Carter is turning six months soon and I can't use "I just had a baby" much longer. It is time to get rid of the weight. I've made tons of excuses of why I don't have time to exercise. It is really hard for me to make and find time, but I know this is so important. I don't want to be this weight. I was 21.8 pounds heavier than when I got pregnant. I want to get down to at least my pre-pregnancy weight. Also if I don't lose the weight I will be doing laundry every other night because I only have a few pairs of pants to wear...bless!
I still couldn't figure out how I was going to do it. I can't really afford a gym membership right now and definitely couldn't afford a trainer. I knew as well that I needed to be held accountable. Accountability is amazing and truly motivates me and helps me stay in check.
A few weeks ago my coworker mentioned that she heard of a study being held at a local gym that was an 8 week program that included a one hour training sessions. The cost was only 90 dollars and if you complete the 8 weeks (you have to go 3 times a week minimum) then they give you an additional 8 weeks membership at the gym. Whoa, it doesn't get much better than that!
I went for a health assessment last weekend to hear more about it and get my measurements and weight taken (never fun). I was so out of shape, seriously ridiculous. It was embarrassing. We had to do sit ups, push ups and go up and down on the step. Can I be honest and tell you I was soooo sore the next day. I will also let you know I had a "last meal" lunch on the way home before starting my healthy eating. So bad! I went to Cook Out and got a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and onion rings and of course a milk shake. Whoa it was SOOOOO amazing!! yummmm!
I started working out this past Tuesday with my new trainer. It felt amazing to get in the gym! We did weights which I hadn't done in a long time. It was sooo nice. I went back Thursday night and did 30 minutes of cardio. I didn't have much time. I jogged 10 and power walked 20. It was slow and ugly, but it was DONE!! I went today and ran 15 and walked 15, did 10 minutes on the bike and 5 on the elliptical. 45 minutes! yay!
So I have started! I will update you as I can, but feels great to have started. I hope I can drop this weight by the end of the year (hopefully before that, but the Holiday's are coming up and I am realistic).
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