Last February 13, I went back to Fitness First but this time I enrolled in Megamall, former home was Robinson's Metro East which is by the way nearer. I was just itching to sign up that day Jomal and I passed by their booth at the activity area Bldg. A. I informed the membership consultant, Glenn, that I was a former member and asked him straight if he can offer me any discount on any admin fee or maybe waive the one-time signing fee whatever they call it. He told me he can cut this, cut that, lessen this lessen that and went on discussing the gym's features, facilities, etc. Jomal, since we are not so much a fan of watches, looked at his mobile phone and slightly tapped my knees..."It's getting late.." his eyes uttered. So I interrupted Glenn to tell him I just need to know if he can give me the same monthly fee I got almost 2 years ago. Oops... sorry for unnecessary details, was just used to being like that since I dated my ex-boyfriend (now husband). The end bargain is that my monthly fee is Php 60.00 higher than what I used to pay.
While couples dated on Valentine's Day, I was at the gym burning down my love handles while Jomal was at home waiting for my SMS so he can fetch me for our Heart's Day dinner. For a year and a half that I never sweated a bucket, there was I perspiring a sea just warming up! Whew! But Blaize, my trainer, was kind enough to understand my situation... "I understand Ma'am, but we need to assess your strength and endurance today so I can create an exercise program that would suit your capability at this point." Oh, owkay... Let me share my assessment stats that day.
Cardio (travel as far as you can in 10 mins.): 0.5 km (0.5km - 2km)
Strength (max. push ups in 1 min.): 22 reps (15 - 40+ reps)
Core (hold plank position for 2 mins.): lasted 54 seconds (30 sec - 2mins.)
Balance (hold star pose for 2 mins.): 25 seconds (30 sec - 2mins)
Flexibility (sit and reach as far as you can): reached my ankles (knees, ankles, toes, goaling for heels)
With that I got a total fitness score of 9 points slumping on the "Keep on Improving" zone. I want to score 21 at least to be in the "Great Fitness Level" area. I am not an athlete, I just want to bring back the energy I had when I was younger so as not to feel like I'm getting really old. Age is just a number, I want to be able to say that confidently. Of course, I want to flatten my abs as well, that's actually the main thing!
Blaize, as they always do, offered her Personal Training services after I told her my goal. It's very pricey, but I am so determined to "bring sexy back!" (exactly, Pika!) Also had my nutrition assessment with Karenn who offered her services as well. I thought it would be great if my diet is tailored to suit my physical program, so I thought about it for 3 weeks and availed of both programs last March 10.
It is so frustrating that I was not able to maximize the program to achieve my goal. My lifestyle and daily routine (which I don't really have) are major contributors of my muscle loss and weight/fat gain. I cannot perfect the diet program given to me. I am supposed to eat every 4 hours (breakfast, a.m. snack, lunch, p.m. snack, dinner and midnight snack) but I tend to skip meals. Sometimes fiber is just not available. Add the alcohol I consume during gigs. I should have spent the money to buy me discipline! Tons of it! But what I neglect in diet I make up in my physical training. Will there be a day I can't go to the gym, I make sure I have done home chores for at least 2 hours a day. Plus I take Healthy Options' L-Carnitine capsules. Still, the results are not what I've expected. No, no, no, it's not the program, the trainer or the nutritionist. It's me! I lack discipline really.
That is why, instead of starting my 60-day fitness challenge last March 10, I would rather count now to see if I can maintain what I've learned during physical training and complete the recommended daily intake of my diet program. I just have to get ready for a gig tonight at Freedom Bar. I need to find my straight jacket to stay away from that ice cold SanMigLyt! Later when I get home and I fail to write a blog, it can mean two things...i am tired or i am drunk! Kitakits!
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