It might sound strange but I get baked like a cake before I go on run. Seems like it's easier to control my breathing and pace. Also, when you run, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, I was told a long time ago this helps avoid side aches, my motherfucking worst enemy during runs. Also avoid drinking a lot of liquid before. But the motivation thing, that's the issue, so I'll tell you what works for me. Music is great to have with you when you run, I'd think it would be pretty boring without some headphones in. I keep mentioning running because if you're looking to drop some weight, cardio is key. You can ride a bike, swim, jump rope, tons of shit, just keep your heart rate up for an extended amount of time. Learning about muscles, how they work, how the circulatory system works, that also seems to motivate me. Take a picture of yourself now, and as you progress, as the weeks go by, look at them side by side and the noticable difference will be a huge motivator, trust me! Working out/running will also most likely improve your eating habits, if I eat something like a piece of cake or drink a few too many soft drinks the night before, I feel like shit on the run the next day, it makes me want to eat healthy foods and drink water, so I can run farther and have more energy the next day. Man I'm sorry about this wall of text! Just stoned, fuck proper format.. lol.. Having a goal to work towards is also pretty helpful. I started out at around 190lbs and started running every day or every other day, usually like 4 times a week, under an hour a day, run to this little park a few blocks away, do some pull ups, push ups, sit ups, that kind of shit, and run back, takes 30-35 minutes, did that 4 times a week and in 3 months I was down to 165lbs, solid muscle, a little bit underweight actually for my height! But dude, CRAZY difference in the way I feel throughout the day! I can't eat much unhealthy shit without feeling it an hour later, so it makes me WANT to avoid eating that stuff. You look better, feel better, feel more confident, your clothes fit better, lots of reasons to help motivate me if I sit down and think about it, also, fuck! you're HEALTHIER! lol that's probably the most important one! Your risk of shit like a heart attack or stroke or cancer, all that terrible stuff you might catch later in life goes down dramatically! N shit, I'm really pretty bored a lot of the time, not much of a social life, people tend to annoy the shit out of me so I go run..
