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northernmama705

Hi MFP friends,

I have been using this site since mid-April and love it! I have lost 13 pounds, but have been "stuck" at that for over a month now!! I watch my calories and work out faithfully 5 days a week and feel so much better about everything life throws my way, thanks to increased confidence and energy. My birthday is next week, so I got myself a great birthday present - 6 sessions with a personal trainer!! I have known for awhile that I need to integrate weights into my workouts and I have finally made the move to make this happen. I am intimidated by the weight area in the gym and stick to cardio and spinning classes. Hopefully these sessions will help me to feel comfortable in the weight area and give me the bump I need to see that scale move!!

northernmama705

Hi MFP friends,

I have been using this site since mid-April and love it! I have lost 13 pounds, but have been "stuck" at that for over a month now!! I watch my calories and work out faithfully 5 days a week and feel so much better about everything life throws my way, thanks to increased confidence and energy. My birthday is next week, so I got myself a great birthday present - 6 sessions with a personal trainer!! I have known for awhile that I need to integrate weights into my workouts and I have finally made the move to make this happen. I am intimidated by the weight area in the gym and stick to cardio and spinning classes. Hopefully these sessions will help me to feel comfortable in the weight area and give me the bump I need to see that scale move!!

IAM125lbs

Best wishes on making that breakthrough and reaching your goals!!

Theresa35

Great choice on the personal trainer! I have been working with one for the last month and a half and absolutely LOVE it!!! I have used machines that I never would have tried and even done some free weights in the area where the big, bulky guys hang out...LOL. Mine is so encouraging and it is helpful being accountable. Have a great time and kick butt!

blondeheat

Great job! The trainer is a great idea, gaining strength will help! Just having more muscle burns more calories all day.

carvan

Great idea. Resistance and strength training builds muscle which translates into a higher metabolic rate. It wil jump start your weight loss once again. Hopefully, you will feel comfortable to do it on your own after. Congrats on the weight loss thus far, a great accomplishment.