open heart/open mind

Working out can sometimes be such a "chore". Some feel they HAVE TO get their workout done before the day is over or they will feel incomplete (i.e. working out has been added to chores like doing the dishes, washing the laundry, taking out the garbage, etc.). Drudgery, boredom, and retaliation often will follow. But oddly enough, just going to your heart of hearts - make your workout something you TREAT YOURSELF to. It does not always have to be "the list" from Men's Journal or Self magazine (and realistically, we know we will never come close to looking like the model on the cover). It can be fun and creative and self designed. But the bottom line, it has to be from your heart, and know it feels good. Eventually, one can train one's self to make up different exercises that target the muscle groups of focus or regularly change up that daily cardio workout. Take your workout to different locations: the beach, the park, in the woods. When doing it with an open heart and an open mind, it becomes like a daily gift to yourself, a special treat to look forward to (kinda like that slice of chocolate cake after a healthy meal!).