What motivates you to move?

Workouts. We all have a different taste for what is enjoyable. I for instance, never was into sports while growing up. I was surrounded by musicians and artists and I kept busy dancing and acting with my sister. As I got older I remember trying to play sports with my friends. Quite honestly it was just to look cool and tough. I always liked looking tough and not like a pretty delicate flower.

I tried basketball, I really did not enjoy people bumping into me, and the pressure that I felt if I didn't do things right, I felt like all eyes were on me and I'd disappoint everyone if I ever touched the ball. So I ran along with everyone but avoided the spotlight.
Running is something I.... H-A-T-E. My heart goes up to my throat, there's pressure everywhere, and it feels to me like the point of it is to pretend that I'm in danger and I have no out until I reach my destination, no matter how exhausted I am in the way. running... ugh...

I tried Crossfit for 6 months! Talk about a love-hate relationship!! I always had a battle in my head on the way to the gym. Trying to find a good excuse to skip it. But I'd go anyways because....... your body reacts to it pretty quickly, and I got very happy with my new found muscles!. 1 hour of pain and constant thoughts of hatred followed by a protein shake and flex in the mirror.... then a smile. Then I started walking like a bro, with my chest puffed and wide arms. haha.

One day while doing crossfit, I went to an Acroyoga workshop. I remember seeing the teachers (in what I now know to be in a very basic pose) and being mind blown! It was so pretty! and SO hard to do! and the kicker? Hard didn't mean awful! I was LAGHING the whole time! I was super challenged, mesmerized by the incredible things people were doing and trusting I could do.

Here's the FIRST picture of me doing the most basic pose ever. I like seeing my super excited face. I like remembering what it was to feel something for the first time.