In a previous post, I mentioned that I have a personal trainer. I've been training with her twice a week since November, and she has done wonders for my body and has been a great source of motivation. She has since decided to move back home (Sarah- you will be greatly missed!).
So, what's next?!
I still have some sessions left, so, I'm going to try a new trainer that my gym has hired. While I'm excited to experience another trainer, I'm very nervous. It takes a while for me to establish trust with a new person, especially when it comes to my exercising/body image. Will this person challenge me as much as my previous trainer did? I'm sure he will, I'm just hoping he will push me as much as I need to be pushed. (I'm one that really likes to be challenged during my workouts, if you didn't notice.) I'll let you know how things go. I begin with him on Thursday!
As for today, I was successful again! :) I stuck to my meal plan and my exercise plan. (Again, if you'd like details, just ask.) I find that when I plan my meals and make them ahead of time, I'm more likely to stick to it. On weekends, I slack off, and that's when binges happen. (However, my binges do not happen often- maybe once a month.) Of course, I'd like to eliminate all binges, but if they happen, I try very hard to pick myself up and dust myself off.
Since this blog is about "what's happening next," I feel the need to share some future plans that I may or may not pursue. I've lost my weight. I'm happy with my muscle formations in my arms, legs, and even my upper abs. However, with dramatic weight loss, comes some wear and tear. I have a lot of loose skin around my lower abdomen area. It's very unattractive and it's hiding the rock hard abs I have underneath. I know they're there. I can feel them when I flex my stomach. The problem is, I'll never see them without surgery. I've gone in for a consultation for a tummy tuck, and have determined that I am a perfect candidate for the surgery. The question is whether or not I want to spend a bunch of money for vanity. There are obviously lots of other questions that I've thought about, but it all mainly boils down to that one. It's a very high price for confidence and a bikini during the summer time. Anyway, it may be in the works for me later on this summer when I have some time off. What are your thoughts on this? Any advice and opinions would be greatly appreciated!
Now I'm off to watch The Biggest Loser. If anyone ever needs motivation, just watch this show. It's amazing what Jillian and Bob help everyone accomplish on this show.
Until tomorrow!
Lauren, My husband has promised me a tummy tuck once I haven gotten to the point I want to get. My kids stretched me out and I too have a lot of extra skin. I dont know when that will be, or if Im willing to take the risks, Im terrified of something happening and leaving my children motherless for something elective. My advice to you is do what u feel is right! If you plan on having children I would def wait! I am very fair skinned, so not only did I stretch past my limits with pregnant but my belly is covered in stretch marks... although they have faded a lot, they are still there, and it would be terrible if you got all of that work done to possibly get stretch marks and more excess skin. Some people are lucky enough to avoid those nasty side effects of having children but I was not (neither was my mother bless her heart!) Good luck with your decision!
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