You never ever regret doing a workout !

I am one of those people who really get a kick out of doing exercise, I love the feeling when I am working out, and I love the feeling after exercising. That doesn't mean that every time before I workout, I am bouncing around with extra energy. Sometimes yes I am itching to get out for a run or go to the gym, but other times it is the last thing I want to do.

If you feel like you don't have any energy to exercise, just tell yourself you will go out for five minutes, and if you still do not have any interest or energy, go home again.

That's what I did this evening, I was tired after a hard day looking after my three little ones,  and I could have quite easily curled up with a book, but I forced myself to go out for a run. I told myself that I can go home after a few minutes if I am only dragging myself along. So out I went with a scowl on my face probably, but after two minutes I was delighted to be out, and carried on. I even had the energy for some resistance training when I came back. And now I can relax for the evening, knowing that I have gotten my daily exercise in. And I have a smile on my face :)

I know it is hard to get out and exercise sometimes, (or anytime!!) but you have to remind yourself why you should go out. You will guaranteed feel a lot better when you come home, knowing that you have  done something good for yourself.

Here are some more benefits of exercise:

• Exercise not only makes you feel good physically, it also makes you feel good mentally. It is a great way to think through any problems, or just generally de stress.
• It reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation.
• Exercise helps manage your weight.
• Exercise gives you more confidence, it makes you feel better about yourself. If I ever go a few days without exercise, it does affect how I feel about myself. I begin to feel sluggish and lethargic and my confidence levels start to decline.
• Exercise helps you fall asleep quickly at night and you have a better quality of sleep.

If you are thinking of starting to exercise for the first time, or are returning to exercise, or are even a regular exerciser, remember, it is not ever going to be easy. Sometimes, it might not even be enjoyable. What you have to ask yourself is, why are you exercising? What is your goal? Use your goal to motivate yourself.

Remember, in order to change yourself, you have to  challenge yourself !