I've been overweight since the 9th grade. As a child I always considered myself skinny or normal. Looking back on pictures, it is apparent that my weight gain began when I turned 14. It's been a slow, gradual climb up the scale over the last 17 years and now I find myself fighting to get healthy. My wife is pregnant with out first child and I find that I have more of an incentive than ever before to lose weight and get fit.
Joseph Pilates at age 82. Now that's what I'm talkin' about...Faye and I worked out a schedule that includes three sessions a week in her Alameda Studio as well as homework twice a week. I've never committed to anything like this before and I am scared that I might let people down - most importantly, myself. However, my will power has always been strong and I feel with Faye on my side and my friends and family rooting me on, I can lose weight and feel good about my body.
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My first session was a bit of an eye opener. I didn't really know what to expect. I assumed it was a long abdominal workout that would only focus on my midsection. What about my arms and legs and muscles? I wanted to work all of that, too, I told Faye.
Ten minutes into our Pilates training and I had a full-body sweat going. The lack of hair on my bald head allowed the sweat to drip from the top of my noggin down the side of my cheek, finally absorbed by my t-shirt. We did arm lifts and leg lifts using her equipment and I was constantly being reminded to keep my heels together and to coordinate my movements. The workout was subtle but the feeling inside me was electric. I think Faye employed a "More Tummy!" chant on numerous occasions.
Faye was amazing throughout the entire sessions. She encouraged me and counted for me and was the cheerleader I needed her to be. The next day I could feel the workout in my biceps and my hamstrings and, of course, in my belly. I have another session with her today and surprisingly enough, I am looking forward to it.
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