Diet and Exercise Accountability Thread

[Jodeci]

Originally Posted by jamesblonde

Carole, I hope you're feeling better. I am curious, all you people with trainers..........what do you pay a session? Mine was $50 per session, or $45 per if you bought 14. I just wish I had an unlimited supply of money. It would sure be nice to do it year round, two days a week. You sure get more out of your workouts.

I also have been sick the last couple of days with the Norovirus - not fun!! - but before I realized how sick I was, I actually went to my session with my trainer. By the end of it I was feeling pretty awful and starting puking the minute I walked in the door. I can't believe I made it through the session.

I pay about $36 per each one hour session at my gym because I committed to four per month for an unlimited time. They take it out of my bank account biweekly along with my membership fee. I can cancel the training sessions at any time though which is good since I plan to stop in a couple of months. If I just walked in off the street it would cost $56 per session.

[angelhouston819]

Originally Posted by CaroleL

- believe me, I'll never be a hardbody like my girl A'

i sure am not looking like a hardbody trying on these swimsuits tonight. i am hoping that the several vodka tinis i had are making my eyes play tricks on me. i've set the alarm for 5:45 to do cardio for about an hour or so. then, after work, it's back to my trainer where she is supposed to custom design a booty and glutes workout to hurt me. gosh, i love her....she is putting the pain on me and i keep going back for more.


A'

[jamesblonde]

I may have to check into other gyms. It sure seems like I'm paying a lot for 45 minutes. Glad to hear everyone is doing so well with their workouts. I need my trainer back!!! I've been a bit of a slacker.

[cpfstich]

There's been a KInz sighting!

[beesknees]

I'm a member of Weightwatchers, and the past few weeks I've only been losing half a pound a week! But in all honesty I've not really been making much of an effort...

I'm also a member of the local gym which I absolute love once I'm there but it's getting my carcass out of my comfy warm home to go that I'm struggling with...

I am however, becoming quite adept at airbrushing myself slim in holiday photos...

[CaroleLB]

Originally Posted by jamesblonde

I may have to check into other gyms. It sure seems like I'm paying a lot for 45 minutes. Glad to hear everyone is doing so well with their workouts. I need my trainer back!!! I've been a bit of a slacker.

If you feel your trainer is worth the bucks, go for it, in my case he is well worth it.

Not only has working out with him cut back my smoking habit to almost non-existent (4 a day) but I'm putting my alimony to good use

[NorthMinnesota]

Today is day 5 of this 7 day fast/diet thing I am following. Yesterday was fine. Followed the fruit/veggie/soup routine with skim milk, bananas and lots of water. Scott is also following the fast and weighed in early this morning...he has lost 7 lbs! I don't weigh in until later this a.m. so we'll see...I'm usually slower to take it off than him. Not hungry or tired or having any cravings. I never drink coffee, tea or pop. I miss my wine but want to stick with this for awhile to see what happens. Tonight Scott gets to have a steak for dinner. Since I don't eat red meat I'll have chicken.

The loss of water weight intriques me. Thanks for the possible explanation Susie! I have always been a carb queen...would rather have bread than sweets! Cutting back on those carbs is always difficult for me. I'm no longer drowsy in the afternoon since cutting back so that's a plus. Now I really need to follow through with more exercise. Have been stuck inside due to weather so just doing light weights the past few days. I just can't get my head wrapped around working with a trainer right now. Maybe I will reward myself with that at my 10 or 15 lb loss!

Thanks again for keeping the thread going with all the great advice and suggestions!

[CaroleLB]

This is my trainer's blog and a posting on the program he's using on myself and one other client.

[jenndavidson007]

Well- I'm just catching up on everything here but I did see on the Today show that you know longer need a rx for the weight loss drug Xenical. Count me in! Loose runny stools! No Problem! hehe

[jenndavidson007]

Originally Posted by StewartG

Or for me, one of those sweet dark Mexican beers, just LOADED with carbs!

Stewart -Can't believe I will get to finally meet you in March. We hung out with Andrea in June last year and she only had awesome things to say about you.

[jenndavidson007]

[quote=angelhouston819]i sure am not looking like a hardbody trying on these swimsuits tonight. i am hoping that the several vodka tinis i had are making my eyes play tricks on me. i've set the alarm for 5:45 to do cardio for about an hour or so. then, after work, it's back to my trainer where she is supposed to custom design a booty and glutes workout to hurt me. gosh, i love her....she is putting the pain on me and i keep going back for more.
Girl-you always look good!! Can you believe I'm making a solo trip in 27 days. Now that's WOOHOO!!

[jenndavidson007]

BTW- I need a 27 day weight loss plan. Any ideas??

[NorthMinnesota]

Originally Posted by CaroleLB

This is my trainer's blog and a posting on the program he's using on myself and one other client.

Thanks for posting this link! I will read it today!

[jamesblonde]

Originally Posted by CaroleLB

This is my trainer's blog and a posting on the program he's using on myself and one other client.

That's a great article and so true. I don't believe in all of my training sessions with Troy that I ever did the same routine twice. He was always mixing things up. I am always a little sore after one of his workouts. Plus in between each set of weights, he's got me doing some cardio. Whether it's on the steps, running the track, jumping jacks (until I told him they make me pee my pants) or something else. He would always have me moving. I know he is worth every dime I pay him. Unfortunately for me, my business is dead, and right now, I just can't afford it.

[NorthMinnesota]

Anyone else see that Alli, an over the counter Xenical, was approved for sale? Do you think people will try it...not sure the side effects would make it appealing to the general public. If you would normally lose 2 lbs a week this would make it three lbs a week. Being in the bathroom alot isn't appealing to me....or does that only happen if you go over on fat content??