How do you drag yourself out of bed to go to the gym and work out?
I don’t know about you, but I hate going to the gym. I know… I know… you wouldn’t think so, but I find it so difficult to get up in the morning, put on my gym clothes and work out. It’s like torture.
But, then when I force myself to get to the gym, I’m greeted by friendly smiles from the staff and trainers and I feel better. I feel like I’m doing the right thing. After a brief warm up on the eliptical machine, I go up a steep stairway to the weight room. There, I’m greeted by my trainer, Paul Grima, who usually has a big smile on his face eager to begin the workout.
My first thought is, okay, here we go again. And then something happens. I get on the first machine and I have a feeling of peace and tranquility that I don’t get anywhere else. (Well, maybe I do when I go running!) I find myself zoning out.
For the next hour, I’m totally focused and enjoying each exercise. I’m also exhausted and sweaty and just want to take a shower! But, when I’m finished, I feel as if I should have pushed myself even harder.
When I leave the gym, take a shower, get dressed and make my way to the office, I turn on the music and feel absolutely amazing.
I smile and think that even though I don’t like going to the gym, I feel amazing after that so it’s worth the struggle!
