Sunday Snowshoeing

So I finally did it, I went snowshoeing this morning and I had a blast! I know this years focus is to lose weight but I plan on having a lot of fun along the way and this was a great start.

Last week was a killer after my first session (as I couldn't walk properly for 4 days because my legs were in such pain) but I explained my concerns to my trainer and she switched things up a little.

My second session was a really great workout but to top it off I also had many ladies encourage me to join the bootcamp class at the gym. I think I might just try it out tomorrow and post a little something out on how I did.

There was something I kept thinking about this morning while the sun was shining down as I was snowshoeing - I just can't hold back from doing the things I want to do because of my weight. I just have to put myself out there and try. In turn, the more things I try the better I will get and the more weight I will lose which will increase my confidence to keep going and do more.

Today was a great day.

Let the Training begin!

So I had my first training session tonight and although I was so happy to be there I completely broke down and cried at one point. I was so frustrated with myself as to how did I let myself go like that? I mean I've always been a bigger girl but I used to work out 5 - 6 days a week and I felt like a million bucks doing it and tonight I could barely do anything.

Not sure if I really click with my trainer but I am going to stick it out and give it a chance. The one key point she mentioned several times was that she was there to focus on the things I'm not good at so that I become better at them instead of working on things I am already good at.

My one success - she asked me to do jump ups (jumping with both feet on to a raised platform) something I've been terrified of doing - she was very patient and even though I wasn't the best I did it!.. I did it and I am going to practice it to get better and better at it.

So one session down and 11 more to go! (for now!)

Thank God the weekend is here because I don't think I'm going to be walking properly tomorrow LOL a good first session indeed!

Nighty night.

Better Late then Never - right?

Well the bad news is it has been forever since I've blogged but the good news is 1) I finally secured a full time job after several months as a casual position and a year and a half being laid off.

I committed to not giving up so until recently I worked two part time jobs and still managed to lose about 35 lbs in 2010. I know 35 lbs is good but I had hoped for much more and that is what 2011 is all about.

So, this year I am committed to keeping stress under control (which is a huge weight factor for me) and giving up my second job to make losing weight a priority now that I have my finances in order.

I've joined a weight loss challenge at my gym and I plan on winning one of the 3 cash prizes. I've purchased training sessions to ensure that I keep motivated and on track.

So, hello 2011 this is going to be a great year I can just feel it!

Blog-ya later!