Buff Mamacita

I wanted everyone to know that I'm really enjoying my personal training sessions at the gym! My trainer is an awesome guy, and we have the same sense of humor, so our sessions go by really quickly because we're always cracking jokes. I've done a total of 6 training sessions, and I can see (and feel) the improvement in my muscles. I'm making more and more progress each day. I can't wait to find an outfit that will flatter my new body once I reach my goal.

The reason I am doing Weight Watchers is do develop a healthy lifestyle for myself and a healthy body before I become a mother (2013?!). My training sessions compliment this lifestyle, and I'm so proud of myself for diligently striving to reach my goal. I'm going to be a buff mamacita one day!

How Time Flies

It was 4 years ago today that I met Marshall my husband. I find it amazing on how you can't remember something from yesterday, but you'll never forget the vivid memories of meeting someone for the first time.  From that first day I knew Marshall was going to have a place in my life. Now he owns my heart. :D

Puppy Mode

So I did something that is so unlike the old me--I put myself first. I signed up for another 11 training sessions with Paul. That's right, I spent a lot of money on just me; nobody else really benefits from it but me. Although I still feel awkward that I have no idea to what extent this investment payoff will be in comparison to other ways the funds could have been used, for example, paying extra principle on our mortgage results in less interest paid to the bank. Regardless, I'm optimistic that learning how to exercise and use my body as a machine (more importantly one that I understand and can control) will benefit me for the rest of my life. In the grand scheme of the universe, it's a small price to pay for knowledge. I'm going to be in what I've dubbed "puppy mode" because I'll be following Paul around the gym (right on his heels), probably feel like I'm bigger than I really am (meaning that I can take on more than I'm physically able to), and being in a growing stage.

My goals are to do two resistance/strength training workouts per week, continuous cardio activity for 30 minutes (+/-) three times per week, and on a daily basis, work on stretching, increasing flexibility, and/or strengthening weak muscles (without a doubt my lower back). If I can get more activity in, it only adds to the positive end results. As ambitious of a person that I am, I need to take the time to listen to my body to see if I'm ready for more or less.

Probably my best stretching resource is going to be my pilates DVD with the resistance ban. For doing cardio (inside the house) and working my muscles just a tad bit more, I'll resort to my Punch! DVD. If it wasn't so freaking Africa hot right now, I'd play tennis with my husband outside. When I go for walks or jogs, I'm going to being the jump rope so I can pause intermittenly and give the ol' ticker a boost before continuing on. I'm going to research some creative and fun ways to bring sexy back to balance. =D

On Saturdays after my WW meeting, I'm going to the gym. It's less than a mile away, and I'll feel great for having such a productive morning!

oooo, That's Sore

Last night we went to the gym for the first time since February. We worked out with the machines. Yeah, this morning I could tell that I had gotten the major muscle groups. I'm so sore, but I'm so proud of myself for taking charge at the gym. Hopefull this upcoming week I can start my personal trainer sessions (three free ones with my membership). I hope I heal quickly!