Week 1

Ok, so I started at Snap Fit on Monday. I haven't set foot in a gym in about 15 years. It was scary. Lots of new toys. Luckily, Barb was there to hold my hand. It has been really nice catching up with her. I walked on the treadmill for about 25 min. I don't think I worked hard enough, I barely broke a sweat. Then I went to the elliptical. I thought I was going to die! I only lasted about 10 min and broke out in a very good sweat. I felt every muscle screaming!!!! I decided to call it a day. I wasn't sure what else I could do and wanted to be able to walk the next day.

On Tuesday, I finally met with Jamie, the fitness trainer at Snap Fit. He was very diplomatic. He definately has a career in politics if that is what he chooses some time. He weighed and messured and he was very nice about it. Even though I had my clothes on, it still wasn't a pretty sight.

Jamie then showed me some exercies to do. I did 20 push ups, 10 sit ups and then I pulled this bar thing with weights down 20 times. I don't know what it is called, but I could feel it in my back.

For the next set of exercises, he had me do this sitting to standing position exercise for 20 reps, then something called the Plank, then holding a weight and lifting it from my thigh to shoulder height, then walk a little, then do steps 10 per leg.

Then we repeated the first set of excercises, then the second set.

I was surprised I wasn't in pain after, but was really scared how I would feel the next day. Surprisingly, I wasn't all that sore. I have a little soreness in my shoulders from the steering wheel exercise, but that is it.

I didn't make it to the gym yesterday. I am planning to go back today. I have enjoyed it. Jamie also gave me some hints on my diet and I am trying to stay on track with that.

We will see.......

Well, I have been keeping my food journal. It isn't very representative of my typical patterns. I have been going to so many graduation parties and sports banquets and games that I don't have time to do what I need to do. This sounds like an excuse and it is, but don't know how to cope with a hectic schedule. I am looking forward to getting back to my routine if you could call it that.

I need to go to the store. I haven't had a chance to go since Sunday. I am looking forward to having more fruits and veggies in my fridge. It's way to easy to grab a piece of toast or a cookie when that is all you have that's quick. I am going to have to work on making good choices.

I am meeting with Jason at Snap Fit in the morning. Hopefully, he will be able to help me come up with a good plan for me. I have been trying to do this by myself for a couple of years and I finally realized that doing it on my own isn't working for me. I needed to have a buddy. Someone that I could be accountable to. It's so easy for me to come up with an excuse for eating the way I do and accept it. Hopefully, I will be held to a higher level of accountability.

Tonight my girls have another softball game, so wish me luck finding something to eat...the fries are hard to resist.

Monday June 15, 2009

Ok, so it is a rainy Monday morning. What a day to start anew! It was a very busy weekend. My oldest, Tripp, was in a track meet over in Burlington, VT running in the 4X400m relay. It was a beautiful way to end his high school career. They didn't finish first, but they also didn't finish last either. It was a bittersweet day.

Now it is time to start looking forward and get me on track. I have never been very good at taking care of me. Somehow I have always seemed to manage to make sure that everyone else has what they need, but there is always an excuse not to look after me. I realized one day as I was eating popcorn at a movie, that when they are giving the "in case of an emergency" instructions on an airplane, they tell the mom's to put her mask on first so that they can take care of the little ones. That makes sense to me, but in practice I always put them first. This is something that I plan to work on.

I'm looking forward to learning how to do this and putting it into practice. I have spoken to Karen Fagan. She is a life coach and her business is Awaken Your Purpose. She is going to help me figure out what my goals and eating triggers are and make them work for me, not against me. Who knew this type of information was out there. She has me keeping a food journal to find out what I would eat typically. She is going to help me map out a plan so that I don't self destruct.

I also spoke with Barb at Snap Fit. They have also agreed to sponsor me so that I can be the best that I can be.....I don't think they realize what they have gotten into. I plan on going in today and getting all set up with them. It has been so long since I have been active. I used to be very active, but not so much now. I have bad knees and that doesn't help. The heart is there....hopefully, Snap Fit can get the body back. I would love to be able to play with my kids and go for walks with my husband.

My bottom line goal is that I want to be here for me, my husband, my kids and hopefully my future grandkids. I am only 45 years old and have a lot more living to do and want those years to be the Best Ever!

New Beginnings

I called and spoke to Barb at Snap Fit on Friday. Come to find out, Ray and I know Barb from way back. It will be nice to get re-acquainted with an old, ok so not so old, friend. They are all set for us to come in on Monday. I also spoke with Karen and she is all cool and she gave me my marching instructions and will be re-connecting mid-week. I am really excited about all of this and can’t wait to get it going. Well, I am off to Burlington, VT for yet another track meet. My son, Tripp, that graduated this week was invited to the New England Outdoor Track and Field Competition after coming in 4^th at States with his relay 4X400m team.

Wish us luck! Go Westbrook!