First steps

I finally took the first steps to improving my health. I joined a gym.

Maybe I should explain. I live in Santiago, Chile and I like to run outside. In the summer its great to be outside getting excercise. Unfortunatly, this city becomes extremely smoggy in winter time and I think running outside is basically a fast-paced route to lung cancer. So, after much debate over where I should go to the gym and which gym I am actually going to attend frequently (I am known for being lazy and putting things off if it means I can take a nap or grab a drink with a friend instead), I joined a gym!

The next shock was when I went in for my "evaluación". Which I have never done before. I thought I would be okay, considering I ran a 10k only a few months ago in a decent time. However, this guy started pinching my fat with this measurer, and turns out, I am fat. I have 30% body fat. 30%?!?! I couldnt believe it. I mean, Ive never considered myself Skinny, but FAT? no. I thought I was healthy. And I have been the same size for the past 6 years... which means I have probably been FAT for the past 6 years. OH my gosh. Shock. Embarressment. Motivation- all at once.

So, its been 2 weeks on this training plan which involves 50 minutes of cardio and 15-20 minutes of lifting. And I am proud to say that I have already lost 1 kilo!! Its a great feeling and I cant wait to keep on working towards better fitness!