A personal training & food journal. Read about our weight loss progress at Train With Ron in Chicago, our nutritional habits and the life changes we're making to get in shape and stay healthy!

The little things like stepping on the scale yesterday and noticing another pound disappear. Good riddance I say, I hope I never get to see you again … ahem, pound. That officially puts me at 30lbs lost since October!!! That just makes me oh so happy!! I tried so many things to lose weight prior to joining Train with Ron and I was at a point where I thought nothing would take it off and something was wrong with me. 5 months with TWR and I am 30lbs lighter. (This makes me tear up a little.) Before, I would’ve yo yo-ed 10 pounds a couple of times within that time. So, this journal entry was going to be just that, my excitement over this extra pound, but then I got to thinking. I thought about all of the other ‘little’ things that have made me happy lately.

My overall attitude has certainly changed towards a more positive, open and happy one. I have tons of energy during the day and my mood is good the entire day. The latter benefits those around me as well Don’t get me wrong, things still do frustrate me sometimes. I am human after all. How I handle it and how I recover matters here.

When I went clothes shopping the other day I didn’t feel some of the anxieties I used to. The feeling of inevitability that I will ultimately walk out of the store depressed, upset and in-adequate were nowhere to be found. I actually had to leave the fitting room and get a smaller pair of pants than those I tried on. Thrilling!

I am happy that I am eating healthier foods and hardly even crave junk. I’m a night owl and snacking at night was always the norm. No mas!

There are so many other little things that go on throughout the day that I feel better about today than I did even just a month ago. I can’t wait to feel what it will be like after my next 30lbs. I believe that will reach my optimal weight. I’m working out harder now so I think these pounds will move along faster. Maybe that’s just wishful thinking. Regardless, I am savoring all of the little things within this process and making sure I retain it so that I can keep the weight off and not have to go through this huge process again. We’re talking life changing stuff here people!! …. OK, I have to share this. A facebook friend said something brilliant the other day. The first part I’m quite certain has been uttered numerous times in the past. it’s the twist at the end that sets this apart. Here it is: “When one door closes another door opens, but the hallway’s a bitch.” Anyway, I thought it was good.

I’m so happy that we found TWR. Such a great team of personal trainers. To give you an example, throughout this process I’ve been continually wanting to and have been thanking them for helping me with my goal. After one of my many thank yous the response was “Of Course, that’s what we’re there for!” I thought that was so fantastic, because lately, I see a lot of people be ‘there’ for things but not actually show up for it. These guys show up 110% for us, push us, motivate us and it’s just the normal thing. I’ve belonged to quite a few gyms from LA to Chicago and trust me it’s not the norm everywhere. TWR is a fun, productive and encouraging environment with a team a guys that know their stuff, love what they do and genuinely want to see you succeed.

A final note in this journal entry that was intended to be really short but then got out of control …. Got my new shoes, I had to go out right after my last entry and get a pair. They’re a cute blue pair of Nike’s. Worked out in them last night and they felt pretty good too.

Back in the gym Wednesday morning, update you after and let you know how I do in my week two of March Madness.

And oh yes, Ouch! My legs are sore