This is the time of year that is hardest to get to the gym. Every day, it's something. Christmas parties, the outings, ug... Yesterday was the first day in a while that I didn't go to the gym, so today I MUST go. Even though tonight is the company holiday party. Even though I have to work. Even though I'm tired. Even though I'm hungry.

One great thing about Kareema is that she's willing to try any of the crazy machines at the gym. Her bravery got me onto the video spinning machine. Maybe I'll do that today just for fun.

Today's excuses:

• my stomach is too fat for the bike machine
• the elliptical hurts my knees
• the treadmill is boring and generates static electricity that releases itself through my earbuds
• it's sooooooo cold outside

Tomorrow will be better. Zumba at 9 then start my new job at 11. Booyah.