Let's Get Moving!

           I joined the gym this week!  Now, this may not seem like a  big deal to most, but it is a big deal for me.  I've never purchased a gym membership.  I've always worked out at home or by simply running a few laps around the neighborhood or park.  AND, I can be a bit lazy at times.  I'll start working out and then I'll fall off after a while.  This time: there are two things that are different.  1.) I'm paying for it...literally,  and 2.) I'm never alone. 
           Both of these two factors creates accountability.  Since I pay a monthly fee, I more motivated to actually go workout.  I mean, who wants to pay for something and not use it?  That would be like paying for Internet service every month, but never even turning on your laptop.  Not gonna happen!
          On another note, since I'm working out in a gym and not at home or in the neighborhood/park, I AM NEVER ALONE!.  There are people watching as you walk in; waiting to see which machines you will be using; wondering what 'your deal' is.  Then, there is the side-by-side comparisons.  You know....the long row of treadmills and elliptical, where you have no choice but to create an instant split screen of yourself with the person ont he machine next to you.   Even though everyone pretends like they're just 'doing their own thing', they're not.  They are scoping everybody  else out and then comparing them to themselves or comparing them to the person next to them.  I know I sure was peeking over at the 19 year old "super chick" to my right yesterday who ran like a million miles in 20 minutes.  So not fair!  When we know that we are being watched, we want to be a better version of ourselves.  Well, at least I do.
           Nonetheless, we need accountability in every sector of our lives.  It's accountability that makes us accomplished!  So, Let's Get Moving!  I know I am.