8 pounds now! And into the 140s for the first time in a couple years. I haven't really noticed any significant, visible changes in my body, but now at the gym when I pick up one of those purple 8 pound dumbbells, I can say to myself, "I lost this much."

I like to do my strength training in the group exercise room at the gym. Exercise classes are at noon or before or after work hours so the group exercise room is usually empty when I'm at the gym, and it is a quieter, more peaceful place where I can concentrate on my workout and not feel self-concious. Occasionally, other people come in and some of them have even apologized to me for interupting. I say to them, "Hey, I don't own this room." Most of the time, though, I'm alone, and that's fine with me. I'm not at the gym for social interaction, and I'm usually breathing too hard to carry on a decent conversation.

Anyway! A couple weeks ago I was at the gym doing my strength training, and this young woman who I know slightly came in and we said hi and made intermittent comments to one another as we did our exercises. She's pretty and very thin. As I was getting into position to do my bridge and curls she said something to me that I wasn't sure I heard right so I said, "What?" and she said, "You know, you really look great." Wow! I said thanks and also told her that I really appreciated her telling me that. I guess I must be getting some visible results even though I can't really see them yet.

Labels: fat, physical fitness

posted by Miss Rachel 8/05/2007 08:36:00 AM

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