…I lie down until it goes away. – Paul Terry
Well, it seems that hell hath frozen over because yours truly is officially enrolled in an intense 12-week fitness and nutrition program. Classes meet 3x/week for an hour of torture fitness. My trainers are fabulous, but are keen to follow the “tough love” approach to coaching.
I had my first session on Monday evening and…I did well, actually. I held my plank position easily (thank you, yoga!) and did more squats than I ever had any business doing. Also, when our trainer asked us to run after her to the equipment locker, I was the first one behind her. Like, running.
Today, however, my legs are still screaming as I shuffle about the office like Abe Simpson. If squats are a joke, this girl is not laughing.
Bite me, inspirational/grammatically incorrect pin I found on Pinterest.
That said, I’m excited for this evening’s session, where they’ll be measuring us and assessing our fitness level (or lack thereof, as is my case). I definitely have visions of Presidential Fitness challenges in my head, a la sixth grade. I’m sure I’ll be able to pass the toe-touch, but probably nothing else. As per my usual.
I know this’ll all get easier, though, and I’m game for a good challenge. To paraphrase Ace Venture, “If I’m not capable of doing 500 squats in ten minutes today, just wait longer.”
great job! I am looking to get healthy too but a 12 week session seems like a big commitment! so awesome!
Thanks! It’s a big commitment, but I figure I only have one body. And I’m not getting any younger.
You go girl! We’ve both been lax about posting to our other blog and I’ve gained weight since then. I need a personal trainer to kick my rear in gear!
Oh, I know. I don’t think I’ve logged in in ages. Shall we recommit?
good luck! you’ll be glad you invested in your health.
Thank you! I sure hope so!
I believe there is some sorta 12 step program for this…….
I think the meetings start like….’Hello, my name is Fat Joe, and I’m enrolled in a exercise program….”
I am a purple belt in TaeKwonDo – halfway to black belt. Classes are hard and I hurt the next day and sometimes the day after that. I need to get in shape big time. But it is worth it because I love it. I took a 5 year break after my mom was diagnosed with cancer but TaeKwonDo was always in my heart. My son is a second degree black belt and my daughter is a little dragon. After 7 years I think my son’s time is coming to an end. On to high school and bigger things next year. But I always ask my daughter who will make black belt first – me or her. Congrats on your new exercise program. It can hurt but also be rewarding. I was in such a bad mood yesterday because of work. After an hour and a half I walked off the mat and left my anger there.