more and more natural

exercise is becoming more and more natural for me to do on a daily basis. I almost feel like something is missing if I miss a workout. I love this feeling and hope it doesnt pass!!!

my break thru

1 month ago when I joined the gym the trainer wanted me to warm up in the elliptical for 5 minutes. I got on the elliptical that day and at the end of the 5 minutes I was a sweaty, panting hot mess. I could not go any longer. I even vowed to not get back on again because it was TOO HARD. So for a week I avoided the elliptical and only did cardio on the treadmill. But I saw others who were able to do the elliptical and I said if they can do it so can I.
So I worked my way up to 15 minutes on the elliptical and 30 on the treadmill. Today was my breakthru.....I did 2 15 minute segments on the elliptical.....dont know if I could yet do 30 in a row, but c'mon its a lot better than where I was 1 month ago!!!

joined a gym

decided I couldnt do this on my own and joined a ladies only gym. Its close, convienant and motivating. I had a personal training session with the owner and boy did she kick my butt, but I needed it.

Goals 5 x a week, cardio, 45 minutes per session

strength training 3x a week

want to drop 40 lbs ny June so I can look decent for Fla this summer