Motivation by the pound

I'm having a lazy day, as in, I'd like to curl up and take a nap. But I know I will need to work out when I get home since I failed to do so at lunch and there was no way my happy butt was getting out of bed at 5 this morning.

Working out is often easy to procrastinate and justify that it's not important. After all, if you are eating right, exercise shouldn't be needed. Right??? WRONG. Exercising does more than just burn calories. It improves circulation, tone, stamina, endurance, and a myriad of other things. PLUS....working out (combo of strength training and cardio) will totally transform your body. WHY???? See below:

While a pound of fat and a pound of muscle may weigh the same, their volume is different. Muscle is more dense and takes up less space, which is another reason why it is so important for women to work out. Working out is not just doing cardio, although that is important. Strength training builds muscle, strengthens bones, tones, and helps prevent osteoporosis. Contrary to popular belief, strength training will NOT cause women to bulk up. So that can no longer be your excuse.

This doesn't discount cardio. Any exercise that elevates your heart rate is beneficial to your overall health as well as helping us to lose weight. 

For those who may be self-conscious about running or doing cardio, just remember that you will be doing laps around those sitting on the couch. To illustrate my point and to visualize me as a runner, please see the following:

So with that in mind, be like Nike and "Just Do It." None of us will make progress sitting on the couch. And it's better to be sore today than sorry tomorrow.