - snack

4:00 - Drums Alive!!! So fun! You take a fit ball, put it on a stand in rows, and do aerobics while beating on the ball, and your neighbors balls. I sweated and laughed and smiled the whole time. Great fun workout! I felt like a member of Stomp!

6:00 - Dinner - Salad and Crab Cakes with cheesy grits. Yum! Short Thermal walk.

7:00 - Stretching and relaxation. A great way to unwind and get ready for bed.

8:00 - snack

The food is awesome so far. No complaints except it feels like we are constantly eating.

Calories in: 1112

Fat grams: 15

Calories burned: 2300

Side note... I'm leaving my phone at the condo during the day to take full advantage of the program without distractions. Also, I'm on extended network and service isn't great. I'll check and write in this blog nightly by 7pm your time, then I go straight to bed. If you need to call or text, please do so between 5 and 7pm. If it's important, leave a message and if it's SUPER important you can call to leave a message at the front desk. You can also leave notes on this blog as well.

Oh, and PS... I can get mail and packages (please don't temp me with goodies though:) at the address below. I got a card and note from Justin today and it was awesome. No pressure though! HAHA

Karen Flatt

c/o Hilton Head Health

14 Valencia Rd.

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Phone (843) 785-7292

Long post... hopefully you got through it!

Karen... OUT!