Like a Boss

My trainer rocks. I started seeing him last Wednesday. I saw him Wednesday and Friday, and from then on, every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I'm still doing my 2 mile walks in the mornings, but the trainer gives me an extra push.

I have to say, getting a trainer is possibly the best decision I have eve made. He pushes me to levels that I have never been able to take myself to. I push myself to a certain point and then give up. He pushes me to that point and then breaks the barrier and pushes me forward into uncharted territory. It hurts. My muscles burn and they're sore for days afterward. But as its burning and sore, I can feel myself getting stronger.

I've always heard athletes say that it's 10% physical and 90% mental... I understand that now for the first time ever. There's no way I could do what most athletes can do... but I can do more than I think I can. I just have to focus on my goal and go until my muscles physically can't go anymore. And it feels great knowing that I'm achieving something. My sore muscles are like a badge that I wear with pride. How cheesy is that?!

This is me before I started losing weight. Not sure what weight I was at in this picture.

This is me on June 22nd, about a week into my lifestyle change, at 299 lbs.

And a close up of my face...

This is me today, at 265 lbs.

I look crazy serious... or just crazy...

I can't see much of a difference yet, but I know that I will soon.