The 20 Something Society

So.  Today is Monday, which for me means only one thing….PERSONAL TRAINER SESSION.  At the very end of our session this morning she walks away saying “hold on just a sec let me grab something.”  She comes back with one of these.

Remember these?!  I could feel the smile spreading across my face after I saw it.  Thats called nostalgia.  Seeing that thing made me immediately think about PE in elementary school.  Good times.  Simpler days when all you had to worry about was a little boy named Paul chasing you around the playground trying to wipe a booger on you.

Not only is it fun , and brings back good times, but it is a good little workout too.

Since I’ve joined the local gym I’ve tried something new.  Running on the treadmill.  I’ve done a lot on the elliptical – but thought I’d add in some treadmill.  I’ve always seen joggers and runners going by in the mornings as I’m driving in my car and held them in high regard.  I’ve always thought of the strength and endurance these folks must have.  I didn’t think I’d like the treadmill but my personal trainer suggested I run it everyday I come in to the gym.  I was kind of intimidated by it.  I mean, if I stop running the thing keeps going ay?  Surprisingly I really like it.  Today I showed up at the gym at my usual time for my training session and she suggested we take it outside and run around the shopping center.  I was excited to try and run for the first time outside – NOT on the treadmill with an iPod and a tv in front of me.  I did it – without stopping for any breaks or even dying.  (haha)  I need some new tennies.  Any suggestions?

Well folks, most of you know that I’ve lost a lot of weight over the years.  But I’ve been stuck for the past few months.  I really want to get that last twenty pounds off and tone my muscles and it just wasn’t happening on my own.  So, a couple of weeks ago I joined the local gym and have started taking advantage of their personal trainer who has been kicking my butt.  I’m sure that with her help and motivation, and with the added extra exercise I’ll be sure to lose that last bit I think.  The downside is with the gym fees and personal trainer fees I won’t be able to take tap lessons every week anymore – I’ll have to cut back.  But I really think this is something I need and outweighs something I want.