Another Day With My New BFF

I'm referring to my trainer Alex as my bff.  He's an amazing trainer, and he's done a great job at pushing me to my limits.  I've really enjoyed getting back into exercise...the exercising since the challenge started has gone very well.  I'm not going to lie and say it's been easy, but I can feel how worth it the exercising is.  It's been great to go into the wellness center and see the other 100 Day Heart Challenge participants working out.  Bruce is awesome...I consider him a warrior.

Tomorrow's the first day of the nutrician class.  I can't wait to see what the dietician has in store for me.  I've kept a food journal since we started, but the eating part is definitely my biggest struggle.  I feel so fortunate to be a part of this program.

Reality Check

I've completed the first week of exercise, which went well.  I was really happy with the way the workouts went, I even ran over four miles on Saturday.  I felt good.  I also completed the first week of logging food in a journal, which didn't go quite as smooth.  You sincerely think you are doing all the things you need to be doing, but then you have to admit you went to most of the snack ladies at Costco and sampled all of the unhealthy, quick to prepare foods they were peddling. And Father's Day was a little rough because I had to eat the yummy cobbler I made for my husband.

I work up today looking at a fresh start for the week.  I met with my trainer early this morning and had a great workout.  I'm committing today to increase my water intake, which I hope helps me with better eating habits.  I'm not perfect, but I'm going to keep working towards improving.

Met my Personal Trainer

June 16th I met with Alex my personal trainer and with Traci from the Wellness Center.  Alex and Traci worked on creating my personal workout regimen; I feel so lucky to have professional help.  I've been most anxious about hard core workouts.  Last June I had my Achilles Tendon surgically repaired, and I've been very scared to workout hard for fear of rerupturing the tendon.  I know I need to get over the fear.

I did some interval training on the treadmill, and I was thrilled to find my legs still work!   I told Traci I want to be able to run a half marathon; she and Alex were very encouraging.  We've come up with a solid interval training schedule, so I will be able to run a half marathon later this year...it'll be a dream come true for me.

I'm so thankful for this opportunity to work with Alex and Traci.

First Day in the Gym!

I'm very excited to start the 100 Day Heart Challenge!  I bought a food journal note book, and I went to the Wellness Center today for my first workout.  The workout was good, but I'm looking forward to meeting my personal trainer tomorrow.