A bit of TLC

I have a trainer now, and I’ve worked with trainers a number of times in the past, but I don’t feel like I ever really *learned* anything, as far as muscle groups, best ways to work out, etc.

I just always did whatever routine I was given, and I still know those, but I just want to be knowledgeable about the body and muscle.

Also, I like having a trainer right now, but I feel like I’m going to get to a point where the trainers at this gym aren’t going to cut it anymore. I think their clients are mostly older, out of shape people, and while I’m out of shape now, I don’t anticipate it taking me years to lose this weight, so once I do, I want to start doing some legit strength training.

So, I either will need a new trainer, or have the knowledge to create my own workouts.

(Honestly, I like having a trainer. It’s expensive, and I couldjust do it all on my own, but I appreciate the outside pressure. Although I’m starting to wonder if once I’ve lost weight, if a CrossFit type situation wouldn’t be better for me, as I really like group fitness, and the encouragement/pressure that comes from that.)

Since I’ve started paying attention to my diet and level of activity, I’ve lost 5 lbs in about 12 days. Not too shabby!

I also scheduled a session with a personal trainer for tomorrow at the gym. Since I don’t have to pay for my membership, I don’t feel too bad about spending money on a trainer, since I need that extra push from someone else to really get a good workout.

I’m hoping that actually doing a real workout, not just walking the dog, or doing some cardio, will help me to start feeling in better shape, and thus more motivated to keep going.

Although, I am scared to start doing real workouts when I’m so out of shape, because I’ve never been in this place before. I know I will get super winded, and not be able to do things I used to do, and it will be harder than I am expecting, but hopefully I will bounce back pretty quick since I was in great shape only about a year and a half ago.