FitBit!

Just go my fitbit one in the mail today!  Have it setup - it looks very cool!  

I am working on the couch to 5K. I am on phase 4 and actually jogged for 5 minutes without having to stop!  That is success!

My daughter took me out for breakfast. It was my birthday on Thursday and she wanted to treat me by taking me out for breakfast. I did get my 30 minute run/walk in before breakfast. The morning was beautiful! I really struggle eating out. Had eggs, bacon and pancakes. My goal for the rest of the day is to eat a little healthier.

Do You Need A Trainer?

Don't get me wrong, I am not against having a trainer. In fact, last week I worked with one three days. But it was on the third day that I was presented a contract to sign. I was told it was just for liability purposes but when I glanced at it there was a payment time schedule for the next 6 months and a lot more than just a liability waiver.

My question, is this normal? And initially I want to workout three times a week. But the problem with committing to three times a week in a contract is what about the weeks/days I will be out of town? Am I committed to paying for those days when I will not be around?

How many of you have a trainer? If you do, do you sign a contract? If you sign a contract, how long is the contract for? I don't mean to sound clueless but I am new to this.

And as a footnote, my trainer is working my butt off. She is doing what she is suppose to do. I haven't worked that hard in a long time. 

Until next time . . .

What is your issues with being 50?

So how is being in your 50's different than other age groups when it comes to food choices and exercise?

I can only speak from personal experience. From the exercise angle, I am not as quick as I once one. And I always have had issues with flexibility and my core strength. No doubt these are areas I will be working on. Portion control is an area I have been better with in the past few years. But I still snack way too much. Sometimes I snack and I hardly realize I am doing it or I don't think I am eating that much.

Do any of these issues resonate with you?

Welcome!

Welcome to my "Fit in my Fifties" blog!  I am starting on this journey to finally become fit and healthy. I am hoping to share my journey with you and I hope you will share your story.

Starting on Monday I will be working with a personal trainer. I need some consistency and commitment to this journey and hope a personal trainer along with journaling will be helpful. I understand not everyone can afford a personal trainer but I look at it as an investment now to prevent health care costs later in my life.

I promise to share what my training sessions consist of. I will be training 3 days of week and another 2-3 on my own. In addition to my exercise, I will be sharing my food plans.  A structured diet plan is not what I plan on following. Just smaller portion and balanced foods is what eating plan will be. Not going to  forego any major food category. 

Wishing all of us success!