I have a membership at Gold's Gym, but I haven't been since we moved a year ago, and for a couple of years before that, I only went sporadically. It's tough when you don't have a work-out buddy. I have a Health Rider at home, and an elliptical machine, which I have done fairly regularly with some gaps over the last year.
Well, I did the treadmill Saturday at the gym and some weight training and abs, but today I worked with a trainer and it really pushed me to a place I haven't been in awhile. I have always been a little nervous that I either over-work or under-work and don't really accomplish what I'm trying to do.
This morning I set up some appointments and agreed to a commitment over the next year to work with a trainer consistently, twice a month, to stay on track, monitor my progress, etc.
They measured my body fat (OUCH!), and will help me with my nutritional needs (diet), as well as provide me with a training schedule for four weight training days each week!
I am SO EXCITED!
I said this was the year that I would finally get this weight off and I am determined that I WILL succeed.
I'll be taking a before picture, and when I am ready, I'll make it available - Oh gosh, if I can STAND it! I saw in the news that Kirstie Allie has put a lot of weight back on, and I am rooting for her to strip it back off! Good for Valerie Bertinelli to cheer her on and offer her support. We ALL NEED encouragement and belief in ourselves. Go KIRSTIE! I'm rooting for you!
My goal is to lose 35 pounds in the next year. I am not going to be relying on the scale to monitor my progress. I will be instead monitoring my body fat % and pant sizes. That'll be more fun that stepping on a scale. Besides, muscle weighs more than fat so I know the scale will be unreliable at times.
I want to add that my husband is such a wonderful, loving and nurturing support! He hasn't always been the best at positive motivation (he used to be more of a negative motivator), but we've worked together to communicate with each other what we need from one another. Growing together takes some work, but is very rewarding.
Dh and my parents are my tremendous support team and I really appreciate them!!!
Wish me success! And, if you wish, JOIN me on my work-out pledge!
Monday, May 11, 2009
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YOU GO GIRL!!! You can do it!!!!!
I'm following your journey and promise to cheer you on. It sounds like you are taking a positive and realistic approach and doing all the hard work you need too. Your trainer is really going to help you put the oomph in your workouts. I'm renewing my own promises to get healthy and slim down this year, so we can be long distance support. Best wishes~
Best wishes on your efforts.
As an old fat guy, I can sympathize...
Thank you, everyone! Here's rooting for you, too, Aunt J-ha!
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