Novice

I've checked something off of my year long to-do list, finally. After hemming and hawing and finding a thousand excuses and reasons not to do it, I finally did it. I signed up for a gym membership! Big deal, right? So what? Well, this is the first time in my life I've signed up for a gym. In high school I was a "runner," in college I would walk across campus to go to the gym, but that was easy- it was free and it was close and I could go with my friends and roommates. What's not to love? After college, I would run and exercise whenever I could on the quiet, peaceful trail near my house. I also got more into yoga and would go as much as I could. I became obsessed with yoga- everything about it was positive and made me feel good. I loved the spiritual side of it, the relaxation of it, but I also felt it was a great workout and detox after spending 8 hours a day with hormonal teenagers. However, six weeks ago I moved into a new apartment and I'm farther away form my beloved yoga studio. On the contrary, we are only down the street from a nice big gym. Not to mention, a monthly membership to a gym is much more affordable and I can visit whenever I have free time.

I got my "first day jitters" out of the way when I signed up and explored what the gym had to offer. I admit, it's a tad overwhelming at first; not knowing where to go or what to use. But taking baby steps is at least a start. Now I can go on my own and gain a little more confidence each time I'm there.  It's a win win! It's something I have quickly learned to appreciate. Something that I look forward to and I know the benefits of. On Friday nights I used to look forward to lounging around, meeting up with friends or going out to dinner, but now I look forward to changing into my gym clothes, getting ready to work out, and heading to the place where I am becoming healthier and stronger. It's a small thing that I'm proud of now, where I can plug in and watch my Jeopardy, jam out, listen to my body, and know that I am doing something positive, refreshing, and healthy. Rock on.

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