Freshmen year of college I played Division I lacrosse. I was in great shape. Probably the best shape of my life in fact... but I was unhappy. Miserable, even.
Sophomore year I transferred, and did a complete 180. I made new friends and joined a sorority. But, I put working out on the back-burner, and was in the worst shape of my life (which also made me unhappy). My whole life I had played sports. I was always a busy kid. Soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and swimming all year long. After all, I had two older brothers I was always trying to keep up with. I was constantly outside playing in the neighborhood with the boys. Skinned knees and grass-stained-pants didn't phase me. In fact, they were welcomed (though my mom aka my laundress would probably disagree). So basically I never had to go to the gym because I was always active.
Junior year rolled around and I had (finally) learned that I needed to work out more frequently. Not only was it good for my body, it was necessary for my mental health. It's the stress reliever I never knew I was using. Until I stopped. I would work out a few days a week, which was a start. But slowly but surely I would decide to, well, do anything besides going to the gym (yikes). I would "go to the gym", but my workouts were mediocre.
Sophomore year I transferred, and did a complete 180. I made new friends and joined a sorority. But, I put working out on the back-burner, and was in the worst shape of my life (which also made me unhappy). My whole life I had played sports. I was always a busy kid. Soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and swimming all year long. After all, I had two older brothers I was always trying to keep up with. I was constantly outside playing in the neighborhood with the boys. Skinned knees and grass-stained-pants didn't phase me. In fact, they were welcomed (though my mom aka my laundress would probably disagree). So basically I never had to go to the gym because I was always active.
Junior year rolled around and I had (finally) learned that I needed to work out more frequently. Not only was it good for my body, it was necessary for my mental health. It's the stress reliever I never knew I was using. Until I stopped. I would work out a few days a week, which was a start. But slowly but surely I would decide to, well, do anything besides going to the gym (yikes). I would "go to the gym", but my workouts were mediocre.
Senior year is now here (ahhh!) and I am truly beginning to understand the importance of keeping myself healthy. Physically and emotionally. I have taken control of my body and mind to make myself, my best self. It's only been a month, but you have to start from somewhere, right?
I have been penciling in workout classes during the week. And honestly, it's been the best thing for me. I love it. And dare I say, I even look forward to it?! I am now pushing myself and not just "going to the gym". I have taken spin, HIIT fit, and my very favorite of all, yoga. I never thought I would like yoga. I am not flexible, my balance is terrible, and I thought it would be a waste of time. Boy, was I wrong. It was a body and mind experience. A sort of meditation, if you will. I feel like one-hundred bricks are lifted off my shoulders after class. And I can breathe.
The truth is, college is tough. School. Friends. Relationships. The good thing about college is that you're out on your own making your own decisions, but the bad part is you are out on your own making you own decisions. I haven't loved every minute. In fact, more than I would like to admit. And you know what I've realized these last three years? That's okay. I know there is light at the end of this four-year-tunnel. In one short year, I am walking out of here with a college degree. Which is no easy task.
I have learned so much in these years. It hasn't been easy, but nobody ever said it would be. Just keep swimming. In whatever you are trying to get past. You'll get through it, too.
When you look good, you feel good. Which means your workout will be good. So I have motivated myself with some awesome apparel. Just an extra nudge to get me to the gym. Here are some of my favorite workout pieces I have/ will be getting.
WORK OUT OUTF ITS
I have been penciling in workout classes during the week. And honestly, it's been the best thing for me. I love it. And dare I say, I even look forward to it?! I am now pushing myself and not just "going to the gym". I have taken spin, HIIT fit, and my very favorite of all, yoga. I never thought I would like yoga. I am not flexible, my balance is terrible, and I thought it would be a waste of time. Boy, was I wrong. It was a body and mind experience. A sort of meditation, if you will. I feel like one-hundred bricks are lifted off my shoulders after class. And I can breathe.
The truth is, college is tough. School. Friends. Relationships. The good thing about college is that you're out on your own making your own decisions, but the bad part is you are out on your own making you own decisions. I haven't loved every minute. In fact, more than I would like to admit. And you know what I've realized these last three years? That's okay. I know there is light at the end of this four-year-tunnel. In one short year, I am walking out of here with a college degree. Which is no easy task.
I have learned so much in these years. It hasn't been easy, but nobody ever said it would be. Just keep swimming. In whatever you are trying to get past. You'll get through it, too.
When you look good, you feel good. Which means your workout will be good. So I have motivated myself with some awesome apparel. Just an extra nudge to get me to the gym. Here are some of my favorite workout pieces I have/ will be getting.
WORK OUT OUTF ITS
So... what are you waiting for?! Get out there! Doesn't have to be much. Take a walk, use the stairs... baby steps. We will help each other out. Are you being your best self? #girlpower #GSD
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