Ohhh.... I hurt.. lots.
I've started a pole dancing class to lose some weight and man, do I have a new found respect for pole dancers!!
I did my first class a few weeks ago and then skipped the following weekend 'cause I was celebrating my birthday, the next weekend I was hanging out with Mom and went to see my brother's band, "Astrovan" (they rock!) and since I fell and jacked up my knee that night, I skipped the next class.
So I finally dragged my fat ass back tonight and was shocked that it wasn't quite as difficult as it was the first time, even though I skipped three weeks. Tina, my instructor, even wants me to start going twice a week. She said that she really likes me and that coming back (by myself since the two other gals from work who SAID they were gonna be there flaked out) really proved to her that I'm determined to do this and lose weight.... Then I burst into tears and said I couldn't do anymore classes because we've hit some financial hard times and I can't afford it.
So she's giving me a severely discounted rate: FREE!
She said that until we (hubby and I) get back on our feet, she won't charge me a dime. So I'm going to start going on Wednesday nights and Saturdays. I'm so stoked!
However, I did manage to possibly sprain my ankle during class today, so hopefully I'll be able to go this Wednesday! Yeah, I know, I'm talented.
Tina even put me down as being on the "Unrestricted Access Package" which means that if I decide I want to go more than twice a week, I can, and I also was given a pair of black exercise shorts and a hot pink sports bra. They don't fit right now, but Tina said that the goal is for them to fit by the end of the summer.
For the first time, I'm feeling really good about an exercise plan. I beat myself up every time I go, but the fact that I don't feel as dead as I did last time is proof of improvement.... despite the tweaked ankle. ;)
Besides, Tina has really shown that she wants me to succeed and won't let me give up on myself. I love her for that.
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Aw, that's so cool! How nice of Tina. Good luck! My coworker is going to make me start going to salsa with her on Mondays (her boyfriend gives free classes) so I'm hoping I manage to drop a few pounds as well.
ReplyDeleteI got your message about your friend hearing about manwuctus...Did he hear it somewhere OTHER than from you? Because that would be crazy! We made up that word!
I've been using it lately too. We're so cool. But you still get credit for Manwuctile Dysfunction. ;)
Nelli