On Sunday afternoon, after getting back from an awesome weekend trip to Toronto, we went for a swim. We tried lane swimming the previous week and were quite taken with the quality of the workout. It hit a lot of muscles and we could instantly feel the cardio challenge.
While we were there, a young guy started talking with Alex, as they paused for a rest in between laps. He asked how often we came swimming and then said he had been doing it for 4 months. He said that in the process, he had lost over 50 pounds and had also started weightlifting. This was his day off from lifting and he had made the choice to come to the pool to get an extra session of fitness in.
This guy would be unremarkable in a crowd. You might notice that he was overweight. You might get a sense that he was unhappy with his body or lacking confidence (an assumption since he was wearing a t-shirt while swimming). If you heard him speak, you would likely say that he seemed like a nice guy - positive and upbeat.
What struck us was his dedication. He wasn't sitting around, complaining, or wishing for a change - he was acting upon his wishes. He was committed, he was consistent, and he was making remarkable progress in his fitness journey. He is a good role model for us all.
- Tannys & Alex
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