
Burpees and a Brownie
I love to workout. I love to eat. I love instructing boot camps and inspiring others to work towards greatness. Maybe the working out part tips the life scale in my favor, but who's really counting. Bring it on!
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Becoming grateful by teaching

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Looking Past Your Inner Skeptic
I was sitting in a conference room the other day waiting for
a routine staff meeting to start. The usual surface banter was taking place
between some of my coworkers, which I tune out, but then something sparked my
interest. Conversation ensued:
Guy: “Man, it was really hot in the gym today.”
Lady: “It is still crowded down
there? (implying the new year rush)”
Guy: “Yea, it has kind of slimmed down, but there
are still some people down there that shouldn’t be.”
Another Lady sitting by the Guy,
shaking her head insistently yes.
Um, I’m sorry; did I just hear you correctly? People down
there that SHOULDN’T be?? It is pretty crazy how this one sentence invoked an
entire internal conversation in my head.
Many avid gym goers, let’s call us gymies, know exactly
what that dreaded time of year looks like; Full parking lots, crowded cardio decks,
and just the extreme busyness of the gym starting January 1. I don’t think I
can even begin to count the amount of times that I have heard complaints about
this particular month, but one thing is for sure, it happens every single year. And it is followed with, "Well we just have to deal with it, they won't be here after another month anyway."
So about the slimming down part, it probably won’t surprise anyone
that the top resolution made almost every year is to lose weight. Yes, people usually fall of their newly found
post-holiday motivation around February or so. But the probability of all of
those people keeping their resolutions the rest of the year is almost none. In
fact, it’s 8%, again, not surprising.
And, internal conversation continues. Why is it that some of
these people, even the most motivated gym newbies fall off after the first
month or two? I know there are all kinds of articles out there that talk about New
Year’s resolutions and how they don’t work, blah, blah.
As a gymie, what if your actions, either positive or negative, effect one person that has set a goal to become healthier this year? Have you enforced
the statistic that people can’t keep their resolutions? Did the look you just
gave them because they are on your favorite piece of cardio equipment,
discourage them from coming back? Did your not so friendly attitude about them using
your prized weight machine enforce the fact that this just may not be for them?
Did your attitude of you shouldn’t be in here rub off on them? Maybe so, maybe
not. Will we ever really be able to tell, probably not.
But, why, as a person who has found the inner motivation to
work out and stay disciplined enough to keep coming back, have that kind of
attitude towards someone who is trying to make a positive change in their life?
You know the benefits of going to the gym and the effects it has on your
health, so why aren’t you encouraging others as well?
Labels:
attitude,
Fitness,
Group Fitness,
gym,
Gym Rat,
motivation,
Workouts
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Do what you love, with no apologies.
Until next year, Orlando. I'll be eagerly waiting.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Family time
One of the things I really wish I got more of is quality relaxing time with my family. Not just my parents but my extended family as well. Had the opportunity to have one of those weekends and loved every second of it.
My pups enjoying the weekend too!
And I even had some time for college football and some relaxing!
My mom, aunt, and I at the lake for breakfast!
My dad and the beautiful view.
Friday, September 6, 2013
What to wear?
So, I have a problem really. I'd rather buy workout gear than regular clothes most of the time, actually all of the time. And I am pretty sure that in the near future this part of my wardrobe will be taking over my closet.
My latest early Christmas present arrived on my front porch yesterday. You know that feeling of let me open this as fast as I can even know I know whats in there feeling? Yea, that was totally me. The first three are new items I purchased from NIKE. The Old Navy capris (really good price point!) and Under Armor tanks are just a few of my favorites. It's all about the comfort people (and a little style:)) ! And sometimes, what you wear when you workout can make a difference/change your mood, from just ok to motivated to do some serious work!




1. Nike Gym Vintage Full-Zip Women's Hoodie 2. Nike Icon 6.5'' Women's Training Shorts 3. Nike Futura Leg-A-See Women's Leggings 4. Women's Active by Old Navy Printed-Compression Capris (20") 4. Under Armor Women's UA Tech Sleeveless Tank
My latest early Christmas present arrived on my front porch yesterday. You know that feeling of let me open this as fast as I can even know I know whats in there feeling? Yea, that was totally me. The first three are new items I purchased from NIKE. The Old Navy capris (really good price point!) and Under Armor tanks are just a few of my favorites. It's all about the comfort people (and a little style:)) ! And sometimes, what you wear when you workout can make a difference/change your mood, from just ok to motivated to do some serious work!





1. Nike Gym Vintage Full-Zip Women's Hoodie 2. Nike Icon 6.5'' Women's Training Shorts 3. Nike Futura Leg-A-See Women's Leggings 4. Women's Active by Old Navy Printed-Compression Capris (20") 4. Under Armor Women's UA Tech Sleeveless Tank
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Saw it, so I tried it.
In my post yesterday I added a picture of a woman doing a TRX handstand. The instant I saw it, I wanted to try it. So I DID. It wasn't exactly perfect but nothing really is the first time you try something, right?! Best part about it, I got everyone else in my class to try it too (although almost everyone was hesitant at first). Peer pressure in this case is AWESOME! And, they want to try it again next week so they can improve! Motivation has now been planted! Mission accomplished, for this week anyway!
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