Putting myself out there...

First some background info... For my birthday, Jason gave me some money - always nice to get, right? Some people might think it's cop-out, which it kind of is. But I have to give him credit; he's really trying, especially because he knows that I'd rather choose my gift than get something I really don't like - and he knows that I woudn't have the heart to break it to him if I didn't. So, I've held onto the cash for a few weeks because I really wasn't sure what I wanted to spend it on.


Well, I've decided to invest it in my health. More than anything I would like to shed all my unwanted pregnancy pounds! And, this is where I'm putting myself out there...


Reason #1: I signed up for a 12-week fitness program through an online organization. (Does this show just how desperate I am, that I'm seeking weight loss solutions via the Internet?) However, I already know that we just don't have enough in our monthly budget to sign up for a gym membership, where I could rely on a personal trainer for tips. I own several exercise videos, but besides the fact that I've plateaued in difficulty, and therefore, in results; I'm bored! And I really didn't want to throw my money away at some diet agency, like weight watchers, or on diet pills, like Metabolife or Hydroxycut - that most likely won't even work.


What appealed to me about this website is that, as a member, you are assigned one-on-one fitness trainers in nutrition, cardio, and resistance training, using whatever equipment you have - whether you have a gym membership or a home gym. (I have a few items: stability ball, 5-pound weights, and a resistance band. It isn't a lot, but you'd be surprised how many variations of exercises you can do with these few items!) You can email back and forth as much as you want. I'm also impressed with the affordability of the program. It cost a little more than a 4-week bootcamp that I joined last February when Jacob was 7 weeks old.


I just became a member last night, and already I've received 3 fitness e-books for free and a customized exercise program. Tomorrow, I will be getting my customized diet program. I have the self-discipline, but not a lot of know-how. As a ballerina in my younger years, I knew how to maintain my weight and shed a few pounds while preparing for a show. But after having children I have a lot more to lose than just water weight! and I really don't want to give up on myself! ... so, in my desperation, I am crossing my fingers that this works! I certainly have the self-discipline. I'm hoping that this website can fill in the gaps that I lack.


Reason #2 (for putting myself out there): before and after photos to come! Scary...