How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise in the Morning

I used to be an avid morning exerciser and am trying to get back into the routine. I find if I workout in the morning, I get more time with my family and the events of the day have less of a chance to impact my workout. Below is a link to a great article with tips to get you out of bed in the early hours. Many of these have worked for me...the best is having a friend to workout with.

http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/7-steps-become-morning-exerciser