I stepped into a gym after a five year hiatus. I must admit that I was dreading it all day. Not because I didn't want to go but because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to last the full session with the trainer. Good news! I made it the whole hour! My least favorite exercise was the sleigh (this is what the trainer called it). I had to pull a sleigh that had about 75 pounds of weight towards myself then push it back. I am not good with measuring distance but it felt like it was a mile away. I had to pull it via these big ropes whilst doing a squat (ouch). In the end, I enjoyed the experience and I cannot tell you how excited I am to be working out again and feeling those endorphins.
I chose intentions as my "One little Word" this year. I was chatting about work/life with one of my best friends who has been in my life for over 17 years a few months ago and she gave me probably the best advice I needed in that exact moment, which was to set my intention each day before arriving at work. This happened to be around the same time that my colleagues were sharing their "OLW's" and I thought I would try it out as well. I thought about my conversation with my friend and it hit me...intentions... I wasn't sure if it was the right kind of word but it felt right to me. It is a word that could fit in every aspect of my life. I am constantly thinking about my intentions and they have quickly become the fuel of my day to day. Intentions. Setting the intention. Treating people with good intentions. Doing everything with the best intention no matter the situation. What's your "OLW"?
It sounds like you slayed the sleigh! Get it girl!
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Congrats on making it through the hour! Those small steps lead to big changes!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you! I've been toying with the idea of joining the gym near my house. It is something that I always tell myself "Once I have more time, more money," but neither of those seems to come.
ReplyDeleteall the endorphins! I'm glad you made it (of course you did!) AND you're going back :-)
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