Reconsider.

It is incredible how easily we forget what working out can do for our mind. When you work out, not only are you one step closer to looking the way you want, but you now:

1) Find you have more energy.

2) Want to eat healthier food.

3) Get amazing sleep at night.

4) Have a more positive outlook on life.

5) Can focus better on work/school tasks

Last night, despite my euphoric state of mind, I contemplated meeting my sister for our biweekly morning lift. I was tired, I had a few beverages, and I just wasn’t feeling it. I needed some inspiration. So, naturally, I looked at The Berry and I stumbled across this image:

I find truth in the words. The hardest part of working out, eating better, dressing nicer, trying more things, becoming a better you – is deciding to do it. I am proud to say I didn't let myself or any of you down.

WORKOUT OF THE DAY: Thursday, April 05, 2012 @ 6:00am

· Warm up: Burpies 1x10

· Free weight bench press (w/ 15lb dumbbells) 3x10

· Free weight butterflies (w/8lb dumbbells) 3x10

· Bench dips 2x10

· Decline tricep extensions (w/one 20lb dumbbell)

· Bicep curl pyramid (w/ standing calf raise):

• 1 x 10 5lb
• 1x10 10lbs
• 1x10 12lbs
• 1x10 15lbs
• 1x10 12 lbs
• 1x10 10lbs
• 1x10 5 lbs

· Dumbbell shoulder press (standing w/ 8lbs dumbbells) 2x10

· Deltoid lateral raise (standing w/8lbs) 2x10

· Lateral pull downs (on machine w/ 40lbs) 2x10

Remember to just take it a day at a time. Reward yourself with some positive words of encouragement, and get ready to do it all again tomorrow!

-Darbs