"Find what makes you happy."

Years ago, I thought that I had to run in order to lose weight and get healthier.  Everyone I knew ran.  Most of the fitness posts on social media about women were about running.  So, I bought some running shoes, downloaded the Couch to 5k app and even did a few 5k's.

I did lose weight and amazingly I was able to actually run an entire 5k, but I can tell you one thing for sure ... I wasn't happy.  Running didn't make me feel like all of the photos I was seeing of others on social media.  All those people were smiling and looked all cute in their spandex and there I was, looking like I was going to die as I was trying to just put one foot in front of the other.

Those running shoes went on the shelf for a bit as I was on a mission to find a way to exercise that I thought was fun.  There had to be something that made me smile while also making me sweat.

Are you looking for that, just like I was?

This is the time of year when we are super busy but also a time when we look back as we also look forward to the brand new year.  If you haven't found what makes you smile yet, at least when it comes to exercising and getting healthier, I'm thinking you should try a place that has put a smile on my face - Orangetheory Fitness.

Treadmills, rowing machines, bike, free weights, TRX, and so much more...and it all comes with a coach that is with you 100% of the time so there's no guessing or wandering around a gym wondering "Hmmm, how does that machine work?".  They've even got fun classes like Glow Parties, Hell Week (which doesn't sound fun, but it was!), and workouts that help raise money for local nonprofits too.

Is your gut telling you that it is time to get started? You don’t have to wait for January 1st to start working on those health and fitness goals, you can actually start right now at Orangetheory Fitness in Rochester. They’ve got a free, 60-minute total body workout and you can grab that and learn more at their website here or give them a call at 507-722-2683.

If you see me at Orangetheory Fitness, I'd love to grab a workout selfie with you!  Let me know when you are going! Send me a message on my Facebook page or DM me on Instagram.

What are you waiting for?  Grab that free workout now!  

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