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Move Your Ass Monday


Its Monday! Time to get back to the grind, so put down the mimosas and lets get to work. This is 'Move Your Ass Monday' so for those of us that are dragging it or sitting on it, this is your wake up call to get up and get moving this week. It doesn't matter how or when you do it, the important thing is that you, yes you got it, "Move Your Ass". 

I'm not going to preach to you too much today, I have no room to talk. Rather than doing my usual 5 days a week 1 hour gym sessions, I've switched to riding my bike, jogging, walking, or taking the stairs. The idea is, just keep moving. 

As we know, an object in motion tends to stay in motion. Its the getting into motion thats the tough part, but it doesn't have to be. The 'object' (your ass) gets into motion by repetition until eventually, it becomes habit--a habit that's not dependent on excuses. Its like going to work every day. You can't call in just because you don't feel like going. Same thing with your activities--staying active is a part of your job and the good news is, you are your own boss. Your job is stay active, keep up those endorphins, lengthen your life, and keep feeling good. Its a habit, get it in however you need to. It will become easier and your body will thank you. 

How do you plan to stay active this week? 
Let me know in the comments below.


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