I have a confession to admit - Lately I've been lacking the desire and motivation to get myself to the gym to do my own workouts. Anyone who knows me (especially my clients) will find this hard to believe. The gym has always been my happy place to me. My workouts albeit intense, strenuous, gruelling and damn right exhausting at times are also quite therapeutic and remedial for both my body and mind. I've always found that I'm most productive with both my career and personal life when I incorporate regular exercise into my daily routine. So why then all of a sudden the lack of disinterest and animosity towards the gym and my own training sessions? I don't really know, but like anything I'm uncertain of, I have to find out. So brace yourself as I try to diagnosis what's wrong with me and then try to find a cure or solution to fix my first world problem.

A new year at the health club brings in many new and interesting characters to the iron scene. I for one try my best to embrace my fellow fitness enthusiasts and possibly potential clients with a friendly smile and brief conversation as I understand how intimidating and frightening the gym can be to someone who hasn't worked out in a long time or perhaps hasn't even trained with weights before. For the most part, I get along quite well with the New Year Resolutioners. Most of them will be long gone come February however there are always a few that stick with it and end up making a lifetime commitment to their health and wellness goals.

Ah, the holidays are FINALLY over.

The big man in the red suit slid down my chimney and filled my stocking with coal,
Stuffed his face with the cookies I left for him then took his fat ass back up to the North Pole.
The holiday shoppers are long gone and the streets are looking quite bare.
The number on the scale says I gained five pounds yet I'm not bothered, nor do I really care.
2016 brings a fresh new start, a chance for many to join the gym and make a fitness resolution.
Unfortunately for most of these people they would be better off checking into an institution.
Yes, working out can be hard and there's going to be times when you will want to quit.
But just remember to be strong, push through and no matter what, it's never a good idea to sign up for CrossFit.

Bah Humbug.......

Okay, in all serious I actually do enjoy the holiday season however I for one am happy that they are officially over and here's why:

I spent the rest of the day working alongside Mr. Karmali in the school's gymnasium. I'm sure he wondered why I was not attending my own classes however not once did he ask me why I had so much free time that day. Looking back now I think he knew on some level that I was unhappy in school and wanted to leave. I believe he thought that by allowing me to assist him with his classes that I would feel needed which in turn would make me less likely to leave that day. And he was right.