I am still working out two times a week with Kristen, my trainer and the work so far has definitely paid off. As of today, I have lost 13 inches and only about 6 pounds - I am sad that more pounds haven't melted away but the fact that I am 2 dress/shirt sizes smaller is what really matters to me. It's really important to keep up with eating properly, because there are days where you want to eat that piece of cake, but in the end it will only makes me go backward.

The best part of working out with Kristen is that every time we meet, she has a new routine for us - which makes the time fly by as I can get quickly bored and distracted when the workout is the same. Recently, Kristen talked me into Spinning at East Shore on Johnnie Dodds, and it was crazy! The first 10 minutes i wanted to cry and was asking myself, "what in the world?" but after those 10 tough minutes, my adrenalin started pumping and the next 35 minutes went by so quickly and the best part of spinning, is the amount of calories you burn! Wow!!

Kristen is off this week, as she is getting married on Saturday. So the real test for me is getting to the gym on my own and not making excuses for why I shouldn't go -- you know, "I've got to grocery shop" "I have errands to do" etc...if you make working out part of your daily appointments, there's no reason you shouldn't go. I went yesterday to crank out some cardio and found myself sweating just as hard as when Kristen and I are together.

If I have any advice about working out, it's that to achieve your goals it is easier when you have a cheerleader like Kristen in your corner. Good luck with your workouts and Congratulations to My Trainer, Kristen Corson, who will be Kristen Kennedy when I see her next time!

Working out is never easy, or should I say, the process to go work out is never easy. Have you ever noticed when you get ready to go to the gym you make EVERY excuse in the book not to -- such as I need to go to the grocery store, I have to run to the post office, I need to get a root canal -- anything and everything. But once you get there it's actually fun (yes, I said fun) .

On Thursday, I was pretty tired from work but when I saw Trainer Kristen there, things started to look up. She recognizes right away I am a little down, and gets us to work quickly. She likes to keep my heart rate going the whole time - which is great for my body- and she incorporated kickboxing into the work out (what a blast!) I got out my normal stress and worked out at the same time on a heavy bag!

And although we only meet up two hours a week, it's those two hours that are really making a difference. I already notice it in my clothing and my inner stress level that is lower as well. I continue to work out on my own at East Shore on my days off but having Kristen there is great for me!

Join me as I get fit in four months at East Shore Athletic Club - just in time for my June wedding!

I have been paired up with ESAC Trainer, Kristen Corson - I have had a male trainer in the past and was really excited for the fact that I am working out with a woman. Immediately when we met, we clicked. Kristen sat with me and asked some questions of my lifestyle and asked me to start keeping a food diary. Believe it or not, I wasn't eating enough - which is a problem for many of us, we get so busy at work that we only eat a little, when our body needs that continous fuel.

We meet twice a week for an hour. Some of the workouts can be challenging but each time, I get a little stronger and a little more balanced. (She loves the Bosu ball) The time flies by when we're working out and even on the days I'm tired, Kristen pumps me up to keep going.

It's been 1 month now and I have already seen a change in my body - so far 9 inches lost and 4 lbs gone! I keep up with the food diary---never had tried one before but it works! On the days I don't see Kristen I go to East Shore and work out on my own. I also have a pedometer and try to get in 10,000 steps a day. I still crave chocolate (not much of a potato chip person) so I have it only in moderation - one small square of dark chocolate.  I have many more months to come and are actually looking forward to seeing how my wedding dress will fit soon.

I am off to go workout with Kristen! at East Shore!  And you can too! See you there