First PT session!

Hi D3 Family,

My blogging game has been a little lax lately so this might take a while! First things first:

We had our first weigh in..VERY nerve-wrecking. Even when you feel like you've done everything you were supposed to, it's still very nervous-making getting on that scale. And taking those DAMNED pictures...UGGHHH!!! Ha--ted It! But I remind myself that it should be documented as we all get closer to our goals. Lord knows I'm not at home taking pictures of myself. I don't even want to see all of that right now, so I guess better Dre perform the task than me. My spirits are up and slowly but surely, the booty is getting up too, so I'm grateful.

So I had the pleasure of working out with Vicky last Saturday for our morning Kettlebell class. Not sure if anyone's heard, but the girl is no joke! Halfway through the workout, I gave a lot of thought to how the hell I ended up doing halos with 25lb Kettlebells. And then I figured out it was perfectly appropriate to blame Vicky!!! The thing is, she pushes you and pushes and you totally don't want to punk out because Vicky's telling you you can do it...and although you're not quite convinced you can, you do it! And she's all smiling and positive and high energy like you're SUPPOSED to be lifting this 25lb weight and before you know it, you are too! Well, not the smiling and positive and high energy part, but you ARE lifting the weight!! And then you're really grateful when it's over but even more grateful that you had someone there pushing you because you CAN do it....So thanks Vicky!!!!!! (but don't be mad if I hide from you sometimes..lol)

We had our first PT session with Dre last night. And didn't she live up to her reputation! The day leading up to the session proved to be hellish. I was scurred..not scared but scurred. I'm pretty sure I gave myself a headache. I tried a lot of stuff, worse case scenario (running outside), best case scenario (I suddenly got super powers and the training would be a breeze). I was so nervous, I didn't even walk the dog..just let him out for a quick pee and drove to the gym 20 minutes early!! I can't lie...Hard as hell!! I thought I was gonna throw up..twice. We made it through though. It was the longest hour of my life...and I cursed at Dre 3 times...(in my head of course. I don't want no problems:-). And I know it won't get easier but that's OK. I trust her wholeheartedly and believe in myself and the rest of the crew..No doubts!!!

And speaking of the crew...can I just say how fierce these girls are...without exception!!!Vicky, Bea, Elena...you just couldn't ask for a more real, down-to-earth, positive and determined group of women! I'm so glad we're in this together. I'm so glad Dre believes in us and we believe in each other. Big ups to Stephanie for doing this alone. I can't imagine how hard that was. If I was alone with Dre last night for the PT session, I would've been highly suspect for pulling a Houdini. Now you see me, now you don't!!!! And thanks to D3 for checking in on us. The encouragement means so much. Please know I can't wait to return the favor to some of you in the future!!!