The mentality of working out: keeping motivated

One of the biggest struggles for anyone, whether it's working out to lose weight or gain it, is staying motivated.  Now that fall is upon us and the weather turns cold, it's that much harder to kick our butts in gear and get to the gym at 6 in the morning before class or work.

Well, there a few solutions to this.  The one I recommend most is to invest in some home gym equipment (which won't cost you much more than a gym membership for a few months would) and avoid having to leave home at all for working out.  Not only are you less inclined to skip the workouts in favor of staying in your nice warm bed, but you also get to avoid the crowds, the stink of old gym equipment, and the risk of getting sick - which is kind of a big deal this year if you are under age 24.

The other solution is to work out later in the day when you have more energy and are more inclined to go to the gym, or find a workout buddy to motivate you.  It's a lot harder to skip a workout when you're planning to meet someone there and have to call and cancel to say you won't show up.