For about a month, I've been meeting with a personal trainer twice a week. Coupled with this GOD AWFUL detox cleanse I've been on for the past two weeks, it appears that, while my uterus situation hasn't changed, I've dropped almost 10 pounds!
That's right, folks- even though I've cheated on this cleanse here and there, and I've yet to get to the gym except for the training sessions I have with Señor Evil Trainer Meany Face, I managed to get oh-so-close to the 160s, which is my fitness dream come true. I mean, you guys can't even imagine how excited I am to be at the precipice of dropping a dress size and some inches! But let's not get ahead of ourselves...lets just relish in this 172.6 reading from the Stupid Idiot Scale that I found hidden in my room (I thought I had thrown it out months ago!).
What has helped: clearly the training. Not only is it forcing me to stay on budget (read: cut back on takeout since I can no longer afford it) but having that one-on-one help from Señor Evil Trainer Meany Face has really maximized my time in the gym. It's also taught me that
a) crying is OK, but it's not going to sway Señor Evil Trainer Meany Face one bit. He will still make you finish all your reps and not even offer you a tissue!
b) when you work out so hard that you feel vomity, trainers think it's funny.
c) my body can do so much more than I give it credit for.
d) my core? It's weaker than a motherfucker. And
e) thirty minutes feels like thirty hours when you're balancing on a Bosu ball while lifting weights and squatting. But these new sneakers helped!
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| Great support AND a Vibram sole! |
Other things that have helped:
a) wanting to look good naked. Who doesn't want this?
b) fear of the diabetes that killed my grandmother (this fear has fueled my motivation).
c) Cathi's upcoming wedding; I must look FLY for my Boston White Boys!
d) eating better. I can't deny it; it helps. And
e) knowing if anything is wrong with your insides. I'll explain--
I was told that my liver enzymes were a bit elevated and that I was Vitamin D deficient; this is a direct result of a poor diet, which I'm working on. I was also informed that I have a slightly deviated septum AND that I still have my adenoids (you're not supposed to have them anymore as an adult); this means I have to be sure I'm using my neti pot every night AND that my environment is clean as a whistle.
Once you get these results from the doctor you can't UN-know them, and you are pretty much compelled to do something about it and take better care of yourself. Which is what I'm doing.
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| No six-pack or Kardashian booty, but MUCH improved! |
And the results have been FAB!
*smooches...inches away from wearing a carnival costume to work*
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Yay you! Fell off the exercise wagon myself, after dipping below the 170 pound mark myself. Now that the slovenly celebration of my birthday is past, it's time to get back on this.
Cheering for you as I give myself Monday to chill ... my excuse being that I hear that anything major started on a Monday (exercising, quitting smoking) never sticks. Tomorrow, it begins anew!
I actually feel like upping the ante. If two days a week & kinda healthy eating yields these results, imagine what FOUR days a week and diligent healthy eating will garner!
If you ever want to join me in the gym or at yoga, say the word :)
I've thought of asking you about that but need to get my act together first. Not sure about the gym as I've tried that and haven't been a fan but I've been curious about yoga and/or Pilates.
On a totally different note, are you a member of a book club or would you be interested in trying to start one? I know you have a full schedule but figured I'd throw it out there.
Wooohoo!
I am right behind you boo. Closing in on the 180's myself.
See what hard work yields?
@kelly- the yoga studio I attend (on 9th street & 7th Ave) is pricey but so worth it! They're patient and really take the time to make sure you're doing each pose correctly so that you get the most out of the practice. I'll be going back by December, so let me know if you're in :)
@irene- 2013 might be the summer we start walking around half-nekkid like we have no sense! lol
Might be? Sheeeit!
Good for you! I think you've hit on the realization that the more you see results, the more you want to keep fit and on and on it goes. I think I do really well with my workout regimen, I just have to keep reminding myself that Doritos are not a meal.
Do you do any other group classes besides yoga?
@nicole- Doritos aren't a meal? How about Pringles?!?! LOL!
Besides yoga I try to get to my socacize classes when I can, and I'm about to check out the Pilates classes at my gym. Some of the NYSCs in Manhattan have a pool, too, so one of these days I need to take advantage and get a few laps in!
I generally stick to dancing or strength/core training exercises. Everything else is BLAH to me LOL.
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