Mikki has me on 4 different workout routines, 3 or them are what I would call traditional, the 4th is based on resistance bands. I was telling her this afternoon that I’m not a fan of the ‘rubber bands’ because I felt like I had ‘failed’ at every exercise. Plus, I am your average 6’2″ 300+ lbs uncoordinated oaf and the rubber bands don’t account for that. She agreed, but encouraged me to keep trying.
That is the last thing I want to do, give up. I have come far, just about half-way to my ultimate goal. So I appreciate her encouragement.
Today, with the beginning of Week 2, I was back on Workout #1. There was a whole lot about the workout that is challenging, but according to Mikki, I showed gains in strength in all areas of the routine.
It’s Monday, that’s weigh-in day for me…
Week 0 – 317.2 lbs.
Week 1 – 312.9 lbs.
Week 2 – 311.7 lbs.
Total Loss – 5.5 lbs.
Pain is weakness leaving the body.
–Mikki McGirr, Personal Trainer
**Cross-published on I Reject Your Reality… & The (Pendleton) East Oregonian
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Awesome job… I had my first really intense workout with my workout buddy and I understand the pain. Never forget that you can gain muscle which counteracts the weight loss. Of course, I look forward to building the muscle as it will help me lose more weight by increasing my endurance levels as well.
Dude.