I'll workout for chocolate cake

There is something to be said for being young. When I was 22 I used to wake up at 5:30 every morning to hit the gym. Ugh, the thought of it right now makes me want to take a nap. I'd roll out of bed, get dressed, pack my work clothes and makeup and head to the crappy coffee shop on my corner and then to New York Sports Club.

I'd run for a little, do some weights, then shower and hop on the 4/5 from 86th and Lexington Ave. I was revved for the day. In my mind I wanted to get my workout out of the way so I wouldn't feel as guilty about eating the chocolate cake that was sitting in the test kitchen when I got to work. Do you do that? Workout in the morning knowing that there is a double-layered, rich, creamy chocolate cake waiting for you? Ugh, now I want chocolate cake...

What is your motivation for working out? Is it enough just knowing that it's good for your long term health or do you think about the food that you want to eat during the day?

I'm going to tell you now that 30 minutes of cardio does not cancel out a piece of chocolate cake. Yeah, it took me 15 pounds to realize that one.