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This evening I have a date both with and at the gym. I have a “gym date” with myself — I am not happy with how I’ve scheduled my time lately, and my lack of time at the gym, so I need to remedy that. But I also have a “gym date” with my boyfriend, because he’s coming with me.

His mom recently quit smoking, which is a huge deal after decades of cigarettes. In the process, she has gained some weight, and she’s been complaining to him about that. I think it’s gotten him thinking a lot about weight and health and so forth… I hope so, at least! As much as it’s nice to have online support from folks, it’s incredibly more motivating for me to have someone here, in “real life,” who will get up and go to exercise with me.

I’ve made a big impact on the way he eats. In the BD era (Before Dating), he was a huge fast food eater. As in, every day, every meal. Now, we cook at home almost all the time. He’s been shocked at how much money he’s saving, and how much better he feels… Now, if I can just get him on the regular exercise train…

Anyway, if anyone has any tips on motivating the people around you to join you in your exercise and healthy lifestyle choices, I’d love to hear them. Happy Wednesday!