I keep saying that just about every time I work out and by the time I get home and eat and spend some time with the family, I am pooped. Well, that and I have no feeling in my hands to type! Just kidding. I have been working it out and working it out and working it out and it feels GREAT!Every day Kristi and Lowell push us to do something else we don’t think we can do …. and we do it … in multiples of 5!
I am really enjoying myself at Valhalla with Kristi and L-dawg! I am becoming quite the gym addict. I have lost almost three full dress sizes and I feel really great. I am getting some serious muscle definition and what Kristi calls ‘sexy shoulders.’
My Weight Watchers is still going well although, I must admit, with my intense work outs has come an intense appetite so it’s hard to make sure I don’t feed the hunger with bad foods. Junk food and fast food are easy and well, fast … So, taking the advice of my trainers I have packed five to six small snacks with me, like string cheese or almonds to suppress the demons throughout the day without being tempted by vending machines or coworkers’ candy dishes.
But I confess … I have had three … count ‘em three Cadbury Creme eggs this Easter season and I relished in their creamy goodness but I did 30 extra minutes of cardio for each egg that week for balance … let’s just say Cadbury Creme eggs don’t taste THAT good! The cardio God’s laughed at my folly! I am sure the Cadbury Egg God’s had a laugh too! Hmph!
I know that a lot of people are focused on the pounds and I too have to admit that I was for a while. It’s really hard not to be discouraged by the number on the scale. But, the pounds aren’t everything. You’ve got to look at your NON-SCALE VICTORIES people! The way your clothes fit, the endurance you feel on the machines in the gym, the spring in your step, your newfound agility, your ability to tie your shoes without feeling like you are going to pass out, those are the things that need to be recognized.
I have been working out religiously four days a week for six weeks now and I am proud of myself. But I have not done this on my own. I have had Lowell and Kristi behind me, in front of me, beside me and in my face pushing me all the way telling me not to give up, and making sure that I am accountable for my actions. I know that this is now a part of my life and I am so glad that it is. Sorry L. You are stuck with me now! I love Kristi and Lowell for all that they do for me. Kristi for always making me do one more and L for always making me laugh so hard!
- Teresa Cook, WBKR Staffer
Since Cadbury eggs come in packs of four, do you still have that fourth one, because I want it!!!!!