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I"m on my trainer!

I am currently spinning on my trainer. While on the computer. It's not even 8:30 am yet and I've already gone to the gym. My new roommate is in the shower and I'm almost positive when she gets out and sees me spinning while blogging, she's going to give me the "Great. I have the "naked roommate" roommate.
Actually, scratch that, she barely noticed and just said hi.
Maybe this will work out!
I'm sure she'll get used to it...I've perfected waking up at the ass crack of dawn, creeping out of bed, and darting out the door. This morning she didn't even roll over! Getting better! It only took me 2 years to figure out its much quieter if you pack your bag the night before and change in the bathroom - who knew!
So every day since Christmas break, which has only been 3 days, I've woken up before 7. Twice to work out and once for class. I'm back on my old training schedule! It didn't even bother me to wake up at 6 this morning. I'm just SO READY to get back at it. And this time I'm serious!
Except this morning when I bailed on the pool because all the lanes were filled - damn.
And the best part is Chris is right on board with me! He's been my motivation to wake up so early.
Now that I'm actually living in my room and loving my suite, it's nice to see him early in the morning. Just makes the day better.

The important part about getting back into training is being realistic about my schedule. I know the later in the day I push off my workout, the shorter, lazier, and harder it is. And usually I just don't do it. So I just have to get my body used to waking up early - these past 3 workouts have been great! It also helps that I have a trainer in my room now and I can hop on it for a quick spin before bed or early in the morning, such as now.

Hope I keep it up!
love love love,
me

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