Who doesn't want to be stronger?

I have been wanting to blog about this boot camp that I've been doing but have just kept putting it off, so here it is! I heard about Carrie Cox from my friend Becky in January and I was in desperate need of a swift kick in the pants. I was a little nervous going into it because 98% of the chicas there were pretty little to begin with and were there to tone up or lose those last stubborn few. There were only a couple times that I really felt discouraged, but then I had to realize that we all struggled in whatever situation we were in, and every day I was getting stronger. The frustration and inability to do a "burpee" would all lead toward bettering myself, and soon (translation: many weeks later) I was jumping on top of boxes and doing cartwheels. It hasn't always been easy, but it has been easier than I thought it would be.
Since mid January, I have lost 12 inches and 20 pounds. I'm sad to say that it hasn't been more in the last three weeks, I don't why I slack off after I hit a goal. But I am eating better, being more active, stretching and thinking more positively. I am craving better foods more often than the bad ones. Let's be honest, though; I still visit Cafe Rio frequently and haven't quit ice cream altogether, but I am making better choices when I partake. Did you know that you can have a delicious grilled chicken tostada from the Rio for less than 600 calories? I promise. [no shell/tortilla, rice, beans, grilled chicken, lettuce, pico, lime wedge, add guacamole and just half (1 oz) of dressing. You're welcome.] [And it's cheaper than a salad and you don't want to die after.]
Guys, I used to get really offended when I would be around thin people who would complain about feeling or looking "fat." Or when someone who looked perfect to me would talk about wanting to lose just 10 pounds. But then I grew up and realized that we are all unhappy with our own imperfections, regardless of what others may think of us. Someone who is a size 8 may be just as unhappy as someone who wears twice that. The difference is knowing how to love and accept yourself. Doing what makes you feel better, healthier, stronger. Am I completely happy with where I am physically right now? No, but I know that I'm working hard to becoming healthy, treating myself better, and becoming stronger every day. I credit Carrie for helping me to reach a mindset that allows me to see that I deserve better, that I can be better.
Carrie is opening her own training space, and I'm super excited for her. SLC Fit Collective will be a place that I know will have great energy, because that is what she exudes. Is this getting cheesy?  I mean it. And I'm really excited it's closer than Sandy. You should go with me sometime, I dare you.
I still can't do a real burpee, but I'll dazzle you by the end of the summer.

This is last years tri. Women of Steel is next weekend. I'm excited. I'll put up pictures.