Last week I posted I was starting a Personal Fitness Program at my YMCA. I have seen the trainer twice now and I like it. Now, I do have to say I do not believe the trainer is quite as knowledgeable as I thought he would be. Some of his advice is not quite sound. I do understand how to exercise, I just don't do it! LOL Anyway, I am listening and learning the machines, but I kind of tweak the work out as I see. I have increased my cardio and I am now up 8 weight machines. I am actually looking forward to going back to work out. I have made a deal of sorts with myself. I refuse to beat myself up if life happens and I can't make it to the gym. But...if all I have planned is to go home and sit on my butt watching tv, then I can go work out. And so far my daughter has actually enjoyed the daycare at the Y so that helps. I am excited to see what I can do to further transform my body. I was talking to a coworker today. She said I look great, and to those who know me I have changed a lot. But to a stranger I am still overweight and out of shape. That is my new goal, to look good to a stranger on the street. Someone who doesn't know where I was, how heavy I started. Right now I am not grossly obese or anything but I am still heavy. ( clinical definition obese) I just want to be average. I am close to a year out and now I am taking control again to continue my journey...

Your doing great! 96# in 1 year, amazing keep up the good work

trainer is not quite as knowledgeable as I thought he would be.

@Roo101769

Hi Roo

I do remember your post from earlier

couldn't hurt to request a different trainer

if they ask why, just say something like you would like to change things up and try someone else? (something like that maybe)

you are paying alot of money - you should get someone that is more qualified (more knowledgeable) (msp)

just my thoughts

8 weight machines now doing more cardiac too!!! - wonderful!!!

its great that a co-worker, or anyone else (family, friend) comment on your new found weight

they see you, they know that you were alittle heavier before, and they see the improvements you are making

as far as strangers/other people - it will be nice when people notice how terrific you look

but (easier said than done) don't worry or think about them

they may or not have "mean" thoughts about you

so..........who cares

again easier said then done - but try to ignore others if you think they are judging you

YOU know how successful you are doing, that is all that should count!!!!

keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life!!!!

96 lbs Down!!!

kathy

congrats

Edited September 3, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

I think I need to clarify this a little bit. I don't "care" per se what strangers think. It isn't like I am now at a size where people openly remark about it. ( Yes, at my former size it was more likely to happen) It is more about my perception of what others think. I want to feel confident that I can walk down a street, into any room and not be judged for my size. That is my current goal. I want to be " average" as I said before. A lot of plus sized people say that they hide in their fat, that they wish to be invisible. But the reality is they stick out more than anyone when you are so large, you cannot NOT be seen! I have the desire to blend in, not to stick out in a crowd. I am much closer to that now than I was before and I am working on it. Not to say I won't get attention now and then, especially if I wish for the attention. It is always good to be noticed for looking good. I guess I just want to know that I am the healthiest and look the best that I can. My health has already improved, now I am working on vanity. I have had poor self esteem for a long while and I am trying to turn the boat around. Basically....I want to be HOT!!!! LMAO