Posted by Carrie Lazarus - Now that the weather is finally acting like fall and the mornings are quite chilly, I’ve been having trouble getting myself motivated to take my daily walk.  So I decided to try changing the morning routine.  I had been dropping the kids off at school, then having a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper.  When the sun was shining and the early morning temperatures were in the 60’s, I’d get right out there and start walking.  But when it was only 40 degrees, I started coming up with excuses not to walk or put it off for the evening.  That never happened, not once.

     Since I really love that morning cup of coffee, and I probably need it too, I’ve turned it into my reward for walking.  Now when I return from the school drop off I put on my sneakers and head out, knowing that coffee will be waiting for me when I get back.

     I’m only a week into the new routine, but so far it’s working.  Since this time of year tends to be when I fall off the workout wagon, I’m hoping a change in routine will prevent that from happening. 

     Do you have strategies that keep you on the road to fitness?  I’d love to hear them.  Thanks in advance and here’s to caffeine!!!