Perseverance and Patience

Today is Saturday and I did sleep in but not as badly as last week.  I worked out with my trainer the last two days and yesterday I did more reps than she was going to have me do in some of the exercises.  I am quite sore but I need to get some things done today.  I plan to get some gardening done and some housework.  I think this is the biggest improvement that has come in the past week is that I have increased energy and motivation to get things done.  This has not happened when I would try to do workouts on my own.  I honestly think it is because I am doing full body workouts AND I have someone there to correct me if I am not properly doing the exercise.  Basically I highly recommend some sort of a trainer, whether it's at the gym, or a friend who has been trained in properly doing exercises; it does cost money but then you won't injure yourself which could cost you even more money. 

Yesterday I read at work that only 10-15% of people can lose weight without the help of bariatric surgery (people around my weight and heavier).  I just chuckled at the article and said "I plan to be that 10-15%!"  Through Facebook I already have a lot of support and I appreciate all of it!  I have gotten serious about my weight before and gained it back...well...I want this to be different this time.  This is not only a physical journey but a mental and spiritual journey as well.  In all journeys you need help and that is the reason for starting this blog.  I am trying to keep my thoughts in the open with as many people as possible.  Pride is being put aside.  I need positive criticism that is why I enjoy having a trainer.  My trainer is very positive...does not call me names...gets excited that I am making progress.  I hope to later on post scriptures that have helped me through this....but for right now I am calling the internet and sitting on my booty quits and getting some work done.  Maybe even go to the gym to do the elliptical.