All things, 2024. Fitness. Foundation. Fierce.
How to achieve this? Put it forth in what you want to accomplish. It is awesome to focus on these things that go hand in hand. An idea and emotion. A goal to produce a foundation. An opportunity to excel.
I am incredibly thankful for my health. I have always been athletic, but I was not a gym rat in high school. Looking back, I wish I had signed up for conditioning or sought out the additional opportunities to lift weights that were offered by coaches. Instead, I focused on work opportunities and relied on my natural capabilities. I didn't want to stay longer to spend time in the gym. In hindsight, that probably would have helped me navigate my 20's and 30's. It is intimidating to enter that environment and not feel confident about using the equipment. Sure, free weights are self-explanatory or user friendly. Some of the fitness machines require more knowledge.
About seven years ago, I decided to hire a personal trainer. My metabolism was slowing down and I was freaking out. I could not explain why I was feeling heavy or unfit. I tried to manage it by myself until my friend, Melody, noted how fantastic having a trainer was. I would be held accountable and there would be an attention to detail that I would not have if I worked out by myself.
It was a fantastic decision for me. I wanted someone to guide me on the body resistance path. Specifically, I wanted to utilize TRX. Ultimately using my body weight as resistance. TRX is awesome. There are so many ways to utilize the straps and incorporate your body weight. Sometimes, I get irritated with my trainer because I can tell she is dialing in our sessions. Then, out of nowhere, she puts together a killer session where I feel worked and aggravated (or sore the next few days). Like anything in my life, I prefer feeling challenged. I, sometimes, dial in yoga sessions and feel awful about it. I want to be present and have my clients focus on the situation.
My activities have ebbed and flowed. Ultimately, I am capable of physical labor which is helping me with this current job. I do caterings on the side to supplement my yoga practice. I enjoy showing up and increasing my steps for all of the running that is required. In addition, I do not mind the physical aspect of the job. It reminds me that I am youthful, capable and strong.
It all leads to me being thankful for my health. Incredibly thankful. My intention is to build on the foundation and continue. I must be intentional 2024.
