I love my group fitness class!

I attended the first of my team fitness classes this morning and absolutely loved it!  It's a group of really nice ladies and they were all  friendly to us newcomers.  We did core exercises and then worked with a partner of the machines.  We alternated doing upper and lower body exercises and went to the eight different machines twice.  For example I did lat extensions while my partner did squats and then we switched before moving on to the next 'station'.  I can't wait for Friday's class!

I even went back to the gym with my little man after school and did an hour and a half of treadmill and elliptical.  I have been stretching out all night since my legs are tighter than heck,

I am so positive about this group fitness program and cannot wait to see the results!

Met with my former personal trainer today

I start the 12 week fitness program tomorrow but did a session with my former trainer today .  She'll be teaching the team fitness group!  I really like her but I swear I felt like throwing up at the end of the work out today!  I forgot how hard I used to push it last summer.  I was quickly and painfully reminded.  You know the feeling when you're muscles are just shaking?!  I felt that!

I am extremely excited about starting the team fitness program in the morning!!  It's three days a week and should whip me back into shape.  I will continue doing at least an hour and a half of cardio per day in addition because my son loves going to the gym after school and it's a habit for us as of late.

My current BMI is 28%, so not where I want it to be.  I know it can be less and I will get it down!  Also my gym scales has me two pounds heavier than my home scales so I'll just keep using the home scales, lol!

I could just live on smoothies

Just whipped up a fresh plum and nectarine smoothie - YUM!  I also added some vanilla flavored protein powder.  I can't get enough of smoothies.  What a tasty and easy way to get my daily serving of fresh fruits.  I cannot wait until mango is afforadable. 

I have not tried any sort of veggie smoothie yet but I bet there are some good ones out there.

Send me your favorite smoothie recipes!

Working out with friends is fun!

Today I went as a guest of my friend Lindsay to a Pi Yo class.  It was a lot of fun!  I realize just how unflexible I am, especially through my back and shoulders.  It was a very nice workout and I was happy to spend time with someone I like a lot.  Thank you, my friend!

TEAM Fitness at LifeTime

So I saw my old trainer at the gym today.  She looks so cute with her new set of boobies!  I was telling her about how I wanted to do a group class but was afraid to go by myself (so silly of me).  She tells me she is teaching this TEAM Fitness class and that I should do it.  I am all over it!  I am starting next week!  We meet MWF at 9:00am.  (sorry walking buddies) .  I am totally pumped!

Here is a description of the program:

Looking for a small-group, higher-intensity program to improve your fitness and lead you to a healthier, shapelier body?

Welcome to T.E.A.M.™ Fitness -- a new, 12-week cardio and strength training program designed to give you the resources and support you need.

T.E.A.M. Fitness:

• Features personalized instruction and support from trainers and nutrition coaches
• Consists of three group training sessions per week with nutrition coaching every other week
• Creates a challenging, rewarding, fun and results-oriented environment
• Promotes long-term lifestyle change, not quick fixes

Walking with Friends

It's really nice to have friends who live close!  I went walking with Linz and Sabrina this morning.  It was a nice walk and great conversation.  I could have went around a ton of more times and can't wait until I can bring Riley.

Goal Poster

I just printed out a goal poster and have taped it next to the vanity.  It's an April calendar with before and after photos from my weight loss last summer.  I added "you've done it before!!" as well.  I will place a sticker on the days I've worked out. 

I'm very visual so I am hoping that this will be a source of motivation for me.

Now, off to mow the lawn.

Burnin' calories!

I burnt almost 750 calories at the gym yesterday!  I love it when I get lost in my music and the time flies by.

I really want to join a group fitness class but am being a chicken about going by myself.  Very silly for someone as outgoing as I am and it's not like I would be attending a coffee/chat session.

I also need to get back to the weights.  Just cardio is not going to get me to my goal, which I admit is set pretty high.

Worst part of my day

The worst part of my day is over.  It is the part of the day when I get changed into my gym clothes.  Gone are the days of just grabbing a pair of shorts and a tank out of the dresser.  Now I stand there in front of the mirror to make sure the seams aren't actually ripping.  I can see the extra weight bulging through my shirt and it just grosses me out!  Damn that back fat!  I can also feel the extra weight in my stomach, butt and thighs.  I feel it when I am walking and am very conscious of the sick feeling it gives me.

But!  I know I can drop these twenty pounds, I just know I can!  I have done it before!

I am off to pick up the kiddo from school and then heading to LifeTime.