Why the Gym Isn't for me!

Josh has been begging (okay, not really begging), but has been bringing up the subject of him joining a gym the past year or two.  I've been toying around with the idea and just wasn't digging it.  After all, I am a Beachbody Coach.  I live and breathe and BELIEVE wholeheartedly in at-home workout programs.  The gym isn't necessary and something I never wanted to step foot in again.

SO- I finally agreed to getting a gym membership, if we joined a gym that had ZERO contracts and that I actually liked.  So, we joined our local YMCA.  Josh used to go when he was in High School and I went until a few years ago.

So, we got all signed up.  We took our pictures, paid our "dues" and off we went.  Well, not before I asked if there was a spot I could stream my workouts on my phone and do my at-home workout AT the gym.  They said they had a "small spot" where I could do that.  It's in the middle of the gym.  Three people were already in the corner doing their thing.

It took me 2 minutes in the gym to realize I didn't belong in there.  I got on a treadmill and then got off and told Josh I was going home to do my workout and that I would be back to get him.

A wave of emotions rolled over me and I just couldn't help it.  For some-- the gym is a place of relaxation and a time where they can release and let go.  For me, it's a place of struggle and hard times, and honestly it's a place that I just don't fit in. 

Plus, I never got my results from a gym.  I got my results from my at-home workouts with my personal trainer telling me what to do every step of the way.

I hope I find somewhere inside of me the strength to go to the gym every so often with Josh.  It's just a struggle of mine that I will have to face in the days and months to come. 

I want to ask you---- are you a gym rat OR not?  Who loves it, who hates it?!

XO,

// high five! It's Friday! //

TGIF. TGIF! 

So, we know it's Friday, so let me get on about my favs for the week! 

1. I've lost 3 lbs in 3 days of The 21 Day Fix. Hallelujah. I've gained 10 lbs in the past few months since getting married. Isn't there a term for that? Well, multiple pairs of skinny pants no longer buttoned, so I knew it was time to buckle down and do a workout I KNEW worked! The FIX is my go-to for so many reasons and I KNEW it would "fix" me right up! 

2. I'm wearing this cute dress today by Lilly Pulitzer. It's the same dress I wore in Josh and my engagement pictures, and the honeymoon. I figured it was only appropriate for a casual Friday at work. ;) 

3. Our annual audit at work is coming to a close, so the work load is getting a lot better. For about 3 months, work was slight hectic. I give mad props to all the accountants working 15+ hour days right now during tax season. I'm blessed to not have to do that! 

4. Elizabeth (one of my coaches on my Dynasty Dreamers team) and I started our next fitness accountability group online--- Spring into Fitness! Ahhhh participation is already up and my heart is on fire! 

So, I only have 4 things to mention on here. Although I have a million things I'm thankful for on a daily basis! 

Stay tuned this weekend for a post dedicated to Watson Mills-- the state park Josh and I went to last weekend. I have lots of pictures to upload and hope to have some downtime tomorrow to do just that! 

Easter weekend Re-Cap

I've been meaning to do a little Easter Re-Cap and haven't had a chance. I had a blast with Josh and spent a little too much time out in the fresh air.... My allergies are getting the best of me so far this week and I'm hoping they pass quickly.

Friday--- I was off work for Good Friday. Hallelujah. I love a Good Friday off. Josh and I went to a cute little country restaurant called Grits and Groceries. Their food is to die for and it was Josh's first try. 

How cute is the chicken!? 

We then spent the rest of the afternoon shopping at Lowes for some spring flowers and for more fertilizer. Josh also picked up a cute bulldog. Even I approved of the purchase. We also soaked up the sun on the back patio complete with an ice cream truck treat! 

(Photo to come) 

Saturday, Josh and I took the pups to Georgia to Watson Mills State Park. I had never been and it was neat walking the trails, seeing the one lane bridge, and looking at the falls and river. We will definitely be back. 

Sunday was a refreshing day. We started out with our church Service, followed by a brunch and then a joint Sunday school class. Then, we headed over to Josh's grandaddys house where he washed his truck that he's got up for sale and I got in a Beachbody on Demand (#BOD) Chalene Extreme workout. We took the pups with us and they enjoyed the sunshine. 

We finished the day with a traditional Easter dinner and spent it with my family. 

Blessed is all I can say.