To my gym rats and fellow instructors.....

 These days of mine are centered around really trying to impact people, and help them, and for those that want me to, great! What I need to realize, is there are some, that are going through the motions, without a real plan in mind.
I ponder, what is their goal? Do they have one?
I see many many people come and go to the gym, and some of them are working SO hard and they are so dedicated!! When I see that, I am just all warm inside.
.......And there are those people that come to class, they exercise, but they don't seem into it. Going through the motions. In my mind, I think, maybe they haven't set a goal, maybe they don't have a plan. They are there because they know they need to be, but maybe they don't really want to be.
As I teach class, I want to be that person, that inspires someone to keep coming and put it ALL ON THE LINE!! Yes, it's hard, yes, you get all nasty and sweaty and look rough afterwards. But that's the greatest part about it!!
If it was easy, everyone would do it! (A league of their own)

So here is why I do it. I do it because after, I feel tired, but in a good way. When I have had a bad day, those who are there to really KICK it, pump me up and change my outlook. I am grateful to have an able body that can do it!
I do it, because there is someone in class who is struggling, they are scared, they know they need to become healthier and this is the starting point. And I smile and encourage them! And one day, maybe they reach a better place and they remember that blond instructor!! I may not know their name, and they may not know mine, but I touched their life. AND that for me, is what makes it all worth it.

A lot goes in to being a fitness instructor, memorizing music, moves, being high energy, even on the days you don't want to, and getting 20 + people to do the same thing. Having the courage to get up in front of those people and be a little goofy and fun, making them sweat and shake it. It's not for everyone. Motivating, coaching, connecting, smiling through pain!!
There are times when people criticize me, and they do, and it really makes me mad,  because they haven 't even tried to teach, or done what I do. I have dedicated a bigpart my life to helping people and there are some that only know how to criticize or be negative

So, for those of you who want more, who come to classes, mine or any other instructors, know that we have dedicated that hour to YOU!!! To help YOU achieve YOUR goals.
We ask only that you give it your best, stay positive and that you remember us, when you get there!! And if you really want it, you will GET THERE!! (a little kind word also goes a long way....)

Be strong and stick with it!!
B