Day 12

I just had a thought (imagine that!)
I hope that anyone who reads this, keeps my goofy, smart-aleck attitude in mind and that you're able to 'hear' me as you read. Otherwise, I suppose some of it could be misconstrued as very rude!

Well it's over...day 12 that is. I noticed a couple of things today.

I can more balance now. When I first started down this road, I couldn't stand on my left foot for any length of time. Was it because of the extra weight or just a balance issue? I guess it could be both.

**But that leads me to another bad issue!! The scales have NOT moved! How in the world could I have gone through 2 weeks of torture and not lost any weight?! I know, I know....muscle weighs more than fat, I'm building muscle now, blah, blah, blah....but it still would be nice to see something on the scales. How in the heck can the people on The Biggest Loser lose 15 lbs. the first week?? Are they not building muscle right away? Are they working alot harder than I am? I mean, I know I only work out an hour a day...then I walk 30-60minutes. I'm sure they spend many more hours, but come ON! I'll admit I've lost inches. I can tell in how my clothes fit. One of the ladies says she can see it in my face too. But it's always nice to see it on the scale!**

And on to the second thing I've noticed...I can do the jogging and breathe much easier. I'm able to jog the half-length of the gym twice (WITH the rest of the ladies!) and go on to the next exercise! I am SOOO excited about that!!! One of my desires, as sick as it may be, is to be able to jog for exercise. I'd like to be able to "go for a run" to help with stress as well. It's looking like it might be possible one day.

Today while we were working out and I was grunting to lift the 20lb. weights (one in each hand!) over my head, I asked Graham,"Aren't you supposed to be saying,'good job' and stuff like that?" He laughed and said,"But you're here, so that's a given." I answered, "Oh hell no....I need you sitting on my shoulder! I need to hear it!" The other ladies piped up and agreed. Elaine even added,"We never hear that so we need to hear it! It's pretty silent at home." We all laughed....then grunted through the next exercise.

Okay, maybe there's 3 things I've noticed. I am amazed at my stomach muscles. I can feel them (with my hands) when we're doing the millions of crunches or bicycles or leg lifts. One day I'd love to have the washboard stomach. I'll just have to keep working to get the towels off of it!!

Today I believe...
...maybe it's working.
...maybe this can be a lifestyle...but how?
...there are more muscles in my arms than I thought possible.

Today, I just believe.