I love to exercise.  I love the way it makes me feel while I’m exercising.  I love the way I feel afterwards.  I love the way my body looks after consistent exercise effort.  I also love the accomplishment that I feel after I workout.  I feel like I’ve done something positive for my body, my mind, and my spirit.

So what I don’t understand is why I find it so hard to get motivated to exercise sometimes.  The experience is wonderful and the payoff is tremendous.  Yet, sometimes I find myself debating whether I should workout.  My answer should always be YES!  At times, I’m weighing the negatives – I’ll be tired, I’ll be sore, I’ll have less energy (which is further from the truth!), I’ll get sweaty (so what!), I have other things to do, etc.  None of these things are valid excuses.  Exercise promotes good health and that can never been taken for granted.

When I debate working out, I try to remember this percentage – that a one hour workout is only 4% of your day. So, there should be no excuses.  I think of all the silly things that I spend an hour on each day when I could be working out.  What I’m really trying to say is this.  A good workout routine requires discipline.  Being active everyday, even for just 10-15 minutes, will net huge results in your physical fitness.  So be disciplined and be consistent!  Your body will thank you.

~BSA
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