On my way out of work tonight at the gym, I was chatting it up with one of the sweetest front desk staff members. We happen to be talking about all the events that were happening outside the doors. You see, we are located in the heart of downtown. So a lot of times, once you step outside the gym doors, you are suddenly thrust into anything from, people, hearing music, smelling amazing aromas of the food, from all the restaurants surrounding us to, cigarette smoke to the smell of urine and sewer. Yes, quite a range, I agree.
But, we were looking across the street at the old Crest Theater. There was an event that was getting ready to start and she said, "What I would give for a tub of buttery popcorn right now." I smiled and replied, "The struggle is real isn't it? It's all around us. Don't let it happen...." She smiled and she said something that hit me. I was so GRATEFUL to learn, someone else had finally got it too. She understands it's not a one-sided thing. It does not discriminate. She ended the conversation before she had to attend to a member, "You know, I'm grateful to have this job at this gym. It has taught me, and I have learned from talking to the different members, WE ALL STRUGGLE. IT'S NOT JUST ME, IT'S ALL OF US. EVEN YOU. YOU ARE IN SHAPE, YOU HAVE TO WORK TO KEEP THAT SHAPE. WE ALL STRUGGLE.
She couldn't be more right. I walked away with a smile on my face. She has finally released so much pressure off her shoulders and she's lighter for it. You are not alone. Temptation is everywhere, just don't be so hard on yourself. We all slip. Then we wake up and we are blessed with hitting the re-set button!
Heck I'm struggling as I write this. I want a snack, but it's almost 9 p.m. LOL...Have a great night!
My Best,
That Gym Girl
But, we were looking across the street at the old Crest Theater. There was an event that was getting ready to start and she said, "What I would give for a tub of buttery popcorn right now." I smiled and replied, "The struggle is real isn't it? It's all around us. Don't let it happen...." She smiled and she said something that hit me. I was so GRATEFUL to learn, someone else had finally got it too. She understands it's not a one-sided thing. It does not discriminate. She ended the conversation before she had to attend to a member, "You know, I'm grateful to have this job at this gym. It has taught me, and I have learned from talking to the different members, WE ALL STRUGGLE. IT'S NOT JUST ME, IT'S ALL OF US. EVEN YOU. YOU ARE IN SHAPE, YOU HAVE TO WORK TO KEEP THAT SHAPE. WE ALL STRUGGLE.
She couldn't be more right. I walked away with a smile on my face. She has finally released so much pressure off her shoulders and she's lighter for it. You are not alone. Temptation is everywhere, just don't be so hard on yourself. We all slip. Then we wake up and we are blessed with hitting the re-set button!
Heck I'm struggling as I write this. I want a snack, but it's almost 9 p.m. LOL...Have a great night!
If you look at the bottom of this photo, you see our gym roof has basketball courts, fire pits & flat screen.
#myphotograhy
My Best,
That Gym Girl
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