Training, a whole new experience...

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     So in my entire life I have never done weight training. My husband has weights and tried once to guide me in what to do but we didn't do it regularly and then eventually our schedules got in the way and we stopped. I have only ever belonged to one other gym when I was in my 20's but I joined to go to the aerobics classes. (is aerobics even still a thing). So my first day at Muscles Inc with my trainer, Brandon, was a little bit intimidating to say the least. I don't think I had ever stepped beyond the cardio machines part of the gym. I didn't know the first thing about lifting weights. And it is obvious my trainer has been doing this for a long time. Not to mention that I am a complete clutts and have been very self conscience about my body. So here I am with a good looking guy half my age talking about my goals and what I want out of the training.

     I decided that day that I had three goals; to lose weight, to get in shape and to have more energy. Brandon seemed to think these were reasonable goals. I told him I was currently going to physical therapy for the pain in my shoulder and he told me we would work around it. To my surprise we did an upper body workout that day. Having never lifted weights, every weight felt heavy. I felt so weak. I never realized all there is to know about weight lifting, what exercises work what muscles, how many reps/sets are appropriate (hell, I wasn't even sure what a rep was! LOL) After my first training the next day I thought I would be in a lot of pain but I woke up feeling pretty good. When I told my husband he said, 'wait until tomorrow.' I texted Brandon to tell him I wasn't as sore as I thought I would be and he said the same thing. So the next day I woke up and sure enough I was in pain. I thought this is why people hate their trainers. I was worried for our first leg day workout and whether or not I would be able to walk afterwards. Seriously, I was scared.

     So as I anticipated my first leg day was brutal. As I walked out of the gym my legs felt like jello. I tripped three times walking to my car. (as clumsy as I am, I'm surprised I didn't fall on my ass).  After that I was sore for a few days. Today I decided that leg day is my least favorite. In the moment I hate it but I try to focus on getting to the results I want. I know I'll be sore in the morning but I am realizing it's a good sore.  I've only had five training sessions with Brandon so far. Twice a week doesn't seem like enough. I am already thinking about bumping up to three a week next month. I think I'm becoming addicted. Why didn't I do this a long time ago! I haven't weighed myself in three weeks. l've been trying to focus on how I feel and not on a number. Today I decided to weigh myself just out of curiosity. I've lost 3lbs already! I know 3lbs doesn't sound like a lot when I've got about 70lbs to lose but any loss is a good loss and I'm excited!!