Thursday, July 10, 2014
Gym Buddies... Motivation or Set up?
So as most of you know, I work out more days of the week than not. I mean, I work out 5-6 days weekly, so I am your average gym rat. I have met some really great people in the gym and have become accustomed to seeing their faces on a daily basis. We know each other's first names and some of us have even exchanged phone numbers. Now, these people are both men and women. Even though I am pretty much the only women in the gym at 5am everyday. Anyhoo..... A couple of weeks ago, I was in the gym every morning and a couple of the guys that I see everyday were not. One of the guys (Taurus), who is truly built like a bull was helping improve my bench press. So, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we would bench press together. The other dude, Adam, is a really nice guy that just knows what to say to keep you motivated. Well, when I didn't see them for that entire week, I became really upset and it impacted my workout. Now don't get me wrong, I still got it in, but it was hard. Well, Adam did show back up last week and told me that he fell off and thought about me daily. He knew he was going to get chewed out when he returned. Taurus moved to Arizona and didn't even say good-bye. :-( He's a really great guy and I wish him nothing but the best and I pray our paths cross again because he really did inspire me. There are other guys in the gym too that make my day. Poncho and Armando!!! Now, I think these guys come EVERYDAY because if I take a rest day, they are all down my throat about why I wasn't in the gym! They will tell me I'm taking to long to start my next set of reps and will also spot me at the drop of a dime. So, even though I love the gym relationships I have been so blessed to have at LA Fitness, I hate that when one of those guys are not there as it impacts my workout. I will be the first to say, "BE YOUR OWN MOTIVATION!!!" But I can't go heavy if they don't show up! LOL! Can you say selfish?
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First, happy graduation day! You need a Kim's Academic Journey blog next. In response to a workout partner...it is ALWAYS easier to workout when you have one. That is one way to stay motivated because you see someone else who is just as motivated making you push farther than you have before. For me, I'd give anything for a consistent partner. However, its just not in the cards for me. Push yourself to where you want to be because it will feel so much better when you reach your goal. You will get to say thank you to those who helped you along the way but only you can say that you made the full journey! Keep going Kim. You are an inspiration to me for many, many reasons.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy! I agree, it is so beneficial to have a workout buddy but when they fall off it is so deflating. However you are right, you have to dig deep and keep it moving because no one can do the work for you! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Graduation was cool, but I start school again soon! I have one more graduation to go! That one you will have to travel back for the party! :-)