if only i could bottle this feeling

the post-workout feeling.

why why WHY do i put off a daily work out? never ever have i left the gym, or come home from a run saying, "man, i really wish i had just stayed at home in my pajamas a bit longer instead."

i made it to spinning tonight. it felt so good. but it is still so hard to get there. the logistics of having parker fed at the right time, combined with sam getting home in time, combined with me having the energy to run out the door as soon as sam walks in has made for a lack of making it to my favorite classes lately. but i did it tonight. and oh-em-gee it felt good.

this week i am setting more goals. i'm upping the ante & am shooting for four, count 'em f-o-u-r work outs this week. can it be done? uh, yeah. pretty sure it's possible. will i do it? only time will tell. but i'm feeling pretty good & am feeling pretty motivated. which brings me to my next question...

what fuels you?

what pushes you out the door when you'd rather surf the 'net? what leads you to strapping on your runners when you'd rather stay cozied up on your couch? there are a few things that i absolutely crave about a good work out, & they are:

-the sense of accomplishment after i'm done. it's sad to look forward to being done with something before it begins, but that post-workout rush is really hard to beat.

-the endorphins that are pumped through your veins during a work out. music is pumping, sweat is dripping off your face, muscles are quivering... that feeling beats a comfy couch.

-a good soundtrack. unless i'm running with a friend, good music is a must. anything that makes me run faster & push harder. i have a whole list of 'em.

-the way i feel on a daily basis when i am consistently working out. i find myself sleeping better, eating better, having more energy, fitting better in clothes, much less stressed, & feeling overall... ummm, better.

so, what fuels you?

are you asking where all my mommy talk went tonight? this was my first no-mom-talk-monday post, hosted by courtney over at live beautiful. don't worry, i'm sure parker will be making an appearance again tomorrow. and probably the next day, & maybe even the next day.