A little about me: About 25 lbs to lose after losing 40 on WW and regaining some. A lifelong carb addict and occasional gym rat. I've done SB, WW, BFL, eating clean, C25K, and who knows what else. When I feel like working out, I'm all in for a few weeks or months, and when I don't, I am a total candy-poppin couch potato. I usually cycle in periods of 4 months where I am 'good' and then something happens (like the end of the semester) and I go back to eating from the vending machine.
Tired of all these failed attempts at being in the shape I want to be in, I finally decided to spend the money and splurge on a real fitness studio with professional personal trainers. The studio is private and has lots of cool equipment that I've never seen in a traditional gym. The head trainer is very highly regarded in my area and is known for being tough and inspiring and SUCCESSFUL - she has competed in figure and now trains MMA fighters. My trainer, Kaylie, has also competed in figure and has legitimate post-secondary education in personal training. I feel like I am in good hands.
The cost for a package works out to about $1500 for three months, or about $40 per session, as well as a nutrition plan. I am banking on being in excellent shape and on the right path in 3 months' time, as well as learning a lot about exercise and nutrition, and I had to ask myself - is having a body I can finally be proud of worth $1500? Of course the answer is YES. The kicker, of course, is that I will only get out what I put into it, and I intend to get my money's worth.
I think I've made the right decision. My personality is such that I try very hard to succeed when someone is right there expecting more from me. I have a competitive streak and I push myself hard when I have someone motivating me. Certainly the last few workouts have been worth $40!
I had my initial consultation on May 31 and my assessment on June 2.
In my assessment, Kaylie had me do a few exercises to see how I move. I was surprised to find that I am stiffer on one side of my body than the other. I ride horses regularly, so my 'mounting' leg and right hip have no trouble swinging to the side, but my left side is considerably tighter in the hip. Kaylie is designing a fitness program to balance out my body, help me move better, be a better rider and all around fit person.
Kaylie's exercises are very different from what I've experienced in previous workout routines, and she has something new to try all the time. The purpose for this thread is to log the exercises I do in my sessions, give feedback on my nutrition plan, and be a general blog on how I'm feeling about this journey. I figured I might as well put it into a thread so that it might help others decide whether getting a legit personal trainer is worth it for them too.
My starting stats (approx, taken 1 month ago):
153.8 lbs, 40-29-42, dress size 14
I've had my assessment session already, and 2 workout sessions, so my next post will be recapping the workout sessions.