Exercise is KEY!

Although I admit (and know from experience) that exercise is key...it's REALLY hard to stay on top of it.  So...how to stay motivated???  I'm lucky, because I have surrounded myself with people who regularly work out.  So, if I am feeling like I need a little push, I just reach out to one of my friends, who keeps me honest!
This morning, I scheduled a workout with a friend.  I feel she is way past my level, so that was my first excuse...but I also know, historically, that she will take mercy on me (so excuse OUT).  Then, I realized it may rain (my next excuse)....however, she was undaunted by the weather and wouldn't let me off the hook (and besides that, you are usually wet when you're done working out anyways, right?)....so ANOTHER Excuse OUT! 
I finally talked myself into meeting her and as I figured I would be...I was glad I did!  When I run with her, she keeps me at a bit higher level than I would do myself.  This is key to realize YOU WON'T DIE when you go out of your comfort zone! 
I'm constantly reminded that in order to get where you want to be...you, more often than not, have to reach outside of your comfort level.  However...some people choose to JUMP out of their comfort level, doing too much, too fast, and ultimately end up HATING the new experience, thereby, retreating to the COMFORTS OF OLD.
So, my offering today is, SLOWLY meander out of your comfort zone and make sure that you leave yourself wanting more!  If you go to the gym, with enthusiasm...leave with the feeling that you could have done more.  That way, when you go back NEXT time; you will come in with the feeling of continuing the GOOD that you did the day before; rather than overdo, and hurt yourself silly, thereby NEVER wanting to return!
Also, remember to find a person, place or thing that keeps you ACCOUNTABLE!  It makes all the difference!
Happy Wednesday!