I Hate Working Out

Despise it.  Yet I force myself to do it three times a week.  It is torture.  I have to psych myself up to do it EVERY SINGLE TIME.  And I've been doing it for about eight years now!  Here are some things I mentally think of that help me...
I often think of a large unhealthy person I saw that day.  Yes, that may sound cruel, but it helps to remind me why I am doing it.  I don't want to become that!  Also, when I am often outside jogging, I rarely see others out.  I picture all the unhealthy people in their homes, sitting on the couch, eating unhealthy food, growing larger, and that motivates me.  I think, "that is not ME!"  I tell myself this will only take an hour out of my day, I'm just going to grin and bear it and get it over with. I used to reward myself with ice cream afterwards but quickly realized that was counterintuitive! Also I think of this favorite quote- "if you don't make time for your health today, prepare to make time for illness tomorrow."  I mean, really, why isn't taking care of our bodies via exercise just a daily thing we all do and incorporate into our lives, like going to work, showering, or preparing meals?  Those take time but why are they any less necessary than exercise?  Why are our OWN BODIES the last priority?
I often doubt the people that say they have no time to work out.  These same people are always talking about their favorite TV shows!  So yes they have time, their priorities are simply not straight.  Also, weigh yourself daily in the morning.  It sure keeps weight gains in check.  Ignoring your weight is not the answer.
Lastly, why do I exercise?  Because it feels so good when I am done!

Rejection

I think it is normal human nature to have rejection hurt.  We all want to be loved, accepted and adored.  I think the level at which you handle it matters.  I can honestly say to myself when someone rejects me, it is THEIR loss.  They never got to fully know or appreciate me, and some reject me without getting to know me at all!  I realize I am uniquely special and kind. They lost out on knowing an awesome human being because they failed to notice I was right there!   If you have been spurned by a romantic interest, just know that that person was not the right person for you.  The right one is out there and is wondering what you are like.  They will be there when you are sick, sad, or not your best self.  They will love and appreciate everything about you and love you for YOU.  You will be inseparable.  If love is not like this or you find yourself loving them more than they love you, it's time to let go.  This was not meant to be.  Except in the rare cases when love comes back.  As in maybe a different time, a different place.  As the saying goes, "if you love something set it free..."  Age and experience really do make us wiser.  I just wish I had this knowledge at 16 when I was dealing with my teenage angst.  If only I had the self confidence then to realize, "you're going to treat me like crap?  NEXT!"