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A few wise words (among many) from Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project on learning to love exercise:

Any work-out “counts.” Give yourself credit for the least effort. My father, a runner, always said that all he had to do was put on his running shoes and close the door behind him. Why does this work? Because if I know I can quit after five minutes, I get started—and once I start, I usually follow through with my usual routine. Getting out the door is by FAR the toughest part.

Link to 10 Tips to Change Yourself From a Dedicated Couch-Potato to a Gym Enthusiast

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1. Many Great Reasons to Hit the Gym
2. 5 Good Reasons to Quit the Gym
3. Running and Yoga
4. 100 Pushups or Bust
5. Training Your Brain

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