Overall a very successful week. I stuck to my program, worked out on my own as well as with Terri. Felt my muscles’ soreness and am happy with the progress I made. In a couple of weeks, I’m due for measurements-and that will be the real deal. Black on white will I see how well I did and how my body changes. Until then, I keep on working out and keep my spirits up especially when I feel that I didn’t do so well during my workout. Hope you do, too.
Here’s for all those that thought that obsessing over working out and its quantity would bring you to your goal faster. I worked my lower body the other day and really didn’t do it excessively. The following day, I felt a nice soreness around my hamstrings and my butt. It amazed me how much it affected my body even though I didn’t kill myself working out.
And for the record: I was in and out of the gym in less than an hour. What positive insight.
Yesterday during my workout, I finally came to the realization that there is no WONDER-, QUICK-FIX program. I do start realizing however, that my body is changing. I learnt that with the right technique, motivation, and patience things actually fall into place - gradually! Changing your body takes some time, as it did to get to that body in the first place. So hang’ in there everyone! I’ve been working out consistently for less than two months and I’m witnessing the changes with my own eyes. Be patient and don’t let your ambitions become you mental enemy.
Thanks to my last workout, I woke up the following morning and felt this burst of energy. It made it so much easier going to the gym that day. I worked myself very hard to the point that I sweat so much like never before. Today, I felt the easing pain in my muscles - yet another level of endurance and a step closer to my fitness goals. I earned my day off, but am looking forward to my next workout.
Well, it’s no surprise that in the first week of every new year, the gyms are packed with driven and motivated people. It was a bit of a hassle getting through my workout today. But luckily, I found my corner with dumbbells and executed my routine.
I experienced an adrenaline rush within the hour after the workout, and now I’m getting a bit tired. Thanks God that I don’t have to hassle myself with my old job and dragging myself through the night. Now I can rest after my workout and most importantly, focus entirely on my healthy lifestyle. Looking forward to another sole session at the local gym before Terri pushes me beyond my limits. I can’t wait…
Well, whoever is reading out there…Just want to let you know that I was strong enough to go to the gym every other day this week and follow Terri’s fitness routine that she has taught me. When I leave the gym, I feel stronger and younger not to mention that I receive my first compliments about my body. I cannot believe myself, but that’s because I’ve seen myself every single day of my life and do not realize the changes. Walking up my four flights in my apartment complex feels like a joke now-I’m not even out of breath.
I love my fitness routine and am encouraged to try it more often on my own. However, I miss working out with Terri. I’m counting the days when she will push me hard enough only to reach the next level of my fitness goals.
Happy New 2008! Don’t make promises - turn them into reality!
Well, it’s Christmas Day and I managed to keep fit over the Holiday rush. I didn’t overdo the savoring meals nor did I slugg in my workout. Over the last few days, I broke such sweat at the gym-I didn’t think I could steam like that. Felt like a new-born afterwards thanks to Terri’s personalized workout plan. Over the holidays, I increased the repetitions of my push-ups and can’t wait till tomorrow when I get back together with Terri. I feel extremely strong and capable to achieve my fitness goals.
Happy Holidays to all of you!!!
After another positive, insightful and accomplished session with Terri, I am working on my motivation to go to the gym myself. I am hoping for two more times before I see Terri. Luckily, I have the luxury to have all the time in the world. I think the hardest thing is always to get dressed and just go to the gym. Once at the gym, I feel that I have to make the best out of my time in order not to waste it. I’m planning on going today or tomorrow. Will let you know of my experience afterwards. For those that need some motivation, I am always thrilled when I feel every single muscle from my soreness after working out. My body stays alive.
Ciao, have a good workout!
This week, Terri pushed me clearly to the next level. I had to stay strong during our workout session especially being only 25 minutes into the session.
When I hit the bench for some step-ups accompanied with dumbbells in each hand, I thought that I was going to die.
Here’s when I learnt to switch off my brain and leave diverse obsessions behind while I work out. To make a decision and sticking to it, is what made me get through the rest of the session. Thanks to Terri’s persistence and patience, I felt like in seventh heaven 15 minutes later.
I fought the old habit and the sleepy muscles telling me that I couldn’t do it and showed them differently.
This session was an epiphany since I know now that making the decision to do x-amount of reps with any kind of burden IS DOABLE and I will show off my results in the next session with Terri. Can’t wait to see her again.
I came to New York seven years ago. Even though I was always very committed to working out and a semi-healthy lifestyle, I found myself to be weighing the same weight as when I first came here. Needless to say too much to feel comfortable in my skin.
Over the last six years I lost an approx. 30-35 lbs.-and all that is back on…
I am very happy to work with Terri ’cause I have the faith that this time, I’m going to lose it and keep it off.
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