Today is another holiday and a busy day at gyms everywhere. On January 2, I noticed that for more than one hour, every single piece of cardio equipment was occupied. When my regular workout buddies remark upon how busy the gym is, I respond, "but isn't this wonderful that so many people have decided to change their lives this year!"  And to myself, I am thinking that I'm so happy to meet all of these new friends. I'm so happy that so many people have decided to make working out a part of their life, I really have to hold back tears!  Today was not as busy as January 2, but there were still many new faces and I did have to complete my free weight routine before I settled into my favorite bike. I spoke to mothers of all shapes and sizes at the gym this month.  I told them that my parents began taking me to the gym with them when I was in 6th grade, and how lucky their children are that they are making this commitment. The gym that I belong to also has the added bonus of two hours of childcare per day. I would rather be outside running or biking, but my daughter enjoys the kids area and baby yoga classes, and I'm able to take a shower and dress myself peacefully in the locker room, knowing that she is entertained by the other babies and wonderful staff. I wish all the aspiring fit mothers the best for 2012, and I will patiently wait for my favorite cardio equipment any day for anyone who wants to improve his or her life.