Gym

Well, I did it. I signed up for a gym. It was really hard to decide between the two gyms and I still don't feel great about my decision but it was the cheaper one and included the pool. So, I am excited to get in shape and go to the pool. Here are my weight loss, get in shape goals. I want to lose 13 pounds. It used to be 10 lbs but apparently I have gained 3 pounds since I made that goal. To do this I plan to work out 4-5 times a week and eat less and healthier. That's how it works right. Eat better and work out. It's worked for me in the past so hopefully it will again.

There are a lot of reasons I want to lose weight.
1. My clothes don't fit. All of my shorts and pants are too tight in the tummy and it's embarrassing and uncomfortable.
2. I am in a wedding in Sept and want to fit into my size 10 dress.
3. I hold my weight in my cheeks (and tummy) and it sucks. I want to be happier about the way I look in pictures since I take so many and am in so many.
4. I told P. and myself I wasn't going to get pregnant again until I got down to 150 pounds. We still haven't made the decision to have another child yet but I want to keep the option open just in case we do. :)

So, we have been to the gym 4 times in the last week since we signed up. The first day we went to the pool. Jamie loves the water. Pete could take or leave it. The other three times I have worked out, once Katie came with me to give it a try. It was kind of funny watching this really small, really skinny 13 year old work out on the elliptical. On our way home she asked if there was a Krispy Kreme around because she needed to eat 12 donuts to make up for the calories she lost. I am glad there wasn't one on the way home or I would have made up for the calories I lost too. Today I am taking the day off and will go back hopefully Thurs and Fri.

P. is supportive and encourages me to go when I am dragging my feet. We will see how it goes. I will keep you updated.

Here are pictures of our day at the pool.