Leslie does this review in a very down to earth manner!  I’m sure glad I can count on her book to not lecture me but talk to me about my bad eating habit.

Overall, jumping in my car at 7:30 a.m. to go to the gym for an hour or more in the freezing cold, was an eye opener to me for sure!  I did it, and now I am happy to have this kind of structure  and exercise in my life.

Before I left today, I chatted with some people who had memberships from 5 and 6 years ago.  They told me that I needed to do repetitions of 12 things and rest a minute, then 12, rest, then 12.  I didn’t know that I said.  They said back 5 or 6 years ago, free trainers helped you till you got settled.

My only comment to this blog about this GYM, is if they have a lead, like me, on a free membership, then why don’t they enhance my knowledge with the machinery and teach me how to use it more thoroughly.  That way I won’t want to leave.

But, that didn’t happen, and so I will make do at home with my exercise tapes, my treadmill, my leg and arm extensions.  On my wish list I must put in for a hip abductor.

Keep moving and doing weights.  It really boosts  your energy, self esteem and helps your muscles and bones, take it from a person who never ever went to a gym before, and now wants to fit exercise into her lifestyle for good!

I get up, go to the gym then eat breakfast.  But next week, I will get up, exercise at home with my power walking and Richard Simmons and my dance music and my tread mill and my arm pulls and leg pulls on my own at home!

Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds was highly recommended to me by a woman who lost 55 pounds.  She does one of these dvd series every morning before going to work or going out for the day.  I liked the Walk Away the Pounds dvd alot.    The setting is relaxing and casual, and “Leslie” talks to you like a friend and gives you choices.

If you desire, mute this, and put on your  own music and then you can enjoy yourself even more.  Or, keep to the program and enjoy Leslie Sansone’s “Walk Away the Pounds-Power Mile” as is.  Keep moving ladies!

I had the place to myself.  Did my usual things and 21 min. on treadmill.

I feel more confident and like I am taking care of my body.  Too bad I didn’t have this insight 10 or 20 years ago.  Maybe I wouldn’t need to lose 20 pounds now.  But I’m glad I can go to the gym especially on a weekend.  It is really relaxing and not rushed and seemed emptier than on the weekdays.

I instead did the Richard Simmons Video.  Had fun and “relaxed my muscles” as my daughter put it.

She said I should  not go every day, as  my muscles need a rest sometimes.

I must thank my experience with the gym routine to keep me motivated to exercise.  A healthier lifestyle is developing for me.  Yeah!

Treadmill

Hip Abductor

Arm Pullies

Seated Leg Curl

Seated Leg Press

Chest press

Leg Extension

I increased my treadmill time from 5 min. to 10.52 and enjoyed the other equipment.

I feel like I am toning my body and I feel very healthy.

Having this free pass is truly invigorating.

Treadmill increased to to 13.45

and same equipment as yesterday

Breakfast after Gym:  Hard boiled egg and coffee with vanilla bean cream.  The egg appears to be lasting longer than the bagel and cereal.

I am planning a long drive on Friday to see some friends.  Normally I would skip the event, but all this exercise has helped my inner self with confidence to attempt the long drive and not bail out.  I didn’t think my health would be influenced so positively.  It is wonderful.

if weight loss is recommended for you.  There are many other sites available, just google them.

http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm.

I have read that being accountable for your weight helps you lose more.  So into the weight loss jar we will all put $1.00 a week.