Blogger post #1

My son and I have been going to MyGym Redlands for almost a year and a half. He is going to be two in March. I have to say, it is good for us to get out of the house and be around other moms (and dads) with their children. Honestly, it has been my sanity. I really don't know what I would have done without "the gym." I feel like some weeks it is the only adult conversation I get.

SO, I have now taken the opportunity to work for MyGym Redlands doing some marketing. I am excited and nervous about it. I know I am good with people (I like them) but I also don't want to be a let down. In this time of change (I am a stay-at-home mom, and a teacher before that) I have also decided to loose all the baby weight (plus some) that my son left me with when he was born. Now both of us are going to a gym!

Which also makes me wonder how I got so darn fat in the first place. I know, I know- I ate the wrong kinds of foods. Go figure. Except that even when I ate the right kinds of foods, I was still fat. My biggest fear- that my son will end up like me...

Childhood obesity rates have more than TRIPPLED since 1980... Colorado is the only state in the country that only (only) has a 15-20 precent obesity rate. Why is this? Because everyone in Colorado (well, except that 15-20 percent) MOVES... Childhood obesity can lead to depression, hypertension, damaged joints, diabetes... I am sure the list goes on and on...

So, the nice thing about going to MyGym- My child gets more activity. He loves it. He has fun. I can take him for the hour and I don't have to think about it. The activities are structured. The gym in clean (immaculate- they need to come to my house next). The instructors are caring and friendly. The cost is pretty minimal considering all I get out of it (about $7.50 per class)...

SOOOO, I know I sound like an advertisement. Perhaps a little. However, I really do believe in the gym and the importance it plays in my child's well being. I wouldn't be going otherwise....