Musings of a new fitness junkie

I don't know if "musings" is the right word, but it sure does sound cool.

I got the workout program, Insanity, for Christmas this past year and after about 3 weeks of seriously INSANE cardio, I'm hooked. It hard as shit, but I do as much as I can, have been improving every day, and feel so great afterwards.

The other day, I was talking with a dear friend about what motivates us when we feel like giving up. Some of the things we came up with for motivation made me laugh, some made me feel a little teary eyed, and some made me feel empowered. I wanted to share our list of motivation for anyone out there that's looking for some, or if you just want to laugh at our ridiculousness...

I think of all the people that want to workout, but can't, because of disabilities.

I think if my mom that beat cancer, so surely I can beat another mile.

I think of my students that see me as a role model, not as a lazy slob.

I think of how I would only have myself to blame if I didn't finish the workout...and I hate being the one to blame.

I think of one day meeting Ryan Gosling or Ryan Lochte on a beach somewhere and looking amazing because of all those planks...and we whisk off into the sunset together...

I think of bikini season.

I think of all my ex-boyfriends and how I only hope to run into them at the gym bench pressing like a boss, and then turning them down when they realize what a HUGE mistake they've made. HUGE. (Yeah, I said that in Julia Robert's voice from Pretty Woman. You should have too.)

And lastly, I think about how this is the only body I have. For the rest of my life. And since I'm only 25, I better take good care of it.

So friends, what motivates you?

xoxo