feeling nervous

This is what I deal with when I sit down to use 

the computer. Peek-a-boo, Thelma!

After last Friday's personal training session, I only have seven sessions left.  That makes me really nervous.  Although I've proven that I can do this, I feel I still need the accountability.  Sure, I do the prescribed exercise routine on the days I'm supposed to do it, but it's really hard to make myself get out there and do it. Several times, the only thing that got me outside to do it was knowing that I'd be seeing Mark soon. That, and I have this notion that he will somehow know if I don't do it.  Not only because he can tell by what I can accomplish at the studio, but because I feel like he just somehow KNOWS.  Like he's got a sixth sense or something. So, that keeps me going.

I'm thinking of buying more sessions and going only once per week.  That would give me the opportunity to do most of it on my own, while still being accountable and having someone to help me along.  Plus, I wouldn't have to spend as much money and I'd get another three months out of it.

What have I accomplished so far?

• I can run sprints.  In the backyard, I run from the patio to the barn, which is about 30 yards.  On the treadmill, I can do 6.5 mph for 45 seconds and then two more sprints at the same speed for 30 seconds. Doesn't sound like much, but I've never been able to do that before. I've discovered that I like running.  I think it appeals to the part of me that wants instant gratification.
• I still can't do a full pushup, but I can do at least 15 of them at once and can get about halfway down to the floor. Thinking back to day one, I struggled mightily with doing just three and my arms barely bended.
• I've lost 12 pounds:  I was 229 when I started seeing Mark and now I'm 217.
• I've lost about an inch and a half off my waist.
• I've discovered I actually don't hate exercise.  I hate squat jumps and jumping jacks, but I don't hate exercise in general.
• I can plank for 1:10.  I haven't been able to get beyond that, but I'm sure I will. Practice makes perfect!

I have only one appointment this week due to the holiday, so I'll be doing four sessions at home and only one with Mark.  I guess this is a good test to see if I can keep up with it. Considering I exercised this weekend--a weekend with two 90+ degree days--I'd say it's a safe bet that I can do it.  (Yes, it was completely disgusting outside! And yes, I did it in the morning before it got really hot outside.) The hardest part is getting up off the couch.