We return to Planet Fitness

I had really good intentions when we left Planet Fitness back in April. We swore we didn't need it anymore since the weather was great. How wrong we were!

We've both been so busy in the evenings, especially since I started my new job, which has slightly longer hours. We just haven't had time to run together, well at least I haven't either. I managed some early morning runs and some elliptical workouts and videos when I could, but I've just been so washed out with the new job I haven't made time for myself.

I'm finally getting used to the new hours... so we've decided to sign back up with Planet Fitness. They are reasonable in price and I did see good results during my time there. I suppose we didn't think things through before quitting. Unlike Brock, I don't have the luxury of a gym at my job, or the ability to go and run during the day. I have been waking up at 4.30 to work out, simply because I'd be too tired to do it in the evening. I will be getting up at the same time when we re-join Planet Fitness anyway. But at least now with Fire Academy starting we'll be on a very similar schedule, so no excuses!

Why proper nutrition and sleep are so important!

I haven't treated myself very well in the past. I'm one of those people who loves to work and I put in 110% effort. I'm also my own worst critic and sometimes a little bit too much of a perfectionist! Ultimately this results in letting yourself go when you're constantly thinking of others and their overall perception of you.

How can this be appetizing now?

I'm glad I took a step back a couple of years ago and realized what I had done to myself. A former track star in my teens up to college, what had I done to my fitness levels? Why was I always so tired? As soon as we started our daily walks around Mount Trashmore I instantly began to feel better. We began implementing healthier foods into our diets slowly but surely, it was actually a great experience because we're definitely both foodies!

Those steps were fantastic and had great results, but they just weren't quite enough for me. There were other areas that I could work on to boost my energy levels. In addition to improving my diet I also started taking a great multi-vitamin daily. I realized I wasn't eating enough fish, because I hate it, so... MUCH, as a result I started taking fish oil. Then there's the fact that I'm stuck inside ALL DAY and don't get to see much daylight due to work, solution? Vitamin D with Calcium to help absorb it.

Then there was there sleep issue. I was going to sleep around midnight and sometimes getting up at 6am. During the weekends I slept even less, I decided it was time to take action and although I am making progress in this department I still believe I have a long way to go here.

All of these have really helped me get back to my old self and I've also started to walk about 3 miles at lunch time. We're still working out on a regular basis and recently I've started to do a lot more weights which I really think has helped boost some of my recent weightloss.

It's certainly a journey of discovering yourself and the needs that your body has to find what the right solution is for you. It's time consuming but I know in the end it will all be worth it. I already see and feel the results!