As 2017 draws to a close, I was caught in the middle of my end of year inventory.... counting my blessings and thinking of all the areas in my life that need some improvement, when I was caught by surprise.

I am honored to have been chosen as November’s Member Spotlight! My relationship with 212 can really be summed up in how I talk about it. In the past, I would say, begrudgingly, “I’m going to the gym.”

I want to thank Kerry and the staff for selecting me for the Member Spotlight.

I have been working out at 212 Health and Performance since August 6th 2015. Before then I was working out at the Newman Y.   

I have to say, I'm not typically one to share what goes on in my personal life, but 212 has helped me be the person I am today, and I'm grateful for that.

Wow, Member of the Month! A few thoughts ran through my head when Kerry told me. 1) what a surprising honor

My name is Tara Hurley. I have been a member of 212 for so long I don't even remember when I actually started. When I started it was called Punch and it was located on Broadway in East Providence.

When I received the email from Kerry congratulating me that I was selected for this month's member spotlight the first thing I said to myself was "SELF?!?...Is he RRREALLY sure about that giving me an open forum?!?" 

January 1, 2017 I texted Alicia and told her my New Year's Resolution was to become the Member Spotlight. She believed in me and continuously reminded me of my goal.

My co-workers tease me about my obsession. But it's only because they don't understand. 

I've been a part of many sports teams: softball, lacrosse and boys and women's hockey. 

Hi, my name is Karen Mooney. I've been a member of 212 for about 8 years now. Wow! 8 years at pretty much 5 times a week, and I'm still learning new things...

First off, thanks so much to Kerry and the rest of the 212 family for extending the tremendous honor of being the subject of the Member Spotlight this month...

I'm in the spotlight?!?! I must have read the email twice to let it sink in. And of course, my first instinct is to run from the spotlight, as it tends to make me shy and stumble over my words...

I can't begin to tell you how excited I was when I saw the message from Kerry telling me I was the spotlight member this month...

I have spent pretty much my entire life battling with my weight. I am pretty sure I was born with a slice of pizza in one hand and a Mountain Dew in the other...

There are a lot of things I love in this world. Most are obvious...my two adorable sons, my sweet husband, the posse of fellow moms who keep me sane, the Patriots (3-1 without Brady...suck it, Goodell!), mint chocolate chip ice cream and this big room in Rumford...

Lots of people as me, "How on Earth can you get up at 5 in the morning to work out?" My answer usually is: "I just get up and do it." To which I keep hearing, "Yeah, but how can you, it's so early, I could never do it."...

I am very humbled to be asked to provide the member spotlight this month, no less on the eve of the Summer Olympics in Rio kicking off this month...

In 2010 I sustained life altering injuries after being hit by a car. Before the accident, I lead an active life as a part time soldier in the National Guard, a budding hairstylist, and I trained mixed martial arts a few times a week...

If you've taken class on a weeknight, I'm that guy working out by himself in the corner and failing to correctly answer Sean's questions about 80's bands...

This past year has gone by so quickly, I can't believe how much has changed. For two years prior to joining 212, my boss would mention this amazing gym he belonged to...