I started this summer with one mission: reinvent myself, and get healthy, mentally and physically. I binged on things I shouldn't have during the school year, and my physical appearance was starting to match how I felt on the inside, which was not very good.

I didn't have much motivation for anything, until one day I found my happy place, my gym, Body Resolution.

There I had a consultation with a personal trainer, and thus began my fitness journey. I have so much to thank my trainer for, and I want to show how great this fitness center is, so trainer, this one's for you.

Dear trainer,

I honestly can't imagine how I would feel if I didn't come in that day and start training with you. I can't imagine how I would look now, or how I would feel if I hadn't of started exercising with you. If I could imagine it though, I think I'd resemble that meme with Barbie, but instead, she is called Carbie. You can Google that.

I was really, really scared to go for my consultation. I didn't know what to expect other than some strong muscly dude in front of me, who was probably going to scare the crap out of me. However, instead, I was welcomed with a smiling face, professional personality, and you asking me questions about myself. You still intimated me because you were so fit and I felt like a potato compared to all the trainers in that gym, but you were so friendly, and it put me at ease.

I was proud when you said that if I needed to correct something during our consultation, that you said I was able to correct it quickly, so that wasn't going to be a big issue during our training. It made me feel I had some of my athleticism left in me. Our first day began and you started me out with some basic stuff to just get me in the groove. Little did I know how hard it was going to be sometimes. I'm glad that you've pushed me because I wouldn't be where I am if you went soft on me.

What was great about our sessions also was that you didn't make me feel bad about not being the best at something. My single leg stability was a mess, and now it's not as much of a mess. We would talk about our lives and you'd answer any silly questions I had. When I was on the cusp of giving up, you'd push me until the finish. Even when I had no pep because I was exhausted and sweat was dripping like rain down my face, you kept your pep and made working out still fun, especially with your one-liners like "Welcome to Arby's, we've got the meats!"

Through this experience, I've learned I can push myself a little more. I learned that nothing about getting fit is going to be easy, but I learned it's doable. I also learned that progress is possible. I'm starting to see definition in my arms, and in my calves. I can also do more than 5 push ups now, and that's a huge deal! I can also touch my toes, and I haven't been able to do that in years. So even though these adjustments are small, they're huge to me, and I have you to thank for that.

When walking into the gym every Tuesday and Thursday, I was welcomed with a smile and felt comfortable sweating like a pig, and conquering my weakness in front of people. Everybody at Body Resolution is so nice. People have asked me my name, they know me on a first name basis, and being friends with the other clients is amazing too. My fellow gym goers and the trainers, are so nice, and I feel part of this little community, and I've never felt that. It's a great feeling having that while I'm trying to get fit. I didn't feel alone.

By the time you read this, we will have had our last training session of the summer. While writing this now, I can't tell you how bummed I am about it. I'm scared going back to school I'm going to lose what you've taught me, and I'm scared that my motivation will disperse. However, through two months of our sessions, I think you've shown me the bravery and given me the strength and ideas of what I need to do.

When I was scared to do an exercise because I was afraid of falling, you showed me the way to push through. When I was ready to give up on doing a plank form and using my hands to move my body up and down repeatedly, you had my back, showing me I had to strength to do at least one more. I hope to take everything you've shown me and bring it back with me to school. So even though I'm scared, I'm going to channel into our training sessions and keep going on this fitness journey.

I hope that the rest of your summer goes well, and I can't thank you enough for what you've done for me. I don't even think I've explained all of how I've felt about having your, and Body Resolutions help this summer. There's so much I could say, but only so many words to explain it. I'll see you around because I definitely plan to come back next summer! For now, thank you for what you've done for me, and I'm so glad to have met you at Body Resolution. Hands down, the best trainer I could ask for, and the best facility to get fit at.

Thank you