I Work Outtttttttttt

Ever wonder what fitness looks like for me now-a-days?

I have never, ever, never considered myself an athletic person. I have never had a gym membership...and I find running both problematic and distressing. Little did I know what I was missing out on...!

Here's what's keeping me amused (and motivated) these days:

• My husband. He's amazing. And he really should be a personal trainer - but just for me, only, please :) - We walked/ran 3 miles yesterday and he was the singular reason that I made it the last half mile (when I really wanted to quit!). He was saying the craziest, funniest things and really whooping it up just to keep me going.
• Speaking of whooping....I downloaded a "whoopie cushion" app on my phone a couple of weeks ago. I was waiting for the perfect opportunity to bust it out...and I found that opportunity on Sunday. My husband and I went on a hike and, although, it was only a 1.5 mile trek, the hills were so crazy intense (Yes! In Kansas!) that I was left wondering if there were sweat glands in my eyelids. Every hundred yards or so, we'd stop and do squats. Can you see where this is going? It was uproarious laughter with every set of squats we did. I'm giggling now just thinking about it. :)
• Working out in the gym on Post is pretty motivating (and somewhat humbling) also. It's not uncommon to be on an elliptical machine (my workout machine of choice) next to some really young, beefy athletic soldier. And they're usually working it...big time. Talk about motivating! 
• My personal favorite is the guy who wears a gas mask and hoodie when he comes in to work out. It, too, is also motivating...I secretly pretend that he is a boogie man and is chasing me. He'll be on the treadmill, on the stationary bike and on a mat wearing that mask. I often wonder what he looks like under that mask. I'll do my best to get a photo of/with him soon... :)
• Then there's spin class. Monday & Thursday mornings - ugh ugh!
• And my new favorite: ZUMBA!! There's a Zumba class every single day. So nice. There's a guy who is at least 200 pounds - the only guy in a class of 20 women - and he easily does a better job on some of the dances than I do. I'm not saying I'm competitive, but...  By the way, does anyone else in Zumba class pretend to be Britney Spears learning a new dance routine for a concert? No? Hmmm....

So who knew that working out could be so...ummm...rewarding! You really have to keep your eyes peeled - excitement is never more than an exercise away!

A:)