It's that time of year again, folks. The time when everyone decides that this is their year. This is the year that they're finally going to lose those fifty pounds and fit into that pair of jeans they bought ten years ago in the hopes that they would some day get to wear them. This is the year they're going to run a 10k - or maybe even a marathon! This is the year to get back to their college weight - assuming they weren't an offensive lineman or put on thirty pounds when they came in freshman year. It's a new year, and a new you!
Congratulations! You are one of the 70% of people that make a New Year's resolution about health and wellness. You, and about 5 million other people in the United States, all hold a special place in the lives of those of us who actually go to the gym (or work at one) - mostly for the fact that we can't wait for you to leave. You with your khaki pants and Velcro shoes. You, with your sweatbands and cotton tee shirt, taking way too long with the dumbbells because yes, all you need to do to lose weight is pump out a few bicep curls and suddenly we'll forget about the fifty extra pounds that are packed solidly into your midsection because my don't your biceps look amazing. You, with your matching track suit from 1989 - which also happens to be the last time you worked out.
And then February rolls around, maybe it's snowing outside, the weather isn't super great and man this bed sure does feel comfy. Why don't I just hit the snooze button and settle down into this here down comforter for just a bit longer. Next thing you know, you still haven't run a 10k - so a marathon is definitely out of the question - those jeans are still hanging in your closet and your college weight is still, well, back in college.
I can't wait until February.
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