Where Professor J is Spending her Days

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Ten days or so ago, I went to my regular weight watcher's meeting and found that, once again, I did not lose any weight. Yes. I was watching my weight stabilize. SO, I went to our local gym and signed up.

Not only did I sign up, I paid for several sessions with a personal trainer.

This is Adrian, my torturer personal trainer. I have worked with him three times, and boy am I sore! I am hoping that this new emphasis on physical activity will do the trick.

I brought Morgan along with me a few times, and she is having fun with the water exercise classes. They've been great with her, so I am a big fan of Gold's gym.

Comments

Jenn @ Juggling Life said…
He looks like he could get you in shape!
May 29, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Mary Alice said…
Good for you. He looks like he could kick any one's ass into a completely new shape!
May 29, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Mrs. G. said…
Go Karen, Go Karen, Go Karen!
May 29, 2008 at 6:46 PM
JessTrev said…
Yeah! You go, Prof J! I need to get back to the gym. I really liked working out with a personal trainer but the funds for that particular project are, uh, gone. Let me just say that personal motivation is a far cry from someone torturing you! Love that you're getting in there - I am rooting for you.
May 29, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Sojourner said…
You go girl! He has a nice face- He won't torture you too bad bwaahahaa!!
May 29, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Sojourner said…
Oh yeah- I went to my first and second Bikram Yoga classes this Wednesday and last. WOW! I have never sweat so much in my whole entire life! It helps with the sore joints though.
May 29, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Gina said…
Good for you! I would be very afraid of that man so the fact that you've already worked out with him three times and survived is very impressing to me.
May 30, 2008 at 9:14 AM
JCK said…
He looks kind and fun. And good for you to get to the gym. I, myself, need to get my fanny to the gym... PRONTO.
May 30, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Anonymous said…
That's fantastic! Nothing like encouragement and incentive. Best of luck to you,
May 30, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Lisa Wheeler Milton said…
I'm glad you found a good gym. It makes all the difference.

My weight won't budge either. It's frustrating.

Here's to our pursuit of health.

Please take care.
May 30, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Mike Golch said…
me thinks you had it right the first time torture. We had a simi trainer when I was with the sheriffs dept.and man did he toturer us.
May 30, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Claire B. said…
Good! For! You!!

I think personal training is the way to go. We are never that hard on ourselves. You WILL get results! Read my Boot Camp posts for inspiration if you need some! (Boot Camp was like group personal training.)

Keep us posted. We are all rooting for you.
May 31, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Karen Jensen said…
Cheri, I'm gonna tell Adrian about this. I think it's fun to make boys blush.
June 1, 2008 at 8:50 AM
Julie Pippert said…
He looks like he could whip anyone right into shape. And I'm glad Cheri's the one who said it. Velvet glove, baby.

GL and good for you!!
June 2, 2008 at 9:40 AM
Anonymous said…
You go Professor! Have fun!

Yo Adrian! (sorry, couldn't resist)
June 2, 2008 at 7:45 PM
josetteplank.com said…
That's great!

omg, I so need to do this, too. I need some serious cardio exercise every week.

And your trainer looks like no one to mess with even though he's smiling. Those personal trainers are sneaky that way, trying to look all personable, and then whipping you into shape.
June 3, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Family Adventure said…
Awesome, Professor J! He looks like a big teddy bear, but I'm sure it's not all fun and games. Keep us posted - I need some inspiration to get motivated myself.

Heidi
June 3, 2008 at 8:11 AM
Melanie said…
Go, you! And yo, Adrian. I'm sure he never gets tired of that.
June 6, 2008 at 3:07 PM
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