Since I began this fitness journey and now my journey to the
stage I have had to make a few unexpected transitions and I've had to adjust my
expectations. In October, I was working
with 2 trainers in the gym that I've been a member of for the last few
years. In November, we had to switch to
a new facility which wasn't really an issue because the new place is even
closer to my house which is a bonus.
Recently, one of my trainers decided to move on to “greener pastures” so
I only have the one – and he doesn't primarily work out of the convenient
gym. Suffice it to say, there has been a
lot of shifting and moving and I've rolled with the punches because I really
want this. Then yesterday I encountered
another bump in the road and I began to feel some kinda way and I decided to
eat way too many pita chips. I ended up
having a heart-to-heart with myself and accepted the fact that my health and
fitness is ultimately on ME and no one else.
No one is or will be as invested as I am. Eventually, I will be training alone and I
can’t get all caught up in my feelings because the trainer isn't as reliable as
I want him to be. But by the same token,
as long as I’m paying him he needs to recognize that there are certain
expectations (i.e. 3, 1-hour sessions a week until the end of June). I’m flexible but I’m not stupid. So I got up this morning and went to the gym
and followed my routine (shoulders and triceps) for today and I killed it. I’m going out of town this weekend and I've already made arrangements to visit a
Planet Fitness while I’m away so I won’t miss a workout. I’m serious about mine.
I’m doing this for me.
I know my way around the weight room and I’m no longer a beginner. Certainly not an expert but no longer a
beginner. I enjoy working with a trainer
because when I want to lift heavier he is there to spot me. I also appreciate the encouragement and
guidance. But I know that I can do
this. So I will continue to do me, work hard and expect the best for myself -- and no more emotional eating!
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