R2C, I have been in "hermit" mode a lot lately and have passed on opportunities to GAL. I'm really trying each day to focus myself on saying yes to invites from friends and find things to do instead of lazing around the house after work every night. It's crazy how hard it can be to get motivated to do even the small things. Good for you looking great to and from the gym! I REALLY need to join and start going most week nights. I hate working out but I think it would make me feel better about my body.
The more you force yourself to get out and GAL, the easier it will become. But at first, it does feel like forcing it.
Not sure this will be helpful to you, but what helps me get back into working out is having a set workout program to follow. Then it is very clear what I am doing each day, almost like a prescription. It eliminates the extra hurdle of having to think about what to do each time I walk into the gym. I always hate the first few workouts, feeling sore and worn out, but eventually progress kicks in and I feel energized from working out. Just takes a little while.
