It's been five months since I made the commitment to visit Fitness Ridge and now the day has finally arrived. I can't believe I'm actually here. For those of you unfamiliar with Fitness Ridge, Greg and I discovered it when watching The Biggest Loser when it was awarded to Tara last season for winning a challenge. The Ridge is located in Ivins, Utah near St. George, an area known for breathtaking scenery and great hiking.
After leaving Houston at 9:15 this morning and following the two and a half hour shuttle drive from Vegas, I arrived at 3:15 this afternoon, along with a bevy of new friends I had met on the shuttle. With only enough time to unpack, I then headed off for my weigh-in, body composition, and BMI measurements. Suffice to say, some things are best left a mystery, so don't expect to see those numbers just yet. It did, however, help reinforce the reason I chose to be here, which is to improve myself in ways that will build a solid foundation for a long and healthy life.
With time to kill before dinner, I was off for a little cardio. The machines (Life Fitness) are exactly what I'm accustomed to at Lifetime, so that helps to make for a smooth transition. A little rest after cardio, and then off to dinner. Tonight's dinner was a Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto (355 calories) and Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Pie (155 calories). Both were delicious and looked to be recipes that could easily be made in the home kitchen. Dinner was followed by an orientation session which included an overview of what to expect and what is expected of you during the week, the additional services offered (massages, acupuncture, manicures, pedicures, all the good stuff), excursions available, and discussion of our upcoming hikes.
I've already met some great people from all over the country, and during tonight's intros we discovered a guest from Baghad, as well as a gentleman from Edinburgh, Scotland. The reasons for being here vary by person, including "it was my best friend's idea for us to visit," to "I saw it on Biggest Loser," to "it's a chance for me to make a serious change in my behavior." I'm really looking forward to hearing more of their stories. I feel like I'm back at summer camp, only this time there are much higher expectations of me than making a beaded necklace to take home.
Good night for now. The alarm is set for 5:00 a.m., with our first scheduled activity being a circuit training class at 6:00 a.m. A good night's sleep just might be the best preparation you can have for a day here at The Ridge.
After leaving Houston at 9:15 this morning and following the two and a half hour shuttle drive from Vegas, I arrived at 3:15 this afternoon, along with a bevy of new friends I had met on the shuttle. With only enough time to unpack, I then headed off for my weigh-in, body composition, and BMI measurements. Suffice to say, some things are best left a mystery, so don't expect to see those numbers just yet. It did, however, help reinforce the reason I chose to be here, which is to improve myself in ways that will build a solid foundation for a long and healthy life.
With time to kill before dinner, I was off for a little cardio. The machines (Life Fitness) are exactly what I'm accustomed to at Lifetime, so that helps to make for a smooth transition. A little rest after cardio, and then off to dinner. Tonight's dinner was a Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto (355 calories) and Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Pie (155 calories). Both were delicious and looked to be recipes that could easily be made in the home kitchen. Dinner was followed by an orientation session which included an overview of what to expect and what is expected of you during the week, the additional services offered (massages, acupuncture, manicures, pedicures, all the good stuff), excursions available, and discussion of our upcoming hikes.
I've already met some great people from all over the country, and during tonight's intros we discovered a guest from Baghad, as well as a gentleman from Edinburgh, Scotland. The reasons for being here vary by person, including "it was my best friend's idea for us to visit," to "I saw it on Biggest Loser," to "it's a chance for me to make a serious change in my behavior." I'm really looking forward to hearing more of their stories. I feel like I'm back at summer camp, only this time there are much higher expectations of me than making a beaded necklace to take home.
Good night for now. The alarm is set for 5:00 a.m., with our first scheduled activity being a circuit training class at 6:00 a.m. A good night's sleep just might be the best preparation you can have for a day here at The Ridge.
Wow! What a beginning! We're all pulling for you! Lacy, Cooper and Greg.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to following your progress! I'll be looking to you for guidance in my post baby fitness goals.
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