Back in My Athletic Era (Sort Of)

I finally have a reason to wear all my cute athletic clothes again… and honestly, that alone might be motivation enough.

Recently I started going to a new gym. Now, I’ve never really been a gym girlie. Standing in front of mirrors lifting weights has always felt a little… boring. I prefer playing sports. The energy, the chaos, the team aspect. Give me a field and a group of people working together over counting reps any day.

I actually miss rugby more than I expected. There’s nothing quite like it. But let’s be realistic for a second, these days I can’t exactly afford to sprain an ankle or be in bed all day due to a concussion. (Though being in bed all day with a buddy is definitely up my alley.)

So the gym it is.

The one I joined is class-based, which honestly makes all the difference. It has that team vibe I’ve always liked, the music is great, and most of the workouts are based around using your own body weight instead of just lifting heavy things for the sake of it. It feels more like training than just exercising.

Which means I’m actually enjoying it.

I’m curious to see where this goes. Right now I’m just showing up, doing the work, and having fun with it. But I did take some “before” photos… and I’m already looking forward to seeing the comparison a year from now.

If nothing else, at least my athletic wardrobe is finally getting the attention it deserves.