Day #3 started out with KC and I wondering how we were going to get out of bed that morning. We were so sore. But we came this far and no reason to quit now.

Day three was legs and it was insane. It was good insane. I learned more moves and variety of workout in this day then I had in a long time. I had seen several moves in magazines, online articles, and other sources but had never seen the style of leg work we did here. It was simple but effective, crawling on the floor movements, which used your core as well as arms and legs. My heart rate stayed up pretty high the entire time. I was burning about 700-900 calories during each workout we did. This gave me a total of almost 2500 calories for the Phat Camp weekend. Being careful what to eat and to not bloat during the weekend, I ended up with a great calorie deficit leaving me 2.5 pounds lighter on Monday. I had hit a plateau so it was nice to see that I still had room for improvement.

The Phat Camp team was unbelievable. They taught us so much about fitness and even more about ourselves and grabbing life for all it's worth. Amazing stories and information was given during this weekend. I must say as I sat there and looked around the room at all the girls that had returned for their second, third, or fourth trip back and I was thinking "Are they crazy to do this again?" The answer is "No".

The biggest impact of camp was the days that followed. Everything started to impact my thoughts. What was I doing in my full time job? What impact was I making on myself or others? Of course, the story goes deeper and I must share something more personal.

The Thursday night before camp, my husband and I went to the funeral of a dear friend, who passed away within six months of being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 51. Can you agree this puts things in perspective? I personally feel an urgency to be working in an environment where change is happening and being seen. I no longer want to work for someone else. My dream is to run my home salon and a part time gym. Doing both things will bring me great joy and finally grab life by the horns. Through years of encouragement from my husband I finally have it and want to go for it 100%. I have a strong hearts desire to teach women to love themselves, make time for themselves, and lose the weight once and for all.

As Jen says all through camp "YOLO" You Only Live Once. I have taken this phrase more seriously in my life.

One other thing has happened I did not expect was the out pouring of support AFTER camp. Just days after camp my camp girls found me on Facebook. We continue to support each other, have forums through inbox messaging, and encourage each other EVERY DAY! How amazing is that? We didn't get to know each other that well at camp, as we worked hard and sweated harder. But after? We can't get enough of each other.

I wouldn't trade this experience for anything. Memories will be with me for a life time. Please, take the time and register for this camp. I don't say it because someone is telling me to promote this. I thank Jen for the opportunity to go, but with true honesty tell you, you won't be sorry registering for a camp.

2010 is going to be even more exciting. I can't wait to go back!

A personal thank you to KC: Thank you for loving me through Facebook and text. To hop on that plane and do this camp with me was truly a blessing. You are an answer to prayer. God fulfilled a need for a close friend. (But I think he missed the part about close, :) Seriously, He knew what He was doing and you really are a close friend and I treasure you. Thanks for being with me on a great adventure. I only wish we weren't so tired and could have stayed up and chatted all night. But we can blame Jen, Heather, and the PC team for that. Love you girl!

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