The "real" workout... So yesterday I had my 2nd personal trainer session. And what a session it was! First, it was around +35C (95F) and the gym does not have a very good ac system... Second, I took Zumba class - I knew better what I was doing this time, so I was able to put more energy into the steps, but also got tired much faster (plus the hot weather). Third, I had a personal session immediately after class. The trainer sent me to warm up on a bike for 5 minutes. Then he not only showed me various strength training exercises, he made me do each one correctly (=harder), 2 sets of 10 repetitions each. And after all that I was sent to exercise for 30 min on elliptical. Not the "easy" way I have been doing it before either, but with proper incline and resistance. I slept like a baby last night :)

Progress photo... well, not big progress yet, after 4.4 lbs down. Would like to use this for reference later.

201.6 lbs (91.5 kg)

Week 2 wrap up... Today was a weigh-in day for me:

SW: 206 lbs
LW: 204 lbs

CW: 201.6 lbs (2.4 lbs lost since last week; 4.4 total so far)

Today I also had a personal trainer session at the gym. She took my measurements, measured my BMI, tested my cardio level... My instructions for the next week - cardio on elliptical 3 times 20 min each (HR 131-150). As long as I do these 3 cardio sessions, I am free to choose any other activities I want. I will most likely do swimming and zumba again.

Exercise I did during week 2: treadmill(x1), swimming(x3), zumba(x1), elliptical(x1)

Zuuuumba... I tried it today for the first time - so much fun! I really enjoyed the class. Who knows how many steps I did right, but I had fun trying. I am definitely going back next week.

On another note, here's a photo of what I usually take with me to work (water bottle makes it easier to make sure I am drinking  a min of 8 cups, most days it is 12-15; the thermos has oatmeal for breakfast; a turkey sandwich for lunch; I try to eat yogurt every day; just recently discovered Kashi chewy granola bars - love them).

New shoes... Shopping for sportswear yesterday took forever. It was hard to find well-fitting clothes. I am looking forward to the day when I lose enough weight where everything fits better! Oh, and I bought these neon yellow training shoes, they are super-comfortable, so I went for them, never mind the color :) At least they are the colors of my county's flag (they are blue inside), that's what I am going to tell myself anyway when everybody stares.

Joining the gym... I was thinking about joining the gym again (I used to be a member about 2 years ago) and finally went for it today! I had my "orientation" first, then went swimming for 20 minutes.

I have an appointment to meet with a trainer on Wednesday (everyone gets one personal 30 min session a week). They tell everybody to come in 3-4 times a week for 30 min of cardio and 30 min of strength training.

Tomorrow I am going shopping for some sportswear.

Recap of week one...

SW: 206 lbs
CW: 204 lbs (2 lbs lost!)

Exercise: walking and treadmill

Cheats: salmon burger & fries (business lunch)
          cuban chicken sandwich (friend's birthday)
            starbucks (iced hazelnut latte + chonga bagel w/ cream cheese)

Photo: from one of my walks this week