PROGRESS

This week I was pleasantly reminded of why I love my job. You guys rock. Absolutely! It is my pleasure to have the chance to be a part of your fitness journey, whether you are my client, participant in my Urban X Training Boot Camp, a member who takes my classes every week, a new friend at the gym that enjoys reading my blogs, or a fellow instructor who has the ability to kick my butt in a workout. Each and every one of you make my job fun, enjoyable, and everything I have ever wanted it to be. I thank you for contributing to the bliss that I experience when I wake up at 4am, bright and early every day.

This week I became a better trainer because you - my clients, class participants, and Urban X'ers- were rock stars! This week you worked out. You lifted heavier. You ran faster. You took my challenge and did 60 seconds of knuckles to floor. You fought hard to finish a workout that you thought was never going to end. You showed me guts and glory. How fun! What superstars you are.

Making fitness a lifestyle is a process. We first set goals. Then we make a plan to achieve these goals. Getting fit rarely happens as quickly as we would like it to. There are times when we get discouraged, fall off the wagon, and swear that what we are doing is not working. It's difficult to stay the course, is it not? Yet, when we are consistent with our exercise and nutrition game plan and do put in the work necessary to achieve our goals weeks like this one take place. Progress begins to show it's face and results are achieved.

This week:

* You had fun shopping for a blouse and ended up leaving the store with several pieces of clothing because you were not afraid of the dressing room mirrors.
* Mom treated you to a dress for spring break and you left with sizes that you haven't worn in a few years.
* You took advantage of the sale at The Gap and bought 2 pair of jeans in a size that you don't wear often.
* You are beginning to feel better and your clothes fit differently because you are limiting your consumption of wine in the evening.
* You have been diet coke and Tex Mex free for 26 days.
* You have finally been cleared to exercise after a serious injury.
* You made it through Boot Camp without having to stop for a break during the run.
* You lifted heavier in Pump class and survived the Triceps song.
* Your back became strong enough to do a jack knife on the stability ball.
* You did an assisted pull up decreasing the assistance by 10lbs.
* You dropped below 180lbs for the first time in several years.
* You knew when to stop.
* You knew when to push.
* You knew when to keep on going.

This week you discovered your inner athlete and your Rock Star ability to stay the course in order to be successful at what you have set out to do.

This week I had great fun doing what I love to do.

Thank You!