Wednesday Weigh-In

Here is an update on my vacation bikini fine challenge. I’m still at 130 pounds. You may recall, that I mentioned that I have been going to a trainer. I had the second session today, and let me tell you that for me, working out with a trainer has made all the difference. I have a warm fuzzy feeling knowing that I am at least working out correctly with the weights and machines. It also feels great to know that I am working out with a partner who understands my fitness goals. We had a discussion about them and we even looked at a picture in one of those muscle magazines to make sure that he visualized where I want to be.

I worked out with the trainer on Monday and today. On Monday, we worked legs. I did a bunch of walking lunges, squats, and worked out with a machine. I’m giving you all the abbreviated version of my work-out. I was tired at the end and slightly sore the following day. Today we worked my back, shoulders and arms. You have to start somewhere, and I could only lift about 10 pounds over my head. Five pounds would have been more my speed. So, if you all are nervous about going to the gym and working out, I’m here to let you know that I can only lift 10 pounds and I’m in there.  I struggled with the 10 pounds. It felt like 25 or 50 or something. If I can lift weights, you can do it too. You don’t have to go to the gym, discount stores sell weights these days.

I feel a lot better about working with a trainer because I think that I need that extra push to reach my fitness goals. I wouldn’t have tried to lift the 10 pounds had he not put the weights in my hands and told me to "go."  If you are unable to get a trainer, maybe some of you should consider having a workout partner.

Anyway, I want to hear from you! Tell me how you are working out! What are you doing? What are your goals? Let’s stay motivated. Oh, and yes. I did tell my trainer about my desire to run a 5k. I really just want to have the stamina to be able to finish a 5k. I’m not there yet, guys!