Motivation

Got up this morning with Hubby.  Soooo did not want to move from the bed.  But I did.  I actually got up a little earlier today than normal.  Mostly because I would like to finish my workout and writing before the baby and the kids get up.  It's amazing what five extra minutes will do for you.

So I did my treadmilling and now I feel great!!  I'm glad that I got up.  Today I went a distance of 2.72 and burnt 334 cals.  My heart rate topped out at 132 bpm.  That still doesn't seem high enough to me though, so I might look around the internet today and see what the best heart rate for weight loss is.

On another note, I did it.  I finally bought a scale.  It's just a cheap ten dollar one but it's still in my house close to the bathroom.  I haven't actually taken it out of it's packaging yet.  I have to admit that I am terrified to do so.  If it comes out of the packaging and goes on the floor where I can see it, I might actually have to get on it and see what my negligence, over indulgence and lack of self control has done to my body and my mind.  I'm not sure if I am ready for that.

The website that I linked to in my last post, sparkpeople.com, wants me to find a motivating picture to inspire and well motivate me.  I have been thinking hard about what I want to motivate me and I think that I have a few things that might do the trick.  One is (this might be hard to believe but please don't knock it) to wear a bikini.  I don't think that I would want to wear it in front of people, just on a private beach some where with my husband.  I have never in my life wore one and I would love to know what it's like to have so much of my body showing and looking decent.  My sister in law told me once that wearing a bikini is very difficult and I suppose it is.  I know I hate to wear a bathing suit that has me completely covered!

So I would like to ask, what motivates you?  What besides being healthy makes you want to go and do the dreaded exercise?