Tomorrow night, I begin the weight training classes (2x week, one hour classes). Instead of being excited, I've got the jitters. Work has been crazy and promises more of the same (that way, this time each year). The irony is that exercise will only benefit the upcoming schedule, yet I actually considered postponing this until the summer.
The little inner voice (along with my daughter's wise counsel) beckons me not to cop out now. And I'm getting all "girly" in my head ie: what should I wear, what if I'm the oldest student (like all my other classes - lol).
I'm so sincere with encouragement for other beginners yet I shortchange myself of the same support.
While I'm a bit embarassed to even admit defeat before I start, I figured if I posted this, it would make me accountable.
Thanks everyone,
Jean <----------- off to re-read the "sticky notes"
Edited to add: Had a bright idea to double-check school calendar; the class begins Thursday ;-P
Last edited by Ready2BThinna; 01-16-2006 at 09:31 PM.
Action comes before motivation. Just go in and do it. Even if you are the oldest there, they will probabely just think "I wish my mum would have the spunk to do this"
Hey Jean, go for it! I'll be 45 next month -- I love weight lifting -- and I see all different sizes/ages of people in the weight room of my gym. When I get too intimidated, I just focus on what I'm doing and let everything else fade away.
What a great opportunity, getting to start this class during your stressful time at work! I find that working out helps me so much in the stress dept. If I haven't worked out for a while, I can definitely tell by how stressed out I get!
I know you'll love your class! Oh, and at my gym, there's more "older" people there than younger people. I just think it's so awesome that they're really trying to take care of themselves!
Thank, thank, thank you all for the encouragement!Thursday evening was my first class and it was great
Some students came to class not dressed for a workout and the teacher gave us all the option of filling out paperwork, receiving the course outline and leaving early, or, those who were in workout clothes could stay and get started.
First thing, he suggested was about 10-15 cardio to warm up but cautioned not too much to get too tired. Then he slowly introduced a few machines to work the upper arms, shoulders, triceps, and two machine for the (inner and outer) thighs. He gave us each two, 5lb free weights to start.
I met two other women (predominantly a male class) who are also getting into lifting. They are very conscientious and have good humor, making the orientation a lot of fun. The hour went by very quickly.
The teacher gave us cards (similar to what they have in the gym) and asked us to think about WHY we want to lift weights, as he believes it will keep us focussed "through the journey, not just the destination." He will then design a program around whatever it is that we set as goals (weight loss, strength training, etc.)
I'm so pumped!!! (pardon the pun) A business commitment is cutting into one of my classes next week, but was advised that I can make it up another night - that this delighted me indicates how much I'm looking forward to my next class.
Thanks again, everyone. As time goes on, I'm assured I'll be able to actually provide the proper names for the machines, weights and muscle groups
Request: One more nudge...
to even admit defeat before I start, I figured if I posted this, it would make me accountable. 
Don't put it off! 
First Class was Fun-tastic!!!!!!
Then he slowly introduced a few machines to work the upper arms, shoulders, triceps, and two machine for the (inner and outer) thighs. He gave us each two, 5lb free weights to start. 
I'm really glad you went, too. By the way, I'm 51 and STRONG 
, so glad you went... Keep us posted on your progress...
