crunch

Yesterday and today I tried out my new membership to a new local gym, Crunch. I think it is safe to say that I made a good decision with this membership. I do still have a personal trainer, I haven't dumped Jennifer and have no plans in doing so. I still very much need her. But Crunch is much closer to work and easily accessible from home during the weekends. So the days I don't meet up with my trainer, I will utilize Crunch. Because it's a new gym and has only been open for 3 days, the crowd inside is small. But I do hope it stays small on the days/times I go.

Today I had a realization that all of my work with my trainer and on my own, and watching what I eat is truly paying off. I've been noticing subtle changes in my physique, in my arms and legs mostly. Granted, I'm not disillusioned, I know I have plenty of pounds to lose and I will. But actually seeing those subtle changes in myself is quite motivational. More so than what the scale says. 

I end this posting with a quote seen at Crunch, "Objects in the mirror are as fantastic as they appear!"

a week's worth of news

The past week has been an emotionally and mentally tiring one for me. Some good. Some bad. I had my weigh in/measurements done with my trainer yesterday and had positive results this past month. I managed to lose 2.5 inches from my waist, even after stress eating for the past week. My fat percentage is down, and people around me are noticing it. I should be reveling in my success, but this wonderful positive moment is clouded by a lot of frustration that is coming at me from many different directions. Don't get me wrong, I am very proud of myself, and I will continue to progress.

One of my stressors is knowing that my precious dog, Ti, is ill. We had a tumor removed, and the biopsy showed that it was cancerous. If you're a pet owner, than you know that your pet is more than just an animal to you, he or she is an important member of your family. I can look at this situation in many ways, but I choose to view it in a more positive manner. I've had 7 wonderful years with him. He's not being taken away from me suddenly or in a tragic accident. I'm being given time to spend with him, to love and cherish him, to spoil him. I will have the opportunity to say "good-bye" when the time comes. He isn't in any pain, he's actually healing from his surgery very well and is full of kisses to give, if you let him. Hopefully the cancer will take it's time to come back. A few other stressors are, my car is acting funny and past due for an oil change. And my ex-employer screwed me and many others over. Though, these are things that will pass.

Ti

I finally used my last pass into the Adidas Village Store (aka employee store) and am in Adidas heaven. Purchased almost $300 worth of stuff (that is after my 50% discount was registered), I'm absolutely ready for race season to begin! Which brings me to my first race of 2011! I've officially signed up to participate in the Adidas Shamrock Run 5k on March 13th! I'm thoroughly excited about being able to do this race again. No goals in beating last years record, I'm doing at this for fun this time around. I'll be focusing on beating my Drop Top 10k record in June though.

Tonight I end this post with one piece of advice! Be sure to always tell your loved one's you love them...