Comfort Zones

Monday morning and the alarm goes off - 5:30am, time for the hubby to answer the call of the Army. It's called PT or as my husband sometimes says physical torture.  The last time I actually got out of bed at this hour was in February, before our move to Texas, when I worked 12 hour day shifts that started at 6:45am.  For some unknown reason I decide today is the day I'm going to get back on track and join the rest of the waking world.  Time for PT! 

6:30am. I drop my blue class ticket into an upside-down baseball cap and climb onto a bike. The instructor is already pedaling at the front of the classroom and the people around me look focused and ready for their ride - to nowhere.  I have arrived at spin class.  The music is pounding and my pedals start keeping time with the beat, before I realize it - the hour class is over!  I've ridden 20 miles and burned more calories than I ever have at this hour of the morning - I can't keep back the smile!

The pain sets in the next day, but I get back on the bike - pushing past my fears of inadequacy, of being judged, and the fear that I might fail.  I pass by my comfort zone as I push up a hill and wipe the sweat off my brow.  I completed four spin classes this week.  It wasn't easy leaving the feather pillow and extra sleep behind, but the rewards of health, fitness, and conquering are worth it!  

I love eating food that's good for me and hitting the gym for a light workout, but Spinning was definitely out of my comfort zone!  Today I couldn't be happier that I took on the challenge!  What are you afraid of today?  Is your comfort zone holding you captive?  Don't be afraid to break free - you'll find the reward of conquering the unknown to be well worth leaving the feather pillow behind!