September 27, 2006

No point of return

I signed up and became a member of a health club and spa today. For the last couple of months going to the gym has just felt like chore and my motivation have been drifting more and more. I’ve also become rather good with coming up with excuses why I shouldn’t go. Last week at the Thinknican workshop I complained to our Event Manager and one of our media consultants that I was just coming up with excuses for not going to the gym. Both of them told me to sign up with Hagabadet Health Club & Spa, one of the best health clubs and spas in town. At first I was a little hesitant since they are quite expensive even though they have a very good reputation. But the fact that they are located only 10 minutes from the office and that we as a company gets a 30% discount made me go and sign up today after work.

They had some special autumn sign up deal so I also got 180 minutes with a personal trainer for free. Just what I wanted, and needed… Someone who can kick my behind a bit… So at lunchtime next Friday I have my first session with my own PT Daniel.

For the first time in a real long time I’m actually looking forward to work out. Hagabadet offers a lot of different classes, including Core and Pace that I used to go to when working at BingoLotto. They also have Pilates, which I’ve wanted to try for ages and something called Aqua Fitness. Stretching, toning and relaxing in an extra hot pool. Sounds perfect for me who loves hot baths. As a member of the health club you automatically get a discount at the spa, so I’ve already decide that I’m going to treat myself with a massage, facial, manicure etc every now and then just as mini reward for taking care of myself again. And I know it’s worth it in the long run. Both my body and soul will feel so much better, which means in reality that I as person will feel better.

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