A lot goes through your head while exercising. For some, going to the gym is part of a daily routine and the highlight of her day. For others, getting to the gym is half the battle, and making it through a "workout" is an accomplishment in itself. Those who are not fans of lifting weights or cardio may find the spring season to be a challenging time. With spring break only a few weeks away, the gym is even more packed than usual and treadmills and elliptical are scarce. Developing a relationship with the gym can be a difficult process, however, New Year's resolutions and Ft. Lauderdale beach foster some solid motivation that (most of the time) leave you feeling accomplished.
Despite swimsuit season being right around the corner, I still find myself struggling through my workouts after long nights out and consuming excessive amounts of pizza. If you are one of those "seasonal" gym rats like me, these will probably be most of your thoughts:
1. When your super fit friend asks if you want to go to the gym.
This is a great idea.
2. But.. you haven't been to the gym in months.
It's okay.. muscle memory right!?
3. "Can there be anymore people here!?!"
Please don't stare, idk what I'm doing.
4. But that's okay, because this is YOUR workout.
I slay, Okay.5. An elliptical finally opens up and you. are. stoked.
Yayyyyy, this is the only machine I can do!
6. Until about 10 minutes in and you're ready to quit...
Why am I here again? *eyeroll*
7. But then you see a cute boy, so you pull yourself together.
No, I'm not winded at all. I love exercise!
8. And remember your new Triangle bikini, so you turn up the incline.
I didn't spend $90 for nothin'.
9. I'm sorry, I've burned how few calories!?!?
That's like one piece of pizza...
10. So you decide to lift some weights.
I'm just gonna act like I know what a dead lift is.
11. You think of how great you're going to look on the beach.
All of this hard work will pay off eventually, right?
12. But then you remember how wonderful food tastes.
Sigh.
13. After an hour, you decide it's time to go.
And when I say hour, I mean longest hour of my life.
14. And congratulate yourself on a job well done.
I killed it.
15. You wonder if you'll ever go back...
Maybe next year??
16. And decide to just pack a one-piece swimsuit instead.
At least I tried.
