Here we go...

Well, this is the first time I've done anything like this before (blogging or working with a personal trainer) I am really excited to get started with both. I don't really know what to expect but I've reached a point in my life where I need to try something new when it comes to my health. My life over the last five years has really been moving fast and I've developed some really bad habits when it comes to eating and working out.

A little about me...

I just turned 33 recently and am extremely out-of-shape. I work as an administrator at an area middle school,I'm working on my PhD at UW-Madison and my wife and I have a 14 month old little girl, so I've fallen into a pretty stressful but sedentary lifestyle over the last few years. Even though I'm out of shape I enjoy working out and physical activity. I I enjoy lifting free weights, running, doing "boot camp" type activities, biking, playing tennis, and other cardio type activities, etc

My goals...

My main goal is to lose weigh and develop a regular physical fitness routine and healthy eatting plan that is manageable with my hectic schedule. I need to lose close to 60-70 pounds to be at my ideal weight. If I just think about losing it all it stresses me out, so I'm just thinking about two pounds per week.

My plan....

I'm excited to work with Jesse, a Harbor Athletic Club personal trainer. He will be working with me 2-3 times per week. I'm also hoping to add 2-3 more sessions of either boot camp type classes or individual cardio workouts per week. Another crucial part of the plan is my eating habits. I'm hoping to use Jesse's expertise as well as several other weight loss specialists at HAC to help me achieve my goal of 2 pounds per week.

**That all for now! I've worked out with Jesse three times already so over the next few days I'll post updates on those past workouts and what I'm currently doing. **

Be Well!!