Getting Back To The Gym

[Paula ult]

I belong to the Powerhouse gym where i live but been real lax the last year, Craig the head personal trainer called last week and i made an appointment for 1:00pm yesterday, good thing since i need to shed 50-60 pounds to get to Dr. Mcginn's under 28 bmi limit, i need to do this as quickly and safely as possible.

Walked in and Craig the head of the trainers came and got me and i filled out a sheet asking my name age sex etc, then it asked for medications, i included my estradiol, spiro and avodart in that order on the last line, he went over the meds but did not ask about the ones on the last line, of course estradiol woman take and anyone can be prescribed spiro since it is also a heart med, avodart i could have said it was for hair loss which is why i take it, i told him my main focus is losing the weight for surgery next May, he did not ask what kind and i did not volunteer an answer, so he customized a program just or me with my limitations because of my heart, diabetes and arthritis. got past that with out having to out myself.

After a cardio warmup he had me do a few light weights and stepping up and down on a bench, then he checked my core muscles by having me do a plank position for as long as i could, after all this and some paperwork he introduced me to Chris who will be my personal trainer for the next 10 months or so, he asked my goals and we told him i need to be a certain weight for surgery next year, Chris asked what kind of surgery , i said it is kinda personal but said to correct a birth defect, he seemed to accept that answer so again i did not have to out myself.

Both said my goal is attainable if i keep focused, i have my eye on the prize for sure.

Paula

[JenniferB]

It's nice to have a trainer Paula. Although I don't like the ones who are gung ho. The one (and only) trainer I had pushed me to the limiting. I remember dragging myself down the stairs trying to get to the locker room, and in the meantime the intensity of the training was nauseating. I didn't want to come back.

It sounds like your trainer is doing it right. Step ups is an intense exercise and will help you lose weight. Good Luck with the rest of your training. Trainers are good in showing you how to do exercises the right way.

Love Jenny

[Guest SouthernBelle]

I know you can do it, Paula! Like you've said, your eye is on the prize!

Do it to it, girl!

HUGGS

Belle

[Guest BeckyTG]

Dearest Paula,

Nice answers, I like the thought and strategy of it. I'm glad you're doing this now, too many wait until the week before to start anything....

You WILL keep your eye on the prize and you know the goal. I have every confidence you'll waltz right up to it.

Cut out some realistic pictures of other women for motivation. Put them all over where you can see them. See yourself in those pictures. Believe you can do it. Watch it happen.

I'm here for you, girlfriend.

Hugs,

Becky