The cheerleader I never got to be....because I was chubby and well, our cheerleaders sucked!

Lastnight was an amazing evening!  A new fitness club with my company opened up in Dartmouth and I was able to attend the Grand Opening.
I was going, not really sure what I was going to do, but I was excited to witness it all.  I got there and people started coming through the doors fast and furious!

My role ended up being giving tours of the new facility!  I literally toured groups for 4 hours and it was AMAZING!  The facility is incredible and it was the first time people were getting a look at it.  It was an amazing night and only when I stopped and thought about it did I feel tired and hungry because I was so energized by the possibility this gym would/could bring to people!

Some people don't believe in going to gyms and that is cool, especially if you can work out on your own and be successful, kudos to you!!  But then there are some people who don't even get off the couch and the statistics are frightening about obesity in this country, especially amongst children.

I am not here to judge anyone because I honestly feel everyone has something in terms of health and fitness they could be working on.  I had a discussion tonight that thin doesn't always equal healthy.  So when I see a thin, seemingly fit person going to the gym or joining a gym, I don't snide, "well you don't need to work out."  I used to, definitely, out of bitterness, I think.  I would feel the guilt of doing nothing myself and therefore use that to judge others.  Or I would hear someone who I thought looked great say, oh I need to work on this or oh I need to lose five pounds, my immediate reaction would be, are you crazy?  No you don't!!
I have curbed that habit because unless someone is going to the extreme, they know their body best and what they should look/feel like to be comfortable and healthy.
I also don't judge if someone is overweight.  I have been there and it is hard.  It is hard to find clothes to fit you well, it is hard to feel like people are always looking at you for the wrong reasons, it is hard to feel self conscious to even eat in public, let alone work out.
You know what else is hard, the journey to being healthy and fit.  If it is 5 pounds of 50 pounds, it didn't get there overnight therefore, it won't go away overnight.

Fitness goals are different for everyone...I think it is just amazing when someone HAS a fitness goal!

I have discovered I love motivating!  I feel I am a pretty motivated person, most of the time anyway.  I try to eat well, I try to get to the gym 4-5 days a week and I love hearing about other people and their routines as well.  Everyone needs a boost every now and then and if I can give just one person a pep talk to keep on keeping on, it is awesome!

Working in the fitness industry has given me the opportunity to meet some amazing people!  People who live their life the very way I aspire to.  People who believe that caring about someone, giving them a place to work out where they feel is comfortable and not overwhelming actually matters.  People giving people the tools to live longer, healthier lives, it is a beautiful thing really!

I went back to Weight Watchers tonight, it is a program that works for me.  Everyone is different and it really is about doing what works for you.  They have a new Points Plus program and I am excited to get started tomorrow.  I have some poundage I am looking to lose and am ready to lose it.

I guess what my point is with the ramblings is..I love seeing people live better lives.  Whether it means getting up and walking 5 minutes, the next day doing 10, and so on.  Just being active in some way will make a difference and it is so amazing to be able to be proud of yourself for something rather than feel guilty about that extra slice of cake or pizza you ate.  I still eat pizza and cake but I make sure I work for it.

Life really is about a healthy balance and I wish that for everyone!

Until next time...