No pain, no gain

For some strange reason, I did not gain any weight in the last two weeks despite my constant chomping and drinking anything and everything in sight. But this morning I realized my slim fit jeans aren't so slim fit anymore. They now fit like leggings. I doubt it could have been the laundry detergent my sister used when she laundered my jeans in Melbourne. And it very well couldn't be caused by the cold weather. Suddenly feeling all fat, I was contemplating on signing up again at the gym after a two year hiatus. I used to be a regular at the gym, going every single day after work for an hour and a half. I absolutely loved sweating at the gym (and only at the gym) because I felt that if I didn't sweat amongst people who did, I'd look weird. Back then, I was bordering being obsessed with the lateral raise and upper back machine because they were one of the few machines that targeted a lot of body parts in one workout so I'd make it a point to use them each time, even if I didn't need to. I mentioned my plans to my sister then she said not to bother. "The gym at the new condo is nice. It's complete and it even has this guy who can help you," she said. "It's near the pool in the fourth floor." I suddenly gleamed with delight. Now the money I was willing to spend for a full year membership can go to my September 2009 Canada-San Diego Trip Fund. Coincidentally, this fitness guy peeked at my Multiply photos. When I checked his page out, it had videos and tips on working out. This one is for the ladies (obviously) but it can't hurt to try it out too.