I had my first session with my personal trainer today.

[flamingyouth]

I'm finally getting serious about losing weight, after way too long.

So, as of today I'm keeping a food diary and yesterday I joined a gym. I'm really excited about this. I went through a rough past few years, and food was my best friend (or so I thought). If I could only beat my sugar habit, I'd have an excellent diet. :D

Anyway, glad this group is here. :)

[NMMNG]

1. Good for you!

I joined a club nearly a month ago, and have had two sessions so far with my personal trainer. However the role of the PT at my club is essentially to meet once or twice a month for weigh in, measurements and to track my progress, so it's not as intensive as with a traditional PT. Now I'm trying to work on my diet since that's proving to be harder than getting myself to the club to work out every weekday.

[lavenderdiva]

2. Congratulations!

that's fabulous-- you will have to keep us posted as to your progress...

[u4ic]

3. Best of luck to you, flamingyouth

and we're here for support! :hug:

Beating the sugar thingE will take time, but it can be done. It took me a while...and I didn't even have a lot of sugar in my diet to begin with (no simple carbs like bread, etc...I haven't had sugar in my home for about 3 years, and the only source of it was either occasional chocolate or the 1/2 cup of fruit juice I had daily with my green shake).

Now, I allow myself a chocolate bar a week and that's it - and even then I sometimes have to struggle with sugar cravings the next day...

[AlCzervik]

4. Good for you, i wish the best!!!!

you have much support here.:toast:

[auntAgonist]

5. How are things going with the Personal Trainer.

Is it helping, do you feel better?
I've always wondered if that's something I should consider.

[flamingyouth]

6. Thanks for asking!

After one month, I can say I am very, very pleased. I've lost eight pounds but more than that, I can't believe how much healthier I feel. I really noticed a difference right away (as soon as the aches and pains faded - LOL).

I needed the motivation to do more cardio. Some people are motivated on their own, but I am not one of them. I credit my trainer with making me actually look forward to our sessions. Now I see her three times a week and I work out on my own another two days a week, plus I take yoga and Pilates classes.

So far, so good, and if I can just keep my sweets-snacking to a minimum this holiday season, I should do okay! :hi:

[auntAgonist]

7. that is JUST awesome!!

I'm so pleased it's worked out for you (no pun intended). I have to do something to get some body strength back after losing so much weight. I'm thinking a treadmill will be a good investment as far as working on some stamina, but I don't know of any gyms or trainers around here. It sounds like you are doing a LOT for yourself and that's wonderful. I'm glad you're feeling healthier and hey, 8lbs gone is marvellous!!

keep up the good work!!

aA