Hey, I just met you...

and this is crazy, but you just joined, TRX maybe? 

Let me start by answering the question: What the heck is TRX?

TRX stands for Total body Resistance eXercise, and it is definitely that!! I did what little research I could and watched videos on YouTube just to have an idea of what I was getting myself into. Of course for me, the ultimate question was:

 CAN I DO THIS?

Yesterday was my first of 12 TRX classes in this "camp". I was a little apprehensive when I first arrived for the class. I will say that I was a little overwhelmed when I saw the setup of the room. It is set up for 9 ladies, metal bars come out from the wall and go down to the floor. There are 9 TRX straps hanging from them, using the bars as the anchor points. I remember thinking again... What did I get myself into? 

The instructor was great, see was really attentive to each of us because of the smaller class size and was able to help us all with out form. She showed us modifications on each of the eXercises to make it a little easier or a little harder. I was sweating, but felt at ease because we were all in it together. 

We went through a variety of eXercises, working different parts of the body. Some were a lot easier than others. We ended with a plank, which I refer to as a "floating" plank. It was definitely difficult to get off of my knees, but I pushed through, because I am a BAMF! (Bad ass mother fucker, for those that don't know.) 

Needless to say, I woke up this morning with sore muscles... some of which I never knew existed. It's obvious that TRX is a great workout for the entire body. Week 1, day 1, complete! On to week 1, day 2!

If I can do it, ANYONE can!!!

Beginning of the end

Here I am, 28 years old, and the mother of two very active children, ages 5 and 7. I have been overweight for pretty much my entire life and have been fortunate enough to have no significant health problems. Now my children are getting older and starting to get into more active things. I want to be able to enjoy life with my children as it was intended... WITH them, not sitting on the sidelines.

Starting this blog, I have ONE MISSION! To go from FAT to FIT!

I [re]started this journey on September 25, 2012 (after losing 40 pounds in 2011 and gaining it back, plus some). I found a health club that suited me: ladies only, a great class schedule, and CHILD CARE!! Now I had NO EXCUSES for skipping out on my workout. I started going to Zumba twice per week and Turbo Tone (a fast paced cross with cardio and strength training) twice per week and as of October 26, 2012, I have lost 8.5 pounds. 

A few things I've found that work for me:

1. Using a calorie tracker - I use the MyFitnessPal app.
2. Finding an exciting workout that is not boring to me - Zumba and Turbo Tone
3. Having a workout partner - My good friend, L. Even though she's not there ALL the time, we still have each others' back when needed and butt, when it needs a kicking!
4. A support group - I have a group on Facebook with a handful of ladies. We motivate and support each other through our ups and downs of weight loss. We provide encouragement to one another and whatever else may be needed. 

So far, this is working for me! I am always looking at new opportunities to push my body to the limit and make my goals a reality. In the 30 day time frame, I have noticed positive changes in my body, not just weight, but strength, endurance, and muscle tone. I love it! 

My starting weight was 289 (9/25/12) and my most recent weigh-in was 280.5 (10/26/12). When it's all said and done, my goal is to weigh-in at 180 pounds. 

"A year from now, you will wish you had started today."

- Karen Lamb