Hee hee, look how scared I look in that picture lol. Today was DAY ONE at Studio Red. Let's just say it has been quite a few years since I have been to a gym.
But I am determined to finally get to my ideal weight (whatever that means lol). I had the duodenal switch weight loss surgery back in 2015 which saved my life! I went from nearly 500 pounds to half of that weight. Since then, I had two more adorable kids (2 sweet boys). I have been so happy to be in better shape than I was previously, but now I want it all! I want to be able to play soccer again, roller skate, hike, etc. I NEED TO KEEP UP WITH MY TODDLERS!
The manager from Vasa called to welcome me last night and ask if I had any questions about the gym. I laughed and said it had been a while and he mentioned it has been since 2019 and I laughed and laughed.
PREPARING FOR STUDIO RED:
So in preparation I got my workout outfit ready etc last night. I watched the video about Studio Red so I would feel more familiar tried not to think about what I had gotten myself into. I mean, I have dealt with a lot of things in my life people, how hard can it be???
And then I kept THINKING and THINKING, with more THINKING an all the self-doubt kept creeping up. It's funny because I don't have to worry as I did before with new situations because of my weight. When I was almost 480, I would hardly ever go to a new place for fear of not fitting into seats etc. It was a huge and humiliating problem. Back then I would have been completely stressing that people would see me fail possibly and I would worry if I could fit on the machines etc.
Well, it isn't like that anymore. I am still over 200 pounds, but I don't really have to worry about fitting in seats anymore (thank God). So, I kept reassuring myself that my fear was not warranted. I am a fairly confident person (some would so overly so hee hee) and up for whatever so I couldn't figure out why my anxiety was through the roof. At any rate, I think I got four hours of sleep.
STUDIO RED-DAY ONE:
Wow! So I walked in and luckily saw signs to the class. I walked in and thankfully the instructor gave me the run-down. She was really nice and immediately put me at ease. She warned me about the new (to me anyway) treadmills that are angled and kind of go at the pace you set with your momentum etc.
I stupidly started on the bike super early so I ended up doing extra which is great but on day one maybe wasn't necessary lol. It was the 6 AM class and there were maybe 10 of us. They all seemed nice, but the great thing is you can kind of tune out everyone and do your own thing.
You switch off between cardio and weight training in 9 minute intervals. Within those 9 minutes it is split up into levels where you go harder and harder at varying intervals. It is pretty cool actually. And honest it has been a couple hours and my hair is still wet! IT IS TOUGH! But I love that YOU set the pace but you are encouraged with the instructor and the music to push yourself.
And there was something about having to be there at a certain time and doing specific things. TOTALLY WORTH IT SO FAR.
But yeah, I am already so sore. I am so out of shape it is going to hurt people!!!
MY THOUGHTS RIGHT AFTER WORKOUT:
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