Fitness

I have now had my initial consult and first training at Innovative Fitness and I'm feeling really positive (despite the significant amount of work and challenges ahead) yay!
Consult:
My first session with Innovative was a consult to get us on the same page, ready to train, and give the team there some info about me and my crazy body. They covered a lot of ground with questions about general health and injuries, past experience with fitness, and personal goals. It was clear that the focus is beyond just basic health and weight loss to include a more complete look at mental wellbeing, lifestyle, and personal goals. My short experience has already made clear that this goal oriented, beyond-the-body approach will encourage results to come more easily with lifestyle changes rather than just straight up weight loss goals (I have unsuccessfully been there and done that).
Training Session #1:
I had my first training session with Meyrick yesterday - what a rockstar.
Before heading in to Innovative, I did some secret self-testing to see where I was at and gauge how nervous I should be. I hopped on the treadmill at my condo gym....pumped to be back on the fitness train...excited to show that treadmill who's boss...started running and.....45 seconds! I pushed it to 1 full minute, but I wanted to burst into tears. Needless to say I headed in to Innovative to train with super awesome, endurance running, ironman Meyrick with a touch of hesitation! haha. I am sure that I am not alone in my intimidation of gyms and I wonder how many people out there never make it through the door because of this apprehension. I honestly can say that I'm nowhere near striding through the gym door with confidence and having all heads turn to wish they could be as shiny as me,  but I can certainly say my first session was not worth the anxiety. As I said (refer to line 1), Meyrick was awesome and it took about 45 seconds (same amount of time that I am able to run) for him to settle my nerves. He was supportive and un-intimidating while still challenging me. Although it was difficult emotionally to say the least to feel so out of touch with my body, I can't say enough good things about my experience so far with the team at IF. I am looking forward to the growth (mentally and physically) that is already underway.
Last note....this morning I hurt...everywhere! I actually think I love it - my muscles feel alive for the first time in too long.