I am once again on the fitness grind. I definitely went an entire semester without going to the gym and was not concerned in the least about the situation. But, as I have now recently realized, being an adult also means attending the gym on a semi-regular basis. Now, this does not mean I need to be the fittest Gymshark model in the whole joint, but I have to stay fit somehow. The days of high school sports are over and now it is time to stop considering "walking to class" as my daily exercise (even though my Apple watch seems to count it). Here are a few of my thoughts as I workout at the Recreation & Wellness Center (aka "the rec") each day.

1.*Beginning of my run*

“Wow, I am so in shape. This really isn’t that bad. I can breathe just fine.”

I start off like a superstar. But, don’t we all?

2.*A couple laps in*

“Oh boy, I should really hydrate more.”

This is also the point in my workout where the track all-stars and avid marathon trainers show me just how easy it is for them to lap me. I feel the side ache and it burns. "Push through," I tell myself, "push through."

“Woah, those leggings are cute.”

I then awkwardly continue to stare every single time I get lapped, trying to pinpoint a tag for what brand/clothing company created those cute leggings. Sorry if it looks like I'm checking out your butt.

3.*Nearing the end*

“Yeah, okay Bridgette, we get it, you ran high school cross country. QUIT LAPPING ME.”

I have never, nor will I ever be, a fast or elegant runner. My high school basketball coaches asked if I knew I was supposed to bend my knees to run. I was also once told that I looked like I was getting shot in the back with each step I took. I do not take offense at this. I know I suck at running.

“Come on Apple Watch, just tell me its over.”

I rely heavily on the number on that clock. Push, push, push. Get your kick, and literally sprint. The faster you run, the faster you're done.

4.*Starting the cool down*

"Oh my gosh, I did it."

Almost done, what sweet relief. I can slow down to a crawling pace. Hell, I'm gonna walk. I'm never doing this again. Boy, that feels good though. Here comes the sweat pouring down my face. Don't look at me. Oh, there's that girl with the cute leggings lapping me again. Must be mile 16 for her. Whatever.

5.*Finishes cardio. Does four sit-ups*

"So, like, where are my abs?"

I took time to do one abdominal exercise for 12 seconds, so I am assuming that my six-pack abs will arrive shortly. I mean, come on, I am so athletic. When is it my turn to look like I put in the work?

6.*After the workout*

"Chips and queso are completely acceptable because I worked out, right?"

Don't act like you aren't starving a little after your workout. I could devour half of campus and I really don't understand it. I am trying to lose weight! Stop making me so hungry, exercise!

Whether you're a Gymshark model or a semi-regular athlete, you've probably experienced something similar. At the end of the day, you will feel better and maybe even decide to purchase that new pair of leggings. After all, you deserve it!