wake up and work out

It's 6 AM, my alarm goes off. I feel my pups sleeping quietly against me and see Boyfriend in dream land next to me. I let out a little groan. The last thing I want to do is get out of this bed, especially in the winter when there's a draft in the room. I wish the covers could stay glued to me as I slide out of bed and begin my morning routine: wake up, work out, work.

Yes, I could go to the gym after work. I choose mornings because...

• the gym is too crowded when the workday ends. I like my space.
• it's like my morning coffee, without all the sugar in a Starbucks drink.
• it gets my endorphins pumping, putting me in a better mood right at the get-go.
• it kicks my metabolism in gear for the whole day.
• after work I just want to go home, cook dinner for Boyfriend and me, and relax.

A lot of you have been asking how to become an early morning gym person, so I thought I would give you some tips on how I got started. It will become so habitual, that it will feel weird not to wake up and go. Honest!

I hope this helps you become an early bird and a morning gym lover!