I have been able to lose 65 pounds on my own since Nov.2006.
I go to the gym on average 5 days a week and do intensive classes like cycle, step, kickboxing etc. Of course I had to start by going to water aerobics because of my "morbid"
obesity. I have gone from a large 24 to a 18 almost 16. I have only practiced portion control and food moderation to this point. However, I am becoming increasingly frustrated because I work out so hard and don't feel like I am losing the weight. This week I went to the gym 2x a day for three days. I am a teacher and I start work next week and I am trying to squeeze in every ounce of exercise I can. Today I am surrendering to a personal trainer at my gym. I have always told her of my progress and she encourages me all the time. I just hope I am making the right decision. I know that there will be an eating and exercising plan. I am leaving in a few minutes for the gym to take cycle and kickboxing 30 minutes of each. Then she will weigh, measure me and take my picture. I am very nervous. Did anyone else enlist the help of a trainer? I will post my findings later today on this thread. Any advice is welcome.