I am on track this semester and I just wanted to share how exercising has made a difference in my studies. This is my first time having an early morning class in a year and a half. I usually try to avoid them because of how often I am tempted to skip class (and how often I ended up doing so). While waking up early can be difficult, I am finding it easier to get up and stay motivated in class. I think part of it is driving to Rexburg which gives me time to wake up. Another part is I am going to bed at a better time. I definitely think exercise is one reason as well. Not only am I able to be more awake, but I feel more enlightened. I recall things easier and feel more attentive. 
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I have found when I am exercising regularly and do not let myself excuse away a chance to hit the gym or run, I am more motivated to do other positive things. Spring of 2011 I got up at 6am every day to workout with my friend Michaela at 7am. We both lost weight and had a blast doing so. That semester I ended up doing Comic Frenzy for the first time. Fall of 2012 I did soccer and ended up being in the Tempest by Shakespeare with Matt this last winter semester. Now I am running and want to do some outdoor activities with Matt such as rock climbing and backpacking. It seems like my good habits tend to lead to me doing other good things I normally wouldn't have thought about doing. 
I want to set a good pattern for my children (when they end up coming around) like my dad did for me. I want to teach them the importance of eating healthy, exercising, getting good sleep, setting goals, and challenging yourself. This life is not the time to be idle, there is so much you can do! It is a shame when we pass things up for petty excuses. Get out there and make a life for yourself your children can be proud of, no matter how old you are!
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