One Year and 27 Days: Money

Update: 207.6lbs (30 days before physical)

I had my free personal trainer evaluation at the gym this morning. It really didn't involve that much - just a fat percentage, weight scale, plank, gait-evaluation.

I am obviously overweight (what a shocker!), and seem to be almost 50% fat (43% to be exact) - mind you, these scales are based on being fully hydrated and I certainly wasn't, so the figure may be a little exaggerated (haha... or underestimated??). Anyways, I knew I wasn't exactly a figure of ideal health and it's obviously something I am working on.

He assessed my gait, which he said was good and straight. Interestingly, I just don't activate my hamstrings/gluts enough to balance out muscle use in the leg... and I need to make sure my shoulders are completely straight back (I tend to slouch... in fact, I am. right. now.). I am happy about the gait test because when I was really young I remember reading a book where this little boy watched a Native American man and a large white man walking. The Native American walked straight with his feet pointing ahead while the white man walked like a duck with his feet pointing outwards. Since that day I made a conscious effort to walk straight like a Native American... haha... I suppose it actually stuck.

My plank was also good he said. 45-50seconds is 'good' length to hold it and I managed 1 minute (and technically could have gone a little longer, but wouldn't want to impress him too much... haha, yeah right).

Anyways... of course I spent the rest of the meeting being shocked by how expensive this guy is and how often he'd ideally want to see me. No way I can afford this guy as a trainer. No way. So I'll have to have that awkward conversation in a week when he calls me up asking if I want him as a trainer and I have to simply say no. Is it just me or is 6000$ for 6 months expensive? Jeez... and haha... they do offer financing, but I am not getting myself into debt (and paying MORE with interest) just to have a trainer.

So anyways... that's the story morning glory. I am enjoying being at the gym again, I think it's the only reason why I was able to bounce back from the Easter feast this weekend. I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekends!