The gym and me

Most of you are probably aware that the gym is no friend of mine. Even so, I bit the bullet in October and started working out with my sister and a trainer, a friend we've known since high school. My original goal was to become comfortable in the gym, to get stronger, and to feel like I had the energy to keep up with my kiddos. On Jan. 19, though, that changed a bit. Maybe it was a crisis after turning 35 (gasp). Either way you look at it, I started following a strict diet that the trainer's wife uses. I am eating healthy protein, fruits, and vegetables primarily 5-6 times a day. The funny thing is, I actually like it. I drink a chocolate protein shake each day, and that seems to take the edge off of my extreme chocolate addiction. And I rarely every feel hungry. All that to say this: In the past 10 days, I've dropped 8 pounds. I don't like sharing weight loss success, because I'm always worried that it is most likely not going to be lasting, but this feels a little different. I'm excited and motivated.

Here's to a new relationship between me and my gym.