Once again my inspiration comes from my members. Each day they come to me with wonderful non-scale victories. This week was no different.
Wednesday is my only day to be at work at 8 am. Yesterday as I was walking up to the door at about 7:40, the door burst open and a member stood on the sidewalk with his arms wide open and said, “I did it! I never thought I could make a 7 am class, but here I am! I did it!”
I replied, “Yes you did! You showed up. I am so proud of you!” He went on his way and I went into the club and both of us were starting our day off with a win. He and I had a conversation about signing up for that class – because of his schedule this week he couldn’t make his usual afternoon class. Rather than just skip the workout, we rescheduled to the early morning class. He was hesitant. He really didn’t know if he could show up that early in the morning. But he did. He showed himself he is capable of way more than he ever thought.
That’s what “showing up” does. It pushes us past our comfort zone. Breaks our usual routine and shows us just how much more we are capable of. Every time I attend an event that I didn’t want to go to, I come away with a renewed sense of purpose. I meet people and hear things that inspire me. Every time I try a new cardio program that I was not sure I could do, fearing it would be too hard, I realize I can do way more than I ever imagined.
Saturday is our kick off with a new group of 6 week challengers. Are you one of them? If so, make me proud. Show up. Show up for your weight session. Show up for your class. Show up for your weigh in. Show up to do extra cardio. If you are an at home challenger, do the same. Show up in front of your computer and press play. Show up to shop and prep your food for the week. And guess what? You will make yourself proud. Whether it’s week 1 or 6 for you, show up and show yourself just what you are capable of.
And so, as another day goes by, remember…
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