Free training session

With our membership to the JCC  in St Louis Park- we are also eligible for a free training session and have a surplus of trainers to work with. 

Last Friday, I didn't work because my daycare provider took the day off for Good Friday.  There had been a lot of time off for Passover (since I work within the Jewish community).  It was nice to spend more time with my kids.  On Good Friday, I decided I would spend late morning putting in a workout.  I was doing modified push ups using a cable machine.  When I was finished a trainer came up to me and said "I've never seen that on this machine before- I want to try that." So off he went trying my modified push up, without the additional knee adaptation (he, Jeff the trainer, told me he'd never had a c-section).  He also said he liked the move and how well it worked the upper body and abs.

Did I really just teach a trainer something?

When Jeff asked me if I was currently training, I responded by telling him that I had signed up for my first 5K in May.  When he asked how long I had been a member I said late February and that I had lost 8.5 pounds so far.  His response: You must be doing something right then!  Must be. I told him about the Cardio Trainer app on my phone and how it was helping me track my progress, my calorie intake.  We scheduled a time to meet since I had not had my WellStart meeting yet. (you get a session with a trainer when you sign up- like at many clubs).

So, I met with Jeff- and I, admittedly, was skeptical. I was also probably being prideful.  I have, after all, lost 8.5 pounds on my own.   When we met for the training session, he asked me what my athletic background was- I went through the laundry list of sports and physical activities that I have participated in.  We started out easily - seeing what my range of motion is and physical abilities- then, he really started to push me.  It was physically and mentally challenging. I actually, and this has never happened before, had to stop because I was nauseated from the workout.  Jeff explained it was from the lowered levels of glucose. I could never get my own workouts to this level on my own.  I still feel the workout from Monday today - but in a good way- not in an 'oh gosh I am NEVER doing that again. EVER' way.

 Now, I'm less than 2 pounds away from my first big- 1/2 way goal and 12 pounds away from my second big goal.

Everything seems to be obtainable now- as long as I'm still trying and still making progress.

conquered & reporting in

I am happy to report that I have met my second goal. As of today, I weigh 155. Overall, I have lost almost 8 pounds. The rate isn't quite what I had hoped for. I have to say, though, that I am thrilled to be just 2-3 pounds over the weight I first met Randy at. Once I am there, I am halfway to my overall goal of 142. This is the top of the healthy weight range for my height, and also reflects the weight I was at when I competed in pageants. Or at least my last pageants.

Life is busy! With two little guys and consistent full-time permanent work, it is difficult to find balance. Its also difficult to go to the gym after not seeing our mini-men all day and handing them over to someone else for up to 90 more minutes. The nights I do take them to the gym I admittedly feel guilty. The nights we don't go to the gym I make the most of my time with them and we have dinner together, play together and read together. Last night we all went on a walk together and then stopped for a slice of pizza from pizza luce.

To keep me motivated, I know that I still have inches to lose around my waist in order to fit into my wedding gown. I have also signed up for my first 5k. Www.autism5k.org benefits c.a.d.e (children with autism deserve education). I've also set up a donation page. Visit www.active.com/donations/autism5k2011/millie4autism

If you know 91 people- you know someone with autism. My cousin was diagnosed with autism when he was quite young. That was a huge motivator to choose the autism 5k for my first race and create a donation page. I set a goal of $500 and so far I have raised $50.

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