Never regret a workout!

I have never experienced the thought of "I don't want to workout today, I did any way, and I wish I didn't."  Quite the contrary!  

So as I entered the gym today I had 3 clients to train and planned to workout myself after I was finished.  However, the gym was 75 degrees (which is terrible), my to do list started playing in my head, and I quickly felt discouraged and unmotivated to do my workout.  As I typically do, I put in the ear buds, turned on my music and escaped into the lyrics.  Knowing that once I started the workout I would have no trouble finding the push needed to get it done.  Before I knew it I had completed my 30 minutes of cardio.  Dripping in sweat, hot(gym still hotter than my liking), thirsty, and now HIGHLY motivated!!!  I then couldn't wait to hit the strength training part of my routine.  As part of my 30 day Squat Challenge today was 150 squats.  I decided to do them in increments of 50 reps.  First rep done with a bar, second rep I decided to hold the bar overhead, and finished the last 50 with an added 20 lbs. to the bar.  Felt SO good. 

Now completely glistening with sweat I couldn't stop.  Moved on to a little arm work and rounded it out with abs.  FAVORITE moment of the workout was feeling streams of sweat rolling down my chin as I held my 3 minute plank. LOVE to SWEAT!

My point?...rarely if never does anyone regret a workout.  Keep your goals in mind and trust that once you get going you'll enjoy it and gain great benefits both physically and mentally.

ENJOY:)

It's easy to find reasons why you can't fit in a workout.  However, making your health and fitness a priority can bleed over into making other areas of your life more successful too.  We typically have a more positive outlook once we have exercised and released our endorphins.  Our self esteem is naturally boosted, energy levels are increased, and our circulation is improved thus giving us the feeling that we can accomplish more in the day.  It takes 30 days to form a habit so why not start today.  Just do 15 minutes of some kind of exercise.  It doesn't have to be 15 grueling minutes in the gym.  Go for a walk, jog, run, swim, or bike ride.  Play volleyball outside with the kids, go on a hike, play a game of tennis, basketball...etc.  Just get moving for at least 15 minutes.   Keep increasing that time throughout the month.  It is highly unlikely that at the end of 30 days you won't want to continue!!