I REALLY appreciate all the replies and encouragement, ladies. We've made the decision that once this month is over, she will be taking a break from the gym indefinitely. Technically, since the competition season has ended, she's finished the year and fulfilled any team requirements, so this is a good time to step away.
As I said, I'm sad but am trusting that this is the best decision for her. She's already expressed an interest in trying competitive cheerleading (She cheered for several years when she was younger). She will be trying out for an all-star team tonight and tomorrow. It all happened extremely fast, but since try-outs are this week, we had to move quickly. She usually does a summer swim league but decided earlier not to do that. Instead, she's thinking of swimming for her high school team this fall. So, between these two new activities, I'm hoping to keep her busy and physically active - and most importantly - happy!
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