I've been working with Coach Jennifer Harrison for a week now, and it's going pretty well! The workouts have been interesting, and tough...each day has been a little different and the results have varied. The highlight was Tuesday... I ran for 20 minutes, with no walking! I doubted before hand if I could do it...but I did.
Wednesday was my first gym day at Bally's Total Fitness(Ashley Bond we need you). I was kind of flying blind as they were really just interested in selling me the membership. My "tour guide" asked why I needed a gym...why I wanted to work out. When I told him, he gave me a little snark. Which was a fantastic reminder...I know that I'm a big guy and have a long way to go to get there. Despite that he extended my free pass until the 15th, and then I'll start paying for my membership.
The workout consisted of 4 sets of the following: step-up, seated row, one-leg squats, chest press crunches and seated lat pull to chest. I was sore, but a good sore!
I've lost 18.5 lbs as of last Wednesday, not bad but I think I'm flying blind a bit...with horrible eating habits for so long, I think a dietitian would help, and am looking for suggestions/ recommendations.
Other than that, I'm working on taking this day by day...otherwise I get overwhelmed with how huge this seems. Friday I did, and I think it's because I'm working at balancing work, my wife and daughters, my wife's school schedule and marathon training.
And if anyone is looking to go for a run sometime, shoot me an email! I'll be doing the Santa Shuffle on 12/5!
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Tags: Ashley Bond, Ballys Total Fitness, Daniel Malinski, david wallach, Jennifer Harrison, Santa Shuffle 5K
You are doing so great, Dan! KEEP up the great work. Surely an inspiration for many!!
Thanks Jen! I've had friends and a relative or two tell me they're getting active because of this! Inspiring people to move is extra motivation for me!