Give The Pep Talk A Rest

(I’m a nurse and working night shift in this story. Lately, my husband has been getting up at 4:50 am to go to the gym before work but normally gets up at 6-6:15 am. He is not a morning person. I send him the following text at 5:20 am…)

Me: “You’ve got this, sweetie! Make those muscles work! Make those biceps curl! Make your body sweat for the amazing breakfast you’ll make when you get home! You’re going to get to your goal weight and I’m with you all the way!”

Husband: “I love you. But this morning is my rest morning…”