Week One

All I have to say is... My  "I Lost It" teams are amazing!!! I love that you have chosen to work with me and make a change in your life. The first step is the hardest....really....no matter what your thighs may be saying right now! :-)  This week I have seen people who have worked with me for several months being very supportive of those that are just starting out...Thank you...and those that have never worked out before, or at least with me....digging deep and putting forth a great amount of courage... I humbly bow to you and say Thank you for allowing me the privilege to help you along in your journey . Thank you all so very much for your trust. I hope you do trust me. It is my passion to help you achieve the goals you have set for yourself.
Okay.... so some of you will be feeling the workouts by now. Gooooood.  Some are more sore than others....
just know that it lessens and we'll work through the muscle soreness. If you are sore, it isn't an excuse to stay home....you need to come in and keep moving...it will help. We can talk about why and what you are feeling. We are starting fairly slow, and progressing to harder workouts. Remember, we are all at different levels. Pace yourself. I give options. Try what I show you...and if you need to, take one of the other options. We can always make it less difficult or MORE Difficult. I want to see you do what is right for you. DO NOT be embarrassed to ask for an option, and for goodness sake...ask questions, remind me of any injuries you have.... I want to know you inside and out.

Speaking of inside.  Most of us know that this isnt only a physical journey, it is emotional as well. When I look back at pictures along my journey I get emotional...not because of weight loss, but because I dont even know that person in the pictures anymore....something inside changes as you gain inner strength and start making yourself a priority. Be proud of even the smallest effort you are making in changing your life. Working out....parking further from the store door... better choices at meal and snack time...watching portions. You will notice as you are consciously thinking about what you are doing ( rather than just going through the motions) that you will start to feel more balanced in all aspects of your life. You will start enjoying the "science" of living a heathy life.
It is my firm testimony that as you live the life of who you want to be that the changes will happen. Not over night...not in just 8-weeks...but you will see those small changes. Those small changes will continue as you continue. Yes, my inner chubbiness raises her chins every once in awhile....and I have to regroup...but what is so cool, is that now I can go out and order an ice cream, and know that as I keep my workout routine and muscle mass lean and mean...that I dont have to worry too much. You will get there too!!! I want you to think balanced. Yes, This is a "competition" for "I Lost It" ... but more importantly, it is about you. What is good for you and no one else in the end. Tonight.... I am happy in my heart because I gave you a good workout and each of you did your best!
Let me know what I can do for you...
I am here for you...call me...if only just to talk.
Keep up the good Work... and OH!!!! TRY TRY TRY to be ON TIME!!!! I know there will be some exceptions and I have talked with people that have other situations...but it helps to get this going....if we are all ready to go!