Partner up!

Get a pal or two to keep the challenge alive. After a pretty tough first workout yesterday, I had lost all desire to continue to the second, but my workout partner was ready. So I did it. I had more energy than expected and pushed through a tough arms/shoulders workout with much vigor. If not for the challenge of my workout buddy, I could have made excuses to be lazy. It works with food too. Keep each other aware of calorie intake/allowance and encourage each other. This doesn't mean that any of our mutual support is soothing or gentle--lots of guy talk and making fun of the others laziness or fat guts. It works for us and we laugh in good humor. If it's a pat on the back that keeps you going, make sure you give one too. Find your niche that keeps you and your pals challenged.

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Thanks Sakesan, and stop running so slow!