Experienced my first real endorphin rush today... :)

53 minutes into my workout, heart pounding in my chest, sweat pouring out of me, feeling that tingle in my muscles..... Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized "man this feels good!" and I thought about how only 6 weeks ago I was a total couch potato. I actually got goosebumps.

For those of you struggling with the motivation to exercise because it's a struggle to work out, please just keep going. Add 5 minutes a day to whatever it is you're doing, go up a level, or add a couple of pounds. It DOES get easier and you will feel amazing every time you get past a former limit!
I no longer distract myself with magazines or the tv when I work out, i like focusing on how my body feels. I use music to help me keep a good pace and then I just go.

6 weeks ago I could not keep up a good pace for a solid 20 minutes. It took me 45 minutes to complete a half hour workout because I had to rest after 15 minutes of constant movement. My heart rate would shoot up to 170 and i thought i was going to pass out! In 6 weeks my heart rate has improved, I can actually keep it at 170 now for short bursts and not feel lightheaded at all, and now after 15 minutes I get a boost and I am powered up to finish the rest of my workout. My average heart rate for the same workout has dropped almost ten points. Some days I only do a half hour, most days that I do cardio I do 60 minutes. And now that I'm in better shape, I'm adding strength training.

Pushing past my limits a little each day makes me feel better and better and motivates me to do more. Everything in my life is improving due to working out. This is my new life