Oof.
So I went to the gym and got one of those freebie profile things done by a trainer - according to their measurements (the scientific 'pinch test' method), I'm about 30% body fat and for my age, should be between 20 and 25%. Which basically means, after the math is done, I need to lose 8-10 pounds of fat.
Given that my gym goal is to be more active and lose either 10-15 pounds and/or 4-6 inches from my hips, I'd say I'm doing okay. I'm not going to shell out $200 plus personal training sessions, of course, but I do get a freebie session that will at least give me a chance to get some feedback on how to use the equipment (like, is there a way to use the elliptical without my knees buckling?) or do a proper push-up, etc.
My legs are sore - I was told my hip abductors are weak and sucky because I spent 9-10 hours a day in a chair, so I went and used those machines until I couldn't stand it. At least I recover quickly; now I'm just rubbery and uncomfortable, rather than having a hard time standing.
And now it's movie time, because I have Netflix stacking up. ^_^
Given that my gym goal is to be more active and lose either 10-15 pounds and/or 4-6 inches from my hips, I'd say I'm doing okay. I'm not going to shell out $200 plus personal training sessions, of course, but I do get a freebie session that will at least give me a chance to get some feedback on how to use the equipment (like, is there a way to use the elliptical without my knees buckling?) or do a proper push-up, etc.
My legs are sore - I was told my hip abductors are weak and sucky because I spent 9-10 hours a day in a chair, so I went and used those machines until I couldn't stand it. At least I recover quickly; now I'm just rubbery and uncomfortable, rather than having a hard time standing.
And now it's movie time, because I have Netflix stacking up. ^_^