I'm getting a personal trainer for FREE! UPDATE: 1ST VISIT!

[firecracker]

Wow! I can't believe it! One of my co-workers sought me out and asked if she could be my personal trainer! She knows of my new lifestyle and is a very health-conscious person herself.

She and her husband are 2 of the wealthiest people in all of Indiana and they (literally) have a YMCA at their home (complete with indoor racquetball court!). Anyway, we're starting tonight at 7. She has a machine called a gauntlet (?) that is supposedly a real butt-kicker and she told me that body fat just falls off when you use it! Can't wait!

DH doesn't want me to tell any of my co-workers (he wants them to see the results and ask and I want to avoid jealousy. plus my friend likes to brag occasionally, so I'll let her brag on me!) so I just had to tell SOMEONE!

Thanks for listening WISH friends!!!

Carmen


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UPDATE: I went last night and did about 45 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weights. OK--the Gauntlet! It's made by Stairmaster and it's like a mini escalator...full-size steps that revolve! The kicker is that they are 8-inch steps! Holy cow was it hard! But I did 15 minutes w/out stopping! THEN, she put me on a stairmaster for another 15 and then a little treadmill! I didn't think I'd be able to get out of bed this morning, but it really wasn't too bad! Next visit is Wednesday night! I'm actually looking forward to more torture---what's wrong with me?!?

 

[mum4jenn]

NEAT!!! How wonderful to have someone that cares about actually helping instead of just giving advice.!!

 

[kayeandjim00]

That's great Carmen - how nice to have that extra help. She will be able to give you lots of tips I am sure not to mention the fact that she almost has her own gym that is going to be great for you! Let us know how your first visit goes!

 

[dorisdvu]

Carmen,

That's great!!! Wish I could join you. Where in Indiana do you live?

 

[perfectmatch300]

Wow, Carmen, you are going to be in great shape soon! She will probably be a huge help to you. Wish I was that lucky.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Lucky Girl!
Be sure and keep us informed on how you're doing....take measurements now if you haven't already.
We have a small gym at my office and one of my fellow workers does a side job as a personal trainer....she's offered to help me when I'm ready for the big time (just doing the treadmill right now) Maybe you will be my inspiration to take the plunge!
BTW, I'm a Hoosier too.....born and raised in Hobart.

 

[lmhall2000]

Would your dear sweet friend consider hosting challenge weeks at her YMCA??? What a great motivation- don't worry we'll do alot of bragging for you too!!! And don't get too concerned if your appetite goes WAY up the first few weeks- when you're upping your exercise the appetite kind of shoots up- but it settles down once you've gotten used to the routine.

That gauntlet sounds like a pain in the #%*&@- but it will definitely shrink it!

GREAT GOINGS!!!

Tara

 

[MelanieC]

Wow, how cool! That is so good that you are being able to take advantage of that. Keep up the great work!

Melanie

 

[nativetxn]

How neat. Sounds like you have a great personal trainer. Free gym <i>and</i> free trainer. Good deal!

 

[faith]

What a great opportunity! Keep up the good work.