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06-14-2008, 10:35 AM
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Refocusing & Recommitting
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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Originally Posted by GinnyLou
Anyways, long story short he invited me to come up to his gym and work with a trainer he knows. All of my sessions, membership and child care are all able to be used at each location, so that may work after my 2 week test.
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Ginny, this is great news!!! Is this gym closer/farther than your current gym? You have nothing to lose. Maybe you'll just click better and the adjustment would be worth it. Keep us updated! |
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06-14-2008, 10:50 AM
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Go IRISH! Go STEELERS!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,686
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Originally Posted by stephanie932
Ginny, this is great news!!! Is this gym closer/farther than your current gym? You have nothing to lose. Maybe you'll just click better and the adjustment would be worth it. Keep us updated!
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Hey there, Girlie!
It is actually farther, but we discussed just meeting with someone once a week to switch some things up. The plus is that I wouldn't have to deal with switching trainers in my gym and having all the anxiety to go along with that.
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"Suck it up for a week or two and you'll be used to it. Part of the problem is the somewhat recent line that goes something like this... "If you're hungry, you're eating too little." Total bullshit. We're hungry because we're on diets." - Roland
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." - Lou Holtz
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06-14-2008, 01:11 PM
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Niaphyte
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 546
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Originally Posted by GinnyLou
As I was leaving the gym, I saw my old trainer that I loved. He got promoted to the PT director and moved to another gym location, so I stopped to say hello. We ended up getting into a lengthy conversation about everything that I have been thinking about. He told me that when he found out I was working with current trainer, he was somewhat shocked because of this training his clients more like powerlifters than based on individual needs. Anyways, long story short he invited me to come up to his gym and work with a trainer he knows. All of my sessions, membership and child care are all able to be used at each location, so that may work after my 2 week test.
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I absolutely love when opportunities seem to just present themselves right when needed. I am so excited for you.
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06-14-2008, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SW FL
Posts: 322
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You are looking really, really strong, Ginger, and your midsection is showing some big changes. Nice work!
Congrats on the new opportunity with your old trainer; I hope it all works out for you.
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06-15-2008, 06:43 AM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Ginger - I think it'd be GREAT to go with the new trainer - if the one you really liked recommended him/her, then I bet it'd be a much better match for you. Nothing to lose in trying, right?
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06-15-2008, 08:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Glad to hear you got to talk with someone whose opinion you trust. I'd love for you to get a trainer who listens and will tailor a program for what you'd really like to achieve.
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06-15-2008, 07:09 PM
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Forkinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,572
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That's great about the new trainer opportunity!!
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06-15-2008, 08:20 PM
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Mom's little bodybuilder
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,019
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That's great about seeing your old trainer and the opportunity that presented itself! I really hope it works out for you!!
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06-16-2008, 09:11 AM
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Go IRISH! Go STEELERS!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,686
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Originally Posted by DanceDiva
I absolutely love when opportunities seem to just present themselves right when needed. I am so excited for you.
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Me too, thank you!
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Originally Posted by Silly Sally
You are looking really, really strong, Ginger, and your midsection is showing some big changes. Nice work!
Congrats on the new opportunity with your old trainer; I hope it all works out for you.
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Thanks, Sally. It definitely makes it all worth it, to see some changes.
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Originally Posted by Bytsi
Ginger - I think it'd be GREAT to go with the new trainer - if the one you really liked recommended him/her, then I bet it'd be a much better match for you. Nothing to lose in trying, right?
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I think so, too. I plan on calling him after my 2 week break from the weights.
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Originally Posted by Karen411
Glad to hear you got to talk with someone whose opinion you trust. I'd love for you to get a trainer who listens and will tailor a program for what you'd really like to achieve.
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Thanks, Karen.
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Originally Posted by nutbar
That's great about the new trainer opportunity!!
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I know!!!
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Originally Posted by Littlemermaidklb
That's great about seeing your old trainer and the opportunity that presented itself! I really hope it works out for you!!
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Thanks, Kara. I hope so, too.
Sunday was a day off, but I got some nice exercise in swimming with the kiddos. It was a gorgeous day, so we went to the pool.
Food is still on and I did well through the weekend. Yay! Hubby told me he can see some changes just in the past month, so that made me happy. He is not to loose with compliments like that, so when he does say something I feel pretty positive.
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Ginger
"Suck it up for a week or two and you'll be used to it. Part of the problem is the somewhat recent line that goes something like this... "If you're hungry, you're eating too little." Total bullshit. We're hungry because we're on diets." - Roland
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." - Lou Holtz
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06-16-2008, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 472
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Yay, I really hope it works out with the new trainer!
That is awesome that your husband is seeing changes!! You have been working so hard and look great.
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06-16-2008, 06:45 PM
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Go IRISH! Go STEELERS!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,686
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Originally Posted by marthand99
Yay, I really hope it works out with the new trainer!
That is awesome that your husband is seeing changes!! You have been working so hard and look great.
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Thank you so much.
Did some cardio tonight. I got a late start to the gym, because I was watching the U.S. Open. Go Tiger!
45 minutes on the step mill/39 of those were in the zone. I then did some hanging abs. 3 sets 15
Food is looking good today.
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Ginger
"Suck it up for a week or two and you'll be used to it. Part of the problem is the somewhat recent line that goes something like this... "If you're hungry, you're eating too little." Total bullshit. We're hungry because we're on diets." - Roland
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." - Lou Holtz
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06-16-2008, 06:52 PM
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Scale Watch: 131.5 lbs!
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ohio
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Just stopping by to say HI Ginger....I haven't been around like I should. Glad you are doing so well. 
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06-16-2008, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 414
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New trainer sounds like a good plan! As does the break from lifting for a bit. Hope you find the right mix and the right trainer |
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06-17-2008, 07:47 AM
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Go IRISH! Go STEELERS!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,686
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Originally Posted by missjane
Just stopping by to say HI Ginger....I haven't been around like I should. Glad you are doing so well. |
Hi Miss Jane! Thanks for stopping by.
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Originally Posted by Susan4
New trainer sounds like a good plan! As does the break from lifting for a bit. Hope you find the right mix and the right trainer |
Thanks, Susan. I guess it's all about finding what works for each of us and tweaking it. Who knows?!?
Tuesday a.m. June 17th
34 minutes on the step mill - 30:50 in my zone
I got some chicken cooked up last night. Still sticking with the food and being compliant. It is getting easier. Yippee!
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Ginger
"Suck it up for a week or two and you'll be used to it. Part of the problem is the somewhat recent line that goes something like this... "If you're hungry, you're eating too little." Total bullshit. We're hungry because we're on diets." - Roland
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." - Lou Holtz
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06-17-2008, 08:23 AM
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found my groove
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 855
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Wow, things are going soooooo good for you. That is awesome, and inspiring!
I'm excited for you about the trainer and the visible results, what great motivators to keep going!
mel
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06-17-2008, 05:26 PM
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Go IRISH! Go STEELERS!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,686
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Originally Posted by mel
Wow, things are going soooooo good for you. That is awesome, and inspiring!
I'm excited for you about the trainer and the visible results, what great motivators to keep going!
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Thank you, Mel. It's nice to see you around a bit more. You were missed.
I got 20 minutes of the darn eliptical in tonight. I wanted to do more, but ran out of time and I guess it's a good thing I got my hiney out of bed this morning.
Two weeks with no weight training is going to be harder than I thought. It is just a test, but I am anxious to see how it goes. I can already tell that it is waaaayyyy easier to stay within the calorie range that I am trying for, without the insatiable hunger going on. So, I can see wher | |
