Three days in a row.

If the below guy can do it I can do it.   

WWAD (What would Alex do)

First I have been pretty laid back with my workouts.  Lots going on at home.   Truck broke, twins getting tonsils removed, add dance for Hannah, Gymnastics for Avery and everyday life stuff.  Before you know it the workout is on the back burner.  Well I have made it to the Gym two days in a row.  That is pretty exciting.  I am back on track.  I have my first real workout with my new trainer next Monday.  I meet with him last week.  It will be like starting over.  He was unable to locate the file of my workouts with Alex. (my copies are in the broken truck at the shop).  New workout routines, new challenges.   Speaking of new workout,  I discovered a new kettle bell workout online.  I have been doing Kettle bell crawl and carry.  

So I bet you are all wondering why this posting is titled WWAD.  Usually when I workout by myself.  I come up with excuses for not wanting to keep pushing.  If I have to do 1 minute, I will tell myself it's OK I did 45 seconds.  If I get tired I tell myself it's OK to do 2 sets instead of 3 sets.  Well today While I was workout, I was trying to think of a reason not to keep pushing.  As I was on my hands and knees convincing myself  to do my next set of crawls.  I thought WWAD (what would Alex do).  He would kick my butt. He would not put up with me coming up with excuses.   So I pushed through,  finished my final set.   So when I want to quit I will remember WWAD.

Where's the Kettle Bells

So I went to a different YMCA today.  It was a very interesting experience.  I was unable to find the Kettle bells.  I wanted to do some swings.  I asked the trainer where I could find them. He said they do not let the general public use them.  They are for a class or to be used if you have a trainer.  I told him I have used them with and without a trainer.  So he gave in and got me one.  It was only 30 pounds.  I was not going to complain.  I got through one set of my Intervals.  I did my second set with the Kettlebells.  When I was done he asked of he could show me proper form.  I told him I know, I have bad form and I was working on not rounding my back.  He said that was not the issue. the issue was that I should not be swinging over my head.  I guess he has never heard of over the head kettle bell swings.  He kept telling me everything I have done wrong.That most trainers, don't have the knowledge he has.   He wasted my time so I could not finish my workout.  He gave me his card and said I should work with him.  I finally told him my trainer and I must be doing somthing right.  I have lost close to 60 pounds and over 100 inches.  I think that shut him up.

I have a new toy.  I had to spend down my FSA.  I was able to buy a heart monitor.  I am looking forward to using while working out.I wanted the fancy Polar brand. It was not covered by my FSA   I also start with my new trainer Mitchell next week. I am going to work hard to drop some major pounds by July.  I will be officiating my first wedding. Yes someone asked me to marry them. More information to come. 

New Year's Resolutions by the Numbers

New Year's resolutions—or, at least, making them stick—is an act of war. After all, you've got overcrowded gyms, after-Christmas designer sales, and winter's trademark lack of willpower to contend with.

So this year, if you want to come out on top, you've got to know your enemy. To help, we rounded up the top stats you need to know heading into 2014—plus some pointers on sticking to your guns.

45: Percentage of Americans who usually make New Year's resolutions

10: Amount by which people who fully commit to making resolutions are more successful at keeping them.

1 in 3: Number of people who ditch their vows by the end of January. Top reasons include being too busy or not being committed to their goals in the first place.

66: Percentage of resolvers who set fitness goals as part of their resolutions.

73: Percentage of those who gave up before meeting their goal.

4: The number of times those same people have given up on their fitness resolutions in the past.

7: Percentage by which men are more successful than women at resolving to exercise.

38: Percentage of people who don't make resolutions in the first place.

The Top American Resolutions:
21% Weight loss
14% Improve finances
14% Exercise
10% Get a new job
7% Healthier eating
5% Manage stress better
5% Stop/reduce smoking
5% Improve a relationship
3% Stop procrastinating
3% Set time aside for self
3% Start a new activity/hobby
2% Improve my work habits
2% Stop/reduce drinking alcohol
1% Assertion/learn to say no

Want to beat the odds? Tell others your goal, says John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Scranton and author of Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing your Goals and Resolutions. "Going public increases accountability and allows for more support," he says.