A message from Roxy...

So, in light of the fact that it was a fairly long list covering off my relatively sneaky personality - I sent the link to my blog to Roxy (my new trainer) so she could read it if she wanted.  She obviously did because when I went to meet her tonight, she had a sheet for me that said this (in perfectly formatted layout might I add):

Working out with a Rockstar

Welcome aboard Chris!  Let me begin by telling you how stoked I am to be part of your 'lose it' journey!!  It makes me very excited to read about all of your current successes, and the future goals that you have set!

Let's get to it!

• Feel free to whine, pout, sulk, swear, or cry.  But once you're done, be ready to finish the task at hand!
• Expectations of both ourselves and other people can be key motivators in may aspects of life.  Use it to your advantage!
• I take injuries very seriously, and because of that I believe form is key.  In this case I'm not nagging, I'm particular!
• Now that I know you hate burpees and push-ups, we will be doing plenty!
• I promise the "meat locker" isn't as scary as it seems.
• I enjoy challenges.  Let's make some firsts!
• I give you permission to stalk me with questions when ever you need.  I also promise that if I ever don't have the answer I will find it for you.  I believe in continued growth, and my brain loves sucking up new information.
• I'll call you on cheats, and generally add more reps in return.
• I have thick skin.  Verbal beatings accepted.
• I suck at thinking of nicknames, however once I think of one I'll most likely bribe you with some form of exercise for you to find out.

Let's Rock this!

Be Excited

<<complete with a motivation quote as follows:  "I am better today than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow">>

So there you have it folks....she can give it out as well as take it, so I think we are going to get along just fine.

Our first workout was all new stuff- sweaty, sweaty stuff.  More lower body than anything, but with great new core/arm exercises - oh and sprints on the treadmill to boot.  I am physically exhausted and I can feel my arms stiffening as I write this....it is a whole new routine my friends.

Do you think it is too late to say that I love burpees and push ups?