My Personal Challenge!

I've never been a thin person, and I'd probably kill myself if I was.  I go through these phases when I'm a workout freak, then I get lazy.  Now that I'm over 30, I have to make sure my phase is a lifestyle.  I was a faithful member of LA Fitness until we couldn't afford the membership anymore, and the location was a bit of a hassle (thinking of more excuses).  A few months ago I purchased a membership to Anytime Fitness for myself and my husband, the price was about the same as I was paying for just myself at the other place.  It's a lot smaller and also a lot less intimidating.  I also like the fact that it NEVER CLOSES, which is great for people like us that keep vampire hours.

When I had a personal trainer, and the few times I'd work out with people they were always surprised with how fit I actually was [I guess the fat threw them off].  With that being said, I began to wonder how many "fluffy" people like myself are actually interested in fitness, but are intimidated by people that look like they live in the gym.

I'm always trying to get my friends and coworkers to come to the gym with me or job a few laps around the track and they always make excuses.  The thin ones think they don't need to because they LOOK HEALTHY and the fat ones just don't want to do it.  The other day I was having lunch with two of my coworkers that are complete opposites, and we got on the subject of flexibility (not sure how), and to no surprise of myself I was the most flexible and had the best range of motion.  My "skinny" friend said I need to teach her a few things, my fat friend asked me how I do it.   It's quite simple, I stretch a lot and I love yoga.  I have a weird habit of contorting my body when I'm at home and I'll break out into a downward dog at the drop of a dime.

Now I admit I'm back in to slacker mode with my workout, but I have to get back into the swing of things, lol my fellow fat chicks need me to be their leader.  For several years, I've wanted to be a personal trainer for people that are intimidated by the gym.  I can relate to people on a realistic level of fitness and not run them away.  

So, it's time for me to stop making excuses and hit the gym.  I give advise and tips, and create meal plans for people all the time, now it's time to turn it into something bigger.  

This is me after kickboxing on my Wii