That’s right kids. I’ve joined the YMCA for the gym benefits.

One of the things I missed about living in L.A. was living with my folks so I could afford a near-$50/month membership to 24 Hour Fitness. I looooove 24 Hour. And to my slight dismay (because I knew I couldn’t afford it), I cancelled my membership and haven’t seriously belonged to any fitness facility since I moved.

When I lived in Oakbrook, running was easy, but since moving to the City of Covington and feeling how truly gross and cold it is outside, I knew I couldn’t procrastinate.

I’ve lost a significant amount of weight in the past two years and I feel better because of it. But I still have a goal to reach and eating healthy most of the time just isn’t going to get me there without a little extra. So, with some needed pressure from my co-worker Morgan, I went over today and paid my dues to become a card-carrying YMCA member. I start Saturday. Tomorrow is just too hectic. (I’m getting my hairs did! Ooohh!)