My First Day with a Trainer

My first day with my new-found trainer, Isaac, was August 16, 2023. I was SO scared and SO intimidated!

A few things I remember from that first day…..

Isaac had me sit on a fitness bench, hold my arms straight out in front of me and told me to stand up; I couldn’t. I could only stand up if I pushed off with my hands.

Isaac asked me to do a squat. I could only squat (and not very far) if I held onto a railing.

I was in terrible shape, but I refused to quit. I kept hearing my son’s voice…..….”Mom, this is what I want for you, hire a trainer; get healthy”.

I don’t recall ever being as sore or hurting so badly as I did that first month!

Today, 2.5 years into my journey, I’m still sore after my workouts but now I embrace that soreness. Not everyone is physically able to go to a gym and work hard enough to get sore. I’m counting my blessings that I can!