Better When Hubby's Away...

It makes sense. He's gone. I need to A.) Distract myself from this fact, and B.) Something to do to fill the extra time normally spent with him.

A + B = Exercise!

I've continued on an every morning basis. Morning workouts usually wipe me out, but luck is on my side. Mornings are the best because my brain is not awake enough to argue with me of all the merits of not working out. 

It's still not easy, though.

Today I hit the snooze button and said, "Nope- forget it. Not working out."

Then a little voice in my head replied, "Meg; get your button out of that bed and onto that elliptical right now."

Me: No.

Voice: 10 minutes. It'll open your lungs, help prevent an extra AM cigarette, get your blood pumping to help you feel more awake. You said so yourself yesterday morning you were feeling more awake from this.

Me: *groan* Ok, but 10 minutes, that's it!

Turns out the little voice was right. Damn little voices. And once I got going I was able to keep going. Huh.

Of course, all this lovely progress will end the moment husband returns. But for now I have several weeks of fitness fun to look forward to! Best reward is the self-accomplishment felt for achieving goals!