Motivation

I have been wanting to get into the habit of going to the gym a couple times a week, but I haven't been successful in getting myself there. Many excuses. All lame. Well, I think I have finally found the motivation needed to propel me through the doors. It's called 'I bought a dress on Ebay and it doesn't quite fit'. How is that for motivation?

I bought the dress to wear to a friends' wedding in June and it is too tight, in too many places. This is an issue I haven't really had in my life. But, three kids and a couple decades later I now do. That is, if I want to maintain a certain dress size. I do want to be healthy and in shape, that is my true goal. So, if after working out and exercising still does not get me into the dress, but gets me healthy and in shape, then I will be satisfied with that. Truly.

Here is a picture of the motivation for me to continue using that gym membership that has gathered too much dust:

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Pretty nice, huh? (the picture isn't the best, but it's a nice dress....trust me on this!) I got a super-great deal on it too! Plus it still has the tags on it, so if I never do wear it then I can relist it on Ebay and maybe get my few bucks back. I suppose it is really a win-win situation. In the end I'll be healthy and in shape. Now, whether I'll be in the shape this dress requires remains to be seen.