Day 24 ACV Diet: Gym Time

Day 24 ACV Diet
Gym Time!!

OMG, so my daughter Laura and I have decided that enough is enough. We wanted to work out, exercise, burn those calories, and get fit. We also wanted to do it in a gym that was both inexpensive and close to our house. The one we found is PERFECT. It's also (a huge bonus) an all-women's fitness center. No men whatsoever, and they can't be sued for it, as there would be way too many sexual harassment complaints by the members; and the courts know this. Apparently, this particular gym has been sued two times, and every member to the last has agreed to keep it men-free.  That may sound sexist and terrible to some, but too damn bad.  Women need a place they can fart, stretch in strange ways, and roll their bodies into pretzels without some man watching them, judging them, analyzing them, or harassing them. If you disagree, go ahead and disagree, I think there should be all men places too; I'm progressive like that.

We joined yesterday and went today.  When you first walk in you realize that they don't allow kids under the age of 16 either and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, not an adult, an actual biological or adoptive parent or guardian. Again, they were sued, but they won that one too. No place of business needs to worry about a kid being hurt and not being able to find their parent or guardian. I love it.  We will probably stay at this place long after we have shed the pounds.

When you see the floor you realize the owner did everything the way she would want it, and luckily for everyone of the members, we like it too.  There are several types of machines, there are single types such as recumbent bikes and elliptical, standing elliptical and stair masters. There are treadmills and the standard regular bikes. They have spinners, weight machines, legs, arms, chests, back, hips,and gut working machines. They have the Lady Nautilus machines that are designed for women, so that we don't have our arms really stretched or our hips at the wrong angles. They have weight lifting machines and free weights, but my favorites are the motion machines. These are the type you see if you go to a Tan and Tone America. I don't know if you know what I'm talking about, but you lay down on them face up or down, depending on the device, and your body parts are moved around by the machine. You resist the force, and slowly the machine literally works the fat off of your body while it tones it. It's wonderful! There's one that just rolls and rolls and rolls, and you choose what gets rolled. I usually sit on it, and let my bum and my legs work out. It releases the cellulite and helps you flush the fat out. It really does work, and I am so glad they have these. I would join just for those alone.

They have a whirlpool set at 105 degrees, a heated pool to do aerobics or freestyle swimming in, and two saunas, the dry and the wet, both really hot, and both so awesome on your aching sore muscles. The wet sauna has menthol added, and you walk out of there with your sinuses cleared, believe me. I am so tired but I feel so good.  We spent over 2 hours there today, and we'll do it again tomorrow, but heavier on the swimming tomorrow, and lighter on the weights. There's a walking track as well, and a really cool vibration stand (they have 4 because people love them). You stand up on the machine and bend your knees for about a minute, then you stand on the ground and put one foot on it, then the next. You can do push ups with your feet on the pad, or you can lay down and put your feet on the pad. It's really kind of crazy, but it gets your blood flowing!

I was measured today, officially, and while I refused to be weighed, I know I have about 45 pounds to lose.  I am pretty sure I tip the scale right at 200, but I didn't want it to be 204 or something and freak me out, so I declined. I'll weigh after I know I've lost weight, I won't be so hard on myself then. For now it's tough just knowing my belly is bigger than my chest by 1/2 an inch. I'm not happy about that fact, not happy at all.  BUT...the great news is, it won't be that way for long!

If you need to lose weight for health reasons like I do, I encourage you to do it. Just start slowly, and give up the fatty foods, the carbonated drinks, and the simple sugars. It will suck, but you can do it. Next just find a way to move your body. I walked for a good 4 months before I finally gave in and joined the gym. I wasn't getting my steps in like I thought I would. I did on the weekends, but not during the day.  So now I have NO excuse. I can do it all at the gym. I hope you'll follow me and see the progress. I don't expect to lose it in 2 or 3 months. It will be at least 6 probably. I don't want to lose it too fast.I want it to stay off forever.

OK...my goals:  To weigh 145 (I'm 5'7") and to wear size 10 jeans and size Medium shirts easily. The current numbers?  Well, about 200-205 I suspect, and I'm wearing 18 jeans and XL shirts. It makes me sad, but it's true.  Right now my measurements are:  44, 40, 45....and my GUT is 44.5  That really makes me stop and ponder how I let this happen. We can say "life" all we want, but in the end we are ultimately responsible. We pay for the bad food, we eat the bad food, and we choose not to exercise. I can't blame anyone but myself.

I'll keep you posted. No before photos, I took them for myself, but I won't put them on the internet. I'll show you a "decent" before photo.  You can bet I'll put up the after photos!!! Oh yeah!!