Hi everyone! I know it's Tuesday and I am a day late to the party! But last night I was cranking out report cards! I am linking up with Denise over at Sunny Days in Second Grade for her new series, "MY TRUTH MONDAY." These posts are a series that will help you get to know me a little better. I feel like blogging is always about classroom activities, so why not spice it up and share a bit more about myself!?
This week's post is all about one of my most favorite hobbies: fitness! Hooray! I just love working out. I grew up in a small town in Ohio. We didn't have a lot of options for gyms. I remember joining "Body Genics" {anyone remember that?} back in the early 90's with my 80 year old grandma. *Sidebar: I think I inherited the fitness gene from her! I just loved going and continued on all through high school. When I got to college, I was blown away at the university's workout facilities! That made me love working out even more! Maybe I took it to a slight extreme. I feel like my personality is somewhat of an extremist...I take things to ridiculous levels for some reason. I think deep down I have a fear of people thinking I am lazy so I work like a maniac. This is true for school, housework, and exercising. Anyways, back to my fitness craze. After college, I put on some weight my first year of teaching because let's face it, we tend to put our jobs before us. It was really hard to find a balance and time for exercising that first year. My second year I was engaged so I was at the gym for two hours every.single.day. I whittled away but looked great in my dress.
In the summer of 2010, I began taking a class at the gym called "Turbo Kick." It's pretty much amazing. Some of you have heard me talk about it before. It's cardio kick boxing with sweet music! I go twice a a week. No exceptions. It forces me to leave work at 4:00 and I'm fine with that. My instructor noticed that I was dedicated and good {gasp!} at the routines and suggested I got certified to teach. So I did, in the fall of 2012. I have subbed a little but haven't taken the plunge to teach the class full time, simply because of time. Maybe someday!
I've had setbacks over the years, as we all have. What I haven't done is let them last long. I take a few days and get right back to it. Consistency is the key. I NEED to workout to keep my sanity. Plus, I LOVE it!
I am not the paper-thin wafer that I was in college or on my wedding day. What I am is a strong, healthy woman who is not afraid to be muscular. It empowers me.
Link up to share your fitness truth!
xo
Megan
This week's post is all about one of my most favorite hobbies: fitness! Hooray! I just love working out. I grew up in a small town in Ohio. We didn't have a lot of options for gyms. I remember joining "Body Genics" {anyone remember that?} back in the early 90's with my 80 year old grandma. *Sidebar: I think I inherited the fitness gene from her! I just loved going and continued on all through high school. When I got to college, I was blown away at the university's workout facilities! That made me love working out even more! Maybe I took it to a slight extreme. I feel like my personality is somewhat of an extremist...I take things to ridiculous levels for some reason. I think deep down I have a fear of people thinking I am lazy so I work like a maniac. This is true for school, housework, and exercising. Anyways, back to my fitness craze. After college, I put on some weight my first year of teaching because let's face it, we tend to put our jobs before us. It was really hard to find a balance and time for exercising that first year. My second year I was engaged so I was at the gym for two hours every.single.day. I whittled away but looked great in my dress.
In the summer of 2010, I began taking a class at the gym called "Turbo Kick." It's pretty much amazing. Some of you have heard me talk about it before. It's cardio kick boxing with sweet music! I go twice a a week. No exceptions. It forces me to leave work at 4:00 and I'm fine with that. My instructor noticed that I was dedicated and good {gasp!} at the routines and suggested I got certified to teach. So I did, in the fall of 2012. I have subbed a little but haven't taken the plunge to teach the class full time, simply because of time. Maybe someday!
I've had setbacks over the years, as we all have. What I haven't done is let them last long. I take a few days and get right back to it. Consistency is the key. I NEED to workout to keep my sanity. Plus, I LOVE it!
I am not the paper-thin wafer that I was in college or on my wedding day. What I am is a strong, healthy woman who is not afraid to be muscular. It empowers me.
Link up to share your fitness truth!
xo
Megan
Turbo Kick sounds so fun! I take some pretty fun classes from this trainer I work out with. I love it!!! We do a Tae bo kick box! It's the best feeling to get your butt kicked and see results. I love the fact that as I am in my forties I have muscles that I never knew existed!!!
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sweetlifeofsecondgrade
*clap clap clap!!!* Yay Megan! What a great post about you! You are truly such an inspiration to so many!
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You make working out sound so fun! :) I'm totally NOT a workout person...but I admire those who are! :) Thanks for sharing your truth! :) Looking forward to future posts from you on this linky! ;)
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Tamara