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I dont know about you, but my Mondays hit me hard. I dont know if its the 6:30 a.m. start time (CST) or the result of my body clock being thrown off by sleeping most of the preceding weekend, but 9 times out of 10, I feel like Im pushing a boulder uphill through the fog, struggle-blogging and editing my way to Tuesday (okay, Wednesdaywhen I get over the hump).

In short, #MondayMotivation has remained a challenging concept for mea hashtag for the likes of relentlessly cheerful people, cross-fitters and freelancers (since I dont recall struggling through the beginning of the week in my freelance daysjust the end of the month).

But leave it to forever first lady Michelle Obama to compel me to reconsider with a dose of much-needed #Fitspo.

It doesnt always feel good in the moment, she posted on Sunday, showing us exactly how fit 55 can be as she got in some serious lunges with help from a medicine ball. But after the fact, Im always glad I hit the gym. How did you all take care of yourself on this #SelfCareSunday?

Honestly, Michelle? I dont remember (because I slept through it), but I know theres gotta be a better way to motivate for Monday, so I appreciate the nudge...

And the abs.

And of course, the arms. Always the arms.

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Let Michelle Obamas #SelfCareSunday Be the Motivation You Need This Monday - The Root