There she is ... the elliptical. A machine I always avoid because it hurts. Well, as expected, it's time to get over that. February 14 I began working out with a personal trainer at Champion Fitness. I have been thinking about jumping on the fitness band wagon for a few months prior to beginning. I had a formal event to attend mid-February. I thought I could bop into one of my favorite stores to quickly grab a perfect dress when I ran into a BIG problem. Two sizes bigger than last purchased were not working out! I got out my phone, opened the dressing room door and made the appointment before I was outside the store.
Of course on my first day I had a very sick child. C stayed at home for a whole week and my FIRST work-out was postponed. Sooooo discouraged! When I FINALLY made the call & commitment I was more than ready. Approaching my first day at a much lower momentum, Jennifer (my wonderful trainer) wanted me on my worst enemy first....the elliptical. I began at Level 1 and only completed 1 minute.
HOW ON EARTH COULD THIS HAPPEN??? I came to the conclusion that I was completely & totally out of shape. I played softball for 11 years. As catcher I did more squats than most people their entire life. I was a cheerleader. I thought I was limber & strong. I had to admit to myself everything was in the past tense and now I am left to deal with the present as well as my future.
About a year ago, I came to the realization I am old. My body & bones hurt when it is cold. I am so sore in the morning. Yes it has happened. I also believed there are things I am not, will not & should not be doing anymore.
Now I am beginning week #9. I am now on that elliptical 35 minutes at a level 15! I am doing lounges (with 30 pound bar), crunches, push-ups, rings, jumping onto a bench, free waits, squats with weights & much more! Most are things I thought I would never do again. Today I even began some training for running. What in the world?
Do I love it? NO. Am I addicted to it? NO. I do wish my answer was YES. Of all the things I could be addicted to....Why can't it be fitness? Chris made me laugh when he said, "I held an audition yesterday for new addictions. Nothing showed up. So I am going to continue to eat." I love that guy.
Eight weeks down and a lifetime to go. There has been tears, vomit, soreness, fatigue, literal pain and bad attitude. I am stronger, I am healthier, I am in control and I am on top of my game. Here is to fitness and my life. I can try to do my best and that's all I can do.
