tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250564230811122659.post1272605852889209852..comments2023-09-05T22:01:12.286-05:00Comments on Finding Fitness in my Forties: Weigh-in Wednesday, Blog ThursdayMylynkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514088344303779721noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250564230811122659.post-64281186809594945052012-01-02T17:22:03.711-06:002012-01-02T17:22:03.711-06:00I came to read your blog and found out you miss me...I came to read your blog and found out you miss me!!!! Awwwww. How sweet!!! Well, let me tell you that you should not be intimidated. As an over weight over age instructor I've seen lots of looking fit 20 year old almost passing out in my classes while the more experienced rocked. The MAC is fun, and everyone teaching or taking classes are nice. Don't let it intimidate you. But good job finding an alternative for not hitting the gym. I have not worked out in forever due to the baby but miss it. I will keep on checking ur blog and maybe u will get me motivated. <br />hugs!<br />RafaRafaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889078016744913753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250564230811122659.post-7875746213522306712011-09-15T11:23:50.921-05:002011-09-15T11:23:50.921-05:00think about it this way: you don't want to los...think about it this way: you don't want to lose weight too quickly anyways. I'm proof of that...sixty pounds in a year and I have sagging skin, wrinkles. Take it gradually, girl! Now get your ass out there and do what you do!! You won't lose any weight sitting there wondering "what if's"....xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5250564230811122659.post-58462765453971321532011-09-15T11:19:35.202-05:002011-09-15T11:19:35.202-05:00Take classes! The group mentality helps so much. ...Take classes! The group mentality helps so much. Plus with a class, you are being told what to do vs just plugging away on a treadmill or weight machine by yourself. <br /><br />No trainer should make you feel bad about going to a class to work out, and if they do, they are in the wrong profession! Now they might be tough on you, but that's only because they want to encourage you to work harder. It works every time on me! Whenever I hear, "Come on, give me 3 more reps!" or "Give me another 15 seconds!" I push through to the end. Mylynka, I dare you to try the "Step and Sculpt" class...might be hard at first but sometimes doing something outside of your comfort zone will bring you the biggest results.<br /><br />No lie....it is a lot of hard work to be fit and lose weight. Ignore your "ideal target weight". As you said, it seems unattainable and intimidating. Your goal for right now should be ~225. Once you reach that, then revise and keep working. <br /><br />Sorry! Didn't mean to write a novel either!Lucihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546450888464748522noreply@blogger.com