Shining on all the haters
SparkleNLace
Fitness Challenge Diva SparkleNLace
Sparky’s story:
I have been working with a personal trainer since February 15, 2014. My dietitian asked me to consider partnering with a personal trainer after learning that the exercise routine I devised for myself (elliptical and treadmill) did not make me sweat. The personal training sessions have taken me in a direction that I would not and could not venture alone. My trainer concluded that my body had become resistant to the elliptical and treadmill that is why I wasn’t getting any results. Since February, I’ve been meeting with Benji for one hour twice a week. Personal Training exercises/routines are very challenging. The downside is I’ve experienced lots of sore muscles; the upside is I’ve no trouble sleeping at night.
I did run into a major obstacle; the dietitian and trainer have a difference in philosophy towards weighing in on the scale and how I should be eating. After a two week struggle with who was right, I decided that both their point of views had merit. I made a minor adjustment for the sake of both and have continued counting calories, weighing in and exercising.
My diet plan has been to eat at a deficit. I have curtailed my wine consumption to being a teetotaler (mostly), which is not the right way to use the term; but I love to party and socialize, so this is a major step for me. I haven’t cut out a lot of any food. I’ve just focused on staying within my calorie range.
I am walking a half marathon this Sunday. This is major for me since I’ve not gone near any athletic course for so long. It feels good to be back.
****************************************************************************************************** Thanks for checking in Sparky :-). On Twitter you recently mentioned you’ve added Zumba to your fitness regimen. I think I see a dance off in the near future :-). When the pics from your race come in, let me know so I can post an update. You’ve come a long way, baby!!! Follow me on Twitter and InstaGram @TrueLifeDiva1 Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog so you don’t miss each new post as it publishes. 
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Again thank you for all your inspiration; however, Zumba kicks more butt than Spinning. I am not coordinated. It’s comical.
Proud that I’m still committed. Weight loss is not for the faint of heart.
I love Zumba and Spin class. Spin targets my thighs, which is needed since I’m a pear ;-). Zumba let’s me get my groove on. I love to dance and I can Samba like nobodies business!
So proud of you both! And proud to call you FRIENDS!