Entry #1: We Go Jim

     A little less less than a year ago, I stopped going to the gym consistently. I went for a year straight before school at 4:40 a.m. I would go to school then to wrestling or tennis practice after. During this time, I felt my best, mentally and physically. I was happy with who was staring back at me in the mirror. 

    I took a complete year off after being consistent for a year, and this is where I felt like I had gone downhill. I was still pretty active. I was on my school's swim team in the fall, wrestling in the winter, and tennis in the Spring, but something still didn't feel right. After school however, I felt like something in my life was missing. I had noticed changes in my body and my mental health, so I decided to break through my mental barriers and go back to the gym. I've been consistently going to the gym for 5-6 days out of the week for 4 months and there are drastic changes in my overall health. The image below is me now with a pump after lifting. 

  Physical exercise is scientifically proven to increase dopamine levels beyond the period of one's workout! After working out consistently and eating well, one will be able to notice positive changes in their day to day life. It is common that individuals begin to have a better body image. This also leads to people wanting to continue their fitness journey. This is specifically what makes me so driven. I love seeing results and even more than that, I love feeling the results of my hard work. 

    If you are unsure where to start with your own journey or feel embarrassed to be at the gym, (trust me, everyone starts out the same way) here are some at home leg workouts and at home arm workouts that show simple workouts that can be done at the comfort of your own home without any extra weights or machines. 

    To recap, it is very important to get some type of physical exercise in daily, even if it's just going on a walk around the block. If you are having a bad day, I guarantee breaking through that mental barrier and getting exercise will improve your mood. 














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  1. Connor S.September 12, 2024 at 11:51 AM

    I agree with your mentality of when you are not active or do not have any plans for that day. I never know what to do with myself. I am very active as of right now and it definitely puts me in a better mood. It includes school, practice, and working out, and work almost throughout the entire week.

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    1. Maya R.September 12, 2024 at 12:13 PM

      Right?? On the days that I don't want to go to the gym, I still show up. No one is going to want it more than you, so put in the work for yourself because no one else will. I also find that on the days where I'm feeling lazy and unproductive, I feel great after completing a workout. I feel good about myself and how I'm able to push through mental obstacles.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2024 at 4:51 PM

    I enjoyed reading this a lot and somewhat empathized with this blog post because of how serious I take going to the gym as well. It is very real your dopamine levels are brought up and controlled more when you exercise and it just feels very accomplishing.

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  3. Tanya MoushiSeptember 22, 2024 at 12:44 AM

    Hi Maya! I really enjoyed reading this. I feel you specified the benefits of working out very well. This was also very inspiring to me. I completely understand how you felt so different about your mental and physical health when you took a break from going to the gym. I feel that now, but I plan to incorporate time into my schedule so I can also, 'go jim'! Thank you for sharing!

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  4. Danae V.September 22, 2024 at 4:46 PM

    I like how you included how working out increases' dopamine levels and makes one feel good about themselves. I enjoy going to the gym a lot especially on my off days when I'm not out on the softball field.

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