Wow! Thanks everyone. I'm going to try coffee first (1.5 cups -- I'm quite sensitive to caffeine) and some protein something before (cliff bar or the gym sells Dan's Bars so I assume they think they'll be good before a workout -- I'll ask them).
I can't say enough how great having a trainer twice a week has been. It isn't cheap, but it does make a difference and at some point in our lives we have to figure we're worth it (considering the higher cost of health care anyway!). It has only been 6 months but I've toned up so much (down 2-3 sizes, given the toning and weight loss), and feel so much healthier. The weight loss and diet has been my doing, but the fact that the trainer could keep me coming back regularly is nothing short of a miracle (for those of you who know me at all, exercise is really not my thing, though it's slowly becoming my thing). She's an excellent match for me, so if you use a trainer be sure the trainer is a good match for you. I didn't want to go for being buff, proving myself (e.g., how much I could lift), and I didn't want it to backfire in any way now or in the future (bone, joint, muscle problems). She pushes me hard but no so hard that I can't stand it (though I refuse to do push ups - I hate them so much).
Anyway, any other ideas for inspiring people, helpful hints, etc. are always helpful.
What does "ride" mean, RO?
And that 2.5 hour workout, Kish
, I barely get my 50 minutes in and I'm always looking at the clock (I have to stop doing that....). Maybe an iPod would be a good idea... though there's music at the gym.
spewed my caffienated beverage.
