As much as I don't want to be, I have been sucked into the abyss known as the Summer Olympics. I missed the Opening Ceremonies on purpose. I am relishing in the fact that Michael Phelps is not winning gold. I am hoping the "Little Girls" USA gymnastics team falls on their butts. In short, I hope all the overly hyped people don't live up to their hype.

I did watch the Greek divers win the 3-meter synchronized diving event. Can I just say that I am hitting the gym a lot more in the next few weeks. One of the divers from Great Britain has inspired me to... uh... workout more... yeah, that's it... workout more. Plus no more chocolate bread pudding with raspberry sauce for me. Or chocolate chip blondies. Or sourdough bread.

Anyway... August is one of my favorite months in the gym. About 50% of the population doesn't show up. They gym is nice and empty. You don't have to haggle for equipment. I don't have to teach to excessively packed classes. Only the die-hards come, which makes it great because I don't have to teach too hard since they will get the routine easily. It's times like this that remind me why I enjoy exercising. I know that a lot of people are probably cringing at that fact but I do enjoy exercise. I enjoy the endorphin-rush that happens during cardio. I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment after a good lifting day. I like the physical and psychological results. I like that I can push my body to certain physical limits that were once consider impossible when I was 220-pounds of fat.

Of course, August is followed by September which is the month everyone decides to come back to the gym. Besides January, September is the most dreaded by gym staff. It's a time when people come back in droves trying to make up for the times they missed during the summer. Not that these people did not stay in shape, but because the weather is nice, they go out for a jog or some other sport. So, they feel they need to hang out at the gym to make their membership worthwhile. It's a challenge trying to get a locker in the lockerroom. Ugh.

I think I will just sit back and enjoy the calm before the storm. Ahhhhhh.... Later.
  ¶ 12:04 AM