Why I Love Going to the Gym

Good news, folks.

I got a gym membership! Lucky for me, some eager associate at Gold's called me yesterday. I'd spoken with him about a membership last week but hadn't ever gone to sign up. He told me about a great deal they had going on and I went in and signed up that afternoon. I'm soo excited and happy to once again have a gym to attend.
People who know me know that I rarely miss go more than a day without working out. But I wasn't always like this... 

Flashback:
Me, ages 14-16: I don't like exercising. I hate cheesy workout videos, running gives me extremely sore knees and shins and ankles and pilates/yoga requires too much...bleh.
So I didn't exercise much...Much meaning basically ever. I definitely wasn't fat, but I wasn't toned. I did ballet once a week and that's about it.

Summer 2012: My mom gave me a guest pass to Fitness 19 and told me to try it out. I only did the bike, elliptical, and treadmill, but I liked it. I went to the gym til the week pass ran out and then signed up for a membership and never stopped going. I became a total gym rat.


I go to the gym 6 days a week. But this doesn't meant I'm a swimsuit model. I lift, run, bike, do abs, back, squat, etc. Because I don't push myself crazy hard, I don't get insane results. Also, I really really like food. (: The reason I go isn't to look hot/skinny/etc. I go because it makes me happy. Exercise is addicting. The warm fuzzy feeling I get in my muscles after a good run or a relaxing stretch is totally awesome. THAT'S why I exercise every day. So if you're going and not turning into the next Victoria's Secret Angel or Abercrombie model, don't worry about it! 


I thought that gyms were kinda dumb..If you have a treadmill and weights at home, why would you spend money to work out in public?
It's weird, but when I'm around people, I feel this weird...obligation to do a good workout. I know they're not watching me, but because they're there, I lift heavier, higher reps, and run longer. It's like an awesome unspoken peer pressure. 

People, exercise is awesome. It's good for your heart, bones, muscles, and mental health. I highly recommend going at LEAST 3 times a week. Don't worry if you can't deadlift 200 pounds or run a 5-minute mile. Just start where you are and don't give up. 
 

PS: ...If you need a workout buddy, text me. (: