Push That Adrenalin

Sticking with a new exercise routine is not easy! Remember that getting up and doing your workout every day is an act of will. If you're having trouble staying motivated, jump-start yourself with these tips and wait for your endorphins to kick in and work their magic.

Take it easy. It takes 21 days to form a new habit. If you push too hard too early, you'll end up losing steam and wanting to quit. Instead, commit yourself to advancing at a steady pace.

Listen to music. Get yourself a music player and put together some cool tunes to inspire you while you work out.

Enlist a partner in crime. Invite your spouse or a friend, family member, co-worker, or even one of your online fitness buddies to pair up and work out with you. Exercising together will give you both more incentive to do it.

Get real. Sometimes life will get in the way of your workout. Don't give up just because you had to take time off.

Get some fun fitness DVDs. If working out on your own is getting a little old, pick up some fun DVDs.

Reward yourself. Come up with some appropriate (nonfood) rewards and enjoy them each time you achieve a new goal.