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My not so fit test

Well today I had my fit test or as I would like to call it my not so fit test. I knew that I had gotten out of shape, but I have to say I was shocked at the numbers. I'm not for sure why but before I went in for my test I was so nervous so needless to say my BP was up so that was the only numbers that didn't shock me. I know being a girl we don't like to talk about our weight or our size but I think in order to know where I end up you have to know where I started. I weighed in today at 208 which I have lost 3lbs in the last week so starting to see progress. My chest was 42in, waist 38in and hips 48in. My oxygen volume was 26.16 and the parts that sucked the most is my BMI is 36.5 and my body fat % is 48.6. I have to say when I saw the numbers I was so sick that I let myself get here, but looking on the positive side this is the bottom so the only way to go is up and that's the direction I'm going to go. I was told by the trainer guy that if I wanted to keep a close eye on my progress I could schedule a fit test every month. I think I'm going to take him up on that and I'm going to put my numbers on my refrigerator so I have to look at it every time I go into the kitchen.   I have asked my family for a pedometer/ heart rate monitor watch for Christmas so I can keep track of my steps and my heart rate. There are some real cute pink ones so that's a big plus. lol  . So being fat sucks, but having a plan and having the drive to accomplish that plan is going to make that fat go away! On the bright side  I also signed up my whole family for the jingle bell run/walk. My son Josh and myself are excited about doing it, but I think we will have to drag my hubby and my other son kicking and screaming. If it kills me I'm going to make this whole family healthier we need this so bad.

Hiking Dickerson park

Today a few of us met up at Fort Dickerson park to take pictures for knoxville park and rec and to do a little hiking. If you have never been its off of Augusta Dr. in south knoxville. Its a pretty smooth hike with lots of potential to make the hike harder if that is what your looking for. As you walk back on the trail you come to a wonderful old rock quarry that has some great spots to take photos. I'm sure in the fall when the leaves are at their peek its is spectacular. I had a wonderful time and I realized that even just getting out and doing a simple hike with some friends is not only enjoyable, but also is a great way to get exercise. I have my fit test tomorrow and I have to say I'm a little worried, but I guess if I were fit I wouldn't be on the team so I have to just take it for what it is and try to build up from where I am now.

Man is my bottom sore

I first want to go on record and say that I have met some wonderful people doing the biggest winner and I know that I will stay friends with them long after this is done. I have never met a bunch of more caring and uplifting people in all my life. With that being said I guess I should tell you about my spin class and how I did today. I met up with Randy last night and we did a spin class. It was the first time I have ever done a spin class so I was a little worried but Randy was wonderful and helped me out and told me what to expect.  I also was excited to find out that our life coach Chris was the one teaching the class he did a wonderful job and kicked our butts totally.  Before I went to the class I had talked to a Dr. I work with and he told me not to eat before the class but I was so sure I knew so much better than him soooooo I had a salad like an hour before class. Wow was that a mistake note to self NEVER do that again. For the first 30mins of the class I thought I was going to throw up and the last 30 mins of class I thought I was going to pass out. Which I have to say I kept thinking if I pass out on this thing my toes are strapped in and I'm going to go over bike and all. I then got tickled at the thought of me laying on the floor with a bike between my legs and for some reason seeing the funny side made it a lot easier on me. I was so proud of myself for finishing the class even though I didn't stand up much on the bike because it was killing my knee. Last night I was like that was easy and I'm not going to be sore. This morning I was wondering who had kicked the crap out of my bottom to make it so sore. I was told today by some of the girls I work with that I will get use to it and the soreness will go away. They ride all the time so I believe them. I did a lot better watching what I ate today and when I got home I did 20 min on the treadmill at 4mph on a slight incline. I'm not sure what that calculated out to in miles, but by the end of it I was sweating and breathing heavy so I'm sure it was close to 20-30 miles lol. I have also today set up my fit test and running evaluation so on Dec. 6th I should be 100% on things I need to get done.