So, I went to the Gym. They got me in at the time I would normally go in, so I knew how many people would be around. I had a good look, signed up and organised a personal training session for the next morning. (Mostly so she could write me a program and show me the equipment)
Then I decided to have a go on the equipment. Well, I knew how to work the treadmill. So I had a go on that. Then jumped on a bike, and I couldn't even turn the stupid thing on. So I gave up and went home!
Next day, I went back and meet my personal trainer. Then went through some equipment with me. I did ok. My upper body is weak! The most I could lift was 26kgs. But, that's a good thing. It's something to work on! Then she took me to the leg press machine. She told me that she could leg press 100kgs. Then I tried, and she kept upping the weight (as they do) till I could find it a bit tougher. 91kgs! Woohoo. Not bad for someone who had only ever seen that machine on TV.
So I have a few new aims. Improve my upper body strength. And to out leg press my personal trainer in 3 months. :)
Oh and apparently, that bike was dodgy and they have been having a lot of trouble with it.
Not bad for a fat chick!
Woohoo! Gym pass!
Well, I've been a bit quiet on here of late. I have gone off the rails a little due to health problems. Had a few blow outs with diet. Given Zumba a miss 2 weeks in a row now. Funny, the scales haven't changed much.
But today, I got a phone call that will change everything. Whilst I was a McDonalds a few weeks ago (Side note: I hardly ever go there. But I was with the family for a day out) I entered a competition to win a years gym membership. Well the Gym rang today and said I won second prize. A months membership. So I have an appointment tomorrow at 10am to go and have a look around and sign up for a month! Excited. This is the kick in the butt that I needed! :)
Start all over
So, I seem to have a lot of start stops on this journey. So I guess instead of journey, I should be using 'chapter'. But oh well.
I am currently 87kgs. Size 16-18. (Aussie sizings) and currently can't run any faster then 6kms an hour. (on a treadmill and even then, I can't keep that speed up.)