An XL, 250# FART!!

Two good FARTS in one week! Last Monday, I stopped at Target on my way to the gym to get new workout clothes as the ones I had were getting very baggy. I was pretty sure that I could fit into XXL and as that was the largest size they had, it would be much less expensive than going to the fat mans store. I decided to try them on and I remember thinking that they felt a little loose so I went out and got XL in both the shirt and shorts and THEY FIT!!  I was feeling so good about it, I also bought a new belt to replace my “trophy” belt (you know, the one I was wearing before the surgery and was wrapping half way around me!) I also bought the belt in XL as I could comfortably use the last hole and I knew I would soon be off of the end of the belt.

 

I also reached 250# on Sunday that’s a total loss of 116# so far! I also lost one more hole position in the NEW belt! Pants that are only a month old are getting loose on me; it sure is great to be able to buy clothes at a NORMAL SIZE PERSONS STORE! They are much less expensive to boot!

 

The gym that I belong to offered a free personal trainer session and I took them up on it. I did see a lot of value in having someone to guide me through the proper exercises and encourage me to push just a little harder but the price was OUTRAGIOUS! $225 just to sign up then $39 per session and they wanted me to take 3 sessions a week! That is $460 a MONTH AFTER SIGNUP! The pressure they tried to use was worse than I have ever had at a time share sales event! I didn’t bite even when they offered several “free” sessions and an easy payment plan.

 

 I have a gym available to me at work for free which I don’t use because I have a 60 mile commute each way through some of the most heavily used roads in the nation. If I leave an hour later than my normal time, it adds another 30 minutes to the drive. It was less expensive time wise and toll road fee wise to join a gym where I live and pay the fees there, not to mention the convince of being able to go with my wife whenever we want to go.  I did check with the free gym and they do have trainers (for free) to help you, so I setup an appointment for Wednesday and I will be using the free gym once a week to get the guidance I need. They are great people and I don’t mind the addition to my drive once a week, epically for the price difference!

Cal, Nice job on the pants and belt farts.  They are sobering personal victories aren't they?? Good call on the trainer thing and the gym.  I know the feeling.  I used the money to get my own equipment at home and train myself. I gotta admit though, I'm doing better at the walking and jogging than the lifting at the moment but thats gotta change. The arms are getting more flappy than I like.

Hi Cal, Whoa! You are moving--great progress. I think you're wse to take advanage of the free trainer. My trainer has done wonders getting me set up with weights. I don't envy your commute. I know that area well and have family living in the hwy. 90/60/215 corridor. Hope we meet face to face one of these days, but haven't any specific plans yet. Keep up the good work.

Awesome Cal, congrats.  Sure does stink in here.

Greetings Cal -=- Way to Go!  A lot of stink here on the left side today!  Glad to share!  It is nice when the scale moves tose 50lb notches. As I told Ben, The credit card comanies should be giving us interest free cards for all our purchases. As far a gym goes, I have found working at home with a treadmill and bike with some small weights and bands have satified me so far. I could still become a gym rat, but not now. Good Luck in your losing journey, It's a great ride ain't it? KIM

Attaboy, Cal.  Keep 'em coming. I like your personal trainer strategy. Why pay more? Continued success, my friend. DD

Cal WHoa it stinks in the Locker room tonight.  Buying clothes in a regular store/department is a great feeling.    Keep up the great progress. Chris