Making That Commitment

Now that our month of non-commitment to the gym is up, we've decided to keep our memberships and accept our year-long contractual obligation.

There are a few reasons for this decision, but for me it came down to seeing results. In just a month, I've lost 4 pounds. Add that to the almost 20 pounds lost earlier this year, and I'm doing pretty good. Now I know I won't continue to lose weight at this speed, but it's nice to know that diet and exorcise really do help you get in shape. Who knew the doctors were right this time?

My trainer has me on a routine that I'm not 100% about. I like it, it works me out, but I don't feel like I'm getting a lot of leg work in. She wants to focus on "core" (trainer speak for and and stomach) for now, which is fine, but I really want to have a balance look once I've lost most of this weight. I don't want to have a defined belly, for instance, while my legs are still just there.

I also really do enjoy working out. I have been getting intimidated from time to time while at the gym because I'll see those guys doing 5,000 lb pinky curls or whatever, but I just remind myself that everyone started somewhere. Just because I'm starting latter than they did doesn't mean i'm not entitled to looking good.