Gosh, I can't believe the comments I am getting from people. In the street, at the supermarket and amongst my friends.
I don't think it is all about how I look but more about my healthy attitude.
Angela is transforming my body and my attitude. I don't want to ever be thin but I love being fitter. Sure I still have some way to go, but my whole thought process has improved dramatically.
Today, I was in a lift with no-one and as I was going up floor by floor I did squats in my 7 inch high heels. Why waste time? You can do it anywhere - right?
I am seeing muscle definition in my legs, abs and arms. My tuckshop arms are no longer flapping around for all to see. Now I have a firm muscle buildup that isn't too large, but definately shows a slight definition.
My legs have calf muscles - something I have NEVER EVER had before.
And my thighs... well, they still need a bit more work but I did have a long-haul approach to fixing this problem. They were more damaged then other areas of my body so a bit more work is in store.
I think a couple more centimetres will do the trick.
The other day I was even thinking that maybe I should compete in something. A triathlon or perhaps a marathon. Hey, if Katie Holmes can do it - surely I can too.
Angela competes and wins - but I am just happy to even be thinking about the prospect that I may finish a race.
I can't wait until I get a bit fitter and then can start channelling the new-found fit and healthy body into something that makes me feel like I have achieved. A race could be just the trick.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Looking hot!
Looking hot is probably a bit of an exaggeration (just a tad), but I have to say, I am feeling and looking remarkably better than my pre-Xmas over-consumption of alcohol and food days.
I can see some muscle definition and certainly a change in shape. Sure its not that dramatic and possibly I am the only person that recognises it, but there is change and for that I am externally grateful to Angela.
It's hard going to the gym and seeing Angela each week knowing that for the next 30 minutes I will be in her complete control and she will push me to do more than I did the week before.
Her determination to help me reach my goals is motivational and on occasion a little daunting. It's as if she believes in me more than I do some days.
Believe it or not, starting out with a personal trainer is hard work, but it does get easier. I am at the stage where it is getting easier and I am not hurting so much the day after. In fact, I am happy to go again, two days in a row which is unheard of when it comes to my motivational levels.
With summer here and the weather in the high 30's (in some States of Australia in the high 40's) I am not thinking twice about slipping into my bikini's and heading to the beach. Another thing to be thankful to Angela for.
This week Ang has taken me through the paces, mixed up my training a bit and kept it interesting. If I was doing this myself, I know that I would have done the same thing over and over again and eventually would have bored myself to tears.
I can't stop talking to people about how great it is to have a personal trainer who believes in you and is passionate about health and fitness - not just making money out of the session.
She has also lived and her stories are interesting and real.
I can see some muscle definition and certainly a change in shape. Sure its not that dramatic and possibly I am the only person that recognises it, but there is change and for that I am externally grateful to Angela.
It's hard going to the gym and seeing Angela each week knowing that for the next 30 minutes I will be in her complete control and she will push me to do more than I did the week before.
Her determination to help me reach my goals is motivational and on occasion a little daunting. It's as if she believes in me more than I do some days.
Believe it or not, starting out with a personal trainer is hard work, but it does get easier. I am at the stage where it is getting easier and I am not hurting so much the day after. In fact, I am happy to go again, two days in a row which is unheard of when it comes to my motivational levels.
With summer here and the weather in the high 30's (in some States of Australia in the high 40's) I am not thinking twice about slipping into my bikini's and heading to the beach. Another thing to be thankful to Angela for.
This week Ang has taken me through the paces, mixed up my training a bit and kept it interesting. If I was doing this myself, I know that I would have done the same thing over and over again and eventually would have bored myself to tears.
I can't stop talking to people about how great it is to have a personal trainer who believes in you and is passionate about health and fitness - not just making money out of the session.
She has also lived and her stories are interesting and real.
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