So, I’m just finishing my first five weeks with Terri. When I started, just a few weeks ago, I had no idea what to expect from my first block of sessions. I only knew I had to show up, as Terri says.
Three years ago my life changed radically, and my body changed with it. For the first time, I found myself really overweight and out of shape. I spent about two years thinking about how terrible this was, and by extension, how terrible I was to have put myself in this position. Trust me, if self-recrimination or loathing were aerobic activities, I certainly wouldn’t be typing this now — I’d be too busy shopping the sample sales. So walking into Terri’s gym for the first time, I was completing a mental marathon, if not a physical one.
After nearly five weeks that have been packed with social obligations, some bad food choices, and fewer workouts on my own than I’d like to report, I’m not sure what the measuring tape will say. I’m crossing my fingers pretty hard. But I’m also aware, thanks to Terri, that I’m not just perfecting my pull-ups in my sessions (a good thing, because I have a long way to go on that front), I’m also learning to appreciate the small steps, like eating breakfast, facing of the cold hard facts, and showing up. So I’m not sure what the measuring tape or the scale will say, but I know that in tons of ways, I’m a lot stronger, and a lot lighter than I was the first day I rang Terri’s buzzer. I’m also ready to see what the next five weeks bring, and more committed to getting my workouts on my own done. For me, that’s a lot in just five weeks. With any luck at all, I’ll also be a little smaller.
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So last week was my measurement session and talk about a pleasant surprise. I lost overall 7 inches and lost body fat % so needless to say I was psyched!! I was very pleased with the results.
Now I am starting my next session and Terri has me boxing which is so much fun but also a GREAT workout!! I just need to keep it up and put as much of my own time into it and I will be where I want to be. Looking forward to it!!!
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Well last week we started doing full body workouts which is kicking my butt. I remember when I first started training and I hated the bike - Terri told me “one day you will be happy to be on the bike” and I thought to myself - she’s crazy I hate the bike. Well….that day has come..I actually can’t wait to get back on the bike when we are working out. I’m sure those of you that work out with Terri know exactly what I am talking about. I get measured this week to check my progress. I feel the changes and I see them but I also know that I haven’t been putting extra time in on my own as much as I should but I will let you know of the results - wish me luck!!!
Well I am going to hit my 20th session with Terri this week - I can’t believe it. I have to say after all this time I feel stronger. I am able to do real push ups now - I can do 15 well and the last 5 I can push through and I can lift heavier weight than I use to. I see a difference in my body and I would probably see even more if I had more personal time to work out on my own. That was the only frustrating part so far - not being able to work out on my own as much as I would like to. Terri definitely gives you the tools and knowledge to make this a lifetime change it just takes a personal commitement to really drive it home. I have two sessions with her this week. I finished last weeks sessions with some good soreness - ya know the kind where you are actually happy that you are sore because you know you worked hard and you can feel your muscles. I’ll let you know how this week goes. I’m sure my butt will be kicked. Ciao!
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