Since my last post, so many things have happened!!

I have become a regular helper in Shy's muscle conditioning class. Other people taking the class have approached me and told me they are glad I am helping. I'm having so much fun with it that I have decided to make my assistant roll official--I am joining "fit crew". Fit crew is a volunteer program for people who already take free classes. Basically they wear a volunteer tshirt,  help encourage and make other participants more comfortable.

Shy and I have our first official training session together tomorrow. I was hoping to do it sooner, but his schedule was booked full of smart start clients. It's odd how well he and I have connected, it almost feels like me and JC. Turns out that I am Shy's first female client he's trained one on one!! This promotion to trainer has been so good for him, and he has grown so much in the last 6 weeks or so. Back in January he thought it was awkward to even mention chest to a woman, even to correct form. Now he laughs and jokes, talks about beautiful sculpted muscles...and isn't afraid to mention chest, thighs, hips, etc. The other night I sent him a facebook message just letting him know that he doesn't need to worry about anything being awkward while training me. It's doubtful that he could do anything to upset me, and even if he did, I would let him know first!


I've been shopping for clothes on a regular basis, and it feels really good! I'm wearing a size 12 now, and will probably be in a size 10 sometime this summer. Gradually I am phasing out all my huge, shapeless clothes for more form fitting things. The other day I bought a cheap smocked tank dress. It's red, t-shirt type material. Looks pretty good right now, but will look even better as my belly gets flatter. Also purchased, one pair of yoga shorts that I would not have been caught dead in a year ago, 2 cheap tank tops, and a replacement for my favorite size 20 black and white shirt...and everything is a size 12/14 from the juniors department!! Every shopping trip I have to remind myself that I am NOT plus-sized any longer, and I cannot shop in the women's department anymore :)

The mental changes continue... I continue to step on the scale daily, but seeing 3lbs of water weight doesn't ruin my day anymore. I KNOW that I have caused it by not drinking my water, or by eating that fast food meal. I'm enjoying doing girly things, and knowing I can STILL be badass. Heavy lifting is just going to make it even better :)