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When I moved to Indiana, my entire fitness schedule was thrown out the window. I had the habit of exercising every day, but the structure was gone. Some days were especially difficult because I just don’t enjoy working out alone. But, I did it anyway. There are things that we can do that set us up for a successful day/week, so we don’t feel like we need a giant surge of motivation to propel us forward every time we have to do things we don’t want to do. Here’s my question: Do you need a buddy? Do you need someone to be accountable to today? What is your intention? Maybe it’s not even for working out. Maybe you have something to accomplish today that you don’t necessarily want to do. Did you know that a lot of times when we talk about self care, we think about manicures, pedicures, spas, vacation, and other luxuries. Self care is taking some extra time to do things for yourself so you are better equipped to handle your future. Yes, having a vacation or a mani/pedi appointment falls under the self care category, but so does prepping your meals, planning your workouts for the week, cleaning, organizing, adulting. Although, it may not be as palatable to do, it also can fall under the category of self care. So who needs some motivation today? Who needs to be accountable? I do! Comment and tell me what you need to do today to put your mind and body in a better place for the future. Writing down your intentions here will encourage accountability and help you be more successful. Go ahead and try me! I will check on you, and expect a full report. So what is it? What can you do to set you up for smoother sailing this week?

Some common things I hear from class members after completing a 55 minute fitness class: "If I could just get my fat out of the way." "I used to be able to do all those things." "I couldn't do all the lunges because of my knees." "I had to take a break in the middle." Fitness is vulnerable. Fitness is hard. Here you are in a body that you're trying to change in tight clothing, in front of other people, learning something you've never done before, at intensities that make it even more difficult. IN FRONT OF PEOPLE. What an extremely vulnerable place to be. No wonder I am hearing comments of longing, regret, embarrassment, or disappointment after class. Not only were you thrust into a class full of complexity and intensity, but you've been trying to manage the inner self critic inside your head! What a workout, say nothing of the actual exercise class. Might I point out a couple of things: 1) You made it through class! 2) You leaned into something that made you uncomfortable! I invite you to breathe for a second and shift your thoughts. Look at what you accomplished by coming! We have just simulated a very vulnerable experience for all involved. You showed up and you leaned in mentally and physically. Your energy and vulnerability added to the experience for everyone and that's the magic of working out together. You've heard the phrase "stronger together"? Well, it's true! That kind of energy is inspiring! It's humbling and motivating! When you see someone working harder, modifying to make it through the last difficult reps, or just laughing at themselves through it; you keep moving too! It's not about comparing size, stamina, or skill. It's about the energy. Take it in and shift your mind to what you are capable of doing when you chose to join in. Every time you take class, you simulate the opportunity to move through your self doubt. You re-train your mind. The more you do it, the stronger you will be when the uncomfortable challenges come your way. In class, we don't just build your muscles, mobility, and coordination. We change the way you think. It's normal to look at the things we want to change or improve on the outside. We want to look better, we want to move better, we want to feel better. Thinking this way is proof that you have just put yourself in a situation that's challenged your patterns of thinking. What better place to train like this, than a safe space with a trainer who will meet you where you're at today. You keep showing up, and you change the way you think. The results will far exceed what you came for.