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Turn This Day Around

havingitall
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This morning, when the alarm went off, I rolled over and snored on my husband's shoulder for about 25 minutes. I got up and flopped on the couch with my coffee. "Not going to the gym this morning" I mumbled to my husband. Since he is planning on riding his bike tonight, he had no issue with my choice.
Once the caffeine did its magic, I looked at the clock, realized I had time for a workout and changed the day around. I went to the gym and I didn't just work out...I kicked my own butt. 45 minutes of weights with back, chest, arms and shoulders....I even tried some new exercises from my latest Oxygen magazine. Then I did 30 minutes of cardio.
I went home for my shower and had an awesome protein shake with tons of fruit, had my shower and started to drive into work. I had my usual internal discussion about stopping for a coffee....but that usually leads to a bagel too ( an extra 330 calories)... I got the coffee, because I wanted it, but no bagel....and even when the pusher at the drive thru window tried to get me to buy a cookie ( for charity don't you know) I refused......
It's going to be a good day!
Once the caffeine did its magic, I looked at the clock, realized I had time for a workout and changed the day around. I went to the gym and I didn't just work out...I kicked my own butt. 45 minutes of weights with back, chest, arms and shoulders....I even tried some new exercises from my latest Oxygen magazine. Then I did 30 minutes of cardio.
I went home for my shower and had an awesome protein shake with tons of fruit, had my shower and started to drive into work. I had my usual internal discussion about stopping for a coffee....but that usually leads to a bagel too ( an extra 330 calories)... I got the coffee, because I wanted it, but no bagel....and even when the pusher at the drive thru window tried to get me to buy a cookie ( for charity don't you know) I refused......
It's going to be a good day!
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That is awesome! Great job on stepping it up. I punked out of working out this morning and now that I have read your post, I wish I hadn't. The day isn't over yet, I could still work out toinght. I hope the rest of your day rocks as hard as the morning has.0
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those are the best kind of moments!!0
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Wonderfully Inspirational!!!! Thanks Vicki!!!0
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That is awesome! What a great day for NSV!!!!!! Thanks for sharing, it encourages me!0
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That's amazing. I'm going to remember that when my alarm goes off on Monday morning and I decide not to go swimming at 6am. x0
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Well I decided to take the day off today from exercise and being crazy about the food that goes in my mouth. Now I am re-thinking that. It is too late for my morning workout. But I still have several hrs at work to change my mind.0
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I'd say you are off to a great start today!0
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Girl, you rocked it!~~ Rock on~!0
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This was exactly the kick in the pants I needed this morning. Thank you!0
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Did it again today..... I stayed up too late last night and was zonked this morning. Today my husband gave me no excuses, he just hustled me out the door..... I burned over 1000 calories in an awesome cardio workout!
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Wow!! that's brilliant. I wish i had your will power.0
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Great Job!0
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What a way to start the day!! I wish I could work out in the mornings..I do all my working out after work. I have to be to work @ 7am and I just cannot drag my but out of bed at 5am!!0
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There are days you don't want to do it, but you do it anyway. And you know what??? You NEVER regret doing it - do you???? GREAT JOB!!!!0
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Way to go for turning your day around and resisting that cookie "for charity"!!! Very inspiring post! :flowerforyou:0
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