I thought I would never say this in my lifetime, but I’m really enjoying going to the gym. I actually look forward to going. I’ll be sitting at my desk at work thinking to myself, “I can’t wait to go to the gym tonight and workout.” I’m addicted. I actually feel like I NEED to go. If I don’t go, the day just feels all out of whack. I need my fix. The gym is my crack.

I haven’t lost any weight, which is somewhat depressing since I’ve been going 5 days a week for the past 2 1/2 weeks. I figured I’d lose at least a pound, but it hasn’t happened yet. Dave says I look thinner and I’m probably just gaining muscle. I’m pretty sure he’s just being nice though, ha!

I’ve really stepped it up this week. Yesterday I rode eight miles on the bike and burned 300 calories. Today I went crazy and took it up to ten. TEN I SAID. A few months ago, ten miles on anything would sound impossible. Now it’s all I want to do.

I’ve been eating a TON. All this exercise has turned me into a garbage disposal. I used to be able to go until about 1:00 before I got to the point where I wanted to take my lunch break. Now, 11:00 rolls around and I’m feeling hungry and by noon I’m like HOLY CRAP I HAVE TO EAT. I’m been taking fruit and healthy snacks to work to curb the hunger. It’s working pretty well.

I have to say I feel a lot better than I expected I would. I’m ever happier now that we joined this gym and are starting to get on the right track to a healthier lifestyle.

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