I never understood why running was a hobby that some people have. The pain in your chest and cramps in your sides have never really been worth it to me. But then I decided that I wanted to have a healthier lifestyle. Instead of giving up my favorite foods like pizza and Chipotle, I decided to start running to get into better shape for summer. So I put on some Rihanna and ran around my block. My lungs hurt, my heart was racing, I was so sweaty. But then I realized I just did something awesome, and I run 3 or 4 times a week now.

You want to be fit and healthy, but motivation is hard to find. You need to be committed to starting working out, keep going, and finish. Sure, you could tell yourself you will start working out tomorrow. You could put on another episode of you favorite show. But if you're serious about getting in shape, you'll find motivation.

But make sure you are doing it for the right reasons. Losing weight to impress others is not healthy. You don't have to do it to look like a model, you have to do it for yourself. You should want to exercise because it will make you look and feel better. When you put on your sneakers just keep this in mind. you are sweating and hurting now, and you will be sore later. You aren't going to lose a pound by tomorrow, but you still accomplished something awesome. Hopefully, that will make you want to kill that workout. Run faster. Push harder.

So when you're at the gym, sweat pouring and heart racing, keep going. Go hard even though you really wanted to quit 5 minutes in. It sucks, but you still do it. Keep telling yourself that you got this and if you keep going next time will be easier. When you are done and your muscles are super sore and don't even want to move, you'll feel good. You feel like you've achieved something. The best part about it was, you did it for no one other than yourself.

The feeling of you being out of breath but smiling through it because you didn't sit on the couch watching tv is really rewarding. You are closer to your goal now because of it. And you'll remember that feeling next time. You did it once it sucked and felt great at the same time. You'll work even harder and when it's done feel even better than the last time. Soon enough you'll see results and it will be so addicting. It’s an awesome cycle, all you have to do is start right now.