First of all, thank you for accepting my use of the word “fitfam."
Some days I feel like you’re carrying me through this journey, usually kicking and screaming. I know that I’m the one to ultimately push myself through the workouts, meal prepping, and healthy choices. But when all I want to do is single handedly eat an entire pizza and lay in my bed all day, I appreciate the gentle reminders that maybe it’s not the best idea. Whether it’s the friendly texts saying “Let’s go to the gym” or the not-so-friendly ones saying “No rest days, suck it up and keep pushing.”
I hope you know how much you mean to me.
Fitness isn’t easy. It’s brutal, physically, mentally, and even emotionally. Although the results are worth it in the long run, sometimes the road is a bumpy pain in the ass. I’ve traveled the road more than several times, each time with the same ending result: turning around. But this time, with your help, I don’t feel like turning around. No matter how many times I try to say I can’t do it, I can count on you to tell me to stop feeling sorry for myself. Even though I want to hate you for it, it works every time and for that, I am thankful. Thank you for never letting me have a pity party for myself and always believing that I’m capable, even when I don’t see it.
The word “Fitfam” is usually met with mocking and jokes. But honestly, no other word seems sufficient. It’s more than just a group of people working out together. You’re the ones I go to when I need meal ideas for the week. You’re the ones who send me Snapchats saying “Get it girl” and let me gloat about a really good workout. You’re the ones who tell me to do one more set of arms, even when I call you names. Most of all, you’re the ones who tell me you’re proud of me. Even on the days when I feel like I could have tried harder or when I feel less than adequate. You make me want to keep going, keep succeeding, and keep smashing goals on this long journey of self-love and confidence.
A journey is so much easier when you’re not on it alone. I’m thankful and grateful to have a fitfam in my corner that makes me strive to do more, but is also accepting of who I am already. Thank you for always tossing my sweaty gym selfies a Like on social media. Thank you for texting me to “get my ass to the gym” when I just want McDonalds, and for not saying “I told you so” when I eat it anyway and feel terrible afterward. Because of you, I can finally start to love the skin I’m in and be comfortable with myself. You hold a special place in my heart and although my physical success is a result of my own hard work and effort, I’ve developed a mental toughness that can only be attributed to the daily support I get from you. Thank you for uncovering my inner badass and pushing her into the real world.
As long as I’m on this journey, and even long after that, I’ll always be grateful for my fitfam.
