Cartoon by Hugh MacLeod

I went to the gym today for an hour of strength-training and plyometrics with my trainer, and in passing as we were getting started I mentioned to her that I’d dropped three pounds (!!) Since I started this program less than a month ago I’d dropped a pound, gained five; and now I’ve lost three.

She was delighted and immediately ran to get the body fat measuring instrument.

Last week, when we took my measurements and body fat and put them up against my baseline (out of concern – on my part – that I was gaining weight) in less than three weeks I’d lost 3% body fat and 3 inches in my waist…and I’d lost about 1/4 inch overall everywhere else. All of the measurements and body fat loss assured us at that time that I was gaining pure lean muscle weight – which is one of my key goals.

So, upon learning that I was now dropping weight, she was eager measure my body fat % again.

And, I was down another 3.5%!! That is a loss of 6.5% body fat in just under a month.

I know I’ve been working very hard and was hoping to see a jump start in results rather quickly; I did not ever expected this. And I could not be happier!

And now, the bride in me is hoping that an equally rapid loss in both weight + inches will quickly follow! My trainers are pretty proud of  me – and themselves

I went in to this with rather lofty goals and I’m not sure they really realized just how serious I was or how hard I was willing to work. At times, I push them to push me.

And then, at times, I give them looks that make them say, “You hate me right now, don’t you?” I nod my head “yes” and they know I’m truly at my breaking point and I’m either about to cry or curse yell at them.

I’m still really new at this but I think it’s important to develop relationships like these with your trainer(s). When I go to the gym, I’m not there to mess around. I want to get in, get it done, push myself to my absolute limits (e.g. I am physically shaking and my limbs may as well be jelly by the end of my workout), and get on with my day.

This is not a social activity for me. I’m on a mission.

So, I am super excited about this progress!!

And now…vacation has officially started and we’re off to get ready for our weekend at The Lodge.

Cheers!