Monday, November 15, 2010

Week 4 and 5

So, life got crazy....but not crazy enough to through me off completely. Just enough to mess with the original plan of going to the gym every day. I missed a few days because I went to a funeral (my grandmother, sad, I know), the kids got sick, I was helping babysit nieces and nephews, and other such things. I went to the gym as often as possible. AND....it's paying off. Today during my circuit class a lovely lady who has been in the classes with me since I started but I haven't really spoken too (just waved as I puffed past heaving and panting) came up to me and said, "I don't mean to be intrusive, but I've noticed that you've lost weight since starting and wanted you to know that." then she smiled and got back in the torture line for squats. How kind is that? Seriously. She is my new BFF, or at least someone I would think about being BFF's with. It made me feel good. Of course. Have I really lost weight? I couldn't tell you. I've avoided the scale and intend to do so until 12 weeks have passed. Besides, Thanksgiving is coming, followed by Christmas...and I don't need that pressure. :) However...I can confirm that my clothes are fitting a little better. I think everyone needs a sweet little semi-stranger moment like this. OH! I almost forgot. I wanted to give props to my team mate today....she and I are together in the beginner level of the circuit training group so that we can work out together and not hold up the die-hards (of which my husband is one). Our very final circuit was jumping squats. You know, stand in one place, squat down and then jump like you are trying to slam dunk a basketball, then go back into a squat. Killer! And I think I would have totally wimped out if she hadn't come over and stoop next to me and said, "Come on, we can do this!" and together we jumped and groaned for 30 seconds...and ended with a hi-5. It was awesome. Working out with a buddy is wonderful and effective. So, a huge THANK YOU, to the 2 nameless work out buddies in my class today. You both made my day.