Today was a day for me. I started off excited about working out because my mother wanted to go with me! However, as the day progressed, my excitement began to fade and I started to feel discouraged. My mother is an amazing one, even being paralyzed on one side of her body, still has a lot of "get up and go". She was determined to go to the gym with me.
The game plan was to pick her up after work and go straight to the gym. Well there were a few pit stops before getting to the gym, and well, by the time I could see the Planet Fitness sign it was about 7:00 p.m. Even though I was tired and a bit discouraged, I went in with great expectations.
Took my mom over to the bike and she was not comfortable riding the bike. We searched the gym for a few more things she could do. Yet, she decided she would just sit this one out. So....I decided to do the treadmill before heading out. I was about 3 minutes in when my mother caught my eye. Puppy dog eyes and a smile that said, "I'm hurting but willing to suffer for you." So I ignored it for another 2 minutes or so, and finally gave up. I was also ready to do home.
On the way out of the door, Justin, the personal trainer on staff, stopped and said, I know there is something we can order to make it more comfortable for you. Let me talk to my manager and we will have something worked out for the next time you come in.
That was refreshing to my spirits. We still left, but no longer feeling defeated, but looking forward to the next visit. For me, it will be Thursday since I have church tonight. For my mother it will be Friday.
All in all, I will say there are a lot of things that can catch you off guard and toss you off track. The way we react to it is what matters. I am not defeated, and am looking forward to the next day in the gym...I have a feeling for fitness...
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