Q: Having some nice workout clothes can be a factor in your exercise motivation. Being comfortable and feeling happy with your appearance when working out is one barrier that can be overcome. Having good workout clothes can also help you identify yourself as someone who exercises. Have enough clothes that you can exercise daily and don’t have to resort to quick hand washing in the sink. Once you have some workout clothes and sneakers, be sure you don’t hide them away in a cupboard where they are out of sight and out of mind. Leave them somewhere visible so you have frequent visual cues and reminders to exercise.  You can also leave some exercise gear, such as dumbbells or a balance ball, in a prominent place. For example, you could put a pair of dumbbells by the sofa, and then when you sit down to watch TV you can prompt yourself to stand up and do some curls.  Leaving your gear around will help you keep exercise in mind, and help you to come to identify yourself as an active person. Music can be a good motivating tool to get you moving and keep you moving. The type of music can be anything that inspires you or gives you a buzz and some energy. Listening to uplifting music before and during exercise can really help. Getting a portable music player can be a good way to keep you motivated if you’re out for a run or are working out in the gym.  Music can also help keep you focused and in the zone by blocking out distractions. Choosing upbeat songs can give you subconscious encouragement to keep your pace up with the music. Gadgets that track your exercise habits and physical activity are becoming more and more popular. If you’re the sort of person who likes to monitor progress and be able to quantify what you are doing, a monitoring fitness gadget could be perfect for you. Something as simple as a pedometer can help you see how much or how little you walk in a day.  Research suggests that people who wore pedometers tended to walk a thousand steps a day more than when they weren’t wearing them.  You can also get simple apps on your smartphone that will help you monitor yourself and keep track of how much exercise you get.
A: Invest in some workout clothes. Leave your workout gear out. Consider getting a portable music player. Try an exercise gadget.

Q: Have all the ingredients ready in advance, so you don't waste time at the grocery store Think of things that are easily manageable, and don't  require a lot of setup at the picnic grounds. You may all like fondue, but trying to get a fire going at the park may not be such a great idea. There are wonderful ones to be found at craft stores, gift stores (especially those that sell wine packages), even some specialty grocery stores carry them. Showing up with a nice bottle of wine and food wrapped in plastic bags from the grocery store is just not romantic! If your picnic is at the beach, make sure your blanket is big enough to keep the sand at bay, and that any chairs or cushions are sand- and water-proof. If you're going to a park, you might have a nice soft blanket, but also consider adding a waterproof tarp underneath. The grass may have been watered or damp. Cushions are nice to relax on if you have them. Some people like low chairs for comfort. Flowers, candles, even a pair of battery-powered speakers with nice music on your iPod can all set a wonderfully romantic mood. No boom-boxes, please. The idea is to keep it intimate, not start a block party. " As poet Robert Burns said so famously back in 1785, "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley," and it is just as true now as it was then. Plan ahead, and you'll not be scurrying for shelter.  Just in case it gets cool, have a couple sweaters nearby. Just in case it rains, have an umbrella. Just in case the weather gets bad before you get there, have a backup plan. This is romance we're talking about here—showing up in cutoffs and a t-shirt may be great for an impromptu day at the beach, but if you're putting effort into building a special afternoon or evening, make it something to remember.
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Plan your meal in advance. Prepare foods that you all like. Get a basket. Furnish based on the setting  Bring the romance. Think about "just in case. Dress nicely.