Good Monday morning!ย I hope that your weekend was fantastic and you are jazzed up and ready to start the week!
This morning, I started my day with the last of my mini baked oatmeal bites.ย They were delicious and quick, which is just what I needed since I had an early morning meeting and woke up a tad bit later than planned.ย But all is good, because I like to wake up super duper early anyways, so I wasn’t running late at all.
Bridal Show
Yesterday was a blast at the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show that my mom and I went to.ย I feel like they are a great way to get unique ideas, even if you don’t use one of the vendors there.
On this table setting, instead of using a table runner, they used a sash…that only cost $1!! Using a table runner would cost about $5 per table.ย That is great money-saving decorating tip.ย It may or may not be used in my wedding ๐
These were cute little cupcakes all wrapped up to be used as party favors…another brilliant idea.ย And so simple!ย I tend to over-complicate everything, so I really appreciate when someone takes a simple idea, executes it well, and makes that idea special in some way.ย I wish I could be more simply creative on my own.
All in all the event was a great way to spend the afternoon bonding with my mom.ย I have to admit, I think that my favorite booths were the cake samples ๐ย and the health/nutrition booths to help brides get into shape….seems a bit contradictory…oh well!
After spending the afternoon with Mom, Brian and I headed to his parent’s house for our Sunday night family dinner.ย As always, his dad made a delicious meal.ย Last night, it was Mahi Mahi fish, salad, wild rice, and baby broccoli.
My sister also came over for dinner, and to cut Brian’s hair.ย It was starting to get a little shaggy.
She got mad at him for waiting so long to get it cut…just kidding!
Workout
Tonight, I am substitute teaching a pilates class, and the new release of BodyPump comes out right after that so I plan to stick around and make that part of my workout today.ย I have said this time and time again, but I absolutely love working out in the morning, getting it out of the way, and not having to think about it the rest of the day.ย Honestly, it helps to wake me up and really jump start my morning too.
I know Monday mornings can be a bit hard to wake up to, and sometimes it is a little bit hard to be motivated to get to the gym…at least I know I have been there.ย Over the weekend Spark People posted a list of 100 Reasons You Should Workout Today, and I thought that this list was a great motivational tool to look at for those days when the gym just doesn’t seem like an option.
Whenever I am feeling like I would rather be on the computer or relax rather than workout, I always ask myself…”will I regret working out? ”ย The answer is no….I then weigh the options…”will I regret not working out?”ย The answer is yes.ย I know that works for me, but look on the list and find at least 1 out of the 100 reasons to workout that applies to you!
- Because it makes you feel confident
- Because it helps you get stronger
- Because exercise helps combat depression
- Because you’ll feel proud of yourself
- Because you have goals you want to reach
- Because you’ll feel bad if you don’t
- Because you want to move forward, not backward
- Because it burns more calories than not working out
- Because it improves your heart health
- Because you want a great butt
- Because it prevents diabetes
- Because you want to be a good example to your kids
- Because you want to feel good in your clothes
- Because it reduces your risk of cancer
- Because your body was made to move
- Because you want to be an athlete
- Because you want to look better
- Because it lifts your mood
- Because you want to stand taller
- Because it reduces back pain
- Because it feels good
- Because it makes you feel accomplished
- Because you spend most of your day on your butt
- Because swimsuit season is always coming
- Because strong is the new skinny
- Because dieting only works so much
- Because it strengthens your bones, too
- Because it helps you lose weight
- Because it allows you to eat more food
- Because it’s the best way to spend “me” time
- Because it helps you de-stress
- Because it’s cheaper than therapy
- Because you want a strong core
- Because you want to take care for yourself
- Because you take pride in your body
- Because it strengthens your legs
- Because it helps your clothes fit better
- Because you want to push yourself
- Because you are capable of more than you ever imagined
- Because moving your body feels good
- Because it keeps your mind sharp
- Because it helps you beat belly bloat
- Because it helps you sleep better at night
- Because it gives you energy
- Because you want to stay healthy as you age
- Because you want to look younger
- Because you want toned arms
- Because it improves your balance
- Because it burns off last night’s dessert
- Because it boosts your immune system
- Because sweat is sexy
- Because you want to live longer
- Because you want to get better at your game
- Because you want to catch someone’s eye
- Because exercisers earn more money
- Because you’re more likely to eat better when you exercise
- Because you want to shave time off your running pace
- Because you want to breathe easier
- Because you want to see the scale drop
- Because exercise improves your sex life
- Because you are worth it
- Because being fit makes everything in life better
- Because you promised yourself that you would
- Because you deserve a better life
- Because it’ll help you drink more water
- Because you want to do real push-ups
- Because it reduces your health care costs
- Because you’ll miss fewer days of work
- Because you want to create a new future for yourself
- Because it’ll help you like what you see in the mirror
- Because it’ll makes clothing shopping more fun
- Because you want to look and feel incredible
- Because exercising can be fun
- Because it’ll give your skin a glow
- Because it’s a good way to spend time with your friends
- Because it’ll help you prevent the middle-age spread
- Because it reduces your blood pressure
- Because you don’t want to let yourself go
- Because you don’t want to squeeze into an airplane or rollercoaster seat
- Because it strengthens your spirit
- Because it’s a cheap way to entertain yourself
- Because you’ll be able to reward yourself
- Because you need a reason to wear those new workout clothes
- Because you’re tired of being tired
- Because not working out is not going to get you very far
- Because it’s a great way to spend time outside
- Because you made a commitment to yourself
- Because you’re tired of starting over
- Because there will always be another wedding, vacation or reunion
- Because you’re not a quitter
- Because it improves your cholesterol
- Because it boosts your metabolism
- Because it prevents age-related muscle loss
- Because if you can do this, you can do anything
- Because a fit body is a healthy body
- Because it beats sitting on the couch
- Becauseย everyone has at least 10 minutes to spare
- Because you want to be stronger than your excuses
- Because not working out isn’t working out for you
- Because the only workout you ever regret is the one you skip
Question of the Morning:
Which of the 100 reasons will motivate you to workout today???
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