Brenda, A BodPod machine measures the amount of body fat. It is very accurate. They have them available in most cities. Call the local gym and ask them where you can get a BodPod test. Don't settle for a caliper test or an electronic scale test. They are not accurate. Here is where I went to get my fat tested http://baselinefitness.com/Body_Composition.htm

Valerie, I had been walking 4 mi a day for the first 4 months out of surgery..then it got colder and I stopped. However today when I walked I ppicked my pace right back up and did all the machines with very little effort. I was amazed. My mother wanted me to swim with her, but she couldn't get me off the machines. lol I have 3 weeks to get back into gear before the classes start, so this will help me work up to it the have single classes for 5 bucks...that was a good idea! I think I will just do the pilates class and the circut traing class,...maybe the cycle class to...but not the 6 am class. You no why I am in such a hurry??? I feel like I wasted most of my life being obese and now that I am down to a normal size,I want to look normal without clothes to. I am not against plastics, and I will do this to fine tune myself. I don't have really any responsibility's except part time job, and hubby. He can fend for himself! My daughter is getting ready to have her first baby so other than keeping her a couple days a week that is it. And oh man do I want to be on the SWAN!!!!!!!! Second best thing is to go to Stacy's spa she went to...woudln't that be great! Now if it would just rain money,I'd be there. lolol I'll keep you posted. Brenda

Mikee, Well, after thinking about it all day, and last night I think I am going to start out slower the classes do't begin for another 3 weeks. I ent today(firt day opened) and did all the circut weights and wakled a mile and a half. Did it all with relitive ease...so we shall see. Now I am going to continue to post on this board reguraly. If in 4-5 weeks you don't hear from me, call 911!!!!! Brenda

Nice Job Val, We are so proud you. Keep it up. Make sure you save enough energy to pay your personal trainer. I hear that he will take sexual favors for his services rendered. You know trainers are not cheap these days. Its pay back time.

EEEowww! That is awesome! You is gonna hurt so good tomorrow! Just walking for me, carrying a 50# golf bag for two hours, 2 miles total, and swung a club 48 times..