Need a Reason? Make it a Date.

As a busy working mom most of my workouts are squeezed in wherever I can find time, almost always before the sun comes up, and that means I usually have to work out alone. Trying to coordinate my crazy schedule with someone else, ha! But when I can, I try to set up a workout date. For races, gym classes, for a walk on the trail, if either of us need some good motivation, we just set up a time to workout together!

Luckily I have a great friend who also likes to get up early and we found an early morning fitness class that we can meet up at and enjoy. Even when she is not there I know she will send me a text later saying, "hey, did you catch barre class this morning???" and I don't want to be the one of us that says, "Nope, totally lazy today, slept in..." so it provides me with some accountability. It's often what gets me out of bed at such an awfully early hour of the day.

The more accountable I feel, the more motivated I am, plus it's just fun having someone to work out with who doesn't require a bag of cheerios or my iPhone for entertainment :)