The Bull Dog

In January my youngest daughter became engaged. It was an exciting time of planning and preparing for that special day. As I thought about what I would wear, I realized that I had gained about 7 pounds since my oldest daughter's wedding a little over a year ago. So I set out to lose 7 pounds.
I hired a trainer to work with me.
We arranged to meet on a Saturday morning.
I'm not going to lie to you. I didn't have very high expectations.
She came highly recommended to me but you see I have lost and gained the same 20 - 30 pounds over the last 30 years and it has become harder and harder to shed those pounds.
I'm 53.
My body has changed in the ways that it holds those extra pounds and the way that it allows me to shed those extra pounds.
My expectations were low.
After talking to her for a few minutes, I remember thinking I may have bitten off more than I can chew!
She's tough.
I call her The Bull Dog.
We talked a lot that first session. She asked a million and one questions and she listened to me.

She.Listened.

At one point it was pretty emotional for me as I thought about making this commitment and being so afraid that I would fail.

I have failed before.

Not this time!

Not with the Bull Dog.

It has been a hard journey. I have lost almost 20 pounds.

Did I mention that it was hard?

Work

Determination

Dedication

Planing

Lot’s of planning

Sweat

Sticking to it!

Yup, all of that these last 8 months.

In the middle of doing some reps with my triceps , the Bull Dog asked me to keep a journal.

So, you are invited to join me on my journey.