[jonheller]

For me, the key was not exercising immediately after waking up. The issue was that when the alarm sounded, I knew the next thing I had to do was exercise. So I'd find excuses.

Instead, I made it to the first thing I did was wake up, have coffee, and read the newspaper. By the time that is done I am awake and somewhat relaxed, and in a much better state to contemplate exercise.