I'm NEW here!!!!

[Storm Girl]

Hello...

I'm new here and seeking support from others while offering mine as well.

I just hired a personal trainer and I am meeting him for the first time tomorrow. I have spoken to him on the phone at length and I sense he has the type of positive energy that will assist me in staying motivated. I dunno, we'll see. Anyway, I'm filling out paperwork with him tomorrow and I begin training with him on Monday.

What's my story?

*sigh*

I'm 5'3 and use to weigh 130 pounds. That was 10 years ago, and 3 c-sections later I weigh 240 pounds. The picture posted on my profile is just one of the many postions I stand in to hide my fat.

My last pregnancy in 2004 left me on bed-rest for 5 months, so of course I gained a bunch of weight then. UGH

So, I tried going to the gym on my own. Yeah right. That didn't work. Last week I saw a picture of myself that someone took and I broke down in tears at the fat person I had become. I couldn't believe that was me! So, I decided I needed a personal trainer. So, here I am! About to pay someone to kick my @ss! God, I'm nervous.

I'm not really sure what my goal weight is yet. 130 would be nice again, but let's take baby steps.

Any advice anyone? Anyone else using a personal trainer?

Help.... This is a new journey for me!

I want to be beautiful again!

Wishes,
"Storm Girl"

 

[nataliejo]

I finally looked at my digital pic of me this weekend ... smile ...but not to bright of a time ... I am ... f a t ...but I am losing still .. I have lost twenty pounds ..and now I am STUCK ...lol
but ... I can understand the hiding behind things and what not so not to see your body ... my face is chunky too ...

but Welcome aboard ..enjoy ..this is a beautiful spot on the web .. start a diary and you will find help in others ...

best wishes
natalie jo

 

[sammyboy24]

Hey StormGirl! I hired a personal trainer about a month ago. It was one of the best things I could have done. During the summer I am seeing him 2 times per week and working out really hard.

Just listen to what your PT says, and if you follow the guidelines for eating/workouts he designs then you will definitely see results. I officially started with my trainer on 5/29/07, and within a months time I already have seen some awesome changes. Keep at it, it will be really hard at first but, it is so worth it

-Sam

 

[Feuer]

Hi, Stormgirl. Your story sounds not too different from mine. (I am 5'1", similar weight changes, 10 yrs. and 3 kids later-- only I had 2 c-sections.) It is nice to see a new person here like me. I hope you make a diary on the forum (if you haven't already). I look forward to reading it.

 

[Storm Girl]

Thanks for your support Sam. I am very excited to see changes in my body, but also a bit frightened of the gym. My first work out is this coming Monday. I have visions of hell in my head! I wrote about it in my first diary entry. LOL

So, did you feel like you were going to die after you first started with a trainer? I am going 3x's a week. What days do you go and what do you inbetween sessions?

Again, thanks for your encouragement! It is comforting to know that others are enduring the same journey!

Wishes,
"storm Girl"

Hey StormGirl! I hired a personal trainer about a month ago. It was one of the best things I could have done. During the summer I am seeing him 2 times per week and working out really hard.

Just listen to what your PT says, and if you follow the guidelines for eating/workouts he designs then you will definitely see results. I officially started with my trainer on 5/29/07, and within a months time I already have seen some awesome changes. Keep at it, it will be really hard at first but, it is so worth it

-Sam