Yesterday I went into the gym, with a new trainer. I have been meeting with her once a week. BIG FAIL. As I was working out 10 minutes into my workout I realized that once a week was not doing anything for me at all. Once a week was almost like starting over every time for the first time. Only 10 minutes in and my heart feels like it’s going to jump right out of my chest, I feel myself very dizzy and weak. Which for a perfectionist like me, makes me want to push harder, not understanding that my body is just getting used to the motion. I also came to the realization that if I am going to make a commitment to live a healthier life I will have to commit to a lifestyle change, it’s not something you can do when you feel like it. Going to the gym once a week is not gonna cut it.

I can’t wait to get to the day where I go in for my workout, and it feels like second nature. I am leaving for Holidays next week but as soon as I get back I am definitely increasing the trainer to twice a week maybe three times.

While thinking about this lifestyle change, I started thinking about 2010. I started thinking about all the things I want to do in the new year. One thing I want to do in 2010 is, start living a little bit more. I have been a workaholic for many years and sacrificed living my life for work. In the new year, I have a list of things I have always wanted to do but never made the time to do. I am thinking of using those things as motivation for my new “lifestyle” change.

Otherwise I am going into work everyday, excited like a child for the holidays, excited to spend time with my family and friends Can’t wait to see them. Hope all is going well with you, just wanted to keep you updated.

How many of you workout? Have you noticed it changed your lifestyle? How do you stay motivated?