I am a runner...well, a beginner runner...I have run off and on for years, nothing ever serious until recently when I signed up for a 10K. The 10K takes place in September and I have been training diligently for that. I love it and it's my "thing" if that makes any sense. Since starting training for the 10K, I have lost 10 lbs., which great. I see a big difference in my bottom half, but....
What is really bothering me right now are my arms and abs. My arms have that underarm "old lady" flab, and my belly has been like jello since my last baby was born in 2001. I so desire a tight belly and some definition in my arms. I would love to work out on some of the machines at the gym but I am totally intimidated by them and don't know where to begin. I know there are instructions posted at each machine, but that doesn't help me to gain enough confidence to actually use them! When I go to the gym, I always walk slowly by the weights, skim over the instructions, and then head for the treadmills.
How did you get started on weights? Did you feel intimidated at first? Any suggestions for me??