Comment left by pushedtothewall on 05/29/2001: I am glad that you had a good day. It is humorous to think of you there in a state of messiness. It relieves me about my own! And, I do not have the excuse of being young with all kinds of things calling to me that are actually FUN! I am here just below you in Port Angeles. And I am sending you the most positive wish for another successful day tomorrow :) Connie

Comment left by thatmochagirl on 05/29/2001: Hey girl my icq is 48289114... so add me.. You are doing awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trace

Comment left by Rachel_MR on 05/29/2001: You sure you arent talking about my room!!! Last week I could actually see the floor, this week I dont think I'd have a hope in hell of finding a vacant space. Just read youre last week, I have only been writing for about 2 weks, so have found youre entries very interesting and funny. How old are you? (just out of curiosity) You sound like you are on the right track and on youre way to easily sliding into that little mini skirt and knee highs, you wont be able to keep the guys off you! Keep up the good work, its obviously giving your self esteem a great boost and confidence levels are soaring. RE: personal trainer - is he/she from a local gym? How did you find one, (reasonably priced would be ideal). Keep up the good work!!

Comment left by Kat1970 on 05/29/2001: Hi Cheryl! Glad to see you are having a good day!! In answer to your question...there is actually a LONG version of how I got to a trainer, but the short version is I joined a gym that had a fitness program called Apex. I joined that program (VERY EXPENSIVE!!), and I got a trainer with the program. I lost about 65 pounds (about a year) on that program, but then decided (rather my pocketbook decided for me!) that I needed to go it alone. So..I informed my trainer of my intentions, and he said that he thought it was a HUGE mistake to quit now, so he made me a deal that he would continue to train me and get me ready for competition, for 30% of the purse (winnings). Seeing as how I NEVER thought I'd be ready to compete, I happily agreed!!! However, I was ready within 6 months after that, and I did compete, and I tell you I think he got the better end of the deal!! hahaha Anyway, I got married and moved to Texas, and my whole life flipped upside down, and the scale went up, up, up.... So...here I am, starting all over again!! Anyway...my trainer developed a cardio and weight program for me, as well as a "food plan"...(he NEVER called it a diet hahaha), and he trained me on how to fight (kick-box). I must say it was about the hardest thing I ever did! (I trained 4-6 hours a day...EVERYDAY!!!) But...I never felt sooo good!! I wish I could find a guy like that out here in Texas (believe me I've looked!!), but...oh well, guess I'm on my own again! (Well...my husband kinda took over the trainer role, since he was Army) I wish you all the luck in the world with your trainer. Hopefully he will study your habits ,and your strengths and weaknesses and be able to help you reach your goal! Please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions!! Your weights sound good for now! I do 20 lb curls right now, but I USED to do 50-60!!! I pretty much was pure muscle back then though!!! As someone on this list once reminded me, I'm not that same person anymore, and I need to realize that and aim a lil lower!!! =) So...I'd say doing 12 pound curls now is excellent for toning and not HUGE muscle building!! Don't worry, you'll look GREAT!, not bulky!!! Sorry my "short version" was sooo long!!! Keep up the great work!!! -Kat

Comment left by thatmochagirl on 05/29/2001: I think you are doing great , but the biggest congratulations should be for being able to stomach those chalky tasteless powerbars...AHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHA Have a good day hun... you are rocking!!! trace