This is my roommate Ian.
Cute, right? Clearly we love each other very much. But, in the three years that I’ve known Ian I can never remember a time when he voluntarily went to the gym… until last week!!
Our first trip to the gym was just as motivational for me as it was for him. He challenged me to run around the track, which I usually don’t do, but I pushed him to run an extra mile. Then we did an extra 15 minutes on the elliptical, which he usually doesn’t do, and we stretched at the end.
I cannot even express how happy I am to have a new gym partner! Especially because we’ve decided to hit the track on Fridays, which is the hardest day to get out of my bed and drag myself there.
If you don’t already have a gym partner I suggest finding somebody who makes you feel comfortable and who’s at the same level as you are. It’s also great to have a schedule like we do, even if it’s only once a week!
Going to the gym three times a week (twice without him) is also part of my 10 in Ten Challenge because after I exercise I feel better about myself and have more confidence, which is my main goal. If you haven’t already joined the challenge than it’s never too late! Also, please leave comments with other things that motivate you to stay in shape!
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