50 Pounds…I Can Do It!
March 24th, 2010 at 1:13 pm . Posted in SWEAT Challenge .I was so nervous for my orientation with Gina, a personal trainer, on Monday night. A few hours before the meeting, she e-mailed me reminding me I had to wear a sports bra and shorts for my before picture. My stomach felt uneasy, I knew this was coming but I guess I wasn’t ready to face it.
Tyler came with me to interpret for me if I didn’t understand something. We pulled in the parking lot and I took a deep breath before walking in. I glanced around and saw a lot of people sweating. After all it’s called SWEAT and the trainers are doing a great job living up to its name.
We went to the office and went over things I should expect and know before starting the challenge. Gina gave me a journal that I will need to document everything I eat, drink, and work outs. I’ll have to turn it in weekly for them to go over and write down notes.
This makes me not want to eat a candy bar and have them write in bold red, “YOU ARE GOING TO GET 100 PUSH UPS FOR THE CANDY!” Um, yeah.. I hate push ups.
Basically I will be drinking a meal replacement shake 3 times a day with no food AT ALL* for the 1st week. The 2nd week will be the same but we’ll add in snacks (fruits & veggies) as we go.
Gina took my measurements and of course I’m not surprised that my measurements are way off the chart. After some math involved, she gave me my target goal of losing 50 pounds in 12 weeks. I AM UP FOR THE CHALLENGE!
I already mentally prepared myself for the challenge to start on April 5th. Gina asked if I wanted to start this week!? I was so not prepared for that so I’m starting next week instead. I’ll be going to the SWEAT on Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays then boot camp on Saturday or Sunday.
I’ll have Tyler take a before and after work out photo on Monday.
*Before I receive comments saying that this isn’t the best diet. I know and am aware of that. SWEAT is not only going to make me drink shakes and just give me a brutal work out. I chose to do this challenge to get a head start on my weight loss journey and it will motivate me to continue to lead a better healthier lifestyle after seeing the pounds come off.
March 24th, 2010 at 1:18 PM
this sounds like an intense challenge! i’m starting bootcamp as soon as my ankle will cooperate. workouts with a trainer are so intense but so worth it
March 24th, 2010 at 2:02 PM
GO GIRL!! I know you can do it – very best of luck xx
March 24th, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Last year when I signed up for training, I was soo nervous before showing up. My first I made a bad impression actually by having sushi with sake for lunch. He totally smelled the booze on me and for many sessions after that he asked me if I had been partying hard lately. :-/
Nervousness reduced over time with the more knowledge and confidence I gained in the routine. But I always got a bit nervous from knowing my butt would be kicked and there was nothing I could do about it except get nauseous and grunt through it.
I think a bit of fear is good though, be a beast! You can do it, luv.
March 24th, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Wow, what a challenge!! I wish something like that could happen where I live to give me a kick up the butt
Completely behind you, and hope everything goes as well as you hope – keep us updated xoxo
March 24th, 2010 at 3:47 PM
That sounds super hard!! Even with your disclaimer…I feel like I need to say it anyway (don’t hate me) but losing 4 lbs a week for 12 weeks is A LOT. I just hope it doesn’t burn you out but I *seriously* wish you the best of luck and I know you will do well!
March 24th, 2010 at 4:06 PM
You can do it!!! I had a friend that did the same type of weight loss plan and she dissapeared in front of my eyes!! I have 50 pounds to lose as well but can’t afford some of the weight loss plans out there.
I’ll be following you and cheering you on!! Thanks for sharing. 
March 24th, 2010 at 7:51 PM
Wow, that sounds super hard. Good on you. I will be following closely, drawing inspiration from you.
March 24th, 2010 at 8:11 PM
Yikes. THIS IS SO HARDCORE. Way to go.
March 25th, 2010 at 7:06 AM
50 lbs in 12 weeks would be awesome! Can’t wait to see how it goes.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Wow, sounds like it’s going to be hell, but I know you can do it!! Best of luck! <3
March 26th, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Wow this sounds incredibly intense. It’s good that you started working out at least a couple months ago which can help your endurance (I hope?!)
I’m excited to hear about your journey with this! It’s nearly a dream come true toward the Biggest Loser, except it’s during reality instead of being holed up at some ranch. Best of luck <3
April 17th, 2010 at 9:14 AM
My fingers are crossed! But isn’t 4 lbs, regularly, every week more than is recommended for healthy weight loss? I’m sure you can do it but don’t be bummed if not!