What fitness videos taught me: "go get it"

I'm a hopeless fitness video addict. For awhile, I subscribed to Netflix JUST to get new fitness videos, for I also have very short-lived enthusiasm for most videos. These days I'm obsessed with the dance fitness classes at my local YMCA--Body Jam and Zumba--so the videos are getting a little rest. 

(And may I say that the new Body Jam workout kicked my butt this morning?)

But I always return to videos by this one instructor, Amy Dixon. The workouts are hard but not impossible and she manages to exude a totally inspiring attitude without being annoying. There's this one thing Amy says that has wormed its way into my daily thoughts: just as you're about to start a round of difficult moves, she says, "go get it".

OK, I know, probably cheesy as all get out. But it gives you permission--permission to do your best. And it's a reminder that we're not spectators in our lives. We're in charge. So we need to go get what we need, now. Don't just stumble your way through things half-heartedly. 

I thought of this today because I have the rare chance to spend an entire weekend afternoon on writing. My husband's home supervising a playdate, so all boys are occupied and only hazily aware of my absence. I could fold laundry or write overdue thank-you notes. OR... I could go get it.

So I'm writing and already 1,500 words in. Partly because I can hear Amy Dixon in my head. 

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I am obsessed with dance videos too! They definitely get your heart racing.