Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: Wednesday Workout Update

You, my friend, are a work out "Bad Ass"...

2009-12-10T16:04:23.700-06:00

You, my friend, are a work out "Bad Ass". I am in awe of you. Even if you did have a doh! moment.

Thanks for all your supportive comments this week. I really have come to depend on your feedback.

Hugs....ANd the odd woman was probably freaked out...I would be. I hoped she paid in advance...lol.

Your workouts are amazing! Good for you. That wom...

2009-12-10T13:44:52.627-06:00

Your workouts are amazing! Good for you.

That woman sounds a little bit scary to me. It sounds like he handled it well, perhaps she's done that to him before.

You hold 12 lbs while doing squats? Bad. Ass. I...

2009-12-09T22:05:39.040-06:00

You hold 12 lbs while doing squats? Bad. Ass.

I felt like I should be in special ed after reading the answers to those questions at Monday's workout. The fact that this type of punishment doesn't give you a complex amazes me.

And, yeah, I totally don't get the attitude from the other woman. I can't imagine what it's like, as a trainer, to have a client throw something at me in a tantrum and still remain composed. He totally kept his cool in a potentially abusive/dangerous situation.

You gave her the stink eye, didn't you? You're such a trouble maker.

Talk about awkward! She was crying by the way... p...

2009-12-09T21:59:40.881-06:00

Talk about awkward! She was crying by the way... pretty hard for a little bit. Not sure if she was frustrated with herself and her behavior, or just because she was mad. She left in a hurry too... maybe embarrassed (or, maybe not). She was having major issues with balance... I don't know how much of it was attitude and how much was fear. Either way, it was disrespectful.

What I love most about our workouts is that we are pushed past "I can't do anymore".... surprises me when I realize that I actually CAN do more (and then even more after that). Feels great. And, we are challenged to step out of our comfort zones.

I love working out with you! You and Kathleen make it so much more fun for me!

Your workouts scare me, too. But I know what you ...

2009-12-09T21:59:34.901-06:00

Your workouts scare me, too. But I know what you mean about allowing others to push you farther than you are willing to push yourself. One of the many reasons I like my walking partner.
All I can say about strange lady is that you never know where people are coming from, or what kind of day (life) they've had before you see them. She could be scared, autistic, have a man at home who doesn't value her as a person, or just simply be a jerk. The strangest part of the whole story is that she keeps coming back. Most people with bad attitudes just quit before the six-week mark, so there must be a story there. Only you can decide how hard you want to try to know the story.

Shelley, I have never been in a gym so I wouldn...

2009-12-09T21:38:58.837-06:00

Shelley, I have never been in a gym so I wouldn't have known to bring ear phones! =)

Strange about the woman. Maybe she's like me, one who prefers to workout alone. Maybe someone bought her a membership and she's just using it out of guilt or something. Who knows--it sure motivated you, but how sad.

I would love to work out with you! I think traine...

2009-12-09T19:03:51.189-06:00

I would love to work out with you!

I think trainers are what push you out of your comfort zone, which is really important to progress.

That woman sounds kind of strange. Does she read y...

2009-12-09T15:55:30.319-06:00

That woman sounds kind of strange. Does she read your blog? haha

Keep up your share of the good work. It sounds like you're going to wither away to nuthin!

That is really weird...that lady has some "BA...

2009-12-09T15:19:43.021-06:00

That is really weird...that lady has some "BALLS" to knock the ball out of the trainer's hands...I am getting a bunch of Asian spam too...all on one post where I talk about 'test drives' with the Bachelorette...

At least the drama keeps you entertained. Sounds ...

2009-12-09T14:11:41.557-06:00

At least the drama keeps you entertained. Sounds more interesting than what might have been on the TV...

Hmmm strange lady Shelley. Makes you wonder why sh...

2009-12-09T14:03:23.558-06:00

Hmmm strange lady Shelley. Makes you wonder why she even bothers to come.

I would love to be at a gym like yours. Your workouts sounds hard but fun and with lots of variety in it.

My gym has a few cardio machines with a tv where I do have to plug in my own earphones. But I usually listen to my music and watch series with subtitles.

Way to keep hittin' it, Shelley. I can't ...

2009-12-09T12:32:04.048-06:00

Way to keep hittin' it, Shelley. I can't believe how hard you work - it's paid off for you big time, though.

That gym lady sounds like she's got the wrong attitude for being in the gym. Crazy!

Loved the doh moment. I've had too many to count.

What Kelly said. You are made up of awesome. Tho...

2009-12-09T12:27:57.291-06:00

What Kelly said. You are made up of awesome. Those workouts are intense. Strange behavior from the woman, for sure. Although I'd react the same way if someone assigned me jumping jacks. I will not do them. Life is too short to do jumping jacks.

Thanks for all you kind support - I do appreciate it.

I live in fear of falling and breaking a bone. I&#...

2009-12-09T12:26:44.622-06:00

I live in fear of falling and breaking a bone. I've never tried box jumps.

Your workouts scare me. They would have to have a...

2009-12-09T12:21:38.370-06:00

Your workouts scare me. They would have to have a couple of guys from the EMS on standby for me. You're freakin awesome.

Weird about the other lady though. Your trainer has a lot of patience. I think I would have told her where she could put that ball next time she knocks it out of my hands. lol

Hey, I did the same thing with the TV. I kept messing with it. I finally figured out that I should bring my headphones. Then I couldn't figure out where to plug them in. DOH!